The Wolves of Winter

Following several nuclear wars and an Asian flu pandemic, humanity has nearly been wiped out. More than a decade ago, Lynn and her family, led by her biologist father, fled Chicago for Alaska. Years later, after government scientists approached him, the McBrides again fled northwest, this time across the border to take refuge in Canadian Yukon. Surrounded by nothing but the vast outdoors, the McBrides set up their own little compound and learn to fend for themselves. For nearly a decade, they live in relative peace until a stranger suddenly shows up and his arrival threatens their very way of life.

The Wolves of Winter was my light read during winter break this year. I was not expecting to thoroughly enjoy it, but to instead spend some time reading a no pressure book. I soon became deeply enthralled in the book's plot, however, and found myself unable to put the book down. While it is an easier read, I would still recommend it to young adults and older for its inappropriate content at times. It is a great book when wanting to relax and realize that your life could always be worse.