gracie98buena's review
2.0
This book ain’t shit. Random one page gay subplot? Doctor falling in love with their mental patient? Gross!
Two stars only because it actually surprised me.
Two stars only because it actually surprised me.
pages_and_pothos's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
mel_issareads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I really enjoyed this story. It hits all the emotional and that make you feel for these characters.
I loved the development of the story, as we learn more about Maya and Lucas, we learn more about their pasts. I really enjoyed the play on our personal memories and how what we think we know, is merely our own perspective and there’s a whole other side to the story. There were some gotcha moments that I wasn’t expecting but I truly loved them.
The setting was phenomenal!
I loved the development of the story, as we learn more about Maya and Lucas, we learn more about their pasts. I really enjoyed the play on our personal memories and how what we think we know, is merely our own perspective and there’s a whole other side to the story. There were some gotcha moments that I wasn’t expecting but I truly loved them.
The setting was phenomenal!
marcccb's review against another edition
3.0
2.75 stars
Another short review.
Leave no trace was a first from Mejia for me and I was really excited to read it. But after doing so, I couldn’t really see what exactly I was excited about. The plot was intriguing and original, sure, but nothing else about it really intrigued me.
I really liked Maya’s character although her choices were questionable. There were times where I just thought to myself, “What is she doing?” But I guess I can understand where she came from although she could’ve not done what she did. Some really bad choices were made and it just made me question whether people really do these things in real life.
The plot was very interesting. It’s not like anything I’ve read before and the twists were somewhat shocking although I did like the forest concept of the novel. I’m very disappointed that I didn’t like it more because I was really looking forward to it.
Overall, very well written and I would like to thank Atria Books for giving me an advanced digital copy of this novel.
Another short review.
Leave no trace was a first from Mejia for me and I was really excited to read it. But after doing so, I couldn’t really see what exactly I was excited about. The plot was intriguing and original, sure, but nothing else about it really intrigued me.
I really liked Maya’s character although her choices were questionable. There were times where I just thought to myself, “What is she doing?” But I guess I can understand where she came from although she could’ve not done what she did. Some really bad choices were made and it just made me question whether people really do these things in real life.
The plot was very interesting. It’s not like anything I’ve read before and the twists were somewhat shocking although I did like the forest concept of the novel. I’m very disappointed that I didn’t like it more because I was really looking forward to it.
Overall, very well written and I would like to thank Atria Books for giving me an advanced digital copy of this novel.
shineadc14's review
5.0
It was slightly slow moving but so neat that it takes place in Duluth and The Boundary Waters. I enjoyed how the story unravels and expected nothing less of the ending.
caslater83's review against another edition
4.0
Wow! This book is psychologically riveting. It keeps you turning the page (which is how every book should be!) and you end up wanting to know more....and more....and MORE. This book is in a separate class from most other books of this genre. I want to read more of Mindy Mejia's work. If her other books are this good, I'll be one happy reader!
hannas_heas47's review
5.0
Thanks to the publisher for an ARC to read and give my honest opinion. I thought the cover was pretty but the blurb and sneak peak is what caught my eye.
Lucas Blackthorne and his father walked into the woods ten years ago and never returned. Until now. Lucas is caught during a robbery attempt gone bad, and sent to a psychiatric ward because of his unwillingness to talk.
Maya Stark is a speech therapist who works in the same psychiatric facility where she used to be a patient. The sensation of the Tarzan like comeback of Lucas Blackthorne is a buzz, and everyone is curious. Against her wishes, she is sent in to Lucas to see if she can get him to talk. What happens next leads to a chain of events that have her becoming friends with Lucas.
This is a stunning read and very fast paced. I didn't want to put this book down. Lucas and Maya have interwoven lives unbeknownst to them, and the ending was fabulous. Leave no trace is one book of 2018 that you won't want to miss. Five stars of entertainment. The world building, geological facts, and history about Lake Superior was fascinating. Thanks for a great read!
Lucas Blackthorne and his father walked into the woods ten years ago and never returned. Until now. Lucas is caught during a robbery attempt gone bad, and sent to a psychiatric ward because of his unwillingness to talk.
