Gwenda Bond is an author of the young adult books Girl on a Wire, The Woken Gods, and Blackwood. She has also written for Publishers Weekly, Locus, and the Los Angeles Times, among others, and has been a guest on NPR's Weekend Edition. She has an MFA in Writing from the Vermont College of Fine Arts' program in writing for children and young adults. Gwenda lives in a hundred-year-old house in Lexington, Kentucky, with her husband, author Christopher Rowe, and their menagerie: Hemingway the Cat, Polydactyl, LLC; Miss Emma the Dog-Girl, CPA; and Puck the Puppy, INC.
...basically Lois Lane in a Veronica Mars-esque plot, which sounds
like all kinds of awesome.-- "Entertainment Weekly, Lois Lane to
star in new YA novel"
...be inspired by Gwenda Bond's "Fallout"...the first novel in her
series about Superman's Lois Lane as a high school journalist out
to uncover the truth behind a creepy mind control experiment.--
"Salon.com"
...everything a contemporary superhero adaptation novel should be:
funny, smart, and with just the right balance of action and
suspense. It's got just enough references to the world of Superman
to hook in anyone who picked it up for that reason, but the story
belongs entirely to Lois, shows her adventures as a journalist and
her growth as a young woman finding a place to belong.-- "Girls in
Capes"
...should appeal not only to YA readers, but fans of the heroine
who may have felt neglected with 20 page comics lately.--
"Examiner.com"
...[a] somewhat plausible tale of bullying, mind-control, and
gaming, with a hint of alien activity. . . .Students inclined to
make things right in the world may relate to the protagonist...--
"School Library Journal"
...Bond's take on the character already shows traces of the
qualities that have made Lois Lane such a role model. She stands up
for what she believes in while still pursuing the truth. . . .But
at the end of the day, she still has all the insecurities and
worries a teenage girl would have--not unlike her sleuthing
contemporaries, Veronica Mars and Nancy Drew.-- "The Community
Entertainment Weekly"
...Fallout's publication is exciting news for anyone who thinks
Superman's main squeeze has gotten a short shrift in the comics and
movies...-- "The Mary Sue, A Young Adult Novel Starring Lois Lane
Will Be Published Next Spr"
...Lois picks up the girl-detective mantle with enough sass and
spunk to earn her a place among other recent undercover heroines .
. .the novel is a possible choice for readers who want to see Lois
step into the spotlight, and it may be an option for those who want
their feisty teen mystery with a side of Superman fandom.--
"Bulletin of the Centerfor Children's Books"
Author Gwenda Bond writes the young Lois Lane with all the tenacity
and intelligence her older counterpart displays in the comics. . .
.Sticking true to Lane's nature, Bond makes it clear that She is a
heroine for the ages, and doesn't need a dystopian society to prove
her worth. . . .Lois shines and Lois Lane: Fallout is a fantastic
example of expanding the DC Universe. It is a book even non-YA
readers will enjoy.-- "Geek Chic Elite"
Bond clearly intends to spin out the mystery over a series. Her
Lois Lane is an endearing mix of spikiness and vulnerability.--
"The Telegraph"
Bond cleverly reimagines star reporter Lois Lane as a teenager
today. . . .Superman fans will delight in the nicely detailed ties
to the man of steel, while enjoying Bond's focus on the fearless
reporter. . . .it's pretty clear what steps will lead to the happy
ending, but to Bond's credit, the dry wit of the narrative and the
satisfyingly coy online romance between Lois Lane and Smallville
Guy make each of those steps delightful.-- "Booklist"
Bond's Lois is a distillation of the most compelling traits of past
incarnations of Lois Lane. She's got the brash ambition of 1938's
Lois, the crusader for truth and justice qualities embodied by
Margot Kidder, and the snark and smarts of Dana Delany's animated
Lois. While she may just be a high school student, she's very much
the Lois Lane that fans know and love.-- "The Comics Journal"
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Young reporters make great
protagonists, see. Fiction has a long and proud tradition of
producing lovable, insatiable, distinctive, and tireless
journalists. . . .Would any list of intrepid fictional reporters be
complete without Lois Lane? Negative, and here she is as a fiercely
independent high-schooler.-- "Barnes & Noble Teen blog"
Fast paced enough to appeal to today's impatient young adult
readers, Fallout is a great guilty pleasure read for their parents
as well.-- "Smart Moms, Review District"
Finally, finally our favorite intrepid journalist is getting her
due. . . .Picture this: Lois Lane as the snarky, whip-smart
Veronica Mars character she was before she stood her ground
alongside the Man of Steel.-- "Bustle"
FALLOUT is fresh, engaging, and impossible to put down. From the
first page, readers will be captivated by the voice of Lois Lane,
narrator and rebel with a hundred causes.-- "YA Books Central"
Gwenda Bond concocts an intelligent novel that moves faster than a
speeding bullet. . . .Lois proves a model of trusting one's
instincts and standing up for what's right--the rest will follow.
