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Reviewed by Ibrahim Aslan for Readers' Favorite
Lisa Slater's 12 Hours may initially look like your average teen survival story. However, the deeper you delve, the more it becomes apparent that this breathtaking journey is far more than that. This tale revolves around 17-year-old Lylah, who reluctantly decides to hike the Columbia River Gorge with a church group. At face value, this trip is about experiencing group bonding and lush waterfalls. But beneath the surface, turbulence dominates Lylah’s family life, and she is emotionally drained. She plans to remain in a detached mode for the entire trip. But when a natural disaster leaves the group in a trapped position, Lylah's life hangs in the balance, forcing her to face unpredictable wild elements, her fears, and her faith. Will she have the courage to see this test through?
Lisa Slater's 12 Hours is much more than an engaging and well-executed suspense thriller. It flawlessly puts readers right into the center of a 17-year-old's complex spiritual growth and coming-of-age journey. The author delivers a skillfully crafted tale that weaves profound emotional depth into every chapter. Lylah’s complex and vulnerable internal world is raw and painfully realistic. Her identifiable character evolution will linger in your mind. The balanced pacing keeps readers fully engaged, but it’s the rawness of the character work that impresses. Slater doesn’t overwhelm readers with life lessons that are devoid of real direction or intent. Lylah’s compelling journey will make you value life and human connections even more. Her survival becomes more than just a physical task—it also becomes a spiritual and emotional journey. This story doesn’t just thrill—it makes you reflect on the things that truly matter the most.
