BBNYA 2022 Winner Tour: Toby and the Silver Blood Witches by Sally Doherty

June 28, 2023 kerrimcbooknerd1 Comment

Hello, reader!

As BBNYA 2023 starts off, it’s finally time to sing the praises of our winner from 2022, Toby and the Silver Blood Witches by Sally Doherty! I didn’t get to read this book as a panelist, so I was eager to join in on this tour and get my chance! I love that a middle grade novel won last year’s competition and, having read it, I can certainly see why.

But, before I go on, let me tell you more about this award. BBNYA is a yearly competition where book bloggers from all over the world read and score books written by indie authors, ending with 15 finalists and one overall winner. If you are an author and wish to learn more about the BBNYA competition, you can visit the official website http://www.bbnya.com or 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.

And, now, let’s talk about this book!

Title: Toby and the Silver Blood Witches
Author: Sally Doherty
Publisher: Soaring Skies Publishing
Publication date: July 5th, 2021
Length: 240 pages
Genre: Contemporary Fantasy
Age group: Middle Grade
Content/Trigger Warnings: Experimentation, violence, kidnapping, imprisonment

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A sinister plot. A hidden city in the sky. A boy with an impossible choice.

Twelve year old Toby has little time for friends or football since his mum fell ill. All he wants is to stay at home and keep an eye on her.

But mysterious things are happening beyond his garden hedge. Who is the figure at the window behind the barbed wire fence? And why is there a strange woman in his attic with a broken broom and bothersome pet bat?

Toby becomes entangled in an adventure of flying dogs, sparking hiccups and dangerous escapes. An innocent, young witch has been captured by a secretive organization which will stop at nothing to find out how magic works. Toby must rescue her and time is running out.

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BBNYA 2022 Finalist Tour: Inheriting Her Ghosts by S.H. Cooper

May 4, 2023 kerrimcbooknerdLeave a comment

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I’m bringing you another blog tour post for one of the Book Bloggers’ Novel of the Year Award finalists from 2022! Today, I’ll be reviewing my personal favorite read of the entire competition last year and our fourth place finisher! Inheriting Her Ghosts by S.H. Cooper is a short, horror novella that features perhaps one of my favorite heroines I’ve read in awhile. Doesn’t hurt that she has two awesome dog companions, as well!

And, now, let’s talk about this book!

Title: Inheriting Her Ghosts
Author: S.H. Cooper
Publisher: Sleepless Sanctuary Publishing
Publication date: July 9th, 2021
Length: 120 pages
Genre: Horror
Age group: Adult
Content/Trigger Warnings: Death, murder, violence

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Inheritance often comes with strings attached, but rarely are they as tangled as those hanging over High Hearth.

When Eudora Fellowes learns she’s the sole heir of her estranged great-aunt’s seaside manor, she believes it will be the peaceful escape she’s longed for. What awaits, however, is a dark legacy shrouded in half a century of secrets, and it doesn’t take long before Eudora realizes she’s not the only one to call High Hearth home.

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BBNYA 2022 Finalist Tour: The Reaper’s Quota by Sarah McKnight

April 27, 2023 kerrimcbooknerdLeave a comment

Hello, reader!

Today, I have another blog tour for one of the Book Bloggers’ Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA) 2022 finalists! I’m sharing my thoughts on one of the books I was privileged to read as a panelist last year. The Reaper’s Quota by Sarah McKnight is a “weird little book” (direct quote from my notes, haha) that I quite enjoyed!

And, now, let me tell you more about this book!

Title: The Reaper’s Quota
Author: Sarah McKnight
Publisher: Self-published
Publication date: November 10th, 2020
Length: 190 pages
Genre: Dark Humor/Satire
Age group: Adult
Content/Trigger Warnings: Slightly graphic to moderately graphic descriptions of death

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Meet Grim Reaper #2497. Behind on his work, he must complete his quota of thirty Random Deaths or face termination in the worst way. Faced with an insurmountable task and very little time to complete it, Reaper #2497 struggles to hang on to the one thing he’s not supposed to have – his humanity.