May this be the first of many more.-- "Shelf Awareness"
I loved this incarnation of Lois Lane. She is focused,
single-minded and determined. . . .It's also nice and pacy, making
for both a satisfying and page-turning reading experience. . .
.Fallout is a great new entry in the Superman universe. I want to
read more about the fabulous, crusading Lois, and I'll be
interested to watch SmallvilleGuy gradually integrate himself into
the proceedings.-- "The Book Bag"
If you're a fan of comics, this has been an exciting year. We've
seen tons of new comics, but even more exciting is that we've seen
many of these comics and comic heroes find their way into
novelizations for YA readers. What's been great about this is that
the novelizations have, in many ways, allowed female comic stories
to be told in a fuller light.-- "Book Riot"
It's not a bird, it's not a plane, it's Lois Lane, boldly following
clues wherever they lead, taking readers along for a thrilling
ride.-- "Chicago Tribune"
Just the first chapter of Fallout told me that Bond gets Lois Lane.
Lois is tenacious, fearless (or at least knows how to pretend to
be), and never hesitates to do the right thing no matter how much
trouble she might get in. Lois is likable and relatable, the
perfect YA heroine, and I want her to be my BFF immediately.--
"Geek Mom"
Lois can't let it stand, so with her wit, her brand new reporter's
credentials, and the help of mysterious online friend, Smallville
Guy, she's determined to get to the bottom of things. This creative
reimagining of classic DC character Lois Lane is first in a series;
make sure to pick up the second, newly released volume, Lois Lane:
Double Down, too!-- "A Mighty Girl, 40 Young Adult Books Starring
Mighty Girls For Every Teen's Sum"
Lois is a clever, determined and brave heroine who drives the story
with a modern, humorous voice that makes the high school setting
work well. . . .Young adult readers will definitely appreciate this
fresh take on classic characters no matter how familiar they may
already be.-- "TeenReads.com/The Book Report"
Lois Lane is new to Metropolis and gets swept into a mystery that
she feels she has to solve.-- "SLJ's Good Comics for Kids blog"
Lois Lane Is Your New YA Fiction Hero-- "Yahoo! Movies"
Step aside, Katniss: It's time for a teenage journalist to take
over...-- "The Hollywood Reporter, Lois Lane Is Your New YA Fiction
Hero"
STAR REVIEW! Lois is as fully rounded as she is in the comics,
headstrong, smart, capable, and equipped with a solid moral
compass. Bond supplies her with plenty of interesting supporting
characters to bounce off, establishing a world worthy of a series.
. . . This lighthearted and playful tone permeates the novel,
making for a nifty investigative mystery akin to Veronica Mars or
Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Readers are in for a treat. A spectacular
prose start for DC Comics' spectacular lady.-- "Kirkus Reviews"
Teenage army brat Lois Lane (yes, that Lois Lane) moves with her
family to Metropolis, becomes a fledgling journalist, and takes on
local bullies.-- "Los Angeles Times, Summer reading guide: The 136
books you'll want to read"
This is a story with a strong female protagonist. Lois is smart and
gutsy. . . .The plot is well paced; the reader is immediately
pulled into the story and taken for an enjoyable ride. A bit of
romance, plenty of adventure, and intrigue add up to a tale that
will engage most teen readers.-- "VOYA"
This is one of the most amazing books I have read in recent times,
it might even make it into my top ten. . . .Full of convincing
descriptions and rich language, it is bound to hit the bestsellers
list with a smash!-- "The Guardian"
Though there have been so many superhero-related books and movies
lately, this one really stands out with its intriguing plot and
character development. It puts the spotlight on an awesome female
character and surrounds her with a diverse cast of characters. I
can't wait for the sequel.-- "TeenReads.com/The Book Report"
While Fallout is not a comic book, let's try not to hold that
against it; it is a book starring one of the most enduring and
influential characters in American comics, front and center where
she belongs... and way too rarely ever appears in comics.-- "Comics
Alliance"
You had me at Lois Lane. . . .I love her sassiness and wit, and I
love her passion to help and to never be defeated even when the
odds are against her. I love her realness and how the reader can
relate to her. . . .Reading this book, I found myself completely
mesmerized and gripped with the story. I thoroughly enjoyed it and
didn't want it to finish.-- "Maximum Pop"
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