Atom and Eve (Yager) - Book Reviews

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[F]or young adult readers and one that is sure to please is Jeff Yager’s Atom & Eve, set several years into the future in which a powerful flu that causes many deaths and a dramatic slowdown of the economy. One of those affected is Ricky Romanello, a college freshman. A research scientist has developed an anti-aging drug that she believes could eradicate the flue and Ricky becomes one of the test subjects. The government approves the drug and the epidemic is soon over. He is cured, but soon he and others discover an unintended side effect that has catastrophic consequences for the entire population. Jeff comes from parents who are writers and, at age 23, his first novel demonstrates that talent can be inherited.
Alan Caruba - Bookviews.com


A destructive strain of flu sweeps America and sixteen-year-old college freshman Ricky Romanello is one of the first to be infected. Presidential candidate Kendra Martin struggles to retain her dignity and power in the face of misogyny in her tour of the red states. And virtuoso young scientist, Dr. Mandy Fox, is beginning to making it big time when discovers a cure for the alarming virus that’s putting America on lock down and crashing world economy. The only problem? It has some very…surprising side-effects. From this point on, you won’t be able to put this book down. A thrilling and innovative piece of sci-fi,  Jeff Yager’s debut novel showcases a sharp, intelligent awareness of gender politics and a fresh, lively celebration of feminine achievement – a wholly up-to-date critique of society for modern young adults.
Camilla Laxness Brown -  SmackFiction (a mobile app in New Zealand)


An impressive debut novel that will sweep young adults off their feet.
Jeffrey J. Fox, Author


In his wonderful debut novel, Atom and Eve, Jeff Yager has the uncanny ability to look into the female psyche and to open readers to the endless possibilities and creative energy of the divine feminine. A female scientist wanting to play God, female gang members in need of a time-out, a surprisingly effective female presidential candidate, and a 16-year-old male college student whose ominous fate we care about, give Atom and Eve a page-turning richness. Yager has created a fascinating novel where nothing is impossible especially if you are female.
Kim McMillon - KYOS AM, San Joaquin Valley, California

 
I enjoyed Atom and Eve by Jeff Yager. Started reading and got hooked. It dragged me in and along. This is a book I will be recommending!
Jeff Ganz, Former bookseller


From the suspenseful exposition to the surprise ending with a special twist-- Jeff Yager's debut is a fun and fast read: once you pick it up and get entangled in its fascinating gender-bending storyline, you will not be able to put it down!
Anette Isaacs, International speaker and travel guide