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When Iolani Bearse was five years old, she lost her father to war. When she was nine, her mother died in a freak car accident. When Lani was fourteen, eerie green lights invaded, tearing her from the only home she had left.

Living as a runaway, dragging a horse and her cousin Eleanor across the countryside, Lani must learn to survive. Now Lani is the only person between the horrible, greedy lights and the last bit of family she has left. Her own heart is barely beating, but powerful memories pull her to Malcolm St. John. She fights what she feels, buried deep within her shattered soul.

Malcolm St. John always held his feelings in, especially about Iolani. So when she shows up on his doorstep, desperate and determined, Mal must decide if the wild tales she spins are the fragments of insanity or the last hope for a dying nation. This Lani is different from the child he knew. Something is coming for her, for him, and will not be stopped

If the cousins and Malcolm can’t escape the grasping hunters who hound them, the future of a broken America will be destroyed. Everything Lani has ever loved will burn with them. Somehow, she must find a path through friendship and loyalty to save them all.

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January 12, 2016
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14 - 18 years
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Caroline A. Gill grew up in southern California, a native of the sun and the beach. Attending UCLA and NIU, she studied fine art and art history. An avid reader of fiction from Shel Silverstein's Lavacadio, the Lion who Shot Back, she enjoys Eddings, Tolkien, Rumi, Clarke, Bradbury, Agatha Christie, Gibran, Anne Rice, Suzanne Collins, Stephanie Meyers, and many, many others.

She lives in the redwood trees of Pacific Northwest and hungers for Chicago pizza, chocolate truffles, anything by Joss Whedon and snark.

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ASIN : B019UQRIKY
Publisher : St Helena Press; 1st edition (January 12, 2016)
Publication date : January 12, 2016
Language : English
File size : 2417 KB
Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
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Print length : 209 pages
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Original, emotional YA sci fi read!

Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2016

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I'll admit I was a little hesitant at first to jump into this book, mainly because I wasn't sure how the flies played a role and it seemed a little strange. But the reviews I read were good, so I bought the book and gave it a try. I was not at all disappointed. The author weaves a very believable, entertaining story.

The heroine, Lani, is a fifteen year-old girl dealing with a lot of pain at the loss of her parents, and some strange happenings at her grandparent's farm that make her the target of their anger and mistrust. As the story unfolds from here, we see these same strange happenings are occurring in other places. Lani must protect the family she has left as she journeys to find the one person she trusts, a childhood friend, Malcolm.

The author does an excellent job connecting emotionally; I could feel Lani's pain as she deals with death and other horrors. The reader can relate to her struggle to save her cousin and to survive in a changing world. Each character is well-developed, and the even the role the flies play is absolutely fascinating and quite believable.

My only criticism is that a few spots are slightly unbelievable in how the characters act, and I personally was caught off-guard by the ending. I think I would have preferred the book to end the chapter before. However, the author's talent in crafting an entertaining and highly imaginative tale makes it easy to forgive any small issues with the story. I was kept wondering what was going to happen next throughout the entire book, and found the final reveal to be quite satisfying.

Overall, this is a well-written, entertaining story for anyone who likes YA apocalyptic stories. I would certainly recommend you give this author a try.

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Kimberly Vanderbloom

Magic in the simple things!

Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2017

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I heard about this series through Band of Dystopian Authors and Fans but it took a Facebook marathon and a nudge from a friend to crack down and read it. I have to say that I was blown away. It is something so different that it is refreshing and a nice change. I completely devoured it in two days. I couldn't stop reading because of how unique it was. At times it got a little confusing especially in the beginning but the pieces of the puzzle got answered the further you read. The characters were easy to like and the main character Lani is a force to be reckon with. I really enjoyed the character development and the sensational use of flies. I will never ever look at them the same. It made me sense magic in the simplest of things.

My favorite character was Lani. She is strong, wise, stubborn and recluse. I felt she was easy to relate to and her strength is something to be admired. I loved her sense of loyalty and her needing the answers to all the questions. She is a friend you always wished you had and would be proud to have as your child's friend. I just overall loved her with my whole heart.

My favorite scene is a bit of a spoiler so I'm just going to give a few words and tell you why. Desert, Mango and time. If you get to that part you will know what I'm talking about. It was my favorite because you could sense greatness happening and it did leave a tear in my eye.

I can't wait to read the next book in this series because I have no idea where it is going. This series is just so unique that it could go anywhere and I would follow. The cover art is gorgeous and the colors are eye popping. I would recommend this book to all of my fantasy loving friends who want something different.

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Pamela Foley

A MAGICAL, ENTERTAINING STORY

Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2016

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This has to be one of the strangest books I’ve read in a long time. Who knew files could be heroes. This is Ms. Gill’s first book, but she has two more in this series that will be released this year. I will be waiting in line.

For a first time author, I was impressed by how well-written the story was. Her writing was magical and fanciful, light and dark. Even though I loathe the overuse of metaphors, they fit right in, adding an element to the writing that would’ve been missing otherwise. Ms. Gill’s description of everything around the characters helped draw me into the story. I fell in love with Iolani and her dogged determination to save her cousin Eleanor and her mare Mango. Ms. Gill did a masterful job in developing Lani’s magical connection with the flies. How wonderful.

My only point of contention, I just don’t see how men with green lanterns stealing people’s memories would not have been noticed. But the story is so well-crafted that I really didn’t care. If you’re tired of the same boring plot lines and you’re thirsting for something new and different, then you need to read this story. This book will definitely be one of my favorites for 2016. I give it 5 feathers and I can’t wait to read the next story in the series.

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A Wonderful and Unique Read!!

Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2016

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What a beautiful, strange, and yes, enchanting (thank you, Caroline) book. While the storyline was suspenseful and dark, the writing in itself was beautiful and interesting. It was at times difficult to read, but the word pictures that Caroline Gill created were stunning and unusual. I did have to read it more slowly to take it all in and understand it. I fell in love with the characters, Iolani, Eleanor, Mal, Mango, and even the flies. My heart hurt many times for Lani, and I felt so hopeless much of the time. As I read, there were some things I didn't understand. I wanted to ask questions but I wasn't sure what to ask. Upon completion of Flying Away, poof, all my questions were gone. Everything was, in a sense, explained in it's own time. I felt like I had been on this journey with Lani. For lack of a better word that I've already used, I think the cover is stunning (courtesy of the author, herself)! I'm so glad I discovered Flying Away.

Note: We have had several visits to our house by a fly named Timmy.

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