Review: Thin Air

Thin Air by Kellie M. Parker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Note: I received an advanced copy of this book from PENGUIN GROUP Penguin Young Readers Group via NetGalley.

A suspenseful locked-door young adult thriller, twelve contestants embark on a flight to Paris, seeking opportunities that may change their lives forever. However, this seemingly promising journey takes a deadly turn.

Among the passengers is seventeen-year-old Emily Walters, a boarding school student who's been granted the chance of a lifetime. She's competing for a substantial cash prize that could not only cover her college tuition but also rescue her family from poverty. Yet, as soon as they board the private jet bound for Europe, Emily senses a sinister undercurrent. It becomes apparent that someone is willing to go to extreme lengths to claim victory.

Emily's challenges multiply as she grapples with keeping an eye on her best friend's flirtatious boyfriend while guarding her own dark secrets. The contest takes a chilling turn when contestants start losing their lives.

With shifting loyalties and concealed truths emerging, Emily must navigate a web of deception to identify who to trust and who might be orchestrating their demise. Her survival hinges on uncovering the deadly secrets hidden among the passengers before she becomes the next victim.

The journey through this book was a rollercoaster of emotions, filled to the brim with angst that could be felt on every page. The depth and complexity behind the characters' motivations and the execution of their plans were nothing short of overwhelming, but surprisingly, the story remained incredibly entertaining. Amidst the chaos, there was a labyrinth of twists and turns that kept me perpetually on edge. Trying to pinpoint the true villain in the narrative was like navigating a maze, and I relished the suspense it created. The final twist added a satisfying layer to the tale, even though I couldn't help but feel that the ending arrived a little abruptly, given the intense buildup that preceded it.

As a curious side note, I couldn't help but compare the foundation president's voice to the narrator who delivers the safety announcement at the onset of Disneyland's Indiana Jones ride.

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