Everbound
by Brodi Ashton
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When I read, I ask a LOT of questions. Here’s some stuff I searched or wondered about while reading Everbound by Brodi Ashton
From my Review:
I positively flew through this book in one sitting. The journey through the underworld and the task she wanted to complete felt impossible the whole time and kept me just glued to the pages. The layers of the underworld that she travels through were different in a chilling and alien way. This is one of those books where the foreshadowing was spot on. I thought I was all smart and I knew everything that was going to happen. Then the bombshell of an ending hits and I’m still in awe . . . Read More
Places in Utah
Alpine Slide, Park City, Utah
In Chapter 1, Nikki talks about a picture of her and Jack at the Alpine Slide.
Oh joy oh joy, this is one of the places in Park City that I’ve been to! But I haven’t been there since 1997 so lucky you, you get to see a picture of me as a teenager!!
I am so misunderstood. Don’t I look all misunderstood wearing black in this picture?
Clearly, I am having so. much. fun. Actually, the Alpine Slide IS really fun. I’d like to ask teenage me what my problem is :)
Park City
The main character, Nikki, is from Park City and a lot of the book takes place here.
I’ve been to Park City a few times. I picked this picture because it’s what I remember Park City to look like. I went one summer with a friend to stay at her condo. I’ve never been skiing there, but I have gone window shopping with my aunt. It’s a charming little town that I don’t get to visit enough. It’s also the location of the Sundance Film Festival.
Deer Valley
In Chapter 5, there is a scene between Nikki and Cole that takes place near Deer Valley.
Deer Valley is a ski resort in Park City. I’ve never been skiing there, but I have hiked in the area and seen stunning lodges like these:
Fiery Furnace Hike
In Chapter 6, Nikki talks about a memory she has of her and Jack on the Fiery Furnace Hike.
I’ve been hiking in Utah’s slot canyons before at Arches National Park. You have to have a guide or a special permit to go on this hike, so maybe that’s why I’ve never been to this particular canyon. It looks gorgeous.
Skull Arch
In Chapter 12, Nikki points out an arch that has a post down the middle that makes it look like a skull.
It totally does look like a skull!!
Millcreek Canyon
In Chapter 23, Millcreek Canyon and the hike to Grandeur Peak is where the “burned marshmellow” scene takes place. If you’ve read the book, you know what scene I’m talking about :)
I’ve been to Millcreek Canyon a few times. We got up there every year in the fall as the leaves are changing. Here’s a picture of me and my family from last year.
Grandeur Peak
(Photo by Tony Frates)
The view from Grandeur Peak. You can see the Salt Lake valley. And see those mountains way on the other side of the valley? That’s where I live. :) I’ve never been on this hike and now I want to!
Books
I love getting new books for my TBR from references in other books!
D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths
In Chapter 1, Nikki gets this book as a gift from her dad.
Dante’s Inferno is mentioned in Chapter 21.
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About Brodi Ashton
Because of two parents who were Greek myth geeks, she grew up thinking the latest fashion trends were inspired by Aphrodite, and a good conversational opener was, “So, which mythological character do you most resemble?” She lives in Utah with her two young boys, who still have no idea why she's at the computer all the time. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the University of Utah and a Master’s degree in International Relations from the London School of Economics.
My name is Jessica. I love to read Young Adult and classic literature. I’ve been a book blogger for six years and I haven’t gotten tired of it yet. I’m a very curious reader. Writing about all the questions and thoughts I had while reading a book is the best hobby ever.
It’s fun reading a book about places you’ve actually been. Can you believe I’ve only driven through Park City? So sad.
That is sad. But I’ve never been to Sundance and I’m making it a goal to go next year. You should come! :)
I love your diary for this! Reading Everbound is so much fun for me because I’ve been to so many of those places! Like Deer Valley.. I went skiing there every year for like 10 years! So naturally I also went to Park City a few times, and to the Alpine Slide! Fun memories! :D
Thanks Ashley! I love reading about places I’ve been. That’s so cool that you skiied there for 10 years. Wow. I live in Utah and I’ve been skiing once.
Those are some gorgeous pictures! I love the one of you with your family. Your boys are super cute! The one of you in junior high is also AWESOME. Hahaha I loved it. I have pictures like that too.
Aww thanks :)