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Orphan Maker
Ragged, starving refugees want to settle in Lindsay Crossing. In a world waking up from a devastating plague, control of resources—and people—is the key to survival. Marissa Loomis has grown used to fighting for herself and her family. The newcomers are a threat, but they can’t be left to die.
As the fragile society plans to grow by scavenging the deserted cities, newcomer Gwen finds herself torn between the man who saved her from starvation and the compelling woman who represents reason and power in what’s left of her world.
But what can Gwen make of the enforced secrecy about Loomis’s past, and the nightmares that erupt every night? Is there something worse than plague that has driven Loomis to the edge?
As the fragile society plans to grow by scavenging the deserted cities, newcomer Gwen finds herself torn between the man who saved her from starvation and the compelling woman who represents reason and power in what’s left of her world.
But what can Gwen make of the enforced secrecy about Loomis’s past, and the nightmares that erupt every night? Is there something worse than plague that has driven Loomis to the edge?
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First published January 10, 2013
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D. Jordan Redhawk
17 books97 followersA fan-geek and internet junkie, D. Jordan Redhawk is a passionate writer of lesbian romance, covering multiple genres. She highlights the outsider, revealing that we are not all that different from one another. Her books are published by PD Publishing and Bella Books.
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February 26, 2022
Award-winning dystopian YA novel
SAPPHIC BOOK BINGO: out of your comfort zone, disaster, different orientation, 2014 YA Goldie winner, not a romance?, unusual job, disability (possibly other categories)
A plague that killed people once they reached an adult age created a somewhat usual dystopian scenario, but with its own twist. Nearly all of the young communities and groups/gangs of people failed to thrive, but some survived long enough to eventually find a safe haven in productive, small populated areas. Different leaders and leadership styles influenced the success of the groups, whether large or small. A gang of sorts found a rumored community, and the story was about their assimilation into the fully blooming town and surrounding areas.
There was an ensemble of characters, but there were still two main characters within it. The town had good leadership, with families that were farmers, metal workers, and several other trades people, so the transition to the younger generation being in charge wasn't as drastic as it could have been. Formal teaching, and self-taught learning through books contributed significantly to all parts of their success. The history and reputations of the townspeople created an effective network of trust. Their goal of teaching everyone the necessary skills to have their own independent home and trade to contribute to the community gave self-esteem back to the newcomers, as will as a sense of belonging. It was a good read.
SAPPHIC BOOK BINGO: out of your comfort zone, disaster, different orientation, 2014 YA Goldie winner, not a romance?, unusual job, disability (possibly other categories)
A plague that killed people once they reached an adult age created a somewhat usual dystopian scenario, but with its own twist. Nearly all of the young communities and groups/gangs of people failed to thrive, but some survived long enough to eventually find a safe haven in productive, small populated areas. Different leaders and leadership styles influenced the success of the groups, whether large or small. A gang of sorts found a rumored community, and the story was about their assimilation into the fully blooming town and surrounding areas.
There was an ensemble of characters, but there were still two main characters within it. The town had good leadership, with families that were farmers, metal workers, and several other trades people, so the transition to the younger generation being in charge wasn't as drastic as it could have been. Formal teaching, and self-taught learning through books contributed significantly to all parts of their success. The history and reputations of the townspeople created an effective network of trust. Their goal of teaching everyone the necessary skills to have their own independent home and trade to contribute to the community gave self-esteem back to the newcomers, as will as a sense of belonging. It was a good read.
January 31, 2013
An okay story but I never really felt any chemistry between the two lead characters and that's hard to overlook. I liked the premise and the setting, and honestly felt connected to Loomis, but the character of Gwen just didn't work for me. I found her to be unlikable.
This isn't exactly my favorite genre ( the after-the-apocalypse kind of thing ) so a good story and strong characters are really necessary for me to enjoy a title, and this book just didn't get there for me.
This genre was better handled with the much more emotionally satisfying book "After The Fall" by Robin Summers.
This isn't exactly my favorite genre ( the after-the-apocalypse kind of thing ) so a good story and strong characters are really necessary for me to enjoy a title, and this book just didn't get there for me.
This genre was better handled with the much more emotionally satisfying book "After The Fall" by Robin Summers.
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