Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book.

This was a good book, and wasn't really what I was expecting. It had action, and was like a thriller, with twists.
The story follows Emily, who is forced to move to Alaska and basically leave her dreams behind. As the story unfolded, the pace and action picked up, and ended up being a solid book.

This was my first book by this author, It was pretty enjoyable. I would give this book a 3.5 star rating! It was a pretty Quick and easy read!

I had no idea what to expect going into Nowhere on Earth. I had seen the cover around but hadn't yet read the synopsis. I'm not sure if the cover fits the story now that I've read it but that's an individual reader's opinion so no spoilers. Anyway, when I saw it was available on Netgalley, I thought I would try it out.

Nowhere on Earth is a fast-paced thriller adventure that keeps you guessing through most of the story. I didn't see the big twist coming. 😱

Even though, I think it reads almost Middle Grade (maybe low YA?), it was a book that kept me entertained for a few hours. Nowhere on Earth would be a prime gem for a Disney Channel Original Movie. 👀

*Thank you to Random House Children's and Knopf Books for Young Readers for providing me with a review copy.*

This is a good one by a talented and experience author. It has a good plot with nice twists and interesting characters. It's an easy and compelling read. Good stuff.

I really appreciate the copy for review!

This book was kind of a surprise for me. I had certain expectations based on previous reviews but it was nothing like what I had in my head. This story was part action, part journey, part coming of age/ reminder that family is very important (no matter who makes up your family).

The story starts out with a plane crash and the action starts immediately. I loved the characters in this story. They were all real, like fully fleshed out and realistic. The dialogue matched the ages of the characters and their knowledge base fit as well. The action was well paced with the internal dialogue and the realizations that both the character makes and the reader discovers.

I will not give plot information, it needs to be read. In this case there is a good reason for it not to be discussed in the book’s blurb. The story was just plain enjoyable and I was very happy with the outcome. It has a heartwarming vibe to it; and it is perfect for younger children as well as older ones. There were no triggers or difficult subject matters; yet at the same time it is a family story. I received an ARC via #NetGalley and I am leaving my honest review.

Quão bom é o sentimento de ter começado uma leitura sem saber exatamente o que esperar dela e terminar a leitura com o coração quentinho e leve pelo o que se leu? Foi esse o meu sentimento ao chegar à última página do livro e até agora ainda não saber ao certo como explicar o que gostei no livro, mas vou tentar.

À princípio, Nowhere on Earth não tem nada de muito chamativo. A história de uma garota acompanhada do irmão e de um piloto de avião que ficam perdidos nas montanhas do Alaska após a queda do avião não parece uma história que traga muita pretensão, certo? Mas o livro foi muito bem avaliado aqui no NetGalley e os elogios eram quase tão únicos que tive que ler para tirar a prova do porquê, e o que encontrei foi uma leitura que começou confusa e permaneceu assim nos primeiros capítulos, mas que tão logo se mostrou à que veio e para onde estava indo, eu não consegui parar de ler. De ontem para hoje foram mais de 100 páginas devoradas na necessidade de saber o que mais ia acontecer aos personagens. Personagens estes que eu comecei a leitura sem conseguir me apegar a eles, mas que acabaram me cativando em algum momento, não sei bem especificar qual, apenas que desde que isso aconteceu, a leitura passou a fluir mais ainda.

Emily foi uma protagonista tão diferente do que eu esperava à princípio, pelos primeiros capítulos, e até entre todos os livros que já li. Ela se destaca facilmente pela sagacidade, inteligência, pensamento crítico e calculista que tanto são coerentes com a idade dela, sendo uma adolescente, como pela criação que ela teve com os pais. Me apeguei à ela de um jeito tão inesperado e torci tanto por ela em sua jornada que por si só, já recomendaria o livro facilmente. Por outro lado, também tivemos outros ótimos personagens, como o Aiden, nosso então garoto alienígena que não se destaca muito no início, mas que lá pela metade do livro já começa a se fazer mais presente e a nos cativar de igual modo que Emily. Cada fala dele era tão única, um misto de criança com adulto pelas mentes e lembranças lidas dos outros, mas ao mesmo tempo tendo suas próprias opiniões e ideias tão firmes de uma forma tão singela mas por vezes bonita que eu me pegava refletindo sobre o que ele falava em vários momentos. Até Bob, o piloto, tem seu destaque nesse trio principal da história, aos poucos passando de um mero piloto até realmente entrar nos planos de Emily e Aiden e ajudá-los da forma que pode e até mesmo até ter diálogos bem legais com os dois. Eu não esperava muito dele em particular, mas fico feliz de ter sido surpreendida.

Na verdade, eu fui surpreendida por muita coisa nesse livro, inclusive pelos pais da Emily, que mesmo após a imagem um tanto quanto reticente que eu tinha deles por algumas falas e atitudes deles lembradas por Emily e narrados em alguns capítulos até a metade do livro, eles acabaram se mostrando muito além do "rótulo" e se fizeram muito presentes por ela quando precisava e quando realmente procuraram entender a filha que tinham - e que mesmo tendo suas diferenças se comparada à elas, ainda tinha muitas semelhanças com eles da mesma forma. E o que falar sobre a mensagem que paira no livro e que fica ao final? Quem diria que uma teoria tão simples teria um impacto tão grande na leitura! E na vida da própria Emily e na do Bob, que precisaram sofrer uma queda de avião, passar por maus bocados numa aventura pelas montanhas do A|laska, até inclusive quase serem mortos, para perceberem algo óbvio e que por vezes não reparamos na correria e pressões a que somos submetidos no dia-a-dia.

