Month: August 2021

BBNYA Spotlight: The Third Sun by Victoria J. Price

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Hello, reader!

It’s time for another BBNYA spotlight! Today, I’ll be talking about a fantasy novel that features angels, witches, and parallel universes: The Third Sun by Victoria J. Price! But before we get into the post, let’s talk more about this spotlight tour and BBNYA in general.

This year, the Book Bloggers’ Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA) is celebrating the 65 books that made it into Round Two with a mini spotlight blitz tour for each title. BBNYA is a yearly competition where book bloggers from all over the world read and score books written by indie authors, ending with 10 finalists and one overall winner. 

If you want some more information about BBNYA, check out the BBNYA Website https://www.bbnya.com/ or take a peek over on Twitter @BBNYA_Official. BBNYA is brought to you in association with the @Foliosociety (if you love beautiful books, you NEED to check out their website!) and the book blogger support group @The_WriteReads.

Book Details

  • Title: The Third Sun
  • Author: Victoria J. Price
  • Publication date: February 22nd, 2020
  • Genre: Fantasy
  • Age group: Young Adult
  • Content/Trigger Warnings: For a list of potential content and trigger warnings, check out this book’s page on BookTriggerWarnings.com

Book Links

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BBNYA Spotlight: Voice of War by Zack Argyle

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Hello, reader!

The BBNYA spotlight tour continues and, this time, I’m featuring a book I’ve already read! Don’t worry, I won’t be one of the panelists judging this one as that would hardly be fair, but I’m so excited to see it in the competition. That book is none other than the first book in the Threadlight series, Voice of War by Zack Argyle! But, for those of you who may have missed my previous posts, let me first give you more information about this spotlight tour and BBNYA.

This year, the Book Bloggers’ Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA) is celebrating the 65 books that made it into Round Two with a mini spotlight blitz tour for each title. BBNYA is a yearly competition where book bloggers from all over the world read and score books written by indie authors, ending with 10 finalists and one overall winner. 

If you want some more information about BBNYA, check out the BBNYA Website https://www.bbnya.com/ or take a peek over on Twitter @BBNYA_Official. BBNYA is brought to you in association with the @Foliosociety (if you love beautiful books, you NEED to check out their website!) and the book blogger support group @The_WriteReads.

Book Details

  • Title: Voice of War
  • Author: Zack Argyle
  • Publication date: March 19th, 2020
  • Genre: Fantasy
  • Age group: Adult
  • Content/Trigger Warnings: For a list of potential content and trigger warnings, check out this book’s page on BookTriggerWarnings.com

Book Links

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Blog Tour: Fireborn by Aisling Fowler

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Hello, reader!

It’s time for another The Write Reads blog tour! This time, I’ll be talking about a debut middle grade fantasy that absolutely captured my imagination: Fireborn by Aisling Fowler! I had so much fun reading this and now I’m extra excited to talk about it.

But, before I get to the review, I want to thank Dave @ The Write Reads, the publisher, Harper Collins, and Netgalley for providing me with a free e-ARC in exchange for my participation with this tour. As always, it is very much appreciated!

Now, let’s get to the post 😁

Synopsis

“Lyra. Lucy. Percy. Once in a generation, a hero emerges whose story enthralls readers worldwide.

Fireborn is an epic quest, perfect for fans of the His Dark Materials and The School for Good and Evil series, that will spin readers into a magical world like no other–and introduce them to an unforgettable new heroine named Twelve.

Ember is full of monsters.

Twelve gave up her name and identity to train in the art of hunting them–so she says. The truth is much more deadly: she trains to take revenge on those who took her family from her.

But when Twelve’s new home is attacked, she’ll find herself on an unexpected journey, where her hidden past is inescapably intertwined with her destiny–and the very fate of her world.”

Book Details

  • Title: Fireborn
  • Author: Aisling Fowler
  • Publication date: September 30th, 2021
  • Genre: Fantasy
  • Age group: Middle Grade
  • Content/Trigger Warnings: Death, violence, gore, PTSD

Book Links

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BBNYA Spotlight: A Sea of Pearls and Leaves by Rosalyn Briar

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Hello, reader!

It’s the second day of BBNYA spotlights! Today, I’ll be talking about a young adult fantasy that features magic, mayhem, and a sapphic romance: A Sea of Pearls and Leaves by Rosalyn Briar. But, before we get to the book, let me tell you more about BBNYA and these spotlights.

This year, the Book Bloggers’ Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA) is celebrating the 65 books that made it into Round Two with a mini spotlight blitz tour for each title. BBNYA is a yearly competition where book bloggers from all over the world read and score books written by indie authors, ending with 10 finalists and one overall winner. 

