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Dad is a homesteader, and off-the-grid, he hates the government, and is living off the land. They are out in the middle of nowhere in the rough Canada wilderness, and this life she's dumped into, is a harsh shocking reality.

But then something goes horribly bad. Her father is dead. And Jess is alone. Cue me freaking out! We read through journal entries Jess writes about her life with her mom - before.

Her brief time with her dad - before. And then we reach - after. Where Jess has no-one but a loyal dog-wolf hybrid, named Bo, and her own sheer willpower. Will she survive the winter in Canada? How will she eat, stay warm, and even just survive walking through the wilderness when her body is still hurting and broken.

And who killed her father? This was an easy breezy read that had me sucked in front start to finish. The writing is really good and I enjoyed the suspense and found myself rooting for Jess and Bo!

A really good book. Jul 29, Empress Reece Hooked on Books rated it liked it Shelves: releases , contemporary , adventure , ya , arc , survival , first-to-read , zzexpread. I love a good survival story but this story felt like a non-stop pity party from start to finish. I got so tired of listening to Jess cry and feel sorry for herself. It was just way too much. I seriously found myself having more sympathy for the dog, then I did Jess.

It definitely needs more action and suspense and less whining! Thank you! Aug 09, Erin Bowman added it. This was brutal. I loved it. Jul 21, Taschima rated it really liked it. Holy shit this book was good. It kind of reminded me of The Martian I mean, duh, it is a survival book though instead of space Jess is stuck in the middle of nowhere in Canada. Which to me makes it times scarier because I may never make it to Mars but I can sure as hell get lost in the middle of the forest might be able to get lost in my own backyard--though I'd deny it.

And you know what, I can't say I would be as resourceful or strong or patient or just pretty fricking ballsy as Jess is Holy shit this book was good.

And you know what, I can't say I would be as resourceful or strong or patient or just pretty fricking ballsy as Jess is in this novel. And with a bad leg to boot?

Raise the stakes and made me love Jess even more. And she had every right to be! She is like every single one of us--couch potatoes who can't go 10 minutes without checking the internet. Now take a 16 year old, kill her mother, take away everything and anything that is familiar to her and throw her into the woods with her nature loving father You can say she was a little pissed off.

But after everything goes down and Jess is made to survive Kate Marshall doesn't shy away from the ugliness of survival either--Let's just say during the whole novel I didn't know if Jess would survive or not.

I was legitimately scared for her. Some pretty disturbing shit goes down as well that is morbidly fascinating, and some other things were just downright depressing but in a good way? What am I saying?! The way the relationship with the father is portrayed is so complicated and precious and absolutely fantastic. I felt Jess' anger to the core towards this man who abandoned her and her mother.

It is interesting seeing the two characters interact and brings a spark to the story. Yeah, give me conflict! I also enjoyed how the story is told in "before" and "after" chapters. The only thing I found distracting about it, is that the novel is supposed to be Jess' telling of her story.

Jess is writing down her story in a notebook so whoever finds it knows she was there and what she went through. So you are reading her story and you would be firmly set in the "before" story line flow when "present" Jess interrupts the flow by making a comment. It would have been helpful if her "present" comments were italicized or something to distinguish them better and give your eyes a visual cue. That is all.

Not that the comments deterred from my enjoyment of the novel, not at all. I mean, yeah, you are dealing with a corpse but Jess was WAY past the giving a shit phase. Me thinks that Jess not seeing her father's coat as a way to keep warm didn't align with where she was at, plus it kind of gave me a hint that she would be finding proper clothing pretty soon.

One thing is for sure, if you plan to take a trip to the wilderness bring this book with you just in case. It might actually save you, or at the very least keep you entertain until a bear mauls you to death. May 12, Jiny S rated it really liked it Shelves: survival. I can see this book turning to a movie, and it will be fast paced and action packed, just the kind that might inspire a weekend fishing trip in the wilderness.

Or, if you are in the mood for something adventurous on a cold day, this novel can scratch that itch without making you leave the comfort of your own home. The prominent theme of this book is survival. A young girl is thrust into the cold Canadian wilderness when her mother died in a car crash and she has to live with her father, a mountai I can see this book turning to a movie, and it will be fast paced and action packed, just the kind that might inspire a weekend fishing trip in the wilderness.

A young girl is thrust into the cold Canadian wilderness when her mother died in a car crash and she has to live with her father, a mountain hermit. The main character is very inspiring for getting a pilot licence at such a young age. She is determined and spirited, a fire in the frigid snow. The relationship between the protagonist and her father is worth mentioning. Relationships are not perfect because people are not perfect. After awhile, we come to sympathize with the father because of the small details.

When the bad guys came in the end, it somewhat vindicated the gravity and mysteriousness of his decisions. The action in the end is quick and easy even with the small turning point.

Some might judge it unfavourably because the lack of realism. Succeeding in what the protagonist meant to do is not an easy feat, and the probability of that accomplishment is infinitesimal unlikely in the real world. But who cares, which action movie ever made on the big screen is ever realistic?

Overall, a quick read and an interesting turn of events. The plot is simple enough, and the characters are good. May 19, Anna Schumacher rated it it was amazing. This book grabbed me by the throat and wouldn't let go. I stayed up WAY too late finishing it, even though I have a toddler and knew I'd be up at 6 am and hating life the next day. It was seriously that good. With elements of Winter's Bone and Into the Wild, it's a harrowing tale of a girl stuck in the wilderness who just can't seem to catch a break—but holy crap, this character has heart!

