Month: September 2024

Blog Tour: Songlight by Moira Buffini
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Blog Tour: Songlight by Moira Buffini

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Hello, reader!

I’m back with another The Write Reads blog tour post! Today is my stop on the tour for a new sci-fi dystopian novel that is bleak and hopeful all at the same time: Songlight by Moira Buffini. This is a dark tale that introduces us to a fascinating group of people that are fighting to make the world better.

Before I get to my review, I have people to thank. First, thank you to Dave @ The Write Reads and all of the crew for giving me a spot on this tour! Second, thank you to the author and the publisher, Faber, for providing me with a free ARC of the book so that I could participate in this tour. It is, as always, appreciated!

Now, let’s get the post.

  • Title: Songlight
  • Author: Moira Buffini
  • Publisher: Faber
  • Publication date: September 3rd, 2024
  • Length: 384 pages
  • Genre: Science Fiction/Dystopia
  • Age group: Young Adult/Adult
  • Content/Trigger Warnings: War, slavery, violence, torture, death, emotional abuse, genocide, sexism, xenophobia

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Set in a post-apocalyptic future, Songlight is an extraordinary debut from a renowned screenwriter. A cinematic masterpiece in storytelling, the explosive first book in the Torch Trilogy – the hottest release of the decade!

They are hunting those who shine . . .

Don’t be deceived by Northaven’s prettiness, by its white-wash houses and sea views. Many of its townsfolk are ruthless hunters. They revile those who have developed songlight, the ability to connect telepathically with others. Friends, neighbours, family will turn on each other in an instant. Lark has lived in grave danger ever since her own songlight emerged. Then she encounters a young woman in peril, from a city far away. An extraordinary bond is forged. But when power is everything, how will they survive?

An extraordinary new trilogy from an award-winning, internationally acclaimed screenwriter, Songlight promises to set the world alight!

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#5OnMyTBR – Lighthearted
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#5OnMyTBR – Lighthearted

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#5OnMyTBR is a bookish meme hosted by E. @ Local Bee Hunter’s Nook where you chose five books from your to-be-read pile that fit that week’s theme. If you’d like more info, head over to the announcement post!

Hello, reader!

I hope you’ve had a wonderful weekend. Though the work week has just started for most of us, I’m looking forward to some sunny weather and preparing for my birthday the week after! Before all that, though, it’s time for another 5 On My TBR. This week is all about chill vibes because I’ll be talking about five lighthearted books that I want to read. This took a bit of finding because I read a lot of dramatic stuff, I’m realizing, haha. Still, I do like a more whimsical moment and I managed to pick five that I’m eager to pick up soon.

That being said, let’s dive on in!

#1. Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree

This is the prequel to Legends & Lattes, which was definitely a lighthearted read, so I’m hoping the prequel is similar. I love Viv a whole bunch and I’m excited to see her before she bought her coffeeshop. I will miss the other characters from the first novel (especially Thimble!), but I’m intrigued by Viv’s reading journey, haha. And I need to know who that little owl-dog-thing is on the front. It is an actual necessity.

#2. A Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers

I don’t know if I can really count this one as “lighthearted”… the first book in this series, A Psalm for the Wild-Built made me tear up. At the same time, though, it certainly made my heart feel full, so I think that counts! I’ve been wanting to continue the series for quite some time now. I just can’t justify spending almost 20 bucks for a book that’s barely over 100 pages, haha. I need to hunt it down at my library and finally give it a read.

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Magical Readathon: Orilium Autumn Equinox 2024 TBR
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Magical Readathon: Orilium Autumn Equinox 2024 TBR

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Hello, reader!

Not only is it now the best month ever (September may or may not be my birth month, haha) but it’s time for the Autumn Equinox at Orilium Academy! I’m excited to participate in yet another round of this super fun readathon that is filled with imagination. My character is well on her way to completing another year of study to become a Beast Master, but she has one more term to get through to become an Adept.

But what is the Magical Readathon? It is the brain child of the marvelous G @ Book Roast, who created the world of Aeldia, where Orilium dwells, and every aspect therein. It’s an incredibly creative readathon where you build a character, choose and guild, and guide your character through classes to achieve their calling. I am notoriously bad at giving all the details in a coherent way, so you should definitely watch G’s announcement video for the scoop:

My Character

Before I jump into my TBR for this round, I wanted to re-introduce you all to the character I created for this readathon! She’s living her best life at this magical academy so far.

✨✨✨Name: Korrin Musgrave✨✨✨
✨✨✨Guild: The Order of the Crescent Moon✨✨✨
✨✨✨Current Guild Standing: Exalted (440 gp)✨✨✨
✨✨✨ Conduit: Quarterstaff ✨✨✨
✨✨✨Legacy: Wolf familiar (Venandi)✨✨✨
✨✨✨Background: Wildling✨✨✨
✨✨✨Province: Irtheria✨✨✨
✨✨✨Heritage: Earthling (earth element)✨✨✨

Don’t know what any of that means? You can check out the Brief History of Aeldia on the Google drive. The drive also has the syllabus for this round and lots of other incredibly imaginative information all from the mind of G!

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