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Hello all! I am so excited to be a part of the blog tour for Sarah Glenn Marsh's <i>Song of the Dead. </i>Today I have created two playlists for you all to listen to while you read and have more information on how you can get your hands on a copy of both books. So without any further interruptions, let's dive into a world full and whimsy, and darkness... welcome, welcome to Karthia.</div>
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<i>Reign of the Fallen </i>by Sarah Glenn Marsh</div>
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<i>Without the dead, she'd be no one.</i></h2>
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Odessa is one of Karthia's master necromancers, catering to the kingdom's ruling Dead. Whenever a noble dies, it's Odessa's job to raise them by retrieving their soul from a dreamy and dangerous shadow world called the Deadlands. But there is a cost to being raised: the Dead must remain shrouded. If even a hint of flesh is exposed, a grotesque transformation begins, turning the Dead into terrifying, bloodthirsty Shades.<o:p></o:p></div>
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A dramatic uptick in Shade attacks raises suspicions and fears around the kingdom. Soon, a crushing loss of one of her closest companions leaves Odessa shattered, and reveals a disturbing conspiracy in Karthia: Someone is intentionally creating Shades by tearing shrouds from the Dead--and training them to attack. Odessa is forced to contemplate a terrifying question: What if her magic is the weapon that brings the kingdom to its knees?<o:p></o:p></div>
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Fighting alongside her fellow mages--and a powerful girl as enthralling as she is infuriating--Odessa must untangle the gruesome plot to destroy Karthia before the Shades take everything she loves.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Perfect for fans of <i>Three Dark Crowns</i> and <i>Red Queen</i>, <i>Reign of the Fallen</i> is a gutsy, unpredictable read with a surprising and breathtaking LGBT romance at its core.<br />
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Alright...here it is! My first ever fan-made playlist! I have worked so hard on this and I hope the you all love this playlist and hold it close like I do. I'm not going to lie, I am still a little nervous putting this together and out for the world to see. The playlist features some songs that I hold near to my heart and I am so happy with the results. So, plug in those headphones and listen along to Odessa's story!</div>
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<i>Listen to my playlist <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oextk-If8HQ&list=PLXiOOqnmDIkSGcnc4lPH_E_TugIDGzJnv">here</a> on YouTube.</i></h3>
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<i>Listen to my playlist <a href="spotify:user:thefearlesslistener:playlist:0B4mVBphH8mnf9GrDbEqbn">here</a> on Spotify.</i></h3>
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Evander- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oextk-If8HQ">Somewhere Only We Know by Keane</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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The Sparrow- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zME9bnGhX8">You Would Be My Wife by Rachel Portman</a></div>
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Vaia’s Eyes- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vTUG0bXT6I">Arrival of the Birds by Jason Swinscoe</a></div>
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Magic- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epVUV-W7wKo">Magic by Sia</a></div>
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Shade- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLTMPI9C-Ck"> An Ancient Enemy by Howard Shore</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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The Deadlands- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7Kn7iYZ_Bc">What If We Could? by Trent Reznor</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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The Island- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDm0qtQWA_o">Switzerland by Daughter</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Kasmira- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EdyeKDAFuY">Big Fish by Danny Elfman</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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The Flowers- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PMbKRwo5u0">Son of Parasol by Lubomyr Melnyk</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Si and Daniel- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYAghEq5Lfw">YOUTH by Troye Sivan</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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The Prince- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBy7FaapGRo">Best Part by Daniel Caesar and H.E.R.</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Bonfire- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1cLi5gk4t4">Ashes by Bear McCreary</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Palace Rooms- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGUEAdWrqZk">This Side of Paradise by Coyote Theory</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Farewell- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNGEgos0qBA">Farewell by Stephen Warbeck</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Grief- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57rEQZiklxQ">See You Soon by Coldplay</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Seeing You- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlpNP6wwySc">Hallucinate by Oliver Riot</a> <o:p></o:p></div>
