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    Out of Reach
    Out of Reach
    Out of Reach
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    Out of Reach

    By Carrie Arcos

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    How do you find someone who doesn’t want to be found? A girl searches for her missing addict brother while confronting her own secrets in this darkly lyrical novel, a National Book Award Finalist.

    Rachel has always idolized her older brother Micah. He struggles with addiction, but she tells herself that he’s in control. And she almost believes it. Until the night that Micah doesn’t come home.

    Rachel’s terrified—and she can’t help but feel responsible. She should have listened when Micah tried to confide in her. And she only feels more guilt when she receives an anonymous note telling her that Micah is nearby and in danger.

    With nothing more to go on than hope and a slim lead, Rachel and Micah’s best friend, Tyler, begin the search. Along the way, Rachel will be forced to confront her own dark secrets, her growing attraction to Tyler…and the possibility that Micah may never come home.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSimon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
    Release dateOct 16, 2012
    ISBN9781442440555
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    Carrie Arcos

    Carrie Arcos is the author of There Will Come a Time and Out of Reach, which was a National Book Award Finalist. She lives with her family in Los Angeles, California. Visit her at CarrieArcos.com.

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    • 1/5
      IT WAS SO BORING
    • 3/5
      Out of Reach is the story of a girl trying to save her brother from his addiction. On this journey she finds an unexpected friendship, that may lead to something more, and she learns a lot about herself, her brother, and the real world. It is a gripping addition to YA contemporary fiction because it is real, it is raw, and it is hopeful.
    • 4/5
      Accessible read about addiction, from the perspective of the sister of an addict. Appreciated that there wasn't a tidy ending to this story, as addiction recovery is rarely tidy. At the same time, the story felt complete even without the tidy ending--I didn't finish hoping for a sequel, which to me is the mark of quality storytelling.
    • 2/5
      teen realistic fiction/missing meth-addicted brothers and teen drama. Considering the topic, I figured this would grab my attention within the first few pages, but I was underwhelmed to the point of not even bothering to stick it out through my usual minimum of 50 pages. It's a National Book Award finalist, but that means a lot less when you find out that authors must pay fees to have their books considered for the honor.
    • 5/5
      THIS BOOK IS AWESOME
    • 3/5
      Due to copy and paste, formatting has been lost.For me, Out of Reach was an interesting read - I enjoyed seeing the effects of addiction on family members - a lot of the time, we read more about the person who's addicted. It was nice to see some variation to the trope.But I went into Out of Reach expecting the story to end on the last page - and I expected closure. I really didn't get it. The story has a very open ending, with an unfinished feel, and I didn't particularly care for that. I wanted to see how everything turned out. I wanted to see where the growing attraction between Rachel and Tyler went, and so many other things.I wanted more from this.Don't get me wrong, I liked it! I liked the overall feel - the sad and the happy. I liked that Rachel grew throughout the book, and that maybe she came out a little happier than she was when she went in. I sympathized with Rachel - I wouldn't know what to say or do in that situation either, so I react to things similarly. In the beginning, I feel like Rachel was severely depressed. The first chapter is told in completely monosyllabic sentences - straight and to the point, which set the feel of the novel.I'm glad that was over by the second chapter, though - I don't think I could have taken it for much longer. I wanted Rachel to just feel - to feel anything! And by the end, I really do think that she was feeling. We started out with an empty shell of a character, but she grew up from that.I liked Tyler - he was very chivalrous. I think that they (Rachel & him) would have made a good couple. He was adorably protective of her, and I just want them to be together. They could be good for each other.The flashbacks that Rachel had of times with Micah were good - I liked seeing his progression through her eyes, and seeing all those sweet moments with them as kids. It added an interesting depth to the story.All in all, I can't say that I didn't enjoy Out of Reach, it just left me with more questions than answers.
    • 4/5
      Rachel and her older brother Micah have a sibling relationship like any other - they fight and laugh with one another; they cover for each other, lying to their parents with ease. Even as Micah gets involved with drugs, namely crystal meth, Rachel continues to conceal. But when Micah runs away before finishing out his senior year of high school and Rachel's left to deal with the aftermath, she can no longer avoid what's taking place in her life. In an attempt to save the day, Rachel recruits Micah's friend Tyler to follow a clue which may lead to Micah's recovery. Along the way, Rachel uncovers more about Micah than she ever realized, and in turn, discovers herself as well.The topics included in this book [drug abuse, dysfunctional families, gossip, relationships, etc.] are relevant and realistic for teens [and adults who seek to talk to teens about these issues]. Though I found the character of Rachel annoying at times, I kept coming back to read about her life and the upset caused by her brother's actions. Her family relationships interested me the most. As well as the different people Rachel and Tyler come across. For other perspectives on drug addiction, readers might check out Ellen Hopkins' Fallout.
    • 3/5
      Out of Reach is the story of a girl trying to save her brother from his addiction. On this journey she finds an unexpected friendship, that may lead to something more, and she learns a lot about herself, her brother, and the real world. It is a gripping addition to YA contemporary fiction because it is real, it is raw, and it is hopeful.
    • 4/5
      This is a debut novel for Arcos that details 24-hours in the life of 16-year old Rachel whose 18 year-old brother, Micah, is addicted to meth and has vanished; we get that story in flashback chapters. Rachel takes Micah's friend, Tyler, along on a trip to find Micah; the simple but hard truth she finds along the way is what makes the story. While parts of this story dragged on a bit too long for me, I did appreciate the narrator's honesty, the developing understanding between Rachel and Tyler, and the ending, which wasn't overly tidy or climactic. This book seems most appropriate for high school readers because of its realistic dealing with drugs and their impact on an extended network of caring others.
    • 3/5
      I’ve been eagerly anticipating this book for a while now and have to say I’m disappointed. While it did deal with some hard subject matter nothing really happens in the book. I’d have to say that this book is more about Rachel and Micah’s relationship than anything else. We get to read flashback scenes that allow us insight into their relationship which was great to read about but aside from that nothing happens plot wise. After reading the summary I assumed that Tyler and Rachel’s interactions would lead to something romantic but sadly that wasn’t the case. Although there are hints here and there about the attraction between the two again nothing really happens and that was disappointing after reading the summary which insinuated something would. Don’t let what you read above fool you. I did like the book. It just felt anticlimactic. If you are looking for a book about addiction and how it affects families, I’d say read this book .

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