I really enjoyed Nowhere on Earth. It is so nice to find a YA novel that isn't about falling in love, but focuses on family! I really enjoyed the action of Nick Lake's writing and I'll be looking for more books by him!

This book was full of adventure and super sweet. Rarely do you come across a young adult novel that doesn't have a focus on romance, but this novel did not. Instead, it focused on family ties and friendship in the face of danger. Particularly danger from the government after an alien crash-lands on Earth. Our main character, Emily, has bonded to Aidan—a young alien who has taken on the form of a little boy. Emily is determined to protect him, and return him to his home, all the while battling her inner emotions of the loss of him, the crumbling high school life, and the common theme of not being understood by our parents.

We follow Aidan and Emily on an adventure through the Alaskan mountains in an attempt to reach a facility with the ability to contact Aidan's family. But of course, they are being pursued because the authorities recorded Aidan's crash-landing. Emily is well prepared for the mountain trek, her parents having trained her in advance due to their love of nature, so it was impressive to see her survival skills, but also not unexpected like some novels. This heroine was not your ordinary girl, she is very dynamic and it was nice to see such a well-rounded character leading the narrative.

The novel also made you think a bit. It was ultimately reminding us to be reflective in life and understand that tomorrow is a blank page in our story. We can write whatever we want on that page. I recommend this book for anyone looking for a quick, sci-fi/fantasy-stand-alone novel, with a strong female lead, and a focus on family.

Thank you, NetGalley, for a complimentary ARC in exchange for my honest opinion!

I absolutely loved this book-it was an absolute treat. The author's writing style was wonderful-the way he described the wilderness of Alaska reminded me of my big, beautiful, mountains here in Colorado. I admired the strength and tenacity of the main character, Emily. It was refreshing to have such a strong female lead. I enjoyed the characters in the book-they were relatable and worked as a unit. This is a great book for anybody hoping to read about the bonds between siblings, the power of love, a coming of age tale, or just a really thrilling science fiction book! I would gladly recommend Nowhere on Earth to any book lover, and I look forward to reading more of Nick Lake's works.

The plot of this book was interesting and the author's writting style is pretty good. The characters, plot, and overall details were well written.

Between ET and a guardian angel, little alien Aidan appears in Emily's life when the girl feels like she's lost everything. In the guise of a very fragile child, he accompanies Emily on a journey that, behind the apparent purpose of helping him reunite with his family, will allow the girl to find her own and get out of herself, demonstrating her strength.
Not a masterpiece, however, a pleasant book, in some places moving, with the right amount of motion and secret service that would like to get their hands on the little alien.

Nowhere on Earth snagged me with the cover and drew me in with the synopsis. Unfortunately, it didn't quite live up to my expectations.

There was nothing wrong with the book necessarily. I enjoyed the author's writing; it flowed well and was easy to read. The story itself just didn't captivate me like I had hoped.

***I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy generously provided by the publisher via NetGalley.***

The most ridiculous, yet interesting book you will ever read. The synopsis gives little to no idea on what this is about, and it kind of feels like reading it didn't give much clues to that either. But it keeps you reading. Not sure why, to be honest. It is still a fun read.

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This book was just okay with me. It wasn't the worst but it was definitely lacking in certain areas. I really enjoy the idea of this book, but the execution was just sub par. I personally love books that I connect with the characters in and this book didn't allow me the back story nor the time to really connect with them.

Was it a bad book? No. It just needs some fine tuning.

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This book is a really fun read about family love. It reminded me a LOT of ET in the best way possible!

Thank you, NetGalley, for a complimentary ARC in exchange for my honest opinion!

The cover is gorgeous! The story is really cute!
If you don't mind that some of the events and actions the MCs take seem a bit far-fetched, this is a great read for you! I loved reading about the different relationships ... Emily's relationship with her parents and her friend Jeremy, Emily's relationship with Aidan, their slowly blossoming relationship with Bob. I definitely love the message of the book!

This book loosely reminded me of E.T. in the best of ways. The relationship between the sister and her "brother" was so special and loving - even if there was a bit of manipulation involved. I liked the way the author used the setting and a family's love for each other to overcome obstacles - both physical and man-made. It made for an exciting adventure. I appreciated how the author didn't try to make everything fit in a nice box that we could understand. Some things we might not be made to understand - yet.
It was a fun read, well worth your time. (And then go watch E.T.)

I actually loved this story. Very easy read made for a very fast read. Written well. I'm a fan! I love the new cover. So very pretty.

Emily is on the run with her 'brother,' Aidan, accompanied by an Alaskan bush pilot named Bob. Early in the book, after the plane crashes and they escape from the men in black, it is revealed that Aidan is an alien. His gift is to make himself look small and in need of protection; in this case, he appears as a seven year old boy. 