Maya Stark is a speech therapist who works in the same psychiatric facility where she used to be a patient. The sensation of the Tarzan like comeback of Lucas Blackthorne is a buzz, and everyone is curious. Against her wishes, she is sent in to Lucas to see if she can get him to talk. What happens next leads to a chain of events that have her becoming friends with Lucas.
This is a stunning read and very fast paced. I didn't want to put this book down. Lucas and Maya have interwoven lives unbeknownst to them, and the ending was fabulous. Leave no trace is one book of 2018 that you won't want to miss. Five stars of entertainment. The world building, geological facts, and history about Lake Superior was fascinating. Thanks for a great read!
alyssakeiko's review against another edition
it was fine she lost me a bit when the imprisoned feral teen and his speech therapist fell in love
nikkihrose's review
4.0
Turning your life around is no easy feat, especially when everyone around you knows your secret.
Maya Stark used to be a patient as the mental health facility, Congdon, at which she currently works. She's been working her way up. She's made a name for herself. People trust her. She knows what she's doing.
But then a new patient is admitted, and he's also made the news. Lucas Blackthorn disappeared a decade ago with his father when they were last known to go camping in the forest, Boundary Waters. They were never seen again.
Not until Lucas showed up, robbed an outfitters store, and injured the two owners - ultimately killing one of them. He was committed to Congdon, but he won't speak to anyone.
He won't behave. He's violent and dangerous.
Maya is assigned to his case. She has a connection with Lucas that not even she can understand - but he's willing to talk to her. At least a little bit for now. He wants to get back to his father, Josiah. He's alive. They've been together all of these years. And all he wants is to get back to him.
Stretching herself thin, Maya tries to help Lucas while simultaneously trying to keep her job in line. Lucas won't lead anyone else to his father. They were running from something, but even Lucas is unsure as to what they're running from exactly.
Maya Stark has to decide what's most important: her job, or Lucas' family.
Maya feels drawn to Lucas. They share common ground. They both only have one parent left. And they've both been put in the mental health system because of it.
Ultimately deciding what's most important to her, Maya comes face to face with realities about her own past that she was unprepared to handle and never expected to learn.
Will she continue to walk the line between sane and insane, or will she eventually cross the threshold for a second time?
Mejia paints a story rooted in attachment - to people, to the forest, to rocks … ultimately to the earth. She makes her readers accept the good and the bad of each of her characters, and opens the minds of her readers, introducing them to reasons and explanations they could have never imagined on their own.
Maya Stark used to be a patient as the mental health facility, Congdon, at which she currently works. She's been working her way up. She's made a name for herself. People trust her. She knows what she's doing.
But then a new patient is admitted, and he's also made the news. Lucas Blackthorn disappeared a decade ago with his father when they were last known to go camping in the forest, Boundary Waters. They were never seen again.
Not until Lucas showed up, robbed an outfitters store, and injured the two owners - ultimately killing one of them. He was committed to Congdon, but he won't speak to anyone.
He won't behave. He's violent and dangerous.
Maya is assigned to his case. She has a connection with Lucas that not even she can understand - but he's willing to talk to her. At least a little bit for now. He wants to get back to his father, Josiah. He's alive. They've been together all of these years. And all he wants is to get back to him.
Stretching herself thin, Maya tries to help Lucas while simultaneously trying to keep her job in line. Lucas won't lead anyone else to his father. They were running from something, but even Lucas is unsure as to what they're running from exactly.
Maya Stark has to decide what's most important: her job, or Lucas' family.
Maya feels drawn to Lucas. They share common ground. They both only have one parent left. And they've both been put in the mental health system because of it.
Ultimately deciding what's most important to her, Maya comes face to face with realities about her own past that she was unprepared to handle and never expected to learn.
Will she continue to walk the line between sane and insane, or will she eventually cross the threshold for a second time?
Mejia paints a story rooted in attachment - to people, to the forest, to rocks … ultimately to the earth. She makes her readers accept the good and the bad of each of her characters, and opens the minds of her readers, introducing them to reasons and explanations they could have never imagined on their own.