Scavenger Girl: Season of Atchem

by Jennifer Arntson

Overview

Stripped of their birthright and shunned by the people of Ashlund, Una and her family are forced to live on the fringe of society as Scavengers. There is no question that her family's bond is strong, but the law of the Authority is stronger...and soon it will come to collect her. After all, the family is on borrowed time already.

When a night of torment and truth reveals well kept secrets, Una takes new freedoms - free from the Authority, her family, and possibly her fate. Pulled between the life she's always known and a world where status and rituals are everything, Una struggles to understand a culture that has rejected all she holds dear. As Atchem comes to an end and she learns who she really is, will Una find the courage to do what it takes to ensure her family's survival, or will she find the faith to follow her heart?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780999413319
Publisher:	Jennifer Arntson
Publication date:	10/20/2017
Series:	Scavenger Girl , #1
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	353
Sales rank:	732,098
File size:	1 MB
Age Range:	16 - 18 Years

About the Author

Inspired by great authors that tend to blur the lines of mainstream genres, Jennifer Arntson weaves together elements of fantasy fiction, romance and speculative fiction with undertones of mythology, dystopian culture, and the coming of age struggles of strong characters in unimaginable situations. As the curious observer of world cultures and social issues, Arntson creates a world everyone can relate to without conforming to "previously formulaic and sometimes predictable genres."Arntson lives in south Texas with her husband and two children, who support her compulsion to write.

Editorial Reviews

Captivating! My favorite genre, loved Una and her story, can't wait for the next book! - By Kathleen C.

Love Love Love. I couldn’t put this book down! I loved reading every word! I really look forward to the next book in this series to come out.... I need more Scavenger Girl!!! - By Rylee

It's 6:03 a.m. and I have just finished reading this wonderful book, which is how much I loved it, I couldn't put it down to go to sleep! This book was well written, with such imagination for a new world, and now I have to wait for the next chapter. - By Rhonda S. Gray

I loved this coming of age story. The characters' relationships are complex and intriguing. I still occasionally find myself thinking about Una, Calish, and the rest. I Iook forward to delving into the next book to see how they are doing. - By Jennifer A. Blankenship

Great read, I want to read more, lol. Please update when next book comes out, will definitely read it instantly. - By Shea M

The further Arntson drew me into the Scablands, the more I found myself not wanting to stop reading. In fact, it has been many years since a story has captured my attention to the point that Scavenger Girl did. Had the remaining books in the series been available at the time of my reading, I am certain I would have already purchased them for a binge fest of epic proportions! As of now, I am finding myself experiencing a major “book hangover” as I await the release of Book 2. - By Jennly Reads - jennlyreads.wordpress.com

This genre-bending novel has an amazing way of drawing you in to the world of Una. Wealth and privilege exist, but it is not her reality. Her world is driven by survival and fear, and yet she finds hope and comfort. While there are scenes that make you question the direction the author is taking you, I couldn't put it down, and am eager to travel the rest of the seasons with her as the series is revealed. You will enjoy the quality writing of Arntson. Be sure to read it when you have time because it will absorb you. - CasaGodinez

Waiting for the next book in the series. Jennifer Arntson had me hooked from the first chapter with a world of totally different societies, each with their own beliefs, customs and lifestyles. The characters were well developed and very likeable, each tugging at your heart. - The Novel Lady

Methodical YA Novel. Scavenger Girl is the first book in the new young adult series by the same name. It’s told from the perspective of Una, a seventeen year old girl and member of the lowest caste in a leveled socio-economic system. This dystopian novel is set on a planet with three moons that with their movements create five distinct seasons: Atchem, Talium, Hytalia, Toridia, and Zoetica. The seasons correspond to the five books intended for the series. The single perspective creates a very intimate feeling with the narration. The pace isn’t slow so much as it feels like real time, not skipping or jumping over large days or weeks. Arntson’s methodical writing style reminds me of Lois McMaster Bujold, author of the Sharing Knife series. The story is told day by day at the end of Atchem season, leading up to Talium, the dark season when the moons line up to block out the sun in a perpetual total eclipse. Nothing grows, it’s always night, and even rivers are affected by gravitational pull. In a largely agrarian society, the ability to produce food and goods is significant. Productive farmers tend to be wealthy—if they are “citizens.” Some sensitive readers may be triggered. - By Nissanmama - twimom227.com

Just be prepared for an adventure, like you’ve never experienced before. - MoonlightReader.com

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