Abby’s off to college and she can be anyone or anything she wants. The problem is she feels like five or six different people all trapped in the same body. One Abby with her dad. One Abby with her mom. One with her sisters. One with her girlfriend. One with her friends. Everyone wants a different version of her. Until she meets them.Gavin’s off to college and he can be anyone or anything he wants. and he can be anyone or anything he wants.
The problem is the voices in his head of all the people who’ve told him he doesn’t matter; he’s too small, too weak, too nerdy. Being a math genius is pointless if no one pays any attention to you.
No one expects him to rise to the occasion.
But rise he does.
Authors’ Note: The Explorer is a Mountains Series standalone in the new adult/coming of age genre. It can be read with or without the main three books. Portions of this book were previously part of the title Mountains Loved. The Explorer has new content as well and is only recommended for readers over 18.
Book 1: Mountains Wanted – James & Sarah’s Story #1
Book 2: Mountains Climbed – James & Sarah’s Story #2
Book 3: Mountains Loved – James & Sarah’s Story #3
Book 4: Christmas in the Mountains – James & Sarah’s holiday novella
Book 5: The Navigator – Garrett’s Story
Book 6: The Explorer – Abby’s Story #1
Book 7: The Adventurer – Rachel’s Story (coming soon)
Book 8: Mountains Transcended – Abby’s Story #2 (coming soon)
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The Explorer
Mountains Series
Book 6
By Phoebe Alexander
Full length novel, as well as the 6th book in this series. This is a coming of age for Abigail (Abby) and Gavin. The Explorer could be a standalone, but I recommend you read the series in order.
As Abby enters college, she has so many things to learn about herself. Starting with who she is and what she wants? Gavin is the nerds type shy and trying to figure out what he wants.
These two meet and become friends. But not before Abby tells him her secret? Can these two get along? Become friends? Only reading this story can answer those questions.
Phoebe Alexander has done it again! I love this story so much. I love her characters and have enjoyed reading their adventures. This being the 6th in the series does not disappoint. This is a page turner for the start. Filled with feels and just an Emotional Rollercoaster. I have read many books from this author and will continue to look for more from her. Job well done Phoebe Alexander! ! !
The Explorer (Mountains Series #6) by Phoebe Alexander. This is a Series book but can be read by itself. Its a wonderful story. Its the story of Abigail who is headed to college where she hopes to get over the love of her life. Abby is at that confusing stage of life where she doesn’t know if she wants to date guys, girls or both. Abby is feeling pulled at all ends because she feels like she has to be a different person with all the people in her life. She meets Gavin and they hit it off right away. He is a shy geek who is starting college with no friends. So when he sees Abby he is instantly attracted to her but it takes him days to work up the courage to go up to her. When he does she tells him right off the bat she’s not attracted to guys! They still hit it off as friends and become fast buddies getting each other thru hard times at college! Read this amazing book to find out what happens to Abby and Gavin!
The Explorer (Mountains #6) by Phoebe Alexander. This is the sixth book in the Mountains Series. I have read all of the books in this series and I absolutely loved them. I loved reading Abby’s story. This was an emotional coming of age story, while Abby is finding her own way while in college. I was so happy to be on this journey with Ms. Alexander. I can not wait to see what she has in store for us next.
The Explorer (Mountains Series Book 6) by Phoebe Alexander. This author never disappoints me and I once again find myself saying this is my favorite one yet. I just love this story. This one can be read as a stand-alone but if you’re anything like me and love reading all books in a series in order I recommend it as there’s absolutely nothing you won’t love about every single book. Once again this author takes my breath away with characters and a storyline that captured a piece of my heart. From page one I knew I’d be up until I finished reading the entire book, and I was correct I couldn’t put it down. It’s well written and paced nicely never feeling rushed or lacking anything. The characters are complex and relatable, loved reading their story. Five stars all the way and highly recommended!