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BBNYA 2022 Finalist First Impressions: Cursed in Love by Zoe Ashwood

April 11, 2023 kerrimcbooknerd1 Comment

Hello, reader!

It’s time for another blog tour for one of the Book Bloggers’ Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA) 2022 finalists! Today, I’ll be talking about our 6the place finisher which is one I heard a lot about during the competition. Cursed in Love by Zoe Ashwood is part paranormal romance, part adventure story and all enticing!

And, now, let me tell you more about this book!

Title: Cursed in Love
Author: Zoe Ashwood
Publisher: Self-published
Publication date: June 23rd, 2021
Length: 340 pages
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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I’ll do anything to protect my family, even con my way into the most dangerous treasure hunt in the magical world.

With three men by my side, I embark on a mission to save my father and siblings from the same horrible illness that took my mother.

I need a guide into the Egyptian desert, and my ex is the best man for the job…even though he’s an irritatingly sexy vampire.

The strongest curse breaker I know just happens to be my best friend, who I’ve been crushing on for years.

And to finish off our team, a mysterious stranger I can’t stop thinking about is also our fiercest competitor.

We can only win the game if we trust each other completely. No secrets, no pretense, no lies.

But not everyone plays by the same rules. And if I’m not careful, that might cost me my heart…or my life.

Cursed in Love is the first book in the finished paranormal RH trilogy that will take you on a magical adventure around the world. Curl up and enjoy this steamy romance in which the heroine doesn’t have to choose between her three heroes – she gets to have them all.

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BBNYA Finalist Spotlight: The Thirteenth Hour by Trudie Skies

April 4, 2023 kerrimcbooknerdLeave a comment

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Today on the blog, I have a spotlight for our 7th place finisher in last year’s Book Bloggers’ Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA)! The Thirteenth Hour by Trudie Skies is an incredible gaslamp fantasy that features gods, heathens, and loads of tea. I had already read this book before the competition started (you can read my full review here) so I couldn’t judge it for BBNYA. I’m so glad that the book made it to the finals because it’s absolutely stellar! Before I tell you more about the book, though, let me give you more info on BBNYA.

BBNYA is a yearly competition where book bloggers from all over the world read and score books written by indie authors, ending with 15 finalists and one overall winner. If you are an author and wish to learn more about the BBNYA competition, you can visit the official website http://www.bbnya.com or 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.

Now, let’s get to today’s spotlight!

Title: The Thirteenth Hour
Author: Trudie Skies
Publication date: October 13th, 2021
Publisher: Self-published
Length: 535 pages
Genre: Fantasy/Gaslamp 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

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BBNYA Finalist Spotlight: The Time Trials by Jon Mcconnell and Dayna Mcconnell

March 31, 2023April 4, 2023 kerrimcbooknerdLeave a comment

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Today on the blog, I have a spotlight for our 8th place finisher in last year’s Book Bloggers’ Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA)! The Time Trials by Jon and Dayna Mcconnell is a sci-fi adventure that features a competition that sounds deadly. I’ve heard nothing but great things about it from fellow panelists, though I haven’t gotten the chance to read it myself. Before I tell you more about the book, though, let me give you more info on BBNYA.

Now, let’s get to today’s spotlight!

Title: The Time Trials
Author: Jon and Dayna Mcconnell
Publication date: September 21st, 2021
Publisher: Tiny Fox Press
Length: 358 pages
Genre: Science Fiction
Age group: Young Adult

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BBNYA 2022 Finalist Tour: Bloodlaced by Courtney Maguire

March 20, 2023 kerrimcbooknerd3 Comments

Hello, reader!

It’s time for another blog tour for one of the Book Bloggers’ Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA) 2022 finalists! Today, I get to share my thoughts on a book that a lot of panelists were buzzing about last year. Bloodlaced by Courtney Maguire is a paranormal fantasy that has some dark themes and fantastic writing. I can see why the book made it all the way to the finals!

And, now, let me tell you more about this book!

