Generally speaking, I enjoyed reading 'No Accident' but what started off as a mysterious plane crash/deserted island style story, turned into a moralistic storyline by the end.

Without giving away any spoilers, I think it's a very important concept to cover but linking it with a 'Lord of the Flies' style didn't sit right. It also ended a little too perfectly for my liking.

It was a quick read, so if you're after something that you can read in a couple of hours and has some nice suspenseful moments, this is a good book to read.

Thank you to NetGalley for the eARC.

No Accident was a really intense, complicated book which surprised me. I thought it was quite complex and layered, and went beyond where I thought I'd go. Despite a rocky beginning with me and the book, it went well in the end and the cover is just stunning!

The only survivors of a plane crash that dropped them off on a lonely island far from any other land mass were seven teenagers. Details of their life before the catastrophe began to surface as they struggled to survive in close proximity to one another and on the harsh island terrain.

I enjoy reading survival tales, so I found the early emphasis—which stayed on this aspect—to be really engaging. They were initially occupied with making shelters, trying to obtain food on their own, finding a water supply, and tending to their many wounds. As the days went by and aid appeared to be less likely to arrive, their attention shifted to one another.

This YA thriller suits its purpose as it keeps you turning pages. Seven teens are stranded on a deserted island following a plane crash. The characters themselves are stereotypical and it's hard to form an emotional attachment with any of them. In the beginning the plot focuses on survival and making sure that basic needs are met. Things ramp up when mysterious "accidents" begin to happen to certain individuals in the group. It becomes clear that someone is out to harm the others, but why? This is where the grit of the story comes out as one person seeks justice for something that happened to them at a party the night before they board the plane. Bates does an excellent job in describing the societal norms concerning rape and why so many incidents go unreported. There is a misogynistic culture that often places the blame on the victim that needs to be broken. A wonderful book that both girls and boys need to read.

No Accident is a fast-paced YA thriller about a plane crash that results in seven teens fighting for survival on a deserted island. After enough disastrous accidents occur, the group begins to wonder who is targeting them in an attempt to keep something secret that happened at a party the night before. The writing is solid and the plot is one that keeps readers interested.

Great writing style and got me hooked in from the first chapter. Brilliant storyline. Great thriller

I was dying to read this book and I have to say I am disappointed.

I hated the writing style and more than that, the pace was toooo slow, considering the plotline.

None of the characters were memorable and ditto with the plot, which the author could have used to propel the story along and chose to drag it down instead.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me the opportunity to read and review this novel. I am rating this book based the stars due to lack of time to leave a full review. #NetGalley

This book starts with a crash and then keeps you guessing as to what is going on and why, Who.or what is behind all that is happening? Can they figure it out before it's too late or someone gets really hurt? My only critic is that the story ended rather abruptly and left me feeling like there was more to know.

No Accident was a fast paced thriller about seven teens. After a plane crash strands them on a deserted island, the group struggles to survive as someone in the group sabotages them...

This was a quick, enjoyable read, with important themes. I particularly enjoyed the descriptions of the flora and fauna, and the time and research that the author put into the survival aspect of the group's situation. Several of the characters fell a little flat for me, but I still enjoyed this one and would recommend it.

Thank you NetGalley and SOURCEBOOKS Fire for the copy of No Accident. This was a YA book that dealt with some multi-age subjects. The writing really drew me into the story, and I really wanted to find out if they got off of the island, and if so, how. Most of the book dealt with how they learned to survive. This was interesting at first, but it didn’t really advance the real storyline - who or what is behind these accidents, and are they random? I would have liked that story to have been a little more fleshed out throughout the book. The story was heavier than I expected and it is an important one, especially for young people. I plan to buy a couple of copies for my local Little Free Libraries.
The characters were stereotypical, but this might have been on purpose so readers could relate to at least one person, so it didn’t bother me. The standout characters for me were Hayley and Elliott, which might say more about me and my teen years than the book! I hope boys as well as girls read this book because it exposes truths that males are rarely taught.

This ARC was provided to me via Kindle, SOURCEBOOKS Fire and by #NetGalley. Opinions expressed are completely my own.

I couldn’t put it down. An emotional read, worth every second.

Actual rating 3.5 stars

No accident is a YA thriller where 7 teens end up on a deserted island after their plane crashes. They're forced to fight for their survival but when secrets start coming out and "accidents" start happening, they must figure out who's doing it before one of them ends up dead.

Overall, I enjoyed the ultimate goal of this book. It drove home a lot of important points for teens and how we handle issues like sexual assault especially when we are young and what women are taught to protect themselves while we often here the classic quote "boys will be boys". I think this book is a good one for everyone to read and not just girls.