Have you ever felt like you needed to be a different person for whoever you are around? This is a question that I have answered many times in my personal life. Phoebe Alexander in The Explorer about these same feelings. Her character development is extensive and complex. I felt like I could be right there with Abigail. She feels that she needs to be someone different for others, but she doesn’t know how to be Abigail when alone. She is starting college and really trying to find her true self. Gavin is starting his journey. He is starting his journey to find himself. The plot is a simple story when you get down to it, but Abigail and Gavin sure makes the pages fly by. The innocence of Abigail and Gavin makes this an enjoyable read. I highly recommend this series to find out what happens to Abigail and Gavin.
4 Stars
The Explorer is the sixth book in the Mountains series by Phoebe Alexander. What a wonderful addition to the series this is. Even though it could be read as a standalone, I really recommend reading (at least) the first three books in the series before starting on this one as they are where we first meet our MC, as well as providing background information and other relevant details which enhance your appreciation of this book.
Abigail Lynde (Abby) is Sarah’s daughter (from books #1 – #4) and we now get to follow her and find out so much more bout her. She is just starting out on her Freshman year in college- and has a great understanding of what she wants to do with her life- but is at a loss as to ‘who’ she really is. She feels she has to be so many ‘different’ people to everyone in her life- presenting a different version of herself to them all. It’s exhausting and makes everything so much more complicated. We follow her on her journey of self-discovery- as she finds her true ‘identity’ and through all the highs and lows that come with it, as she navigates through trying to balance it all along with college life.
Fantastic!
Thank you, Ms. Alexander!
The Explorer (Mountains Series #6) by Phoebe Alexander
5 Stars
Well, here I go again trying to find the words to convey how I feel about this book, this series, and this author.
This was a tough one…I can’t imagine having to basically live 2 different lives to be a part of both of your parents lives. The sad part of this is that I bet this is happening today in real life with more of our young adults than we can even imagine, this hurts my heart.
I kind of feel like I watched Abby grow up so I felt kind of protective over her in this story..weird I know but that’s how real this whole series has felt for me. I’ve become completely invested and kind of feel like a long lost crazy aunt or something LOL
I don’t pretend to completely understand Abbys struggle except for just trying to figure out her way in this life and who she is. I just know that her character was written beautifully.
I suppose you could read this as a stand alone, although I can’t imagine that as there is no way I’d have missed the ride to this point.
This author is and always will be one of my hold close to my heart authors. If you have not read any of her books yet…What are you waiting for, she is in a class by herself and as always I can’t wait for the next.
The Explorer by Phoebe Alexander is the sixth book in the Mountains Series. This can be read as a standalone though some of the characters have made appearances in earlier books. This book is well done and tells the story of a confused young lady trying to find herself and who she wants to be. College is a tough time and she discovers a lot about herself. While doing this she makes a great group of friends who help each other on their individual journeys. This is well done and a good read for someone who might be experiencing the same questions. I always enjoy books by Phoebe Alexander and this did not disappoint.
I was so excited to get my hands on this newest addition to The Mountains Series from Phoebe Alexander. This book plays along with the first novels but gives us the perspective of Abbey, who is Sara’s daughter from the first three novels in the series. I loved her side additions to the previous books we saw her in and was stoked to see what things would turn out for Abbey as an adult woman now. This book is written to where you could read it as a standalone novel but I feel like they all are so wonderful and well written to flow well that I think you would miss out on the experience if you didn’t read the others.
We find Abbey about to embark on her adventures of being a college student. Abbey is confident in her school and studies choices but of course life is not always a smooth ride or transition. I love how realistic Phoebe’s stories are and how she makes you feel as if you are right there with the characters seeing and feeling what they are doing from beginning to end. You become invested in the characters and feel as if you are reading about someone you know. I love how she manages to bring tricky, triggering, and controversial subjects and turns them into the real situations they are and show the characters coming out on the other side. We get a lot of that in this novel. I won’t give you too much details but this is one you are going to want to read! I can’t wait to see what will come next from the ever talented Phoebe Alexander!