If you want some more information about BBNYA, check out the BBNYA Website https://www.bbnya.com/ or take a peek over on Twitter @BBNYA_Official. BBNYA is brought to you in association with the @Foliosociety (if you love beautiful books, you NEED to check out their website!) and the book blogger support group @The_WriteReads.

Book Details

  • Title: A Sea of Pearls and Leaves
  • Author: Rosalyn Briar
  • Publication date: December 1st, 2020
  • Genre: Fantasy
  • Age group: Young Adult
  • Content/Trigger Warnings: For a list of potential content and trigger warnings, check out this book’s page on BookTriggerWarnings.com

Book Links

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BBNYA Spotlight: A Game of Wings and Marks by Rebecca Crunden

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Hello, reader!

Today on the blog, I’ll be doing one of many spotlights featuring one of the 65 novels that made it through to round two of BBNYA! This is my second year being a panelist for the awards and I’m having just as much fun discovering new books as I did last year. The fact that they are all indie-published is just an added bonus. But what is BBNYA and why all the spotlights, you may ask? Keep reading to find out!

This year, the Book Bloggers’ Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA) is celebrating the 65 books that made it into Round Two with a mini spotlight blitz tour for each title. BBNYA is a yearly competition where book bloggers from all over the world read and score books written by indie authors, ending with 10 finalists and one overall winner. 

If you want some more information about BBNYA, check out the BBNYA Website https://www.bbnya.com/ or take a peek over on Twitter @BBNYA_Official. BBNYA is brought to you in association with the @Foliosociety (if you love beautiful books, you NEED to check out their website!) and the book blogger support group @The_WriteReads.

Book Details

  • Title: A Game of Wings & Marks
  • Author: Rebecca Crunden
  • Publication date: March 2021
  • Genre: Paranormal Romance
  • Age group: Adult
  • Content/Trigger Warnings: For a list of potential content and trigger warnings, check out this book’s page on BookTriggerWarnings.com

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ARC Review: Redemptor by Jordan Ifueko

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Title: Redemptor

Author: Jordan Ifueko

Genre: Fantasy

Source: e-ARC (Netgalley)

Content/Trigger Warnings: For a list of content and trigger warnings, please check out BookTriggerWarnings.com

Rating: ★★★★★

Book Links:

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Goodreads

One Sentence Synopsis

After the events of Raybearer, Tarisai finds herself trying to solve all of Aritsar’s numerous problems before her trip to literal hell.

Favorite Quote

“Do not confuse guilt with conviction. Guilt is self-centered and leads only to destructive obsession. But conviction brings balance – a sense of purpose beyond oneself.”

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Blog Tour: Wicked Little Deeds by Kat Ellis

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Hello, reader!

It’s time once again for another fabulous The Write Reads blog tour! I’m excited to talk to you about this thriller, as well, because it’s by a returning author who’s last book I enjoyed, as well. Today, I’ll be giving you my review for Wicked Little Deeds by Kat Ellis! Which is titled Burden Falls in the United States which confused the heck outta me on Goodreads 😂 If you’re a fan of thrillers where you’re not sure if everything that’s happening is supernatural or not, you might want to stick around for this post.

Before we get to it, though, I want to say my thank yous. I want to thank Dave @ The Write Reads, the publisher, Penguin, and Netgalley for providing me with a free e-ARC in exchange for my participation in this tour. I appreciate the opportunity!

Now, let’s get to it!

Synopsis

“From its creepy town mascot to the story of its cursed waterfall, Burden Falls is a small town dripping with superstition. Ava Thorn knows this well – since the horrific accident she witnessed a year ago, she’s been plagued by nightmares.

But when her school nemesis is brutally murdered and Ava is the primary suspect, she starts to wonder if the legends surrounding the town are more fact than fiction.

Whatever secrets Burden Falls is hiding, there’s a killer on the loose, and they have a vendetta against the Thorns…”

Book Details

  • Title: Wicked Little Deeds (UK)/Burden Falls (US)
  • Author: Kat Ellis
  • Publication date: August 5th, 2021 (UK)/August 24th, 2021 (US)
  • Genre: Thriller
  • Age group: Young Adult
  • Content/Trigger Warnings: Gaslighting, death, gore, alcohol, car accident, death of a parent

Book Links

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Mini Reviews: Middle Grade Edition v. 2

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Hello, reader!

