DNF at 45%. I just couldn’t get into this one. It just felt like it dragged on. Just wasn’t for me. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of the arc in return for an honest review.

Don’t Let in the Cold is a story of panic, survival and perseverance. Lottie, Jade and Alex are put to the ultimate test of trust, determination and faith as they struggle to survive. A massive blackout combined with a snowstorm while being hunted proves to be life threatening and extremely dangerous as they navigate the Tahoe wilderness. Will they all be able to make it out alive, or will some fall victim of the treacherous terrain fraught with merciless killers? This YA atmospheric thriller was slow to start, but definitely had me on the edge of my seat as it raced to the exciting and satisfying conclusion. Thank you NetGalley and Sourcebooks Fire for my copy.

I cannot remember why I initially was drawn to this story, but I love a good suspense novel and there is just something about YA suspense novels. Keely Parrack brought so much good content to this story. We get the suspense and mystery of the main storyline, family drama and growing pains, and friendship.

I really enjoyed all the characters in this. Lottie being the main character was suspicious of most and unsure who to trust, which I felt made sense with her upbringing. Jade was a little nonchalant which clashed at times with Lottie because the two grew up so different it seemed, but honestly I felt they complimented each other. There back and forth added an interesting layer to the story and I enjoyed seeing them figure each other out and learn to love each other along the way. Alex was also interesting. I felt like I knew his intentions right from the start and enjoyed the journey Parrack took me on to find out if I was wrong or right.

Parrack gave us some great antagonists and a LOT of stress along the way. I knew from the start that the guys in the truck were gonna be trouble, but I never would have guessed how the story played out. There were so many more points I was not expecting. Sometimes it felt that if something bad could happen it would, which seemed a little unrealistic and I didn’t agree with some of the choices the trio made throughout their journey and put them in worse situations, but this story was overall good. I would definitely pick up another Keely Parrack book in the future and look forward to it.

This was a great YA thriller, that had some really terrifying moments (at least in my opinion)! Overall, I would definitely recommend!

I received an e-ARC from the publisher.

This story was so dragged on that i got bored half way though it. For it being a suspends or thriller book it lacked any of that for me personally and maybe i seen to many horror movie, but this is more of a survival story then anything else and a few thing felt like it lacked any thought to it and was add just to throw off the readers. over all this read was disappointing for me personally. I will like to say if you like a will they make it story this is the book book for you. if you like a book where the weather is a factor in the cheaters surviving or not then this book is for you.. over all i gave this book two stars, but i think it more of a me thing then anything else.

Lottie and her brand new stepsister, Jade, have to stay alone in a cabin for one night. A solar flare causes a massive blackout, no power or cell signal. In the dark, a stranger named Alex, claiming to be lost and needing shelter from the coming snowstorm knocks. Later that night, Lottie spies him in the driveway talking to two mysterious men in a pickup truck, and she's sure he's lying about why he's here.

Before Lottie can find out more, a fire forces her, Jade, and Alex out into the blizzard, where they must rely on one another to get to safety. In the remote, freezing Tahoe wilderness, they have to survive more than just the elements. Soon it becomes clear that Alex's accomplices are hunting for all three of them, in a scheme that's gone too far.

This one was a tough one for me. The premise seemed like it would be great. I love a good survival book. I think that it's cool that they were trapped outside for days. It just didn't live up to what I thought it would be. The main character Lottie was incredibly annoying. She made terrible decisions. Really they all did. This is YA thriller. I think that it was more so for 12 year olds than young adults. I do believe that age would find it to be very eventful. It was incredibly unbelievable. I do recommend this as more of a middle grade book.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and Sourcebooks for the gifted ebook! ❤️

A pretty good story about survival, but I felt a lot of the writing could have used improvement. I felt the constant mentioning of Lotties dad was a bit overkill. And the constant yo-yo emotions between Jade and Lottie was a bit much. I get they were learning to like each other, but it felt like their feelings changed every second.

Lottie was abandoned by her father. She has moved many times with her mom, and no her mom is getting married. Lottie will have to stay in the cabin with her new step sister Jade while her mom's on her honeymoon.
What could go wrong? The girls are awkward with each other. A stranger has broken in. More strangers pretending to be lost….A solar flare and major power outage makes A cabin fire and lost in a blizzard are only a few of the risks at stake for survival. I could actually feel the panic and cold as I read.

Why are reviews for mediocre books so difficult to write? DON’T LET IN THE COLD is a survival thriller following two teenage girls, set in the middle of a terrible snow storm. ❄️

Anything that could happen in a survival thriller happened. Lost power. Someone’s kidnapped. Someone’s dead. House burnt down. Murderous men are tracking them. Frostbite. Near freezing to death. A dog.

I think this book could have used some serious editing and streamlining. Instead of a fast paced thriller, it just read like a jumbled mess.

Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Fire for the ARC!

Lottie and her new step-sister Jade are thrown together in the family cabin while their parents take a quick one-night honeymoon. Nothing can go wrong, it's just one night, right? Wrong...

After several unlikely, unlucky events, Lottie and Jade are forced to attempt to survive in the wilderness with a stranger named Alex. In the middle of a blizzard.

