In this runaway New York Times bestseller, a harrowing near-death experience brings together an English teacher and her student as they struggle to survive on a desert island.Sixteen-year-old T.J. Callahan has no desire to go anywhere. With his cancer in remission, all he wants is to get back to his normal life. But his parents insist that he spend the summer catching up on the school he missed … on the school he missed while he was sick.
Anna Emerson is a thirty-year-old English teacher who has been worn down by the cold Chicago winters and a relationship that’s going nowhere. To break up the monotony of everyday life, she jumps at the chance to spend the summer on a tropical island tutoring T.J.
Anna and T.J. board a private plane headed to the Callahans’ summer home, but as they fly over the Maldives’ twelve hundred islands, the unthinkable happens: their plane crashes in shark-infested waters. They make it to shore, but soon discover they’re stranded on an uninhabited island.
At first, their only thought is survival. But as the days turn to weeks, and then months, and as birthdays pass, the castaways must brave violent tropical storms, the many dangers lurking in the sea, and the worst threat of all—the possibility that T.J.’s cancer could return. With only each other for love and support, these two lost souls must come to terms with their situation and find compaionship in one another in the moments they need it most.
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When you read a book more than once you know it’s amazing
Very sweet love story with a wonderful, believable happy ending.
An enjoyable read to be sure!
Reading this book was a fantastic adventure.
The story revolves around two *good* characters stuck in a terrible situation. The relationship that developed as a result is really sweet. A good overall story.
This Book is Everything!!! it took me so much time to pick up this book and to tell you the truth it was only because of the price, but after so much time I decide to give it a try and oh my God! I didn’t expect this, it was quite a ride and I love it.
A story that started a long time ago when Anna was working as a tutor, helping kids and …
Completely different than any book I’ve read. I fell in love with this book from the first page until the last. Seriously this was my first book by this author and it completely blew me away. The characters, storyline and everything about it was just so different and I loved it so much. I can’t wait to read more books by this author.
Perfect beach read
Such an amazing read.
New favorite read! Wow, I devoured this book in less than 2 days, and now I’m just sad that it’s over. I’ve never read a book quite like it, and I only wish I could experience it again. The author did an amazing job of telling the story and ending it perfectly. Highly recommend! Would love to see a movie made.
Beautiful story. The way the characters were developed and how their relationship evolved came across as natural and believable, really enjoyed the book.
What a pleasant surprise!
I was hesitant when this book first came my way, but after reading the great reviews I gave it a try. What can I say – I could not put the book down.
Anna, a 30 year old English teacher, takes a summer tutoring position for 16 year old T.J., a young man who’s missed a year of school due to cancer treatment and is now, …
This is everyone’s fantasy about being lost on a deserted island, going through tough times and then returning back to civilization. What a story of shared dedication to survival and eventually love.
Great description! Could feel the sand on my feet and the sun on my face. It was a great example of the will to live despite the odds, and to find a love and hold on. Loved it!
This novel held my interest. There were a few areas where I felt the writing was a little repetitive but the story itself was entertaining and unusual.
It was interesting to see where each new chapter would lead.
I enjoyed reading the story, a plane accident can happen! Tragedy can be overcome!
Very entertaining, romantic and I loved the ending.
Refreshingly different.
One of my favorite books, not only of the 2010’s, but of all time. Its thoroughly enjoyable and has something for everyone. I takes the boy meets girl love story and gives it a nice twist, that can be a little uncomfortable, but then your realize it all ok. Then the book takes you on a stranded Island adventure. Romance, Action, Survival, …