Title: The After | Author: Joanne Taylor | Genre: Young Adult Fiction | Publisher: Friesen Press | Publication Date: October 2024 | ISBN: 9781038309990
“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
Book Description:
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.
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 Thoughts:
With a chilling but all to relatable premise, The After is a survival story that keeps readers turning page after page. Charlotte is the quiet, but strong teen who bravely faces the challenges that come before her family. From food shortages to illness, friendly to fierce intruders and the constant threat of fatal illness, Charlotte battles to save her family on a daily basis. But when she is thrown into a desperate situation, she must find the strength to make heart-breaking decisions and learn to trust her own intuition. The first book in a new series that sets the stage for an epic apocalyptic adventure.
With a chilling but all to relatable premise, The After is a survival story that keeps readers turning page after page. Charlotte is the quiet, but strong teen who bravely faces the challenges that come before her family. From food shortages to illness, friendly to fierce intruders and the constant threat of fatal illness, Charlotte battles to save her family on a daily basis. But when she is thrown into a desperate situation, she must find the strength to make heart-breaking decisions and learn to trust her own intuition. The first book in a new series that sets the stage for an epic apocalyptic adventure.
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Apple ~ Kobo ~ Nook ~ GooglePlay
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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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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.
Connect with the Author: Website ~ Facebook ~ Instagram ~ Goodreads
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