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The Girl From Far Away Paperback – November 26, 2020

by Jennifer Austin (Author)
4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 16 ratings
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Ella Day, the first princess of a mirror Earth known as Biack, is struggling to deal with mounting pressures while living in the spotlight.


Jessica Durand, a teenage girl on Earth, has felt out of place her whole life and sought comfort in her regular dreams of Ella's life.


But when Jess's life falls apart around her, she ends up trapped on Biack - a world that she isn't ready to accept as real - only to discover this world isn't ready to accept that she's real either...

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    The Girl from Far Away
  2. Print length
    340 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Far Away Stories
  5. Publication date
    November 26, 2020
  6. Reading age
    13 - 18 years
  7. Dimensions
    5 x 0.76 x 8 inches
  8. ISBN-10
    1838097015
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1838097011
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Far Away Stories (November 26, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 340 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1838097015
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1838097011
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 - 18 years
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.9 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.76 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 16 ratings

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Jennifer Austin

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After growing up in Cardiff, Jennifer went on to graduate from King’s College London with a degree in Chemistry with Biomedicine, before beginning a successful career in Finance. She has since lived and worked in London, Bristol and Dublin.

Jennifer is an overly obsessed dog mum to a goldendoodle named Rey, who was born on Star Wars day. When she is not writing, she enjoys playing story-based video games, binge watching Netflix series and finding excuses to get out of social gatherings.

The Girl From Far Away is Jennifer’s debut novel and the first book of The Girl From Far Away series.

To learn more about Jennifer and the next book in the series, go to www.jenniferaustinauthor.com or follow Jennifer on twitter, pinterest and instagram @imsonotjenny.

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4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5
16 global ratings
All in all, this was lovely read
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All in all, this was lovely read
essica has spent her entire life dreaming about another Earth. On it lives Princess Ella, who has spent her entire life in preparation for Earth's throne.In Jessica's dreams there's four other superpowered teens in addition to the princess who are trying to save their world and the older Jessica gets, the more she wants to visit this world - if only for a moment.And then....that happens.Jessica falls into another world and gets to meet Ella in real life...unfortunately Jessica soon learns that her dreams are far different from reality.So, this was a fun story.Overall, the concept is something I've heard of before but at the same time, I enjoyed this version of it.The plot was entertaining to me. There's a lot of heart and time put in this book and it definitely came across while I was reading it.I was intrigued by Jessica's story from the start and after a bit of initial hesitation, I soon fell for Ella as well.I feel like some of the side characters felt a bit one-note to me but it wasn't overwhelming. And I wish the book was longer - cause there were quite a few scenes that I thought were great but they could've used a bit more page space to develop.
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Jeanne Lawrence
5.0 out of 5 stars Hard to put down
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2021
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Fast moving with alternative points of view that let the reader see what's happening through different character's eyes. The awesome descriptions of the new world and gradual development of relationships feels right and not forced. Strong villains, struggling heroes and political intrigue. Save the crown. Save the world. Loved it!
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Miranda Reads
4.0 out of 5 stars All in all, this was lovely read
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2021
essica has spent her entire life dreaming about another Earth. On it lives Princess Ella, who has spent her entire life in preparation for Earth's throne.

In Jessica's dreams there's four other superpowered teens in addition to the princess who are trying to save their world and the older Jessica gets, the more she wants to visit this world - if only for a moment.

And then....that happens.

Jessica falls into another world and gets to meet Ella in real life...unfortunately Jessica soon learns that her dreams are far different from reality.

So, this was a fun story.

Overall, the concept is something I've heard of before but at the same time, I enjoyed this version of it.

The plot was entertaining to me. There's a lot of heart and time put in this book and it definitely came across while I was reading it.

I was intrigued by Jessica's story from the start and after a bit of initial hesitation, I soon fell for Ella as well.

I feel like some of the side characters felt a bit one-note to me but it wasn't overwhelming. And I wish the book was longer - cause there were quite a few scenes that I thought were great but they could've used a bit more page space to develop.
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Miranda Reads
4.0 out of 5 stars All in all, this was lovely read
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2021
essica has spent her entire life dreaming about another Earth. On it lives Princess Ella, who has spent her entire life in preparation for Earth's throne.

