No Accident by Laura Bates
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Web ID: 15458913A page-turning survival thriller
On the way back to Florida, a private plane carrying high school cheerleaders and basketball players goes down on a tiny deserted island. The pilot and coach are presumed lost at sea. As the remaining passengers struggle to survive until help arrives, sinister happenings breed fear and distrust among the seven castaways. I love a good deserted island trope, and this one made for a page-turning survival thriller with a thought-provoking twist. Each of the teens has a unique story and their true personalities come out as it becomes apparent that they may never be rescued. When their situation comes to a breaking point, the group learns secrets that will change them all forever, and I found their individual reactions realistic. If you're looking for a fast-paced YA suspense read, this one fits the bill. The survival storyline appeals to a sense of adventure, and the tension of personality clashes and untold secrets will keep your interest while touching on important and timely themes of sexual harassment and assault.
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A Plane Crash with Vengeful Reprecussions
Thank you to NetGalley, RB Media, Recorded Books, Laura Bates, and Justis Bolding for the opportunity to read and listen to the audiobook of No Accident in exchange for an honest review. The book took me a little while to get into just because it was a bit of a task getting to know the seven different characters featured in the story. Though once I got to know them and really got into what was happening in this book, I could not stop listening to the amazing audio version narrated by Justis Bolding. No Accident (called The Trial in some countries) starts with the plane crash already having happened, images of the disaster reflected in the eyes of the characters, prominently Hayley, who is the main perspective character of the story. As the seven teens are stranded on a deserted island, there are of course some Lord of the Flies elements to what happens in this novel. It is a teamwork fight for survival when it comes to scrounging up any supplies that can be found and aiming to make a plan to return home. No cell phone service certainly doesn't help anyone. When strange things start happening to those on the island--someone almost being pushed off a cliff, or someone having bait put in their pocket to perhaps lure a shark--the teens suspect they might not be alone on the island. Or, though they dare not want to think it, one of their own is putting the rest of the group's lives at risk. And if so, why? Flashbacks and conversations to a not-long-ago party lead to revealing secrets. This novel does talk about rape very openly in force, as well as exploring gender norms with toxic masculinity and acceptable roles for boys versus girls on the island. The conversations that come about from the seven characters are quite intriguing, though be warned for something that might be a trigger. While there seems to be a lot of hate on this book, I found that it had more than one message to send about the way rape is perceived, especially in the United States, considering each state has its own laws. It all comes down to the perspective of the people involved in the act. There is a lot to say about gender and society as well, like how women are often so cautious and prepared for the worst compared to men, seemingly "living in another world," as one of the boys puts it. No Accident is a fast read that is certainly a good one for the right audience. It's not a cozy fluff novel by any means. The writing craft is fantastic, and there is a lot to be gained for a young adult audience to read this book.
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Totally recommend
When a small plane crash ends with a group of seven teens washed up on a deserted island, their first thought is survival. With supplies dwindling and the fear of being stranded forever becoming more of a reality, they quickly discover that being the most popular kid in high school doesn't help when you're fighting to stay alive. And when strange and terrifying accidents start to occur all around them, the group realizes that they are being targeted by someone who was on the plane, and that the island isn't their only danger. A terrible secret from a party the night before the flight has followed them ashore and it's clear that someone is looking for justice. Now survival depends on facing the truth about that party: who was hurt that night, and who let it happen? Absolutely enjoyed this book totally recommend Thank You NetGalley and SourceBooks Fire I just reviewed No Accident by Laura Bates. #NetGalley
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