Adrift

Thanks to NetGalley, Lisa Brideau, and the publisher for allowing me to read and review this debut author’s book.

As a thriller, it was strongly encompassing. It was different in that the story was set in the future and the main character’s role was markedly different from other novels. It is about knowing yourself and what is important to you as an individual. It combines mystery with emotional and seriously physical conflict and puts the heroine in some unbelievable situations. It’s a great read from this debut author.

I was sent this ARC for review and I am so glad because I had a blast reading ADRIFT. I finished it over 2 days as I could not put it down. While it is a thriller, there does have a slight medical sci fi feel to it given that it takes place 2030/40s and the mystery surrounding the memory loss. The beginning kind of reminded me of another favorite Project Hail Mary as they both wake up with no memories. The stories definitely take a much different turn of course. I did enjoy reading the medical aspects of the novel as I also have a medical background. It was effortless to read and engaging. I would definitely read more from this author!

Super cool premise! ESS (Sarah) Awakens on a boat, all alone with a note that advises her to move forward and not look back. She has a selective amnesia and cannot remember if Ess is her name, or where she is from or why she is on the boat, When she learns that other amnesia refugees are turning up, she decides to hide her knowledge until she learns more.
What transpires next is thrilling - especially adding in the stormy seas.
If you like a great thriller (somewhat speculative), a stormy adventure, or just ready for a questionable heroine to root for, then ADRIFT is for you! #Sourcbooks

This realistic eco fiction made my week. It was sad and hopeful and I connected with our protagonist. She was so cool.
I absolutely loved the Sea Dragon. I love it when a home becomes a character in their own right.
Thank you so much for the ARC.

A superb fast paced thriller. I absolutely loved the story and couldn’t stop reading it. It’s perfect for all readers, especially thriller lovers.

This book was a page turner from beginning to end. A woman wakes up on a boat. She cannot remember anything about her life at all. She has a note with instructions. But. Who is she? Where did she come from? Is she in danger? And the pages keep turning in anticipation from there. Highly recommend. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

This book was a great read. Solidly in the speculative thriller genre, leaning toward women’s fiction for less suspense than expected. But don’t get me wrong, it was enjoyable.

Sarah wakes up alone on a sailboat on the Pacific Coast and has no memory of anything that’s come before. She has to piece together her story, and decide whether knowing her past is more important than making a future.

I really liked getting to see how Ess figured life out as an amnesiac. How she saw what was important, how she made judgments, how she used the resources available to her, and how she approached personal relationships. Her first sailing excursion after she woke up had me terrified for her!

Solid read that made me a little worried about boat trips…

Adrift is a compelling speculative thriller that reckons with the climate crisis in a deeply human way. The story follows Ess, who wakes up on a sailboat up the coast of British Columbia having lost her memory. As she fights to understand herself and her place in a Canada that is much changed by a climate-driven refugee crisis, we're pulled through a gutsy mystery about identity and the role it might plays in a post-apocalyptic future.

I got this eARC from #NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.I saw this book mentioned in 2022 and put it on my TBR for my most wanted to read in 2023. It did not disappoint me one bit.It is a fast paced thriller. I loved the story and couldn’t stop reading it.Thank you for the chance to read it before the May 9,2023 publishing date.

Wow! What a read. I loved that it was set in the near future. I was absolutely compelled by the story and could not put it down. Fantastic book, 5 stars!

Speculative thrillers are where it's at!! I couldn't put this one down and thought it was a very strong debut novel. Not only was this a page-turning thriller, but I loved the way it managed to look at deeper topics of immigration, refugees and climate change with excellent characters. Thank you so much Sourcebooks Landmark for the ARC of this excellent novel!