The Retreat

It's not a cult. It's a safe haven. So then why is no one allowed to leave?

Instead of dealing with grief like a normal person, Finn's father has moved them to The Retreat. Ruled over by Mother, The Retreat's goal is to keep everyone protected. From high-heeled shoes to non-pureed foods, danger is everywhere, and Mother plans to eliminate all of it.

Finn meets Aria, a girl desperate to know what lies beyond The Retreat's fences. But Mother's safety has left her wildly unprepared for the real world. Aria's lack of basic knowledge is endangering her life, and Finn's along with it.

As Mother's grasp on the pair of them tightens, Finn must risk everything to find a way home. But one thing is becoming clear. Not everyone gets out alive.

If you like tense action, heartbreaking backstories, and just a touch of brewing romance, you'll love Helen Vivienne Fletcher's latest young adult mystery.

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Content Note: Mentions of animal cruelty and death. These are events which have happened prior to the start of the story. There is no on-page animal cruelty or death.

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The Retreat

It's not a cult. It's a safe haven. So then why is no one allowed to leave?

Instead of dealing with grief like a normal person, Finn's father has moved them to The Retreat. Ruled over by Mother, The Retreat's goal is to keep everyone protected. From high-heeled shoes to non-pureed foods, danger is everywhere, and Mother plans to eliminate all of it.

Finn meets Aria, a girl desperate to know what lies beyond The Retreat's fences. But Mother's safety has left her wildly unprepared for the real world. Aria's lack of basic knowledge is endangering her life, and Finn's along with it.

As Mother's grasp on the pair of them tightens, Finn must risk everything to find a way home. But one thing is becoming clear. Not everyone gets out alive.

If you like tense action, heartbreaking backstories, and just a touch of brewing romance, you'll love Helen Vivienne Fletcher's latest young adult mystery.

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Content Note: Mentions of animal cruelty and death. These are events which have happened prior to the start of the story. There is no on-page animal cruelty or death.

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The Retreat

The Retreat

by Helen Vivienne Fletcher
The Retreat

The Retreat

by Helen Vivienne Fletcher

Overview

It's not a cult. It's a safe haven. So then why is no one allowed to leave?

Instead of dealing with grief like a normal person, Finn's father has moved them to The Retreat. Ruled over by Mother, The Retreat's goal is to keep everyone protected. From high-heeled shoes to non-pureed foods, danger is everywhere, and Mother plans to eliminate all of it.

Finn meets Aria, a girl desperate to know what lies beyond The Retreat's fences. But Mother's safety has left her wildly unprepared for the real world. Aria's lack of basic knowledge is endangering her life, and Finn's along with it.

As Mother's grasp on the pair of them tightens, Finn must risk everything to find a way home. But one thing is becoming clear. Not everyone gets out alive.

If you like tense action, heartbreaking backstories, and just a touch of brewing romance, you'll love Helen Vivienne Fletcher's latest young adult mystery.

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Content Note: Mentions of animal cruelty and death. These are events which have happened prior to the start of the story. There is no on-page animal cruelty or death.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781991198068
Publisher: Hvf Publishing Ltd
Publication date: 08/18/2025
Pages: 244
Product dimensions: 5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.61(d)
Age Range: 13 - 18 Years

About the Author

Helen Vivienne Fletcher is a children's and young adult author, storyteller, and award-winning playwright. She has won and been shortlisted for numerous writing competitions including winning the Outstanding New Playwright Award at the Wellington Theatre Awards, making the shortlist for the Storylines Joy Cowley Award, and the finalist list for the Ngaio Marsh Best First Book Award.Helen has worked in many jobs, doing everything from theatre stage management to phone counselling. She discovered her passion for writing for young people while working as a youth support worker, and now helps children find their own passion for storytelling through her work as a creative writing tutor.She lives in Wellington with her disability assistance dog, Bindi, a playful Labrador who loves soft toys, cuddles, and can fit three tennis balls in her mouth at once.Overall, Helen just loves telling stories and is always excited when people want to read or hear them.
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