With less than a month to the launch of J. D. Grant's debut novel, Flowers for Gaia, we are lining up reviews and author interviews. If you are a book reviewer and love YA/speculative fiction, send me a message to request a review copy!
Here's a bit about the book:
Call her Earth, or call her Gaia, years from now, our planet is almost uninhabitable as a result of worldwide environmental chaos and war. In the middle of the ocean, two small, conjoined islands still thrive and serve as home to a unique population of survivors, the Wiconi. These peaceful, agrarian-based islanders have genetically evolved affinities that allow them to influence earth, water, air, and fire, talents they use to protect and aid the Earth Mother. They are her Guardians. When three Terran ships from the dying, outer “civilized” world land on the Wiconi islands, cultures collide. The newcomers, with their advanced technologies and cultural arrogance, subjugate the peaceful islanders and build industries that quickly threaten the natural balance and sustainability of the islands. The Wiconi call the Terrans “Gila,” after the venomous Gila monster, and begin resisting their destructive practices. In response, the Terrans put a bounty on the Wiconi people and hunt them like animals. Calix loses his parents, his memory, and the ability to speak all on the same day. Bounty hunters. An elderly Terran widow takes him in and hides his Wiconi roots from the Terran authorities. She helps him learn about his Wiconi heritage and his Earth affinity. He also learns that each of the elemental affinities has its own catalyst flower that must be ingested for energy to flow: the windflower for Air, water lilies for Water, red roses for Fire, and the common dandelion for Earth. Calix trains with other Wiconi youths, including Brooke, his best friend, to become full-fledged Guardians—and to wage war on behalf of Gaia.
"Flowers for Gaia is a compelling, inspiring, and highly relevant climate fiction novel. Thought-provoking powers, a strong political stance, and a surprising sci-fi twist make for an amazing story I won't forget." Aries K. Bazinet, age 13
Thank you to those who have joined the virtual book tour. As reviews and interviews post, we will update the links. Please visit these sites, like, comment and share!
Midwest Book Review - Early announcement and review, April 26
Mary Lanni Reads - YouTube review, April 30, and Goodreads review April 30
Review Tales - Review, Spring 2026 issue
Dragonfly Eco - Indie Corner Author Q&A, May 7th
Laura's Books and Blogs - Guest post and give away, May 8
The IndieView - Author interview, May 9
LibraryThing - Review - (dates TBD)
Digitally Lit - Review (date TBD)
Atlantic Books Today - Review (date TBD)
The Seaboard Review - Review (date TBD)
Bring on Lemons - Review (date TBD)
Readers' Favorite - Review (date TBD)
The Book Commentary - Review (date TBD)
Learn more about J. D. Grant and his book on his OC Publishing author page - ocpublishing.ca/john-grant. Contact anne@ocpublishing.ca for review copies. Pre-order Flowers for Gaia from your favourite online retailer or ask your local indie bookstore to order it in for you.
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