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Avalanche
When Ellis and Dylan's resort world and all of their hopes crash around them, they must depend on each other to survive.
- GenresYoung Adult
Unknown Binding
First published January 1, 2016
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Denise Jaden
64 books491 followersBestselling author Denise Jaden loves cozy socks, cozy cats, and cozy mysteries. She’s the author of several young adult novels, nonfiction books for writers, and cozy mysteries that will make you laugh out loud while dangling at the edge of your seat.
Prior to becoming an author, Denise worked at everything from mushroom farming to acting and Polynesian dancing. Now she does most of her writing in a holding tent in the background of one of the many film sets in and around Vancouver. Sign up for updates, exclusive bonuses, and find out more about Denise, her books, and her crazy cat at DeniseJaden.com
Prior to becoming an author, Denise worked at everything from mushroom farming to acting and Polynesian dancing. Now she does most of her writing in a holding tent in the background of one of the many film sets in and around Vancouver. Sign up for updates, exclusive bonuses, and find out more about Denise, her books, and her crazy cat at DeniseJaden.com
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Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 reviews
July 8, 2015
I loved this book! Denise Jaden's characters are so well done. Her main character is one of three asian kids in her school. She loves snowboarding and gets to teach younger kids at a local resort, where she also ends up with the rough-around-the-edges new guy from school. When the two rely on each other for survival, things begin to heat up! Jaden never disappoints!
November 30, 2016
An avalanche of emotions…
There’s more to Ellis than she lets people see. People at her high school see her as too submissive, too sweet, too kind, and too Japanese. She never really stands out from the shadows, almost invisible. Ellis is afraid of being herself, being Asian. Her decision to volunteer at a ski resort changes everything—she meets Dylan and with his love, she is no longer terrified of being whole, she learns life is complicated, messy. And that’s okay.
Avalanche is part disaster flick part teenage angst; two people that lived in the shadows learn to shine. Denise Jaden tackles heavy hitting emotions head on in her novels and this newest installment told in alternate POV’s of Ellis and Dylan is no different.
There’s more to Ellis than she lets people see. People at her high school see her as too submissive, too sweet, too kind, and too Japanese. She never really stands out from the shadows, almost invisible. Ellis is afraid of being herself, being Asian. Her decision to volunteer at a ski resort changes everything—she meets Dylan and with his love, she is no longer terrified of being whole, she learns life is complicated, messy. And that’s okay.
Avalanche is part disaster flick part teenage angst; two people that lived in the shadows learn to shine. Denise Jaden tackles heavy hitting emotions head on in her novels and this newest installment told in alternate POV’s of Ellis and Dylan is no different.
November 2, 2016
If you are looking for a gift for a young teen that likes to read Denise Jayden's books are highly recommended. I don't even meet this criteria and I love her books. This is the second I've read and her writing style draws you in. Get ready for a lack of sleep because I just couldn't put it down.
I'm a huge fan of disaster romance stories, my usual are books based on being stranded on a desert island. This one is set in the snow setting however still ticks all the right boxes for me.
Ellis is a girl that lives in the shadows and she wants to use spring break as a chance to break out of her shell. With some persuasion she volunteers to help out at a ski resort thinking it is the perfect opportunity to meet new people, her best friend won't be with her and she wants to try and be her own person.
Dylan's family have left him home alone for spring break and he decides to find his own source of entertainment. He too decides to volunteer at the ski resort and uses the opportunity to try and get close to Ellis.
Both are a little socially awkward and don't hit it off straight away but time together may just show them how good they can be for each other.
This book has romance, personal growth and obviously an avalanche.
The characters are well developed and diverse. The story keeps you wanting more right to the end.
5+ stars out of 5.
*I was gifted this book via the author in exchange for an honest review*
I'm a huge fan of disaster romance stories, my usual are books based on being stranded on a desert island. This one is set in the snow setting however still ticks all the right boxes for me.
Ellis is a girl that lives in the shadows and she wants to use spring break as a chance to break out of her shell. With some persuasion she volunteers to help out at a ski resort thinking it is the perfect opportunity to meet new people, her best friend won't be with her and she wants to try and be her own person.
Dylan's family have left him home alone for spring break and he decides to find his own source of entertainment. He too decides to volunteer at the ski resort and uses the opportunity to try and get close to Ellis.
Both are a little socially awkward and don't hit it off straight away but time together may just show them how good they can be for each other.
This book has romance, personal growth and obviously an avalanche.
The characters are well developed and diverse. The story keeps you wanting more right to the end.
5+ stars out of 5.
*I was gifted this book via the author in exchange for an honest review*
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