Where I struggled on this book was some of the execution. We spend a long time just reading about the characters finding coconuts and building shelters. It takes about 40% till something actually happens. I think there could have been a lot more worked into the survival aspect to make it more suspenseful and also leave more breadcrumbs for the reader on what's going to happen next. The main theme wasn't really brought about until about 60-70% into the book and then it ends abruptly in my opinion without answering anything.

Overall, I'd definitely recommend this to young teens to teach them or at least think about things like sexual assault and how we treat others.

Thank you to Netgalley and Sourcefire books for this E-ARC!

Although it's been a while since I've read Lord of the Flies, I had flashbacks to that story as soon as I started reading No Accident. This book is like a modern-day version, incorporating issues relevant to today. The characters in this story are older, so the issues are different, of course. This is the first book I've read by Laura Bates, but I will be reading more, for sure. I enjoyed her writing, wonderful characters, and deep sense of foreboding and intrigue. A definite page-turner that brings awareness to important issues (that I will keep to myself for fear of ruining the story)!

Well, this was a really fun and well paced read! Perfect for any fans of YA fiction and thrillers.

Do you think you would be able to survive after a plane crash leaves you stranded? Me, I probably would just want to nap and pretend it was all a nightmare. But for a group of seven teenagers they need to figure out a plan of survival. Supplies dwindling , and finding shelter aren’t there only fears though. Accidents are happening on the island. But are they really accidents? Or does one of the survivors have a vendetta against everyone else? We follow along to figure out what really is happening. Now who will survive?

What I enjoyed:
- this was such a crazy, fast paced, and wild ride of a book! For a YA thriller this is done SO well.
- The discussion about sexual assault, rape, and consent was well done. I felt like it gave a great depth to the book. A very serious topic was handled in a very real way.
- This was such a powerful book! I did not expect that going in reading this.
- The twists! They were unexpected and kept me on my toes.

I really enjoyed this book! This was a strong, and powerful YA thriller. The author did a fantastic job writing this one. I look forward to future reads by them. This book will leave you haunted, and definitely will take you on an interesting ride. 4 stars out of 5! Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

**Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review**

This was a good read. I would've been able to finish it in one sitting if I'd had the time.

I enjoyed seeing the stereotypes (cheerleader, jock, nerd) unravel as their situation became more dangerous and social rules became useless. I also liked trying to work out the mystery behind the "accidents".

I wasn't expecting a really important and well handled discussion on consent and how society responds (encourages?) sexual assualt. It was powerfully written.

A solid 4/5 stars

This book kept my attention the entire time. It had me guessing which character was behind the incidents that kept happening to the teens. The way the author revealed the sexual assault was very creative. I probably would not recommend this book to my middle school kiddos but most definitely would put it into the hands of high schoolers. The survival part of the book had me wondering if teenagers that I personally know would be able to stay alive after the plane crash. The only thing that I did not like about the book was the abrupt way that the rescue plane just showed up. I would have liked to have seen some of the emotions of the kids as they realized they were being recused.

I loved the idea of this book. It sounded so exciting and intriguing. Unfortunately, that is where it all ends. It is reminiscent of LOST and The Wilds, that was really hard to get around. While there are lots of tough to tackle issues being represented in the read, those issues do take away from the story itself making it very hard to read. The characters are very cut and paste, one dimensional., very tricky to like or relate to in any way. There is an audience out there for the book, I just really believe that I am not that audience, and I genuinely don't have anyone I know that would be intended audience.

I did enjoy this book quite a bit, especially once it picked up. It kept me glued to my seat and I really liked the storyline.

No Accident starts off with a plane crash that leaves 7 teens stranded on a deserted island fighting for survival. Soon strange and terrifying events start happening that threaten their lives. Someone wants revent for something that happened at a party the night before. And they will not stop until they get revenge. Not only are they teens trying to survive the island but, they also have to survive the truth about what happened.

***TRIGGER WARNING: This book does talk about and mention themes of rape****

Wow this was an interesting book. I loved the whole idea of being trapped on an island and trying to survive. I enjoyed how everyone had a secret that they did not want to get out. However, I feel like the themes in this book were way too deep for YA readers ( this is a YA book). I think this book should be considered an adult book. I still enjoyed this book for the most part. I think I would have liked it better if it was just a book about survival. Was a really good setting for this book. I am not sure if I would suggest this book. Just due to the deep subject matter. Thank you so much NetGalley, Sourcebooks, and Laura Bates of the ARC of this book.