Breathless

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May 23

Breathless - Amy McCulloch

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One way to cool yourself down on a hot summer day? Transport yourself to the freezing mountain of Manaslu, the eighth-highest peak in the world.

This book follows journalist Cecily Wong as she snags the most sought-after interview with famous mountaineer Charles McVeigh. The catch? Charles will only give the interview after she summits the mountain with him. Cecily has given everything up for this story - her savings account, her boyfriend, and her sanity - to face this incredibly challenging mountain after some serious climbing failures in the past. But, when Cecily gets to the mountain and a few climbers die in “freak accidents,” Cecily starts wondering if there is something more sinister at play. Stranded on a harrowing mountain in a remote part of the world, Cecily has to brave both the treacherous elements and this faceless killer.

This book held my attention throughout, and I loved learning about the world of climbing. This book could get incredibly technical when it came to the climb, but I found it fascinating and a true foray into a world that is so new to me.

The main event of this book seemed to be the climb, with the thriller less of a focal point. I still found the writing to be suspenseful and creepy, and figuring out who was the killer kept me on the edge of my seat.

Best paired with something that will give you a brain freeze so you will feel like you’re alongside Cecily on the mountain! May I suggest a frozen pineapple daiquiri?