Nowhere on Earth has great potential, and I have a feeling that it is a book that I would have loved in middle school. It has an Escape to Witch Mountain vibe that I was very excited for. Unfortunately, it just didn't click for me. 


The book is well-written, and the language is beautiful most of the time, though slightly stilted at others. The repetition was a bit tiring, with Emily's internal monologue repeating a variation of "I wish we hadn't moved to Alaska, but if we hadn't moved to Alaska, I wouldn't have met Aidan." There are some cliche tropes, as well, such as the teenager lamenting that her parents don't understand her.


There is certainly nothing fundamentally wrong with Nowhere on Earth; there is not a glaring flaw that kept me from enjoying it. What it boils down to is that it just wasn't for me, despite being well-written with an interesting concept.

It's hard to talk about Norwhere on Earth without spoilers, but I will say that I found it to be a wonderful, action-packed story with a sweet sibling relationship and an interesting twist. I have never read a Nick Lake book before but I think I will have to start, because I really enjoyed reading this. Highly recommended!

Two kids and a pilot survive a plane crash. You soon find out that the kids are running from something or someone. The protagonist is a 16-year-old girl protecting her little brother. The book is about their journey braving the Alaskan wilderness, and running from men with guns to their destination. It’s hard to say more than that without spoilers.

I thought the writing was good, the characters well-developed. I loved the tidbits of the children’s past that slowly came to light. But the story just never really grabbed me. This could be because I thought the “twist” was painfully obvious from the beginning which distracted me. I kept thinking, ‘get on with the reveal so I can get on with the rest of the book.’ I had guessed it before I even began reading, and every time there was a small mention or ‘clue’ it took me out of the story. I wish it had either been hidden better, or not hidden at all.

I would give it 2.5 stars. It was ok, and had potential, and perhaps the target audience (young adult, although it reads more like middle grade to me) would not have the same problem with the twist that I did.

I don’t usually gravitate towards science fiction/alien books. It’s just not my cup of tea. Then I saw this book, I read the synopsis and I thought I should give it a shot - plus, the cover was beautiful! I’m always trying to read different types of books to get out of my comfort zone, so I have to admit I was skeptical at first, but I started reading it anyway.
Long story short: I’m very impressed. This book was absolutely beautiful, and exceeded all my expectations. I’m really into survival books, and a young adult version of that was exactly what I needed. It’s definitely NOT a heavy book - for my surprise! It was very easy to read, I loved the writing style, and I only put the book down when I had to.
The writing was one of my favorite things about this book. Nick has a writing gift. His writing is smart, beautiful and leaves you hungry for more. Most chapters ended in “mini-cliffhangers”, so you were always wondering what was going to happen in the next chapter! And can we talk about the scene when Emily was dancing in the snow for Aidan? I seriously felt that in my heart, and that does not happen often.
The atmosphere was absolutely magical. The book is set in Alaska, and through my reading I was transported there. The snow, the cold air. The descriptions were so authentic, it’s impossible to read this book and not feel the cold - I had to grab a few cups of hot tea myself, no joke!
Emily was exactly the kind of heroine I like: strong, intelligent and skilled, but still human. Qualities I find in other female leads I loved before, like Katniss Everdeen from “The Hunger Games”. I loved the other side characters too - especially Aiden and Bob - but Emily was definitely my favorite.
I’m shocked I liked this as much as I did. I honestly hope this book gets the hype it deserves! It’s a unique, beautiful book that you should read with your own eyes to understand the magic.

I think this may be the first book I’ve read by Nick Lake and I’m going to read more. ‘Nowhere on Earth’ was a quick, action-packed, survival read that focused on a sibling relationship. Accidentally committing school arson, sixteen-year-old Emily runs away with her little ‘brother’ only to have their plan crash in the Alaskan wilderness. I found this book to be a sweet sci-fi that focuses on relationships and what it’s like to be a teen that moves away from all she knows.

This book will have you thinking that is for sure. The moment I loved the most was when Emily's parents join them on the mountain because that is when you begin to see the depths of Emily's character and when she truly begins to understand that maybe her problems are not as big as she made them out to be. Maybe her parents understand more than she gave them credit.

I would have loved a more detailed description of what the alien looked like besides something the human mind cannot comprehend. It was beautiful prose I only wished there was more.

4 out of 5 stars.

Nowhere on Earth by Nick Lake a four-star read that you need in your life. This is one of those stories that you may think twice about picking up, but don’t, it isn’t a typical story, it is deep, and you do have to pay attention while reading but its worth the attention. This seems like your typical survival against the elements, but it was so much more than that. This was a good story and well done, there were a couple of bits that didn’t sit with me, but overall it was a good story.

Nowhere on Earth was definitely an interesting read. I was invested in the characters and twisty plot line that I wasn't expecting. I do not know if I would group this as YA maybe middle grade, but it was still well written and enjoyable. I would recommend this book to others just getting into the genre.