❥ Thank you for the book gift, author Kaitlyn Hill, Underlined, Delacorte Press, and Publicity Pros(e). Thank you for the free audiobook, PRH Audio.
Synopsis
Natalie Hart has always been loud, unfiltered, and unapologetically herself. But then comes her freshman year of college, when she loses her merit scholarship and gains one pesky little anxiety diagnosis.
Hesitant to take out more student loans, Natalie decides to shoot her shot and applies to Wild Adventures , a popular outdoorsy reality show. Sure, Natalie prefers her twelve-step skincare routine to roughing it on the Appalachian Trail while competing in challenges against other college kids, but that scholarship prize money is calling her name. High risk, high reward, right?
Enter Finn Markum, her randomly assigned, capital- O Outdoorsy teammate whose growl could rival a black bear. These partners have more friction than a pair of new hiking boots. Or is it flirtation? Turns out falling in love might be the wildest adventure of all…
Thoughts
There was lots to love about this fun YA romance story. From an awesome grumpy x sunshine dynamic, to beautiful scenery, and a creative plot, it was an entertaining and fast read. The reality show element added some excitement. The mental health rep was good and added depth. And let’s not forget about how pretty that cover is!
❥ Listening to this via audio was great. Amanda Stribling did a wonderful job with the narration.