“I labeled this as a science fiction genre, but it could also be post apocalyptic or dystopian as well. It seems that this type of story is becoming very popular. I just reviewed another novel, Ashes, where adults died and teens were the only survivors, but there was more to the story than what Night of the Purple Moon is about.

This is a short novel, just 177 pages long, and it reads very quick because the reader wants to know what will happen next.

I also think this can appeal both male and female readers as the narration bounces between the two Leigh siblings Jordan and Abby.”

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“Something that really caught my attention from the beginning was the stark writing style the author has. It goes straight to the point, giving the story a good sense of urgency that really helps to set the right mood. This doesn’t mean that the story is lacking in imagination in any way. On the contrary, the plot is fun and different enough to stand out from the many, many dystopian books out there at the moment.”

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NOPM listed as #1 self pubbed book of the year (so far)

“I love doing awards, but can never settle on a format. Here’s what I’m going for this time around.

Today’s post will cover YA books released in the first six months of the year. (Hopefully, unless I’ve messed up any release dates, anyway!) I’ll name my top three contemporary, historical, fantasy/sci-fi and paranormal.)”

– Jim Dean

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PS. NOPM is in good company

From Celine

I loved this book because of Scott Cramer’s writing. He is absolutely wonderful because he has a way of evoking a protective emotion from readers for his characters. I don’t remember being this attached since Hunger Games. So many little stories of survival are laced within his work. Mandy, who is brought in much later in the book did this for me. She has such a big story yet it’s told in few words. When I found out her terrible secret I gasped because I thought of only the innocence that was lost, both in her and the victim she speaks of. Scott Cramer is a grand author who I hope to read more of.

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I like the concept of this book and it was delivered very well. I have nothing to say against the writing itself. One part that felt super unrealistic about this book is that the kids are no older than thirteen, but somehow they seem a lot older. They act like they’re teens mostly instead of middle school kids taking care of younger kids. However, once you get past that point, which is pretty easy, the book is quite enjoyable.

I really liked the cast of characters Mr. Cramer created. Each kid had a skill that united their little party together. Abby was the sweet and caring person who stayed strong throughout the book. Jordan the sailor. Kevin the smart one who allowed them access to all the information.

I also like that this book isn’t about a group of kids out to save the world. No, they’re just trying to live the best life possible with all the resources that are available to them. Yes, their life is hard, but they also find things to celebrate, like birthdays, even if getting older means being closer to death. I enjoyed reading about the trials and tribulations these kids faced and the solutions they came up.

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“One thing is for sure. Cramer didn’t hold back. There were no sappy love stories or even necessarily any happily ever afters either at the end. This one was real and even a little brutal. It was great.

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What I really enjoyed about this story was that the kids had to make some tough decisions and work through there problems together. This is a world where the adults no longer exist and the kids have to figure out how to survive. I have never read a book like this but I really found myself enjoying it and could not put it down. It is a summer must read while you are on the beach soaking up the rays enjoy this quick read and see if you could survive the purple moon…….

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“Come inside,” she said again and reached out her hand.
Perhaps it was her expression this time, or that Toby felt too weak to keep searching for his friend, or that he was finally ready to join them – he took her hand and entered the mansion without question.

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