SPECTACLE by Jodie Lynn Zdrok #Excerpt #Giveaway #BlogTour


SPECTACLE 
by Jodie Lynn Zdrok
Date Published: February 12, 2019; Tor Teen

About the book:
A YA murder mystery in which a young reporter must use her supernatural visions to help track down a killer targeting the young women of Paris. 

Paris, 1887. 

Sixteen-year-old Nathalie Baudin writes the daily morgue column for Le Petit Journal. Her job is to summarize each day's new arrivals, a task she finds both fascinating and routine. That is, until the day she has a vision of the newest body, a young woman, being murdered--from the perspective of the murderer himself. 

When the body of another woman is retrieved from the Seine days later, Paris begins to buzz with rumors that this victim may not be the last. Nathalie's search for answers sends her down a long, twisty road involving her mentally ill aunt, a brilliant but deluded scientist, and eventually into the Parisian Catacombs. As the killer continues to haunt the streets of Paris, it becomes clear that Nathalie's strange new ability may make her the only one who can discover the killer's identity--and she'll have to do it before she becomes a target herself.

KINGDOM COLD by ​Brittni Chenelle #Excerpt #BlogTour



KINGDOM COLD 
by ​Brittni Chenelle 
Date Published: ​February 14, 2019; Self- published
Young Adult, Fantasy


About the book:
Attempted murder, that's how sixteen-year-old Princess Charlotte's engagement starts. It seems like the only thing she has in common with Prince Young of Vires is their mutual discontent. 

When her kingdom's attacked, Charlotte's parents renegotiate her hand in marriage to a handsome stranger with a sinister plan. With the people Charlotte loves dying around her, and her kingdom's future at stake, the only person she can turn to is the prince she betrayed. But, should she save her kingdom or her heart? 

One must fall.

THE REBEL MAGES by Laurie Forest #Giveaway #NerdBlast



THE REBEL MAGES
by Laurie Forest
Date Published: March 26, 2019; Inkyard Press

About the book:
Journey to the magical world of Erthia in these two exciting prequels to The Black Witch by critically acclaimed author Laurie Forest. 

Wandfasted 

Twenty years before Elloren Gardner enrolled at the illustrious Verpax University, Erthia was rent asunder during the devastating Realm War. When Tessla Harrow is driven from her home by the fighting, she discovers a depth of power she never knew she had...and an irresistible draw toward Vale Gardner, the son of the most powerful mage her people have ever known-the Black Witch.

Light Mage

Before Elloren Gardner came to possess the White Wand of myth, the Wand was drawn to another bearer: Sagellyn Gaffney. Sage's affinity for light magery, a rare skill among Gardnerians, makes her the perfect protector for the one tool that can combat the shadows spreading across Erthia. But in order to keep the Wand safe from the dark forces hunting for it, Sage must abandon everything she once knew and forge a new path for herself...a dangerous course that could lead to either triumph or utter ruin.

WICKED SAINTS (Something Dark and Holy #1) by Emily A. Duncan #Review #BlogTour


WICKED SAINTS (Something Dark and Holy #1)
by Emily A. Duncan 
Release Date: April 2, 2019; Wednesday Books

About the book:
When Nadya prays to the gods, they listen, and magic flows through her veins. For nearly a century the Kalyazi have been locked in a deadly holy war with Tranavian heretics, and her power is the only thing that is a match for the enemy’s blood magic. But when the Travanian High Prince, and his army invade the monastery she is hiding in, instead of saving her people, Nadya is forced to flee the only home she’s ever known, leaving it in flames behind her, and vengeance in her heart. 

As night falls, she chooses to defy her gods and forge a dangerous alliance with a pair of refugees and their Tranavian blood mage leader, a beautiful, broken boy who deserted his homeland after witnessing his blood cult commit unthinkable monstrosities. The plan? Assassinate the king and stop the war. 

