In "18 Hours to Us" by Krista Noorman, two strangers on a cross-country flight find themselves unexpectedly drawn to each other. As they navigate their own personal challenges and the complexities of life, they share stories, laughter, and vulnerabilities during their journey. The flight becomes a transformative experience, making them reconsider their paths and the connections they leave behind. The ticking clock of the flight adds urgency to their budding relationship, compelling each to confront what truly matters when faced with the fleeting nature of time. Will they take a leap of faith when they land, or will they go their separate ways? [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

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 2019 by Tantor Audio .