North of the Sunlit River follows Eila, a caribou researcher living in Alaska. Still haunted by the disappearance of her best friend, Eila is hit with another loss, her father passing away. Struggling with her grief, Eila must find the strength to continue her research and uncover the reasons behind the declining caribou population.

Jessica’s writing sweeps you off your feet and places you in the middle of Alaska. I could feel how cold it was, hear the birds singing, and taste the peach pie. This story teaches you about the importance of environmental conservation, how people handle grief differently, and that running away from your problems doesn't always lead to healing.

The story shifts between different character POVs, both in the past and present. I think this is an interesting insight into all the different characters and how everyone ties into each other.

The story is wrote in third-person, which isn’t my favorite, but works really well for this story. There are so many different descriptions, sights the characters see, and feelings that I think in first-person would be dull and wouldn’t help the story flow.

I loved all the details and information about the wildlife and fauna of Alaska. It makes me want to book a trip to see everything and experience the feeling of Alaska for myself.

I’d recommend this book to anyone who loves a character driven story, nature, and has a sense of adventure.