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Fallen- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fU-0wOlfv_Q">Fallen by Jorge Mendez</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Lysander- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoDyJev_Wck">Bear Story II by Jean-Yves Thibaudet</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Sober- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TME8EQrifgc">reverie by isacc gracie</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Volaria’s Drawing- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgmXPCX4VzU">Photograph by Ed Sheeran</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Missing King- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBaa0k1y57w">Technically, Missing by Trent Reznor</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Meredy- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOu-FxAXf4E">I Will Be There by Odessa</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Vane- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUBQLnEGHNk">The Widow by The Mars Volta</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Falling- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dr-bQEMlN7M">From Afar by Vance Joy</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Hunting- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MN6sfJ1qFQg"> A Warm Place by Nine Inch Nails</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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The Lake- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsvqd2QkrTA">Elysium by Klaus Badelt</a> by Klaus Badelt<o:p></o:p></div>
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The New Karthia- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyBtGTv7Vrg">Dumbledore’s Farewell by Nicholas Hooper</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Queen- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sE33lJRNp4o"> red owl by Yuki Murata</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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...and now, the moment you've all been waiting for; I present <i>Song of the Dead</i> by Sarah Glenn Marsh! Journey back to Karthia where the world is new. Full of hope and fear, what will Odessa do next?</div>
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<i>Song of the Dead</i> by Sarah Glenn Marsh</div>
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<i>The Dead must stay buried.</i> </h2>
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Karthia is nothing like it used to be. The kingdom's borders
are open for the first time in nearly three hundred years, and raising the dead
has been outlawed. Odessa is determined to explore the world beyond Karthia's
waters, hoping to heal a heart broken in more ways than she can count. But with
Meredy joining the ocean voyage, vanquishing her sorrow will be a difficult
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Despite the daily reminder of the history they share, Odessa
and Meredy are fascinated when their journey takes them to a land where the
Dead rule the night and dragons roam the streets. Odessa can't help being
mesmerized by the new magic--and by the girl at her side. But just as she and
Meredy are beginning to explore the new world, a terrifying development in
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Growing political unrest on top of threats from foreign
invaders means Odessa and Meredy are thrust back into the lives they tried to
leave behind while specters from their past haunt their tenuous relationship.
Gathering a force big enough to ward off enemies seems impossible, until one of
Queen Valoria's mages creates a weapon that could make them invincible. As
danger continues to mount inside the palace, Odessa fears that without the
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In this enthralling, heartrending sequel to <i>Reign of the
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Alright...here it is! My second ever fan-made playlist! I have worked so hard on this, and I hope the you all love this playlist and hold it close like I do. I'm not going to lie, I am still a little nervous putting this together and out for the world to see. The playlist features some songs that I hold near to my heart and I am so happy with the results. So plug in those headphones and listen along the story!</div>
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<i>Listen to my playlist <a href="spotify:user:thefearlesslistener:playlist:61Uwb2rA1apC42s6FL5dzA">here</a> on Spotify.</i></h3>
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Sailing- Introduction by Igor Stravinsky** </div>
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Sarah Glenn Marsh has been an avid fantasy reader from the day her dad handed her a copy of The Hobbit and promised it would change her life; she's been making up words and worlds ever since. When she's not writing, Sarah enjoys painting, ghost hunting, traveling, and all things nerdy. She lives in Richmond, Virginia, with her husband and their menagerie: four rescued sighthounds, a bird, and many fish. She is the author of <i>Fear the Drowning Deep</i> and <i>Reign of the Fallen</i>.</div>
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It's only just a game... <i>Caraval</i> by Stephanie Garber</h2>
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But this year, Scarlett’s long-dreamt-of invitation finally
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This one has completely changed the way I view whimsy, and how suspense is written. I have never seen a book written like this, and I have completely fallen in love the Garber's characters and world. Ah, I just can't get enough! The ideas that inspired the characters, locations, and unique front are shocking to be coming from a debut author. Garber you are mind-blowing! </div>
