Finding Jade - (Daughters of Light) by Mary Jennifer Payne (Paperback)

About the Book

In the year 2030, Jasmine is busy with her sick mother, her missing twin sister, and a series of events that have her questioning her sanity. Until she meets Raphael, who reveals that Jasmine is a talented Seer and that her sister isn't missing at all ... she's in the Place-in-Between, where the demons dwell.

Book Synopsis

In the year 2030, Jasmine is busy with her sick mother, her missing twin sister, and a series of events that have her questioning her sanity. Until she meets Raphael, who reveals that Jasmine is a talented Seer and that her sister isn't missing at all ... she's in the Place-in-Between, where the demons dwell.

Review Quotes

"True page-turning appeal."

A touch of forbidden romance, a few Alice in Wonderland references, and a twist of heavenly proportions have left me glad that this is the first of what will be a series.

An intriguing sounding series.

An intriguing start to a series.

An inventive read with thought-provoking themes.

Payne has combined a dystopian setting with the fantasy elements of angels and demons and supernatural powers.

This may interest teens enough to hope for more information in upcoming installments.

"True page-turning appeal."-- "Quill & Quire"

A touch of forbidden romance, a few Alice in Wonderland references, and a twist of heavenly proportions have left me glad that this is the first of what will be a series.-- "Canadian Children's Book News"

An intriguing sounding series.-- "CM: Canadian Review of Materials"

An intriguing start to a series.-- "Literary Treats"

An inventive read with thought-provoking themes.-- "Booklist"

Payne has combined a dystopian setting with the fantasy elements of angels and demons and supernatural powers.-- "Resource Links"

This may interest teens enough to hope for more information in upcoming installments.-- "VOYA"

About the Author

Mary Jennifer Payne's writing has been published in journals, anthologies, and magazines in Canada and abroad. She is the author of several YA graphic novels and the YA novel Since You've Been Gone. She teaches special education with the Toronto District School Board and lives in Toronto.