But when they discover a nefarious conspiracy that goes beyond their two countries, everything Nadya believes is thrown into question, including her budding feelings for her new partner. Someone has been harvesting blood mages for a dark purpose, experimenting with combining Tranavian blood magic with the Kalyazi’s divine one. In order to save her people, Nadya must now decide whether to trust the High Prince – her country’s enemy – or the beautiful boy with powers that may ignite something far worse than the war they’re trying to end.

Author Interview ft. Joan He

Hello and welcome! Today I'm sharing with you an exclusive interview from, quite frankly, one of the most amazing debut authors of 2019. . .  Joan He!

Read on to find out what Joan's been up to at the age of 13 (hint: nude models), her favorite character(s) to write in DotC and her advice for all aspiring writers! 

Author links:

I'm horrible at bios so let's do a fact list instead: 

As a second-generation Chinese American, I was raised on a diet of Chinese cartoons and dramas. Journey to the West was basically my Sponge Bob

I'm a recent grad of the University of Pennsylvania, where I majored in Psychology and minored in East Asian Language and Cultures. 

Cats and wombats for life. 

The weirder the story, the better. 

I should really be sponsored by Starbucks.

ROMANOV by Nadine Brandes #Review #ARC #Netgalley

ROMANOV 
by Nadine Brandes
Release Date: May 7, 2019; Thomas Nelson

From Goodreads:
The history books say I died. 

They don’t know the half of it. 

Anastasia “Nastya” Romanov was given a single mission: to smuggle an ancient spell into her suitcase on her way to exile in Siberia. It might be her family’s only salvation. But the leader of the Bolshevik army is after them . . . and he’s hunted Romanov before. 

Nastya’s only chances of survival are to either release the spell, and deal with the consequences, or enlist help from Zash, the handsome soldier who doesn’t act like the average Bolshevik. Nastya’s never dabbled in magic before, but it doesn’t frighten her as much as her growing attraction for Zash. She likes him. She thinks he might even like her . . . 

PETAL PLUCKER: A Steamy Romantic Comedy by Iris Morland #Excerpt

PETAL PLUCKER 
by Iris Morland
Release Date: April 9, 2019
Romantic Comedy

About the book:
The man I hate might be the first one to pluck my petals… 

Confession: I, Dandelion “Dani” Wright, am twenty-six years old and have yet to be deflowered. No man has hosed my hyacinth. Fondled my freesia. Diddled my daffodil. 

You get the point. 

My excuse? I was too busy running my family’s flower shop and winning floral design competitions.

Suddenly that whole pesky virginity thing becomes a big deal when Jacob West walks back into my life. The boy I once loved. The same boy who humiliated me when he stood me up for prom. 

This Jacob is no boy, though: he’s all man now—confident, charming, and so sexy my metaphorical blossoms are getting scorched. I can almost forget I’m supposed to hate him forever. Almost. 

To make things worse, he’s my main competition now, since he took over his parents’ flower shop. If I give into this sizzling attraction between us, it could jeopardize everything I’ve worked so hard to achieve. 

DESCENDANT OF THE CRANE by Joan He #Review #ARC #Edelweiss+

DESCENDANT OF THE CRANE
Release Date: April 2, 2019; Albert Whitman Company

From Goodreads:
Tyrants cut out hearts. Rulers sacrifice their own.

Princess Hesina of Yan has always been eager to shirk the responsibilities of the crown, but when her beloved father is murdered, she’s thrust into power, suddenly the queen of an unstable kingdom. Determined to find her father’s killer, Hesina does something desperate: she engages the aid of a soothsayer—a treasonous act, punishable by death... because in Yan, magic was outlawed centuries ago.

Using the information illicitly provided by the sooth, and uncertain if she can trust even her family, Hesina turns to Akira—a brilliant and alluring investigator who’s also a convicted criminal with secrets of his own. With the future of her kingdom at stake, can Hesina find justice for her father? Or will the cost be too high?