Nowhere on Earth acaba sendo muito mais do que a sinopse dá a entender, e essa é uma das graças do livro que, mesmo sem a pretensão de ser o melhor livro e blá blá blá, consegue se destacar e ser um daqueles livros que nos marcam por pouco e por muito ao mesmo tempo, e que passe o tempo que for, continuaremos lembrando, se não da própria história, mas de seus personagens e da mensagem real e bonita que ela passa.

Emily Perez and her little brother Aidan stow away on a plane that crashes in Alaska. Good thing Emily’s military parents have taught her to hunt, how to build fires and shelter, and how to forage for food - at 16, Emily is better at taking care of herself than most adults.
Their endeavor to survive the brutal Alaskan wilderness gets a lot more complicated with the appearance of Men In Black, which raises the stakes and proves that not everything is as it seems.
In Nowhere On Earth Emily has to come to terms with her anger and resentment towards her parents after being uprooted from their home in Minnesota. Her perception of the adults around her changes and she’s able to perceive them as human beings with flaws that are trying their best to keep their family safe.
Something that sets this apart from other YA titles, is the reintroduction of the parents midway through the story, which allows Emily to see her parents in a light that young people don’t tend to be able to understand until they’re older.
The fast paced, action packed climax of the novel ended up leading us to a quiet but satisfying conclusion, if stunted by the final short chapters.
Nowhere On Earth is a story about family and about being human.
Note: Reads strongly middle grade, though I can see how the guns would have bump up the rating.

This was an unusual read. The story line was a bit out there. However, it was a good read. There were no typos that I noticed. The plot evolved quite nicely. The characters were realistic and I felt connected to them. I think I will look for more of Mr. Lakes books. This is definitely not my normal read but I did like it.
Emily and Aidan were trying to get to Anchorage and stowed away on a plane. That plane crashed. Along with the pilot, Bob, the brother and sister set off to walk to civilization. Soon into the journey, the men in black appear and now the trio is trying to out run them.

Nowhere on Earth by Nick Lake
Rating: ★★★★
Thank you Netgalley and Random House for the free ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I went into this book knowing absolutely nothing about it. I hadn't heard about it until the ARC landed in my lap with its shiny purple cover. I never expected to get hooked as quickly as I did. I'm all for survival stories - it's kind of my thing (much like our main character Emily, I grew up with a military veteran father that taught me a ton of random survivalist knowledge and tips.)

I wasn't expecting the whole alien and "men in black" twist when I dove into the story - that's what I get for not reading the synopsis first, but that actually made for a more interesting reading adventure!

Nowhere on Earth is a brilliant coming-of-age story with a dash of sci-fi here, and a dash of survival there, and a sprinkling of familial love to top it all off. What a great novel!

I loved this book. It did feel a little too short, however that could have very well been due to the fact that I couldn’t put it down.

Thank you, Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this book and leave my honest review.

This book, a beautiful bridge between adventure story and science fiction, is both fast-paced and thought-provoking. While the protagonist is a high-school aged young woman, the rugged race-to-survive should appeal to all readers, The plot centers around love: love for family, love for those we protect, and ultimately self-love and self-acceptance. In the meantime, there are wild animals, gunshots, and explosions.
While the book is generally a page-turner, it does take a long time for the science fiction elements to truly shine. Reading the back cover gives away much of the developing plot, a mystery better left to the reader to discover. The effervescent ending, though it goes a bit too long, is a beautiful payoff for the cloud of danger all the characters face through most of the book.
This is a book I will be thinking about for a long time. I will recommend it to all teens and young-adult readers, and to the young at heart.

So, I love Nick Lake this time around. And I say that NOT to be flip or silly, but because I just never know. I heard so many great things about "In Darkness," so I grabbed it the first time I could and I thought I'd inhale it. But I didn't. I didn't even finish it actually. It never grabbed me I suppose. Then, "There Will Be Lies" came into my world and I was determined to finish it just to see how it ended. And I promptly gave it a 3.
Then came "Hostage 3" and it was like I was transformed into a Nick Lake Lover. I totally dug the storyline and the ending, even though every single other person to whom I recommend this book wants to kill me when they finish! Big ol' 4!
And then "Satellite?" Would have grabbed a solid, resounding 5 if not for the format, which is just not my gig. But the story was all kinds of cool and I truly dug it.
And "Nowhere On Earth" is just like that again. It's a solid 4 with a satisfying story and an interesting story. I also like the way the characters develop, though they do it through flashbacks and forward and all over the place. It's cool.

I never expected to enjoy this story as much as I did.
It is a sweet tale about survival in the wild while putting your loved ones and their needs before yourself.
Easy to read and keeps your attention.
It even made me tear up towards the end.
Would be good for a younger audience as well.

This book drew me into the story effortlessly. The characters, the drama, tension, scenery, and tale of survival were riveting. I finished it in just a couple of days.

I will recommend this book to my teen readers who are looking for something new and interesting. This book has little of everything--realistic fiction, adventure, sci-fi, all rolled into an intriguing story that keeps the reader on the edge of their seat.

This book is pure magic. It fell into my lap at the perfect time. I think this book did a great job of jumping you right into the story but feeding you breadcrumbs along the way of how it got to this point. It is a quick read but has so much soul and love poured into it.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

This was one of the weirdest books I have ever read in my life. And also somehow one of the best? Like the synopsis says, I can’t tell you much about it, but the entire premise has the potential to be utterly ridiculous but it’s somehow not at all? This book got me right in the feels, and it also features some cool survival stuff and an amazing setting deep in the Alaskan wild. And family bonds! Just read it, yeah?

Straight up I read this book in May and I STILL think about it, so. I'll throw this at anyone and everyone, and I am So glad it is being published in the US!