so I read this a long time ago and tbh don't even remember any of that happening so I can't speak on that part. I remember really liking it and then I tried rereading it and couldn't get into it again?

BUT. I really enjoyed "The Great Alone", as well as "The Home Front" by her. The Nightingale got me into her as an author and I've enjoyed most of them, but those two are my favorite. The Great Alone especially is a really hard emotional read, so if you are someone who needs trigger warnings, look them up before starting.