This was one of my favorite reads in 2018. 'Alive' is thought-provoking and extremely well-written. You can tell how much energy and heart that Lisa Slack put into this novel. The characters are realistic and relatable; the exploration of mental illness is so spot on. I immediately connected with the characters and couldn't put the book down for want of learning what was going to happen next. Would highly recommend joining Elle and Oliver on their journey.