What We Did to Survive

Survive the Storm

The Ultimate Spring Break Nightmare Imagine the perfect getaway: crystal clear waters, a private sailboat, and your best friends. That is exactly what Hannah and Jackson expect when they are invited along by Emmy’s wealthy new boyfriend for a final day in paradise. But as they move further into open water, the horizon darkens.

What We Did to Survive is a pulse-pounding Young Adult thriller that proves the most dangerous thing on a boat isn't always the storm outside—sometimes, it’s the people on board. As the weather turns deadly, secrets begin to surface, and the group must face an impossible question: how far would you go to make it back to land alive?

Megan Lally, known for her "dark and twisty" narratives, shifts from her usual Pacific Northwest settings to a sun-drenched (and then blood-drenched) maritime survival tale. If you love locked-room mysteries and high-tension survival tropes, this is a must-add to your 2026 TBR list!