Highmind Series

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5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended reading for all ages.

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Somewhere Else is a wonderful book for middle graders. For starters, it’s a good adventure story. The story follows Connor, who lives in a post-apocalyptic world that demands he be someone other than who he truly is. While the story examines Connor’s fears, it also shows his determination and bravery.. There is enough tension and suspense without being too frightening. This is an excellent book in its positive storyline.

 A bonus is that it is the first in a series. As an adult, I also enjoyed reading it. Larry Austin, trauma therapist, author of Seer

This well written story will entertain readers young and old as you to escape to a fictional world. The author, Roxanne Ward, skillfully leads the reader on a visual and emotional journey to a possible futuristic time on Earth. In this imagined world, things are different than the world we take for granted today. It is a fun read and will provoke thoughts about consequences of actions and how they affect our fellow humans. GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEA :) CASH    CH

I love the world you have created here, it felt so raw and real. I really loved Connor's story, and I didn’t want it to end honestly it was just written so well. 

I felt like I got an even better description of their world, and it helped me understand Sins of Survival more!

I loved all the crossovers between Connor, Ari, Jilly, and Gray. 

I loved all the little details that helped fill some of the gaps from Sins of Survival.

 This book is an enchanting, heartwarming gem. Its wonderfully delicious secrets keep you intrigued till the end. Relatable characters, and a  page-turning plot! 

Prologue

 New buds were pushing their way to blossom in the sunlight calling the bees and butterflies to shake off the winter’s freeze. He envied their devotion to fulfill a purpose without question, blissfully unaware it was all doomed. 

Chapter 1

Religion is forbidden now, so I don’t know much about it. I just know their smiles were so big a so, so happy.

Chapter 2

He told me, it wasn’t the first time this window was boarded up, but I could tell he was in no mood to explain. And yet, he refused to give up. He sat there night after night, staring right through that board, dreaming of his beautiful world, and sharing it with me. 

Chapter 17

"A person's point of view is hard to see when you're looking straight at them. You need to turn around and stand beside them to see what they see."

Chapter 25

For me, faith is the answer. I I f eel like I’m part of something good, and I’m not alone.

Chapter 1

… it wasn’t a glad-to-meet-you smile. It was a hungry smile. One that said they wanted something from me,..

Chapter 3

We just have to have faith that our beliefs will overcome our dysfunctions.

Chapter 6

Vine-tangled dripped lazily in rhythm with the trees, and small streams of water ran down rooftops and walls until the steady drips slowed to a stop.

Chapter14

We had come to a rough peace which included silence and avoidance.

Chapter 21

I prayed for the town. I prayed for my dad, Mishka, and all my friends. And I prayed for me. I prayed to be forgiven.