Mindy McGinnis is the author of several young adult novels, including Under this Red Rock, A Long Stretch of Bad Days, The Last Laugh, The Initial Insult, Heroine, The Female of the Species, and A Madness So Discreet, winner of an Edgar Award. She writes across multiple genres, including postapocalyptic, historical, thriller, contemporary, mystery, and fantasy. While her settings may change, you can always count on her books to deliver grit, truth, and an unflinching look at humanity and the world around us. Mindy lives in Ohio. You can visit her online at mindymcginnis.com.
"McGinnis' visceral and emotional tale features a strong, stubborn,
and alarmingly capable protagonist with unwavering respect for the
natural world... Impossible to put down." -- Kirkus Reviews"This is
absolute catnip for fans of survival stories... an absolute
firecracker of a narrator, wickedly funny, deeply knowledgeable
about the woods, and insightful about the wilderness of teenage
interactions... Readers not quite ready for Strayed's Wild may want
to start their journey here." -- Bulletin of the Center for
Children's Books"McGinnis is known for writing tough female
protagonists and gritty realism, and she holds nothing back in this
latest novel. Ashley is angry, vulnerable, smart, and compelling,
and her journey is marked by setbacks, terror, and plenty of
gross-out moments. This captivating, fast-paced novel is Hatchet
for an older crowd. Highly recommended where adventure and survival
fiction are popular." -- School Library Journal"A harrowing and
life-affirming journey of transformation." -- ALA BooklistPraise
for The Female of the Species: "[A] gripping story that should be
read and discussed by teens, as well as those who work with them."
-- ALA Booklist (starred review)"Each word has been specifically
chosen, each character superbly and humanly sculpted, the plot line
masterfully completed. McGinnis plays with the readers and they are
at her mercy." -- Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) (starred
review)"McGinnis gracefully avoids the pitfalls of creating a
teenage vigilante, instead maintaining a sense of piercing
realism." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)"An unflinching look
at rape culture and its repercussions." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred
review)"This is an astoundingly dark but beautifully written
tragedy."
-- School Library Journal (starred review)"[I]t's raw. Not "raw for
YA." Real-deal raw. And violent. And unforgettable. McGinnis
explores both and she goes there in a way no one really has before
in YA." -- The Globe and Mail"Your heart may still be pounding
after you've finished this book." -- New York Times Book
ReviewPraise for Heroine: "[A] realistic portrayal of how easy it
is to develop an opiate addiction and the very real consequences of
addiction. A timely and important message for teens everywhere." --
ALA Booklist"A compassionate, compelling, and terrifying story
about a high school softball player's addiction to opioids. The
writing is visceral, and following Mickey as she rationalizes about
her addiction is educative and frightening. A cautionary tale that
exposes the danger of prescription medications by humanizing one
victim of America's current epidemic." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred
review)Praise for This Darkness Mine: "Rich imagery and a ruthless
protagonist propel the novel forward to its shocking, ominous
conclusion." -- ALA BooklistPraise for A Madness So Discreet:
"McGinnis excels at rich character development; every person
readers meet makes a dramatic impact on the story and on Grace." --
School Library Journal"McGinnis can surely tell a story." -- USA
TodayPraise for Not a Drop to Drink: "The intensity of action moves
the story forward, but not at the expense of character development.
The honest and hopeful ending-while not 'happily ever after'--will
resonate with readers and leave them asking for more." -- Voice of
Youth Advocates (VOYA)"Those in search of fierce female survivalist
characters need look no further than this." -- ALA Booklist
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