Book Title: THE AFTER by Joanne Taylor
Category: Middle-Grade Fiction & YA Fiction (10 to 15 yrs old), 183 pages
Genre: Fictional Dystopian
Publisher: FriesenPress
Release date: October 2024
Content Rating: G. No swearing, drug use, sex scenes, violence (minimal)
Category: Middle-Grade Fiction & YA Fiction (10 to 15 yrs old), 183 pages
Genre: Fictional Dystopian
Publisher: FriesenPress
Release date: October 2024
Content Rating: G. No swearing, drug use, sex scenes, violence (minimal)
"Taylor’s debut is a taut tale of survival in a post-pandemic world that’s buoyed by an amiable protagonist and a well- developed setting. ... A riveting beginning to a promising new series." - Kirkus Reviews
"The After introduces an intrepid teenage heroine as she explores a changed world... this first series title lays ample groundwork for the coming volumes." - Foreword Clarion Review
"The After introduces an intrepid teenage heroine as she explores a changed world... this first series title lays ample groundwork for the coming volumes." - Foreword Clarion Review
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About the Book
Despite the deadly virus that caused borders to close and governments to fall ten years earlier, fourteen-year-old Charlotte and her family have lived a challenging yet relatively peaceful life, isolated on their acreage in rural Nova Scotia. However, when Charlotte discovers that an interloper has infiltrated their property, she must decide between keeping the potential threat a secret or embracing the potential for companionship that the intrusion represents. As the chaotic world that lurks outside the fence surrounding her farm disrupts Charlotte’s life even further, she must reach deep within herself and find the courage to become the mature young woman she claims to be—or risk losing everything that she and her family have worked so hard to build.
My Review
Excellent Storytelling Creates the Perfect Series Opener. I settled immediately into the author's writing style. The world she created feels real, with interesting characters and a believable plot. The author doesn't overload readers with blocks of background information; the pieces come together naturally to "fill in" the reader about the past and move the story forward. There was not a single moment of the story that was boring or confusing, or that felt silly or contrived. I was fully engaged within the first couple of pages, and I have added the series to my "watch list" so that I can continue with the next book!
Great for Parents and Tween/Teen Readers. The story is interesting as it sets up the world for the series, builds some suspense and urgency and explores the teen main character's emotions and growth. It appeals perfectly to a tween or younger teen audience but is engaging and well-developed enough for an adult audience, too—especially those who enjoy clean reads without "shock-value" add-ins! The book fits the G rating but doesn't feel childish or undeveloped.
Would I Recommend The After by J. Taylor? "The After" is a great middle-grade dystopian novel that is age-appropriate and very well-developed. The novel ends with loose ends, so you'll be adding the series to your to-be-read list and looking forward to the next book. I enjoyed this book from beginning to end and will definitely look to continue the series when a new novel is released!
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Indigo ~ B&N ~ Bookshop.org
Apple ~ Kobo ~ Nook ~ GooglePlay
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add to Goodreads
Meet the Author
J. Taylor is a mother of five and a classroom teacher who revels in the magic of storytelling. Like the protagonist of her novel, she grew up in Nova Scotia. However, she has since lived in Resolute Bay and Hall Beach, Nunavut, as well as Kelowna, BC, before settling in Calgary, AB. Her love of writing was inspired by her love of reading, which she has made a priority in her home and in her classroom. When she’s not reading, writing, or teaching, J. Taylor enjoys sports of all kinds, visiting her grown children, and getting out into nature.
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