Have you ever been in a situation where you were stuck in a situation you couldn’t get out of with someone you despise?

Well, in the book Far From You, a girl named Alice is put in that very situation when on her way back from Thanksgiving with her step-mother’s family, her step-mother, her new baby sister and herself get caught in a massive snowstorm that threatens to kill them all.

After a few days of being stuck in the SUV, Alice starts to warm up to her step-mother, Victoria, and Alice learns that they actually have a lot in common.

But once the family starts running out of formula for the newborn, Ivy, and food for Alice and Victoria, Victoria leaves to go find help. Now Alice finds herself struggling to stay alive so she can keep her new sister from dying. But after a few days, Alice starts to lose hope and she fears the worst. Then she feels a presence around her that keeps her fighting for her and Ivy’s lives. Now Alice finds the strength to keep going until, hopefully, help comes to save them both.

Far From You is a book that will keep you turning pages until your fingers begin to hurt. The characters in this book are written so wonderfully that you feel as if they could be the people that you say “hey” in the hallway to everyday. This book is written in verse, which means that if you’re a fan of Crank, this just might be the book for you.

If you are thinking that you don’t have time to read a book that looks as long as Far From You does, think again. This book may look long but it is really a quick read which is why this book is so appealing to many readers who find themselves in a time crunch. Even if you think that books written in verse aren’t really your cup of tea, Far From You is a book that is suitable for people interested in a variety of genres. Overall, this book is one that you should look for at the library.