Runaway Train
They told me I was an out-of-control train about to crash... Everything changed when the police officer knocked on the door to tell me - a 16-year-old - that my older sister Kristen had died of a brain aneurysm. Cue the start of my parents neglecting me and my whole life spiraling out of control. I decided now was the perfect time to skip town. It's the early 90's, Kurt Cobain runs the grunge music scene and I just experienced some serious trauma. What's a girl supposed to do? I didn't want to end up like Kristen, so I grabbed my bucket list, turned up my mixtape of the greatest 90's hits and fled L.A.. The goal was to end up at Kurt Cobain's house in Seattle, but I never could have guessed what would happen along the way. At turns heartbreaking, inspiring, and laugh out loud funny, Runaway Train is a wild journey of a bygone era and a portrait of a one-of-a-kind teenage girl trying to find herself again the only way she knows how.
Reviews
Sheena Graziano @sheenag
As a kid/preteen of the 90’s it was nice to take a trip down memory lane on this runaway music train. As I rode shot gun with nico I could hear the music playing in the background. It’s definitely a feel good story with a lot of heart break that resonates with anyone who grew up during that era. I’m one of those people who hates to cry and this book definitely had the eyes getting watery. I can’t wait to read the next book.
KADY BURNS@kburns
I couldn't stand the protagonist, Nico, but I really dug the story. I vaguely remember the grunge era and I am into some of the same bands, so it did connect to me on that level. Overall, I am not sure I will remember the story a year from now, but it was an enjoyable read.