This is book 6 is the Mountain Series. It follows Abby’s story. We have meet Abby in the other Mountain books but this one can be read as a standalone. It does have references to the previous books but its not a lot that means you cant follow the story without reading the previous books.
Abby has finally left home and has started callege live. She is learning to live as an adult and deal with things in an adult way. She falls in love with a woman called Mia.
Even though she knows her mother will accept her gf and her choice to be with a woman, her father isnt going to be as happy or supportive.
This follows Abby’s journey from living two seperate lives, acting as one person with her dad and his family and being her true self around her mother, to finally learning and embracing who she is and managing to get that across to her father.
Its an emotional story with loads of ups and downs but a great insight into what a teenager may have to face for them to truelly be the person they want to be.
5 Star
The Explorer (Mountains Series #6) by Phoebe Alexander
The Explorer is the sixth book in the Mountains Series by Phoebe Alexander. Although this can be read as a standalone I do recommend reading the whole series. I loved this Book just as much as I have the previous ones. This is Abby and Gavin’s story. Abby feels like everyone wants a different person where Gavin feels as if no one is listening to him or notices him . These two both feel as if they have someone else living inside them. Find out what happens next. I loved these two characters and at times I felt bad for them and others very happy. I highly recommend reading this Book, heck the whole series for that matter. I can’t wait to read more from this Author.
I loved this book. The characters are written very well, especially Abigail. I love how she goes thru what a lot of people go thru finding their identy as they are growing up. Also finding their sexual path. Hoping to see more of Abigail’s future in another book.
The Explorer is the 6th book in the Mountains Series by Phoebe Alexander, but the first I have read. It is a stand alone, coming of age story. Abigail is starting her freshman year of college and is on her own for the first time in a new city. This is the perfect time to reinvent herself, and start fresh. However, she is still discovering who she is, and who she wants to be. She feels like she has to be someone different based on who she is with. There is the version of her high school self, the new and improved Abigail with her new friends, the daughter she is to her mother, as well as the daughter she is to her birth day and step sisters, whom she recently is developing a relationship. Add in the mix the recent development of being a lesbian, and she is a hot mess.
Gavin is also on the trek to a new persona. He has been the shy geek for the last 4 years, and is starting college with no friends. His dad has talked down to him his whole life, making him feel guilty about who he is, so he has a hard time accepting himself at this point. When he sees Abigail across the cafeteria, he instantly feels an attraction to her, but it takes day to work up the nerve to even talk to her. However, she quickly informs him she isn’t interested in guys, and shuts that train down fast. Despite the minor set back, they become instant friends and continue that closeness throughout the first year. They learn to lean on each other and get through the year together.
I loved the writing style and all the characters in and out of the story. They have very relate able personalities and situations they handle. It was easy to get drawn in quick, and I can’t wait to read more by the author.
The Explorer
By Phoebe Alexander
5 stars
I find books by this author so difficult to review now because I always write the same thing but that’s because every single one of her stories is just so wonderful to read. They are always different, they explore different things and I always feel like I have learnt and take something away with me from her stories once I have finished reading them.
I loved the blurb for this book it was so vague that it really felt like I was going into this story blind but as usual what I got from Ms Alexander was a wonderful main character in Abby and getting to read about her life as she navigates coming of age. I loved reading about Abby in previous stories so to now get her own book was really special, I feel like I really know her as a person.
This book could be read as a standalone but I would highly recommend the Mountains series from the beginning!
Abigail is headed to college, where she hopes to get over heartbreak and find herself. What she finds there is so much more. We met Abby in the first 3 books of the series, so I had been really excited for her book, and Phoebe did not disappoint.
