Thanks to Netgalley for the chance to preview an e-arc of this book! All opinions are my own.

I should admit, up front, that I am a newcomer to the survival subgenre (hence why I am not leaving a star rating), but they remain perennially popular for readers of all ages!

What I appreciated most about Adrift was the dual narratives: one of Coral, who ends up alone on a deserted island and the other of her best friend and cousin Isa, struggling with Coral's disappearance with her grief and sadness. I enjoyed both perspectives, found that they added something I think may get forgotten in all the height of adventurous survival stories-that loved ones are affected too. Some middle-grade readers may find Isa's sections boring or tedious, but I believe they will press on to read more of Coral's adventure. The only parts of Isa's sections that I found tedious were the retellings of Ghibli movies via a side character, but readers who haven't been introduced to My Neighbor Totoro or Kiki's Delivery Service may be glad for their inclusion! Coral is a character who is easy to root for, and her mistakes and luck felt realistic. Middle grade readers will find this an engaging beach read.

Overall, I'm glad to have read this title and I am looking forward to checking out Guerrero's backlog and more survival middle grade!