PHOEBE UNFIRED


  • "An engaging narrative about coping with anxiety with an optimistic outlook... Jahn navigates the romance and social-commentary aspects expertly, and the work offers strong attention to detail, a well-paced plot, and intriguing major characters." -Kirkus Reviews 

  • Phoebe is a smart, appealing heroine with impressive self-awareness. It is refreshing to see a YA novel address the debilitating limitations an anxiety disorder imposes on the one who suffers from it." -Publishers Weekly, The BookLife Prize

  • Amalie Jahn's touching novel Phoebe Unfired pays tribute to all those who struggle with mental health through its strong heroine. Poignant, raw, and hopeful, Phoebe Unfired is a novel about a girl who refuses to let her fears define her. -Foreword Reviews 
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  • "Heartfelt and hopeful, Phoebe Unfired is a timely and compassionate portrait of anxiety, family, and friendship--and what it means to fully live (and love) in a world composed of that which you fear the most." -Amber Smith, New York Times bestselling author of The Way I Used to Be and The Last to Let Go 
 
  • "Heartwarming and hopeful, Amalie Jahn's Phoebe Unfired explores what it might be like to navigate an anxiety disorder in post-Covid America. Phoebe's beautifully written journey toward acceptance and recovery is an absolute delight." -Katy Upperman, author of Kissing Max Holden, The Impossibility of Us, and How the Light Gets In 
 
  • "Phoebe Unfired positively and realistically portrays mental health struggles in a way that shows readers they are not alone, and they are never a burden. A raw, honest, and ultimately hopeful story about acceptance and forgiveness with a compelling voice that I couldn't put down." -Megan Cooley Peterson, author of The Liar's Daughter 
 
  • "Phoebe Unfired is a poignant and inspiring story about one girl's mental health struggles in a post-Covid world. Jahn has written an important book that beautifully deals with a variety of mental health topics, and it's impossible not to fall in love with Phoebe as she learns to love herself." -Kara McDowell, author of One Way or Another
 
  • "Authentic and absorbing. Phoebe Unfired gives an unflinching glimpse into daily life with anxiety. In a post-Covid world, this story of self-acceptance and tolerance is needed now more than ever. Readers who identify with Phoebe's struggles will root for her--and hopefully, for themselves--by the final page." -Erin Stewart, author of Scars Like Wings  
 
  • "Authentic anxiety representation combined with excellent character development make Phoebe Unfired the book that every teen needs to read during and after Covid." -Samantha Hastings, author of The Last Word 
 
  • "Phoebe Unfired represents living with anxiety in a relatable and stigma-free light. Intimate and hopeful, it is perfect for anxious readers and those who love them." -Olivia Hinebaugh, author of The Birds, The Bees, and You and Me 
 
  • "A compassionate and deeply empathetic novel with characters so beautifully written they wind themselves around the reader's heart where they reside long after the last page is turned. The strong focus on self-love and complete acceptance of one's own mental health struggles makes Phoebe Unfired an important and much-needed story for teens and adults alike."      -C.H. Armstrong, author of ROAM

The clay lion


  • "A lovely, tear-jerking tale of time travel, familial love, and sacrifice... This poignant, well-written story puts mortality--and readers'reactions to it--front and center." - Kirkus Reviews

  • "Jahn adeptly blends science fiction elements with strong character development and elements of faith." - The Booklife Prize in Fiction by Publishers Weekly
 
  • "Narrator Lorelei King beautifully captures the wide emotional range and unforgettable characters in this utterly fascinating story of time travel, the first in the award-winning Clay Lion series. When Brooke Wallace's beloved younger brother dies of pulmonary fibrosis, she decides to use her one government-approved trip to go back in time to try to reverse his illness and prevent his death. King demonstrates the warm relationships of the Wallace family members and flawlessly expresses Brooke's emotions as she embarks on her mission. Listeners will be deeply moved as she maintains her religious faith and learns from the events that befall her family."- S.G.B. © AudioFile 2015, Portland, Maine [Published: DECEMBER 2015]​
 
  • "... painfully heartwarming. The plot is thought provoking, the setting is enduring, the conflict is penetrating, and the characterization extraordinary." -Readers' Favorite
 
  • "A gripping read that will simultaneously break your heart and warm it." -Literary Classics, 5 Stars, Seal of Approval & Gold Medal
 
  • "In Amalie Jahn's tale about destiny and sibling love, older sister Brooke risks everything and everyone she loves to try and save the life of her younger brother. An early lesson in loyalty, protection, and unbreakable faith among siblings." -Bustle, 11 Books That'll Teach Prince George to Be a Great Older Brother
 
  • "... a young adult masterpiece. The profound truths present in this book are subtly woven into a tale of adventure mixed with love. A must-read for anyone and everyone, but especially for those, young and old, who are coping with loss." -Reader's Favorite
 
  • "... a unique and satisfying coming of age tale with a science fiction premise that works quite well." -Readers' Favorite
 
  • "Jahn's clear writing style and crisp pace treats the heavy emotional load with grace and ease. Brooke emerges as a wounded, but ultimately well-rounded character that you can really cheer for." -Killarny Traynor, ACFW member
 
  • Named one of the "Best Kids Books for Blossoming Bibliophiles" by The Plus Side - "Open your child's eyes to the wonders of fiction with this tale of Brooke Wallace... Your child will bond with these characters and their struggles and squabbles."
 
  • Named one of the "13 Books That'll Make You Feel Like a Kid Again" by Bustle - "If you loved A Wrinkle in Time, then read The Clay Lion by Amalie Jahn. Both novels' success centers on the endurance of sibling bonds and explore time travel as a means of recalibrating a painful and inexplicable loss."
 
  • 5/5 Stars: "This is an amazing book. The time travel piece is very realistic. The events that happen - you get so caught up in them... they feel really true." -One Minute Books
 
  • "... raises some fascinating and worth questions about regrets, missed opportunities, second chances, and destiny. Written with charm and emotional wisdom which is hugely rewarding and captivating." -Christoph Fischer, Amazon Top 500 Reviewer​
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The Next to Last Mistake


  • "The Next to Last Mistake is a poignant and sweet story of love, loss, discovery, and the enduring bonds of friendship."​ –Foreword Reviews
 
  • "Jahn has written a story that will resonate with readers of all ages and have [them] considering their own lives through a bittersweet lens." –YA Books Central
 
  • “Told with humor and heart, The Next to Last Mistake celebrates the power of female friendship and community to overcome anything life throws your way.” –Joanne O’Sullivan, author of Between Two Skies

  • “The Next to Last Mistake is a heartwarming story about the power of female friendships to see us through life’s joys and heart- breaks.” –Shannon Hitchcock, author of One True Way