Reviews

“With a dash of action, sprinkling of romance, some teenage angst and a couple of collapsing skyscrapers, this novel contains everything you could possibly want to grab a teenage reader and keep them utterly enthralled.” —Starburst Magazine Review by Cara Fielder. See review

“The ‘person against nature’ conflict with unstable dig conditions and  solar flares makes a refreshing change from ‘person against paranormal’ or ‘person against government’ conflicts currently popular in many YA  books.” — School Library Journal 

“Earth Girl delivers a shiny future you’ll actually want to live in—perhaps the first true utopian YA. Refreshingly original with big ideas and even bigger surprises, this thrilling novel is firmly grounded in complex and compelling characters. Edwards deftly guides us through a universe rich with history and inventive technology, while always reminding us to respect the past, other cultures, and, most of all, ourselves.” —E. C. Myers Author of Quantum Coin

Science Fiction and Fantasy Writer’s Chat “Janet Edwards gives us a book to lose ourselves in, from a well-crafted backstory of Earth’s depopulation to the coming-of-age romance of an off-kilter archaeology nerd.” See review

Sci-Fi Fan Letter “The author does an amazing job of making Jarra feel real.  One minute you’re laughing out loud and a few pages later you’re crying.” See review

Blogcritics. “Earth Girl is young adult science fiction at its best.” “Most science fiction fans, young adult and older, will thoroughly enjoy this impressive debut novel.”  See review

PixelatedGeek “You don’t have to be a teenager to enjoy Jarra’s “I’ll show ‘em all!” plans. And Janet Edwards has created a very richly detailed future, filled with many fun elements.” See review

Bookishly Brilliant “It’s a clever YA novel that pairs a bitter and capable teenage protagonist with excellent worldbuilding, and absolutely deserves all the hype it’s been getting.” See review

Night Owl Teen “this is a very enjoyable, well written book that is appropriate for teens and adults.” See review

Litpick “It has a great storyline with developing characters, secrets, and friendship.” See review

SciFi Chick. “The drama, adventure, and character development made this novel impossible to put down. Jarra is a fascinating character whose world view is completely changed by her experiences, taking her to the brink emotionally. And Jarra makes an unforgettable impact on her classmates as well. I highly recommend this fantastic science fiction novel.  Earth Girl will certainly be on my list of favorites this year.” See review

The Book Smugglers “The debut novel from Janet Edwards, Earth Girl is an impressive, richly detailed work of science fiction. I mean, wow.” “Similar to Indiana Jones, cowboying it up in his death-defying quest for the Ark of the Covenant, Sankara stones and the Holy Grail, Jarra is a member of an elite group of science fictional historical excavators who venture out into Earth’s dangerous and crumbling infrastructure to find sealed relics of the past for research and posterity. And like Indy, Jarra’s job is freaking awesome.” See review

My Bookish Ways “A rich, detailed, far-future world, and a strong, determined young protagonist make this a standout debut for teens and adults!” See review

The Social Potatoes “when I finished the book and turned the last page, plastered on my face was a bright and satisfied smile.” See review

The Book Monsters “Earth Girl is hands down one of the best science fiction
reads that I have come across in sometime. I devoured this book in a couple of
hours, and left feeling satisfied.” See review

Bookyurt “Sci-fi, archaeology, college kids getting a peek at the larger world and coming head to head with their prejudices, and a spunky, impulsive, smart girl lead – I mean, what’s not to love?” See review

Blogcritics “Edward’s debut novel Earth Girl shines; it’s a refreshing and often humorous sci-fi YA about normalcy, being the odd one out, discovery, and second chances. From the sassy voice of the first page to the sweet tones of the last line, this book had me smiling. (I also gripped the book at times, cried out warnings no one would hear, and fought back tears).” See review

City Book Review “This is one of the most enjoyable and high-quality books I have read all year; I highly recommend it.” See review

Teen Blurb “Earth Girl will have you laughing, crying, and rooting for Jarra on her
quest for equality.” See review

Young Adult Books Central “Jarra is one of my new favorite heroines.” See review

Astro Guyz  “But it’s the human story of Jarra and how she hopes to beat circumstance that captivates the reader. We’ve all been there; we’ve all wanted to say screw fate and our station in life and set things to rights.” “Do be sure to search this one out… it’s the best science fiction read that we’ve had thus far in 2013! See review

Esther’s Ever After “That pain Jarra felt was described so well that it was raw and truly resonated with me as a reader. I was in awe of how touching Jarra’s story was, and for this reason alone I’d recommend it to many, many readers.” See review

Lovey Dovey Books “Edwards is a totally zan author who not only goes above and beyond expectations for an entertaining sci-fi novel, but she sets a whole new set of standards. She captures it all: romance, adventure, and intricate subplots that aid in creating a world unlike any I’ve read before.” See review

A Reader of Fictions “Science fiction fans, you’re going to want to get yourself a copy of Earth Girl ASAP.” See review

In All Series-ousness “Earth Girl is brilliant.” “Just tell them Jarra is like Katniss in space but way awesomer.” See review

Monsters and Critics “The world and character building are imaginative, the storyline inventive and the action will hold your attention to the last page.” See review

Bibliophilia, Please “Earth Girl is truly unique and worth reading. Trust me.” See review

Verbosity Book Reviews “This was amazing. I have never read a book about archeology. Especially not a futuristic science fiction style of it.” See review

Shiny Book Review “Bottom line: this is an excellent read (a debut novel, no less) that teens and adults will love.” See review