Title: Bloodlaced
Author: Courtney Maguire
Publisher: City Owl Press
Publication date: September 29th, 2020
Genre: Paranormal
Age group: Adult
Content/Trigger Warnings: Physical abuse, sexual abuse (off-page), self-harm, blood, graphic violence

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Kanjin hardly view their servants as human. Even less so when they are different.

Asagi is different. Both a man and a woman.

In the wake of his failure to protect a boy they saw as a son from their abusive master, Asagi is sold into the house of a young nobleman, Mahiro, who is the opposite of everything Asagi has ever known—gentle, kind, and generous.

Mahiro bonds with Asagi and their friendship blooms into a deep and profound love. But when Asagi is poisoned out of jealousy, Mahiro reveals himself to be youkai, a demon who feeds on blood, and he has no choice but to turn Asagi to save their life.

Asagi awakes reborn, strong, and eternally youthful. But the price for Asagi’s new life is high.

The blood of the innocent.

Just as Asagi’s trust in Mahiro falters, the boy they failed to protect, now a man, reappears.

New master, same threat.

With both a literal and proverbial monster at the door, Asagi must decide what it means to be human to protect what they loves most.

If you like Bella Forrest, P. C. Cast, AJ Tipton, or Anne Rice, you will love this beautiful dark paranormal fantasy romance.

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BBNYA 2022 Finalist Tour: Lesser Known Monsters by Rory Michaelson

March 13, 2023 kerrimcbooknerdLeave a comment

Hello, reader!

It’s time for another blog tour for one of the Book Bloggers’ Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA) 2022 finalists! Today, I finally get to share my thoughts on one of the books I actually got to read in full as a panelist last year. Lesser Known Monsters by Rory Michealson is a new adult urban fantasy that had me absolutely hooked! I’m so excited to get to share my thoughts.

And, now, let me tell you more about this book!

Title: Lesser Known Monsters
Author: Rory Michaelson
Publisher: Self-published
Publication date: October 31st, 2020
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Age group: New Adult
Content/Trigger Warnings: Violence, blood, blood ritual/sacrifice, depression, mental health struggles, death

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Being the chosen one isn’t always a good thing…

Oscar Tundale is not a hero. Anxious, indecisive, and awkward, he can barely get through a normal day. Now he’s about to find out monsters are real. Oscar’s friends: brave, stubborn Zara, and hyperactive, paranoid Marcus, might help discover what hunts him, and unravel the truth about the handsome doctor he pines for. But only heroes can save the world, so maybe the best Oscar can hope for is to not end it by accident.

The LESSER KNOWN MONSTERS series is a dark queer fantasy featuring diverse characters on a found family adventure. Perfect for fans of horror and paranormal romance who seek LGBTQ+ heroes.

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BBNYA Finalist Spotlight: These Violent Nights by Rebecca Crunden

March 10, 2023 kerrimcbooknerdLeave a comment

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Today on the blog, I have a spotlight for our 11th place finisher in last year’s Book Bloggers’ Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA)! These Violent Nights by Rebecca Crunden is a romantic dystopian that promises a lot of twists and turns. It sounds like it would be a wild ride and definitely has me intrigued! Before I tell you more about the book, though, let me give you more info on BBNYA.

Now, let’s get to today’s spotlight!

Title: These Violent Nights
Author: Rebecca Crunden
Publication date: November 10th 2020
Publisher: Self-published
Length: 620 pages
Genre: Romantic Dystopian, Fantasy
Age group: Upper Young Adult, New 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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BBNYA Finalist Spotlight: Oil and Dust by Jami Fairleigh

March 3, 2023 kerrimcbooknerdLeave a comment

Hello, reader!

Today on the blog, I have a spotlight for our 12th place finisher in last year’s Book Bloggers’ Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA)! Oil and Dust by Jami Fairleigh is post-apocalyptic fantasy that sounds incredible! I didn’t get a chance to read it as a panelist, but I’ve definitely added it to my TBR. Before I tell you more about the book, though, let me tell you more about BBNYA.

Now, let’s get to today’s spotlight!