The Geomancer’s Compass
The Geomancer’s Compass by Melissa Hardy, published by Tundra on November 13, 2012, is a young adult fiction novel that spans 272 pages. Set in the year 2021, this book presents a narrative that intertwines the themes of modern technology and ancient traditions, focusing on a young woman’s struggle to balance her future in Augmented Reality with a promise made to her dying grandmother regarding Chinese magic.
Readers will find a blend of action, adventure, and humor as the story unfolds, exploring the complexities of the Chinese immigrant experience and the evolving nature of reality. The novel’s futuristic setting serves as a backdrop for the protagonist’s journey, highlighting the cultural diversity and thematic depth that characterize this engaging tale.
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This futuristic novel has all the elements YA fiction needs to draw critical attention from reviewers, and to elicit award-nominations. It is thematically interesting, culturally diverse, well-written, futuristic, and very funny.
Set in the year 2021, this fantastic YA novel explores the tension between a young woman’s future building infrastructure for Augmented Reality, and the commitment she makes to her dying grandmother to honour ancient Chinese magic. The Geomancer’s Compass imagines a world in the near future while exploring the Chinese immigrant experience and the expanding, elastic and shifting nature of reality.
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