Author J. P. Castle's 18 From Breckenridge: Love On The Run is a work of fiction written for young adults which encompasses the romance, thriller, and adventure sub-genres. In a near-future setting, negligence on the part of humanity has sent Earth into ruin, and so humanity turns to a dark resolve in order to save the race. High in the mountains of Breckenridge, a group of high school students faces a sharp shock when the world starts caving in around them, sending them out on the run and in search of a new place of safety. What results is a powerful adventure tale of survival, interpersonal drama, and the power of hope.

Author J. P. Castle has crafted a truly thrilling tale that will certainly captivate its young adult audience on many different levels. First, there is the romantic and interpersonal entanglements within the group itself, particularly Bastian and his love interests. Castle utilizes sharp dialogue and intimate narration to give these dramas their life and vitality, especially when put under stress by the survival situation. This forms its own layer of fantastic intrigue that puts the group under pressure, creating a breakneck pace of twists and turns that will keep the audience captivated from cover to cover. Beyond this, the fantastic atmospheric work paints a portrait of a world falling apart, and overall I would highly recommend 18 From Breckenridge: Love On The Run for YA fans who want a story that has truly got it all.

J. P. Castle's 18 From Breckenridge: Love On the Run is the first book in the 18 From Breckenridge series. Set in the near future when Earth has been ravaged of its resources, Bastian Ballentine is living in Breckenridge, Colorado away from the cares of the rest of the world. His biggest worry was to pass high school and get on with the next step in life. But when his world came crashing down in an instant, Bastian had to run for his life. He never had to think about the harshness of life before, but now that he is an orphan and with nowhere safe to go, Bastian has to think about all that. Now, he and a group of his friends are on the run for survival where they will be tested beyond their limits. Friendships and love will be tested in a new environment that they have never experienced before. Can they survive?

J. P. Castle's 18 From Breckenridge is an action-packed and high-strung story that will have your heart racing as it unfolds. Bastian is the perfect character for this story. He is likable, smart, and ready to take the necessary actions to make sure he helps his group of friends as much as possible. He doesn’t disregard his own struggles, he knows they are valid, yet he doesn’t let that stop him from being the best person he can be. His struggles with romance were a nice touch that gave him the opportunity to grow and become a well-rounded character. I enjoyed his reactions because author J. P. Castle made them genuine and as human as possible. This is a solid start to a series that I’m sure is going to become a favorite!