But when some of their food is stolen-something that just doesn’t happen among the backpacking crowd-and later, their camp is ransacked and critical camping supplies go missing, the girls realize that someone might be following them. And Beck is in her element, leading the other girls over rough terrain and dangerous overhangs. Tilda is adjusting to carrying a heavy backpack and seems to be enjoying herself. Imogen is thrilled to be hiking again, after a couple of past traumas left her hesitant to venture out of her house. Still, she doesn’t want to appear weak to her friends and agrees to go on the trip. It’s Beck’s idea for the three of them to go on a backpacking trip to the Grand Canyon together, partially as a way for Tilda and Imogen to reconnect and rekindle their friendship.īeck and Imogen are expert backpackers, having made many such trips to the Grand Canyon growing up, but Tilda doesn’t even own hiking boots, let alone have any experience with hardcore hiking. Beck and Imogen are sisters, and Tilda became close to them in college, but something that happened to Imogen back then-which she refers to as “The Thing”-drove a wedge between her and Tilda, and they haven’t been on speaking terms since. The story revolves around three women who used to be best friends.

Even though I had a few issues with the story and characters, which I’ll go into more below, I’m so glad I read this, and I will always look forward to anything Stage publishes. I enjoy the fact that Stage always seems to surprise me. Getaway was not quite what I expected-and that’s OK. This is my second book by Zoje Stage, and she’s become a “must read” author for me. The nitty-gritty: A suspenseful thriller set in the Grand Canyon, Getawayis equal parts tension and solid character development. Published by Mulholland Books on August 17 2021 This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. I received this book for free from the Publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Getaway by Zoje Stage