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A mysterious friend reappears in the lives of cousins Hannah and Jenna, and revives a haunting past. Tragic loss and prejudices lead to a search for answers about ancient myths that thrive in the Snoqualmie Valley of Washington State.

Does modern science hold the key, or does the truth lie in something supernatural? Heartbreak and hope encourage an unlikely romance while drawing out the darkness of unexpected enemies.

Can the strength of their bond protect the friends from a fearful future?

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5-Star Amazon Reviews:

I must say this my first foray into YA fiction and it was a pleasant one. The concepts in this novel were not limited to teens, but were universal. Using Sasquatch as a vehicle to deal with prejudice, the novel has appeal for all ages. I don’t want to give away anything, but kudos to the author for using a scientific explanation for the physical appearance of what might look like a ‘Sasquatch’. Deep underneath of what we look like, love always triumphs. I love novels that give good explanations for what we may not ‘scientifically’ understand.

*****

While you can guess what the ending will be, it is hard to stop reading. A beautiful and loving relationship between cousins and between an imaginary friend and a lonesome girl. Especially fun for those who live in the Pacific Northwest. A good one to read on a rainy day.

*****

Bigfoot (also known as Sasquatch) is the name given to the mythological hominoid creature said to inhabit the forests of the Pacific Northwest. Hoax or reality, it is the source of many tales and legends (and now a TV show!). In REVIVED, author J.M. Northup cleverly taps into the myth in this brilliantly written YA tale of love and the supernatural.

The author begins with a familiar YA premise (the new kid in school), and lulls us into thinking this will be just another realistic young adult novel. What she achieves is quite a feat by making this scenario completely human and believable. Adam, a once-imaginary-friend, appears in real life to Hannah and Jenna, two cousins who reside in the Snoqualmie Valley of Washington State. With him come some surprising revelations from the past. Also, the attraction between Adam and Jenna becomes the kind of forbidden romance that dreams are made of. The two lovers become supremely star-struck. And what’s the connection between Adam, the deaths of Jenna’s parents, and the mystical Sasquatch? It’s for the lucky reader to find out.

This is an exquisite adventure fantasy that will surely find you lost within the first few pages of chapter one. I think both teens and young adults will love this book. It’s a perfect start to a series as it introduces characters that are alive and believable, and it engulfs the reader in the kind of suspense and anticipation that make books the treasure they are.