To fully enjoy the story, this YA thriller requires the reader to suspend reality a bit and accept everything that happens to the teens--one bad thing after another, and another and another. If you can't, this book may not be for you. I enjoyed the adventure Lottie, Jade, and Alex found themselves thrust into, and the friendships built along the way (though I could have done without the seemingly last-minute romance).

Although set in a late October snowstorm, this YA thriller definitely feels like it is meant to be read on a dark and snowy night. Lottie and her mother have had something of a chaotic life since her father disappeared when she was only eight years old. As her mother remarries, Lottie is thrust together with her new stepsister, Jade, at their cabin on Lake Tahoe. While Lottie dreads the forced bonding time, the weather spirals against them to make this a true survival story.

When a solar flare induces a power outage - and a strange teen and his dog show up, Lottie and Jade end up facing environmental and all too human threats. This is a fast-paced and exciting adventure. The plot certainly takes some thrilling turns and while things continue to go from bad to even worse, it really makes this quite the page turner! The relationships between the teens grow and I ended up enjoying this even more than I expected to! I like man versus nature stories overall, and this makes for a nice addition to the sub-genre. It's a solid debut novel and I am looking forward to seeing what Parrack will write next!

When I saw this snowy thriller on Netgalley, I was immediately like sign me upppppp. The cover gave me “No Exit” vibes and I was so pumped to read it but unfortunately it was just okay in my opinion.

After their newlywed parents head off on their honeymoon, new step sisters Lottie and Jade are meant to spend the night in a Lake Tahoe cabin together until their parents return. A winter storm throws everything off track and a stranger appears at their door seeking shelter. The book then follows the girls as they deal with the storm and potential danger.

I really liked the premise of this one but I had a hard time relating to any of the characters and actually didn’t care if anything happened to them 🥴
It also was just a bit too repetitive for me and felt like a good chunk of the book was just the same chapters reworded.

Alas, this is just my opinion and you could really love this book! If you like secluded winter thrillers, this one may just be for you!

Thanks to @netgalley for the e-arc, this one comes out on Tuesday! 9/6

Spooky and enticing. The setting and atmosphere were top-notch. The perfect quick, scary read! The descriptions were especially interesting, particularly of the scenery when the lights go out. It really sets the rest of the story up well.

Great mystery and loved the locations. This book had me on my toes trying to solve the mystery and who really was the bad guy. Really enjoyed the sisters and figuring out their relationships.

Thank you Netgalley for this ARC of Don't Let in the Cold by Keely Parrack.

Lottie is not thrilled to be spending the night in a remote cabin with her new step father and step sister. But her mother assures her that her and her new husband will be back before she knows it. Just stay inside and avoid the cold.

But the cold weather soon turns into a full blown storm, power outage and all. And if enduring that with a new step sister wasn't unpleasant enough, now there is a young man on their door desperately in need of shelter. But who is this guy, and is he really as helpless as he claims he is?

This story had great potential and a strong start, but quickly landed flat. I just never really bought into the new family, the storm, most of the plot. It just felt mealy in the mouth, like, whatever, fine, I'll eat it. That's about all I got.

I had a love/hate relationship with this book. I loved the concept of this book. Two step sisters thrown together after their parents get married. Not really knowing each other, they have to spend the night together while their parents go on a day trip honeymoon. A blizzard comes and that's when all the trouble begins. I hated how the characters had no common sense. Opening doors and letting strangers in, not knowing how to control a fire, walking in the blizzard for hours and days on end.

Overall, an interesting read that I feel could have been improved upon.

Unfortunately, I had to DNF the book, but I think it's just because I'm specific about what I like about thriller novels. The book is definitely geared toward young adults. Though it was not my personal favorite, I would still recommend it to students.

I read this ARC via Netgalley Shelf.

Lottie isn't thrilled about having to spend the night in a remote cabin with her new stepsister Jade while her parents go on a honeymoon. And she's even less thrilled when two men in a pickup truck appear as if they want to rob the place, and after a snowstorm hits, another guy, Alex, appears at the back door with his dog wanting a place to shelter out the storm. When Lottie gets wind that Alex knows the guys in the truck, she's ready for survival - but is she ready for fire, bears, a lunatic, and the biggest storm Tahoe has seen in years?

This book was a thrill ride from start to finish. Lottie and Jade don't always make what I'd consider the best decisions, but without parents around and the storm knocking out the power and electricity, they don't have a lot of options. I wanted slightly more closure around some of the other deaths that occurred during their escape, and I also wondered if it was even possible for them to survive so long out in the snow. I was expecting more of being trapped in the house than out in the storm. But there were plenty of other threats to contend with, and I enjoyed how the stepsisters learned to trust each other and Alex's character arc. A gripping read, even if it did push the boundaries of believability.

Also, my first thought when they mentioned Truckee was Truckee Lake which became Donner Lake - there was mention of the Donner Party but I don't know if that fact was ever fully connected in the story. That's just me and my recent Donner Party obsession.

This book was interesting and very well-written. I would likely want to read more from this author and will recommend this to friends.

This was so stressful and so good. I really enjoyed this and am glad of how that ended up. There was so much going on with so many twists and reveals but it was done really well.