Run for the Hills by Kevin Wilson
Publisher: Ecco Books
Pub Date: 5/13/2025

Thank you Ecco Books for the free advanced copy. 

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Madeline Hill’s quiet life on a Tennessee farm is upended when a man named Reuben shows up claiming to be her half brother. Together, they embark on a wild road trip to track down their elusive father and a string of other siblings, discovering unexpected family and connection along the way.

I was excited to hear that Kevin Wilson was releasing a new book this year since I really enjoyed Nothing to See Here and Now Is Not the Time to Panic. The plot was intriguing and I loved the characters that were introduced. Most of the book is told through Mad’s perspective in third person, but I appreciated how we still got a sense of the supporting characters’ experiences as well. I liked learning about Mad’s complicated relationship with her dad. The vignettes showing his life with her half-siblings added depth to the story. The storyline was heartfelt and Kevin did an incredible job portraying strained family dynamics with tenderness. A few twists caught me by surprise in the best way and made the story even more enjoyable. I had to sit with the ending for a bit because at first it felt disappointing, but the more I thought about it, the more it made sense. Definitely recommend picking this up if you’re a Kevin Wilson fan!