I believe this was Daniels’ debut, and if so, this is an incredibly promising start. I see a bright future in store.

The Stranded is a wonderful YA dystopian! It hits all the right notes: romance, adventure, action, plot, character growth, etc.

It’s close enough to our reality (mysterious virus, war, stranded on a cruise ship) to not be entirely unrealistic, yet at the same time, it’s not too close that it’s painful to read.

Want an enthralling, fast-paced escape? Read it!