Today, I’m bringing you a batch of mini-reviews for some middle grade novels I’ve read recently. I have to say, before 2020, I really didn’t get into middle grade books beyond the wildly popular ones. Then I joined in with the Middle Grade Marvels group and I’ve discovered some truly incredibly tales! I’m loving being able to chat about this wonderful books as we read and, honestly, middle grades are just good for the soul. They’re usually so freaking wholesome and, sometimes, that’s just what you need.

The books I’ll be reviewing today are the first three Middle Grade Marvels picks from 2021. Because I’m v. behind on my reviews 😅 That being said, why don’t we jump in!

Title: A Pinch of Magic

Author: Michelle Harrison

Genre: Fantasy

Source: Borrowed (Scribd)

CW/TW: Death, violence, kidnapping

Rating: ★★★★

Links: 
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We kicked off the year with a pretty amazing pick! A Pinch of Magic follows the Widdershins sisters, Betty, Charlie, and Fliss. Betty wants to explore the world beyond their small town, but her grandmother has strictly forbidden it. Through a series a misadventures, Betty finds out why: all Widdershins are curse to die if they ever leave their town of Crowstone. Now Betty and her sisters are determined to find a way to counteract this curse and they are racing against the clock.

This was a lot of fun to read and, I have to say, much darker than the cover would lead you to believe! Which I kind of loved, if I’m being honest. I had a lot of fun following the Widdershins on their spooky adventure. There were moments where Betty could get under my skin. She’s headstrong and makes some rather impulsive decisions. I had to remind myself constantly that we all do dumb stuff at that age… though maybe not so life-threatening.

Overall, I loved getting to know all three of the sisters and I really enjoyed the story. The pacing was great, the atmosphere was wonderfully developed, and it had a very satisfying ending. It’s a strong start to a middle grade series and I’m definitely interested in reading more about the Widdershins!

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First Lines Friday #18

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First Lines Fridays is a weekly feature for book lovers hosted by Wandering Words. What if instead of judging a book by its cover, its author or its prestige, we judged it by its opening lines?  If you want to make your own post, feel free to use or edit the banner above, and follow the rules below:

  • Pick a book off your shelf (it could be your current read or on your TBR) and open to the first page
  • Copy the first few lines, but don’t give anything else about the book away just yet – you need to hook the reader first
  • Finally… reveal the book!

If you’re using Twitter, don’t forget to use #FirstLinesFridays!

Hello, reader!

Welcome to another First Lines Friday post. Today, I’m featuring a book that has been on my TBR for quite some time. I’ve been promised a book that is feel-good and has a lot of heart and I’m eager to get to it! It also happens to be on my Trope-ical Readathon TBR because it features one of my favorite tropes.

But, before I completely give it away, let’s get to the first few lines and see if they will capture our imaginations.

The Line(s):

“Oh dear,” Linus Baker said, wiping the sweat from his brow. “This is most unusual.”
That was an understatement. He watched in rapt wonder as an eleven-year-old girl named Daisy levitated blocks of wood high above her head. The blocks spun in slow, concentric circles. Daisy frowned in concentration, the tip of her tongue stuck out between her teeth. It went on for a good minute before the blocks slowly lowered to the floor. Her level of control was astounding.

The Hints:

This is an adult fiction that is probably one of the most hyped books on my TBR.

It features the found family trope, which is one of my faves!

And I’ve been told there’s a M/M romance that will hit you right in the feels.

The Reveal:

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This or That Book Tag

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Hello, reader!

I’m back with another book tag! I was tagged by the wonderful Danni @ _ForBooksSake to do the This or That Book Tag. She is one of my favorite bloggers and my go-to when I need a thriller or horror recommendation! You should definitely go check out her blog. Thank you so much for the tag, Danni ❤

This tag was created by Ayunda @ Tea and Paperbacks and it looks like it’s going to be a lot of fun, so let’s get to it!

The Rules:

  • Mention the creator of the tag
  • Thank the blogger who tagged you!
  • Tag other people to do the tag and spread the love!

The Questions:

Reading on the couch or on the bed?

Lately, I’ve been gravitating towards reading on the couch. Mostly because, when I read in bed, I end up falling asleep 😂 That can be dangerous (and painful) when you’re reading a chonky one!

Sweet or salty snacks while reading?

If I’m snacking and reading, I typically lean towards salty snacks. Not because I love salty snacks more than sweet ones. I have a huge sweet tooth! But most of the sweet treats I like can be a bit messy to eat and I ain’t trying to get ice cream on my books. So we go with salty, lol.

Trilogies or quartets?

Though I do love even numbers, there is something about a trilogy that just hits different. I think it’s the perfect length for a series! Enough books to satisfy but not so many that I start to lose interest, ya know? Of course, there are exceptions (high fantasy, mostly), but I tend to love trilogies the most.

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