In "The Retreat" by Esther Wane, a group of individuals seeking solace from their tumultuous lives gathers at a remote wellness retreat. Among them is the protagonist, who hopes to escape her troubled past and find herself. As the days unfold, the participants engage in various healing therapies and introspective activities, but underlying tensions begin to surface. Secrets emerge, relationships are tested, and the retreat transforms into a psychological journey that challenges their perceptions of healing and redemption. As the boundaries of trust and truth blur, the attendees must confront their deepest fears and the realities of their lives outside the retreat. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called After Trilogy .

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2018 by Tantor Audio .