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Seattle Times Review

The Seattle Times has reviewed The Last One:

This is the genius of Oliva’s storytelling. As the story unfolds, we don’t know what is “real” and what is possibly a very well-executed television program...
— The Seattle Times “The Last One”
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July Author Appearances

I have two book events scheduled for July--one for each coast! I'll be reading, signing, celebrating, etc. All are welcome to come join the fun.

Seattle: Friday July 15th, 7pm at Elliott Bay Books.

New York: Wednesday July 20th, 7pm at BookCourt.

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July 2016 LibraryReads Pick

The librarians have spoken! The Last One is a LibraryReads top ten pick for July. Deeply honored to be included on this list.

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Publishers Weekly Review

Publishers Weekly has given The Last One a starred review

Fueled by brilliantly intimate and insightful writing as well as an endearing and fully realized female lead, this apocalyptic novel draws its power from Zoo’s realizations about society and herself as she struggles to survive long enough to somehow make it back to her home...
— Publishers Weekly: “The Last One”
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Phoenix Comicon

So excited to announce that I'll be attending Phoenix Comicon 2016! My schedule is still coming together, but I'll be there all four days (June 2-5). For the most up-to-date information about where I'll be and when, see my guest page on the Phoenix Comicon website.

See you soon, Phoenix!

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