College can be a confusing and stressful time for students. Abby is trying to figure out how to label her sexuality, and what exactly that means for her. This story is also told from another student’s perspective, Gavin. He’s drawn to Abby immediately, but he backs off when he learns she’s a lesbian. But that doesn’t stop them from drawing close as friends.
There were a lot of real-world situations in The Explorer, issues facing teens and adults, and I appreciated that Alexander included some of Abigail’s mother’s struggles. I like Abby’s personality and her willingness to try new things. I loved her core group of friends; they seem like the perfect core group. This was a fun read that has a little to love for everyone. I would love to check in on her down the road and see how she’s doing.
This is the 6th book in the series and I have loved every single book so far. I would recommend reading all of these books because they’re all very good and I wouldnt want to miss one. This story was heart felt and had me on a roller coaster of emotions and of course there were those amazing sexy times thrown in too. The main characters in this book are Abby and Gavin. I really like both of the characters and I was rooting for them from the very beginning. I felt like I was right there with them living through the hard times and loving the good times. They were both strong and had to overcome things to hopefully get their HEA. I am looking forward to reading more by this author in the future! And I would recommend this series to a friend!
Happy Reading!
The Explorer (Mountains Series #6) by Phoebe Alexander felt like such a deep read. I loved Abby’s point of view. It really added dialogue and a view that I was not familiar with. I found her and Gavin really interesting. The pacing felt appropriate while I read a lot of face-paced books; there is something to be said for a book that can take its time. I feel like this book more than others gave me something to think about.
The Explorer (Mountains Series #6) by Phoebe Alexander
5-Stars
The Explorer (Mountains Series #6) by Phoebe Alexander was an excellent read and can be read as a standalone in this series. I loved Abbey in all the other books but never had the chance to really dive into her character. I lived that this book did that. There was so much more to her than what I initially thought. She is such a wonderful girl and it was amazing to see how she developed in the new college atmosphere. There were several steamy scenes making this book best for readers 18+. I loved how easy the storyline pulled me in. I highly recommend this book and its series.
The Explorer by Phoebe Alexander is the sixth book in the Mountains series. This is an absolute incredible series that I for one think everyone should read. The books can all be read as standalone however it is well worth reading the whole series.
As with the previous books I was instantly hooked on this story. I honestly do not know how the author does it but she has such a knack for creating amazing and captivating characters. I loved them in this book and really did not want to stop reading about them. I found that I just couldn’t put this book down and absolutely had to finish it all in one sitting.
Phoebe Alexander is an author that has landed herself firmly on my must read list and is an author that I would urge everyone to read. Immediately!
The Explorer (Mountains Series Book 6) by Phoebe Alexander
5 of 5 Stars
“The Explorer is a Mountains Series standalone in the new adult/coming of age genre. It can be read with or without the main three books. It is only recommended for readers over 18”.
I was looking forward to catching up with the characters from the ‘Mountains Series’ and reading Abbey’s story and I was not disappointed. Abigail Lynde is Sarah’s daughter from the first three books in Phoebe Alexander’s series about James and Sarah, she has always been in the background of her Mum’s story and so I was pleased that she now gets her own. Although I have read Alexander’s previous books in the series this book can be read as a standalone story, giving enough backstory to the main characters.
Abbey goes off to college and although she has no doubts to what her major will be she is confused about who she really is as she seems to have a different version of herself for different people, her Mum, her Dad, who has only recently come back into her life with sisters in tow, her friends, and her girlfriend. Then at college she meets a group of friends and things start to change for Abbey.
Meanwhile shy, geeky maths genius Gavin has gone off to college determined to be anyone or anything he wants to be.
This book deals with real issues that many young adults face today especially around sexuality and body image. Alexander is not afraid to raise real issues and tackle sensitive issues and still manages to wrap it all up in a great story with amazing characters that you can’t help but fall in love with and cheer on. As per her previous books I was gripped from page one,and I read it in a single sitting and was fully immersed in the world Alexander had weaved around Abbey. A fantastic and refreshing read.