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The War On Butterflies Kindle Edition

by Antonio J. Hopson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 8 ratings
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The War on Butterflies is a gripping novel that weaves a tale of adolescence, existential dilemmas, and the complex bonds of family. Tobias Stuart Daye, a fifteen-year-old grappling with the throes of puberty and perilous homemade fireworks, finds his life further complicated by an unexpected seduction and the relentless pursuit of a Pentecostal minister. As Toby faces these challenges, his world intertwines with that of his adopted cousin, Aiyana, who is on a tragic quest of her own.

Set against the picturesque backdrop of Fairhaven, Washington, this story reveals a community in turmoil, battling the unexpected invasion of the Cabbage Butterfly. Toby's innocent backyard hobby spirals into a town-wide crisis, pitting him against his mother, a Unitarian minister with political ambitions and a determined stance against the ecological disaster. Her actions, driven by civic duty and a desire for power, create a chasm within her family, leading to a defiant disappearance to the enigmatic Lummi Island.

As the story unfolds, deeper family secrets emerge. Jace, Toby's brother, struggles with heroin addiction, teetering on the edge of destruction, while Aiyana seeks something profound to believe in amid her own life-threatening crisis. In a journey of self-discovery and survival, Toby must navigate the treacherous waters of family loyalty, personal identity, and the harsh realities of growing up.

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  4. Publication date
    March 1, 2017
  5. Reading age
    13 - 18 years
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"A flash fiction writer turns to poetry and speaks of biting love seen in a cosmic light." -Washington Independent Review of Books

"Antonio Hopson spins gentle legends and quiet love stories. From biker goddesses to mythical tricksters, from feuding winds to debauched taverns, revealing the author's romantic enchantment with the world around him, even when it's at its grittiest." -Dru Pagliassotti, Editor in Chief, The Harrow

About the Author

Antonio J. Hopson is a poet and fiction writer who believes there are only two reasons to write. Reason one is to console the innocent and reason two is to corrupt them. He is not content to write in one genre, and his poems, short fiction and novels employ the use of different styles, voice and perspectives to tell a story. Fences are not his thing. Antonio was born and raised in South Seattle and now lives in Shoreline, Washington State. He attended the University of Washington and studied Environmental Science, going on to teach biology after graduation. He has always had a love of writing and for poetry in particular. His works of poetry, speculative fiction, flash fiction and essays have appeared in numerous publications and he has received Farmhouse Magazine's Reader's Choice Award, performed at several events and has won recognition as an EPPY Award finalist and a 2016 Pushcart Nominee. Antonio's books include "Seven", a poetry anthology that spent three weeks at number 1 on Amazon's hot new releases. Antonio hopes to continue publishing and crafting stories in the future and is always on the lookout for new ideas for his stories and poems. And when he isn't working on new poetry, he likes to relax by painting, cooking, playing ping pong and scuba diving in the cold waters off Puget Sound. He also enjoys soccer, taking road trips and going camping in his '57 Security trailer with his two boys.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B06XD3G9JX
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wildboy Concepts (March 1, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 1, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2444 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 231 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 8 ratings

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Antonio J. Hopson is not content to write in one genre. His poems, short fiction and novels employ the use of different styles, voice and perspectives to tell a story. Fences are not his thing. Antonio was born and raised in South Seattle and now lives in Shoreline, Washington State. He attended the University of Washington and studied Environmental Science, going on to teach biology after graduation. He has always had a love of writing and for poetry in particular. His works of poetry, speculative fiction, flash fiction and essays have appeared in numerous publications and he has received Farmhouse Magazine's Reader's Choice Award, performed at several events and has won recognition as an EPIC Award finalist and a 2016 Pushcart Nominee.

Antonio's books include "Seven", a poetry anthology that spent three weeks at number 1 on Amazon's hot new releases. Antonio hopes to continue publishing and crafting stories in the future and is always on the lookout for new ideas for his stories and poems. And when he isn't working on new poetry, he likes to relax by painting, cooking, playing ping pong and scuba diving in the cold waters off Puget Sound. He also enjoys soccer, taking road trips and going camping in his '57 Security trailer with his two boys.

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4.2 out of 5 stars
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Abstracted
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2017
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A captivating, well told story. Gritty and dark themes with touching, beautiful moments. The author really paints a picture, I could visualize this story so easily. It would make a great movie.
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london79
4.0 out of 5 stars Suspenseful and captivating
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2017
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This is a multi-layered story about a pair of teenaged brothers named Toby and Jace, and their adopted “cousin” Aiyana, a girl who is secretly battling an illness on her own terms. The trio spend a fateful night together on an island in Washington state, the boys wanting to flee the oppression of their small town and also their mother, a domineering zealot of sorts. Over the course of the night which is Toby's 15th birthday, their destinies are revealed and I don’t want to share too much about the story itself but it’s definitely compelling! It’s also written with keen insight into the adolescent psyche, and there’s an unexpected love story that’s filled with the kind of passion and intensity that can only be experienced by the young. It took me back in time to my own adolescence and those burgeoning and often confusing feelings of infatuation and desire, of rebelliousness and of wanting to stand up and fight for something or someone. I would recommend this book for readers who like to be challenged (meaning a story that make you think); readers for whom complex family dynamics resonate (all of us, I suspect!); and readers who enjoy a wild emotional ride—the author deftly unfurls his story in a suspenseful, captivating way.
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E.A.
4.0 out of 5 stars The War on Butterflies depicts the difficulty of family as ...
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2017
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The War on Butterflies depicts the difficulty of family as two teens not only navigate the hardships of adolescence but also the complexities of sexuality. Hopson's prose moves the story forward in an engaging, delightful, and fast-paced read.
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tiffiany
5.0 out of 5 stars impossible not to be captivated by this story and the beautiful intricate details that bring it to life
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2017
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The author's poetic prose brings the characters to life...impossible not to be captivated by this story and the beautiful intricate details that bring it to life.
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Tonia
5.0 out of 5 stars Vibrantly Vintage Hopson
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2017
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These are all vulnerable characters. Instead or ripping the curtains open, the author gently reveals their stories. Flaws included.
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Ivone C.
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2020
The best way to describe The War On Butterflies is with a quote by David Lynch “This whole world is wild at heart and weird on top”.
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5.0 out of 5 stars ... Butterflies starts out intense and magical and doesn't stop amazing you until the very end
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2017
The War on Butterflies starts out intense and magical and doesn't stop amazing you until the very end! It's a must read!
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