THE DAY OF THE DUCHESS (Scandal & Scoundrel #3) by Sarah MacLean #Review

THE DAY OF THE DUCHESS (Scandal & Scoundrel #3)
by Sarah MacLean
Date Published: June 27, 2017; Avon

From Goodreads:
The one woman he will never forget… 

Malcolm Bevingstoke, Duke of Haven, has lived the last three years in self-imposed solitude, paying the price for a mistake he can never reverse and a love he lost forever. The dukedom does not wait, however, and Haven requires an heir, which means he must find himself a wife by summer’s end. There is only one problem—he already has one. 

The one man she will never forgive… 

After years in exile, Seraphina, Duchess of Haven, returns to London with a single goal—to reclaim the life she left and find happiness, unencumbered by the man who broke her heart. Haven offers her a deal; Sera can have her freedom, just as soon as she finds her replacement…which requires her to spend the summer in close quarters with the husband she does not want, but somehow cannot resist

THE UNLIKEABLE DEMON HUNTER: BURN (Nava Katz #6) by Deborah Wilde #MiniReview

THE UNLIKEABLE DEMON HUNTER: BURN (Nava Katz #6)
by Deborah Wilde
Date Published: March 5, 2019; Te Da Media

From Goodreads:
It’s the End of the World as We Know It… 

Nava has come a long way from being a hot mess flying solo. She’s now one of the major players on the chessboard, leading the charge against a witch with dark magic, a power-mad rabbi, and the impending apocalypse. 

Friends will die and secrets will be exposed. Add imprisonment, torture, and the biggest, baddest demon of them all who has plans for her, and it’s a lot for a girl to take in. 

Time to rally the troops and make her last stand, because she’s damned if she’ll let the end of the world get in the way of her romantic, sexytimes galore, happily-ever-after. 

It’s trial by fire. 

Burn, baby, burn. 

The heart-pounding final installment to the series.

LINCOLN (Angelbound Origins #1.5) by Christina Bauer #GuestPost #Giveaway #BlogTour



LINCOLN (Angelbound Origins #1.5)
by Christina Bauer  
Release Date: February 24, 2019; Monster House Books
Fantasy, Paranormal, Young Adult

About the book:
***Experience the events of Angelbound from Prince Lincoln’s point of view…And then enjoy an all-new part of his story!*** 

When it comes to fighting demons, Prince Lincoln is the greatest warrior in the history of his people, the thrax. Now Lincoln faces his hardest fight yet…and it’s not on a traditional battlefield.

Lincoln is falling in love. And the girl is part demon. 

Between a fated dance at the Ryder mansion…a life-changing walk through a hedgerow maze…and a massive battle with none other than the King of Hell…Lincoln realizes that he wants to share his life with Myla Lewis, the part-demon girl who has captured his heart. However, an evil thrax noble—the powerful Earl of Acca—is prepared to do anything to stop Lincoln and Myla from having a future.

SHERWOOD by Meagan Spooner #Review #ARC #Edelweiss+

SHERWOOD
by Meagan Spooner
Release Date: March 19, 2019; HarperTeen

From Goodreads:
Robin of Locksley is dead.

Maid Marian doesn’t know how she’ll go on, but the people of Locksley town, persecuted by the Sheriff of Nottingham, need a protector. And the dreadful Guy of Gisborne, the Sheriff’s right hand, wishes to step into Robin’s shoes as Lord of Locksley and Marian’s fiancé.

Who is there to stop them?

Marian never meant to tread in Robin’s footsteps—never intended to stand as a beacon of hope to those awaiting his triumphant return. But with a sweep of his green cloak and the flash of her sword, Marian makes the choice to become her own hero: Robin Hood.

KINGSBANE (Empirium #2) by Claire Legrand #WoW #CWW


'Can't-Wait' Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Tressa of Wishful Endings. It highlights books to be released that readers/bloggers are most excited for. It is based on Jill, from Breaking the Spine's 'Waiting on' Wednesday.

