Igist

"Star Wars meets Harry Potter." -The Readings of an English TeacherAccording to the one teacher on Earth who believed in her, Emi hadn’t a chance. The space academy of her dreams was more than a reach. The Intergalactic Institute of Science and Technology hadn’t admitted an Earthling for decades. The bygones left on Earth would lead a boring existence if, and only if, they were lucky enough to evade the plague.Emi always thought she was different, not because her only friend growing up in Rockland was a drone named Sadee, but because she was very determined, albeit obstinately, to become a revered scientist like her late mother. But even a passion for science and good old-fashioned grit could not prepare Emi for the challenges that await in a wide, strange galaxy under the auspices of the Star League.Download the free IGIST app to make the story an Immersive Novel: see the black-and-white illustrations in the book transform into colorful animations and discover hidden gems in Augmented Reality."Truly a one-of-a-kind experience for science fiction fans and lovers of technology!" -Literature Approved

"IGIST takes place in the future, when humans have spread throughout the solar system. It follows the story of young Emi, an earthling who dreams of escaping a plague by attending the Intergalactic Institute of Science and Technology, a school that follows a simple ethos -- the right idea can overcome any adversity." -The Daily Wildcat

"L.S. Larson has an enrapturing tale of growth and exploration of self, along with a revolutionary way of reading that can intrigue readers of all ages." -The Telegraph

"A stellar futuristic tale with an exemplary heroine." -Kirkus Reviews

"Transports you to a bright, extraordinary future among the stars." -Arizona Daily Sun

"I love the possibilities this book brings, and I hope to see more books that include the use of an app." -MuggleNet.com: The World's #1 Harry Potter Fan Site

"The Intergalactic Institute of Science and Technology, it's like a space MIT! I really had a fun time reading it and it was a good Sci-Fi novel. It had a really relatable and human aspect. It's just a super fun way to read a book." -Ren on The Road: Books & Fandom Life

"It was a great story for young girls and boys. It was such a good story to really show kids to use their talents and ideas to help other people, while still staying true to themselves. The app made the reading experience unique, and lots of fun. An interactive story is a really great concept. I really think Larson has a good thing going here!" -From Cover to Cover

"I don't fit the demographic for this book-I thoroughly enjoyed it regardless of that fact. IGIST builds to a crescendo with twists along the way. It reads like The Da Vinci Code because of it's fast-paced short chapters making it hard to stop turning the pages." -Author Lindsay Wincherauk

"GREAT NEW YA SCI-FI! Star Wars meets Harry Potter. Emi is a great heroine. She is a very independent character with a lot of ability. I think she could be a great role model for girls who are into STEM careers since that isn't something you find in a lot of books." -The Readings of an English Teacher

"Truly a one-of-a-kind experience for science fiction fans and lovers of technology! The graphics are absolutely incredible, the fun "sputniks" that jump out at you while you're reading, and the holographic features genuinely make this book an immersive novel." -Literature Approved