A really good book about someone destined to live life on her terms and the struggle to achieve her dreams against many, many obstacles. The books tells the life of Katherine who although born in Minnesota, dreams of a life living on her own in Alaska. Her struggles with mental health made me sympathize with her and further things I do not want to spoil for the reader really made my heart go out for her. Against long odds, she was able to raise her daughter to be successful and happy. The second part mixed throughout the book is her quest to run the Iditarod. It is very exciting to hear something about a race someone outside of Alaska really doesn't understand too well. It was interesting reading all the hardships one has to endure to race in and complete any long distance dog race. If you like stories about the outdoors and life in harsh conditions, pick up this book. You won't be disappointed.
Thank you Netgalley, Katherine Keith and Blackstone Publishing for the ARC for my honest review.