Corinne

By: Wendy Wan-Long Shang

Narrated by: Carolyn Kang

In this first book of her series, Corinne is snapping on her skis and taking a deep breath of crisp mountain air.

Corinne and her sister, Gwynn, have always called Aspen home, but moving in with their new stepdad, Arne, changes everything. Sure, there are perks—like a fancy bedroom and a new puppy named Flurry whom Corinne trains to do search and rescue. Still, Corinne feels uncomfortable in her new family and hides the truth from her best friend. The facts finally come out in the most disastrous way, and Corinne runs to the only place left that feels like home. But when she becomes lost on the mountain, will her survival skills be enough to save her?

One of the best goty stories

This story managed to create a fully developed narrative from beginning to end as we follow Corinne navigating through unique family dynamics and life post Covid. One of the best girl of the year stories in a while.