When World War Three breaks out, seventeen-year-old Julia is on a school trip to Amsterdam, while fourteen-year-old Marly is trapped in a prison for delinquent girls. They both discover magical amulets, and try their best to save themselves and those around them. But it looks like their best will not be enough, as nuclear war threatens the survival of the human race. On her journey home to New York, Julia is joined by three other queer teens and the mysterious and alluring Ginger; lipstick lesbian Vikki; and five-thousand-year-old Skilly, who has an amulet that grants him eternal life. When Julia and Marly meet, they are immediately attracted to each other. But romance has to take a back seat as the five friends learn the true powers of the amulets. Can they travel through time to save the world from total destruction?
The End
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"The End is a dystopian/time travel/sci-fi/fantasy with a cast of LGBTQ heroes that bring romance, drama, and a whole lot of action to saving the world." - Dreaming In Books
About the Author
Nora Olsen lives in New York State with her girlfriend and two cats. The End: Five Queer Kids Save The World is her debut novel. Her work has also appeared in Collective Fallout and Block Magazine.
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Nora Olsen writes science fiction for teenagers. Her debut novel THE END: FIVE QUEER KIDS SAVE THE WORLD is about a group of friends who travel through time to stop a nuclear apocalypse. Nora lives in New York State with her girlfriend. Her next YA novel is forthcoming in May 2013 from Bold Strokes Books. To learn more about Nora Olsen, read reviews, and enter book giveaways, visit http://noraolsen.com
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
"The End" kept me entertained till, well, the end! I don't usually read GLBT books, but I've been on a post-apocalyptic kick lately and this book fit the bill. The magic in the story is portrayed in such a natural, easy way that it all seems very realistic and believable somehow. Olsen is a talented writer. I look forward to reading her future books!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I thought that this book was going to be weirder than it was. As soon as I opened it and started reading I just couldn't stop. I brought it with me to every class and even recomended to one or two of my friends. I like how Julia, Skilly, Marly, Ginger and Vikki make it through thier tough times by working together even though they don't always get along. I'd like to thank our librarian for introducing me to this program and this may be my first review but i plan on doing more
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Kristen
Format:Paperback
This novel has all the elements of great science fiction/fantasy: time travel, threatened global destruction, magic, love, complex and likeable characters, moral dilemmas... I loved the combination of good, believable character development - the characters evolve as they are challenged with life-or-death decisions as well as relationship issues (which can be just as critical at a certain age) - and good old-fashioned suspenseful action! Once started, I couldn't put the book down. I highly recommend the book for anyone, adolescent through adult, who loves a good story.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointing
Much as I went into this book excitedly looking for a new favourite, I have to admit that I don't understand what the other reviewers are on about. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Siavahda
5.0 out of 5 stars
An author to watch out for!
Olsen has more than a way with words. She paints pictures that are so vivid and distinct, that you can't help but practically fall madly in love with her characters so you can't... Read more
Published on December 26, 2010 by Stacey
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great read for both Teens and Adults!
I really enjoyed this book and highly recommend it! The characters, as well as the theme of time travel, were well-developed, and the intelligent dialogue felt true-to-life. Read more
Published on December 23, 2010 by Susan
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Best Lesbian Book I've Read In a Long Time
This book was a real treat. I will pretty much read anything that has lesbian characters in it, so that means a lot of romances and coming out stories. Read more
Published on December 21, 2010 by Adrienne