In Jessica's dreams there's four other superpowered teens in addition to the princess who are trying to save their world and the older Jessica gets, the more she wants to visit this world - if only for a moment.

And then....that happens.

Jessica falls into another world and gets to meet Ella in real life...unfortunately Jessica soon learns that her dreams are far different from reality.

So, this was a fun story.

Overall, the concept is something I've heard of before but at the same time, I enjoyed this version of it.

The plot was entertaining to me. There's a lot of heart and time put in this book and it definitely came across while I was reading it.

I was intrigued by Jessica's story from the start and after a bit of initial hesitation, I soon fell for Ella as well.

I feel like some of the side characters felt a bit one-note to me but it wasn't overwhelming. And I wish the book was longer - cause there were quite a few scenes that I thought were great but they could've used a bit more page space to develop.
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Vanessa
3.0 out of 5 stars mix of Xmen and Care Bears
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2020
** spoiler alert ** 3.5 stars (spoilers ahead!)

This story will keep you wanting to learn more about this mirrored world. I enjoyed the parallel universe aspect along with the side characters. It was interesting to see how this all starts out as a dream and then goes into what becomes their reality. The story follows Jess, a girl that has thought about a separate world called Biack, which mirrors the one she lives in. Jess ends up in Biack one day during what was described as a dream. Jess has a long journey ahead of her and learns that this world she thought was a figment of her imagination is actually her reality.

Here's what I liked:

⁣I liked the concept of the "superhero" narrative, it's like a mix of Xmen and Care Bears (which I love). Reason why I say Care Bears is because each protector gets their power/origin from a gem, each gem comes from a tree. Although the characters were described vaguely, I kind of got an idea as to who was doing what. Finding out what the prophecy was kept me going, I was intrigued to find out why was it that this girl was needed all of the sudden in this land that she believed was make-believe.

I was not so sure if I liked this part

The main characters weren’t my absolute favorite but like I said the mystery of the prophecy kept me going.

Let's analyze:

Jess - I will be honest, I kind of hated her in the beginning lol. But as I learned her story I realized why she was so dry, straightforward, and distant with her emotions. She hasn't had a good life overall.
Ella - at times she sounded a lot like Jess, it's a bit unclear to me whether or not these girls were identical (maybe I missed something)

I was a little bit sad about the ending, it was unexpected but I guess I can see why Jess made her decision.

Overall, I think the story has a great premise. The flow was a bit sporadic at times, that's not necessarily a bad thing but in some cases I felt a bit lost. I totally recommend giving this read a shot! Biack is pretty intriguing, I would love to read more about the back story which was one of the highlights of the book.

Thanks so much to the author for gifting me a copy of her debut! Looking forward to reading more!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!!! What a fantastical story!
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2021
I received a complementary copy of the book through Voracious Readers Only.

Wow, one chapter in and Jess is so incredibly relatable. I feel like I could have been her going through the same tribulations in high school. I felt connected to her on a profound level. Oh to be betrayed by the bestie and the boyfriend and wonder why, what is wrong with me..? I enjoyed how the mysteries of her dreams bread a mischievous captivation within my imagination. I needed to understand more about their connection to her life and... hello!! I had to see if Jess was able to gain the reclamation she so rightfully deserved after that horrible betrayal in the Ladies room.

After reading the book, (in one day!!) I found that I really was immersed in this fantastical, heroic and high stakes world with a bit of love and friendship. I absolutely love Will. 💕 It is the perfect kind of story if you ask me. I can’t wait to check out the next book in the series!!
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Darrah Steffen
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun Read
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2020
This was a really well written and entertaining book. The characters were quirky and fun. The storyline was compelling and fast-paced without being too predictable. The story has elements of superheros as well as alternate universes.

There are moments of very flowery language that can be a bit distracting. That is my only complaint. I recieved a free copy of this book from voracious readers.
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cheslie
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2020
Once I started this book I couldn't put it down! It is very well written and the characters are well developed. The magic of the story and the intriguing worlds captivate you. I can wait for the next book!
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