My 'Can't-Wait' Wednesday pick for this week is-

KINGSBANE (Empirium #2)
by Claire Legrand
Release Date: May 21, 2019; Sourcebooks Fire

From Goodreads:
Rielle Dardenne has been anointed Sun Queen, but her trials are far from over. The Gate keeping the angels at bay is falling. To repair it, Rielle must collect the seven hidden castings of the saints. Meanwhile, to help her prince and love Audric protect Celdaria, Rielle must spy on the angel Corien — but his promises of freedom and power may prove too tempting to resist. Centuries later, Eliana Ferracora grapples with her new reality: She is the Sun Queen, humanity’s long-awaited savior. But fear of corruption — fear of becoming another Rielle — keeps Eliana’s power dangerous and unpredictable. Hunted by all, racing against time to save her dying friend Navi, Eliana must decide how to wear a crown she never wanted — by embracing her mother’s power, or rejecting it forever.

PETAL PLUCKER: A Steamy Romantic Comedy by Iris Morland #CoverReveal #Giveaway

PETAL PLUCKER 
by Iris Morland
Release Date: April 9, 2019
Romantic Comedy

About the book:
The man I hate might be the first one to pluck my petals… 

Confession: I, Dandelion “Dani” Wright, am twenty-six years old and have yet to be deflowered. No man has hosed my hyacinth. Fondled my freesia. Diddled my daffodil. 

You get the point. 

My excuse? I was too busy running my family’s flower shop and winning floral design competitions.

Suddenly that whole pesky virginity thing becomes a big deal when Jacob West walks back into my life. The boy I once loved. The same boy who humiliated me when he stood me up for prom. 

This Jacob is no boy, though: he’s all man now—confident, charming, and so sexy my metaphorical blossoms are getting scorched. I can almost forget I’m supposed to hate him forever. Almost. 

To make things worse, he’s my main competition now, since he took over his parents’ flower shop. If I give into this sizzling attraction between us, it could jeopardize everything I’ve worked so hard to achieve. 

March 2019 Of Books Giveaway Hop #Giveaway


Hi everyone! Welcome to March 2019 Of Books Giveaway Hop!
Thank you so much to Shannon @ It Starts at Midnight and Lonna @ FLYLÄ“F for hosting the hop!

First off, congratulations to the February 2019 of Books Giveaway Winner, Autumn Killey who chose The Weight of Our Sky by Hanna Alkaf!

This month's giveaway is open anywhere Book Depository ships. (You can check here if your country qualifies.). You can choose any March 2019 release up to $20. (So sorry I'm poor, lol) Winner will be chosen at random by Rafflecopter. The winner's entries will be verified and will be contacted via e-mail. The winner will be given a week to respond before a new winner is chosen.

That's it! Go forth and enter! Good luck =)

BEASTS OF THE FROZEN SUN (Frozen Saga #1) by Jill Criswell #ARC #Review #Edelweiss+

BEASTS OF THE FROZEN SUN (Frozen Saga #1) 
by Jill Criswell
Release Date: August 6, 2019; Blackstone Publishing

From Goodreads:
Burn brightly. Love fiercely. For all else is dust.

Every child of Glasnith learns the last words of Aillira, the god-gifted mortal whose doomed love affair sparked a war of gods and men, and Lira of clan Stone knows the story better than most. As a descendant of Aillira and god-gifted in her own right, she has the power to read people's souls, to see someone's true essence with only a touch of her hand.

When a golden-haired warrior washes up on the shores of her homeland--one of the fearful marauders from the land of the Frozen Sun--Lira helps the wounded man instead of turning him in. After reading his soul, she realizes Reyker is different than his brethren who attack the coasts of Glasnith. He confides in her that he's been cursed with what his people call battle-madness, forced to fight for the warlord known as the Dragon, a powerful tyrant determined to reignite the ancient war that Aillira started.