Even when everything seems to be going against her, she manages to find some new way of thinking or innovat This book grabbed me by the throat and wouldn't let go. Even when everything seems to be going against her, she manages to find some new way of thinking or innovative solution to keep herself and her trusty sidekick Bo a half-wild dog and wonderful character in his own respect alive.

The ending is heart-pounding, lump-in-your-throat thriller action. Not for the faint of heart! But SO good. I was consistently impressed with Marshall's ability to keep me engaged like, edge-of-my-seat, don't-come-near-me-I'll-bite-you engaged for chapters on end with no supporting characters and no dialogue. This is a single character's stream of thought, and it's riveting. I'll enthusiastically recommend this book to anyone who'll listen for the fascinating wilderness details, clever and nuanced protagonist, and roller-coaster pace.

The writing is crisp and immediate. I can't wait to see what Marshall does next! A 16 year old girl is stranded in the Alaskan wilderness for months on end with no survival knowledge. She has no parents, no guide, no mentor, and no help. And winter is approaching swiftly. This book kept me on my toes for its entirety, and I didn't want to set it down.

Not sure why I didn't wanna give it a 5, but a 4. I had a lot of fun today carrying it around my homeschool groups while wearing all black, black nail polish, and holding it up every time someone asked me how my week was. Secondly, this was a decent read. I don't have many praises or complaints, it wasn't bad but it didn't blow my mind. I also think this book tried to be like Hatchet by Gary Paulsen but fell really short compared to it.

An okay read at most. I was also reminded that I probably would not survive in the wilderness on my own. What a roller coaster of a thriller! Short recap: Teenager Jess aka Sequoia has had a very rough life. Her dad left when she was very young and her mother was recently killed in a car accident. That same car accident left her with a disability that makes it difficult for her to walk, or even run. Forced to live with her estranged dad, who happened to relocate to very remote Canada, Jess will discover who she really is and what she is truly capable of.

If you want a stellar read about survival and finding inner strength, this will be the book for you. This absolutely blew me away. I read this from cover to cover in a matter of hours. I might last a few minutes but that would be it. The Before chapters are from her life with her Mom and back when she was happy.

The After chapters take place after the loss of her father. Are you interested in reading yet? These terrible things ended up costing him his life, and could possibly take her life as well.

The main question I had throughout the entire story was who killed her dad and why? Who would want to take out her father who was living off of the radar in the most remote part of Canada? He was nowhere near phones or even civilization. Do I have you interested in this now? This was a quick read and it was outstanding.

The writing was fluid and I loved it. The suspense was heart pounding and had me on the edge of my seat. My only complaint is that I took so long to finally read this. Sep 28, Jay G rated it liked it.

Want to see more bookish things from me? With Bo, her father's dog as her only companion, Jess must survive winter while waiting for the men to return. Although entertaining at times, I found this story to be a bit slow for my liking. There were some points that were fast- Want to see more bookish things from me?

There were some points that were fast-paced, but most of it was just Jess complaining about her situation The best part of the story was Bo, he was so trusting and loyal and the way the author wrote his character was great. He almost seemed human in his mannerisms.

I also really loved Griff, he was so pure and I wish we had seen more of him. I did really like the writing style and found it very easy to read. I enjoyed the alternating timelines between 'before' and 'after' and found it interesting how the story eventually merged together to be in the present time.

I did feel like the ending was a bit anti-climactic and was a bit disappointed by that. I do think this would be a great read for anyone who enjoys survival stories and I am definitely willing to pick up more of this author's work in the future! May 13, Paulina rated it did not like it. Read this wishing I was dead not alive at all. I was bored and just waited aimlessly for hours for something exciting to happen but it never came.

I liked the dog though he was cool but I like dogs anyway so there you get a star because you had a cool dog. I Am Still Alive is a book that was on my radar in but I never got around to reading. And there never really was a lot of buzz for it.

But I fell in unabashedly in love with with Marshall's sophomore novel Rules for Vanishing last year. I love her writing so much, Marshall earned a spot on my insta-buy list! So when I saw this book on Book Outlet a couple of months ago, of course I snatched it up! This book made me feel things, friends. It's evocative, tense, and compelling and made my heart I Am Still Alive is a book that was on my radar in but I never got around to reading.

It's evocative, tense, and compelling and made my heart hurt so much while reading it. But there's also a lot of hope and Jess' grit to survive no matter the setbacks also filled my heart. She's had such a hard time and things only get worse as the book progresses, but despite everything she doesn't lose hope. She doesn't succumb to the despair of the situation, but she also does her best to not push herself and her injuries too far.

This book has disability representation and challenges the "just do things to get better" mentality of her ableist father. She was injured badly in the car accident that killed her mother and lead to her needing to move in with her survivalist father. This book and Rules for Vanishing are completely different genres, but she's able to craft tension filled narratives and paint pictures for all of your senses. I was anxious as hell. But with the tension, the sense of isolation and loneliness that Jess experiences oozes from the page.

I really enjoyed the narrative structure of the book. It's told in two timelines: before and after, woven together in alternating chapters until she catches up with the present around a third of the way into the book.

This structure contributed to the anxiety because you don't know what exactly happened to leave her stranded in the middle of the wilderness. Overall, I Am Still Alive is a stunning debut novel that more people should read. Marshall is an incredibly talented writer whose place on my instant buy list is secured. Blog Twitter Pinterest Illegally racing cars? Nearly having my hand cut off by a miter saw? Working in the bomb dump in chemical gear in degree weather arming lb bombs?

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