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Being a sister myself, I know how close a bond I have with them; and it was refreshing to see Garber capture this element beautifully throughout the book. Scarlett and Tella are one of my favorite sister-duos to date, they are very different form one another; which makes their bond more realistic, because most sisters are. I am more of a Tella, but my older sister is defiantly a Scarlett. I just love that while reading this I thought of her a lot, and I might just have to have her read this series too. Julian is... Julian. I love how devious and mysterious he is, but also cunning. He had to be my favorite character from this on, hands-down. I really loved how Garber wrote him too. There were many times throughout the book you could see his thought process, but at the same time question his motives; it was ingenious. But finally, WHO IS LEGEND?!?! I hope that later in the series we get the chance to meet who he is, because there are so many complex elements to Caraval; he must be a character who is the most devious of all. </div>
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Garber's writing style blew me away. This is just her debut and I can't get enough of her! The way she writes sounds like she has been writing for ages. I loved that way she created this world, introduced characters, and made readers guess at every turn. She held my attention from the first words to the last pages. Her style makes her one of the most prominent voices I've ever read from. I love how she took betrayal and manipulation and made it into something beautiful and whimsical. I have never had an author do that before, and I have been swept too far away with no intentions of ever coming back. </div>
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Caraval is one of my top read of this year, and one this I will be recommending for many to come. Garber has easily become an author that I will be coming back to again and again. Through her renowned writing style, and whimsical world and characters; Garber has created a show-stopper that many years will be tripping over themselves for the next installment. I can't wait to see what journey she will take us on, and what puzzles she'll have us decode next.</div>
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<b>After being swept up in the magical world of Caraval</b>,
Donatella Dragna has finally escaped her father and saved her sister, Scarlett,
from a disastrous arranged marriage. The girls should be celebrating, but Tella
isn’t yet free. She made a desperate bargain with a mysterious criminal, and
what Tella owes him no one has ever been able to deliver: Caraval Master
Legend’s true name.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The only chance of uncovering Legend’s identity is to win
Caraval, so Tella throws herself into the legendary competition once more—and
into the path of the murderous heir to the throne, a doomed love story, and a
web of secrets…including her sister's. Caraval has always demanded bravery, cunning,
and sacrifice, but now the game is asking for more. If Tella can’t fulfill her
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Legend and Caraval will be destroyed forever...<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Welcome, welcome to Caraval . . . the games have only just
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<i>Legendary </i>by <a href="http://stephaniegarberauthor.com/books/">Stephanie Garber</a></div>
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★★★★★, just when I thought Garber has done it all, remember the games have only just begun.</h3>
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If I thought <i>Caraval</i> was amazing, <i>Legendary</i> his flipped me upside down. I love it. Just when I think think I've discovered Garber's plot, she pulls the rug out from underneath me. I couldn't help getting swept away again, in this dangerous world of whimsy, it's hard not to. I loved Garber's unique flip of perspectives, her unique character choice, and finally finding out who Legend is. With all these combined, I have fallen even more into this story, and I don't have any intention of coming out soon.</div>
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This one is told from Tella's perspective and I couldn't get enough! I loved her unique perspective and how it was her turn to play the games. At first, I was a little apprehensive to read from her perspective, but after this one, I love her so much as a character. She reminds me of myself; fearless and driven, it was really refreshing. Even with the perspective change, Garber kept her original style and voice. This is one of the most difficult things for an author to master, but Garber did it resiliently. I have never seen such a smooth transition from one perspective to another, and I really enjoyed seeing her challenge readers with Tella's perspective. With this one being the squeal to Caraval, I feel like Garber has shown readers her full writing potential; she has shown readers how prominent and versatile her voice is through her character and world development.<br />
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I'm not going to lie, I was a little shocked at how many new characters Garber add to the plot. I absolutely loved the Jack of Hearts; Jacks, well loved to hate. I love me some good villains, and he is one of my favorites. I loved his devious smile and mysterious motives, he had me at the first scene he was in. He's spicy cinnamon roll, with extra spice. I was really shocked at how close he grew with the original character line-up. But I am still at little apprehensive about his motivates, I am curious to see where he will end up in the nest installment. Now...it i time... WE FINALLY KNOW WHO LEGEND IS!!! All I'm gonna say is yes...yes, Yes, yEs, YES! I am so happy with who they end-up being, and it's so perfect. They my ultimate cinnamon roll, but I'm so frustrated with them. Oh, I cannot. I am hysterically laughing with Tella right now. I am so nervous to see where Garber is going to take us. I just don't what going to happen, I just want everyone to be happy, but I have a feeling we're going to have to sacrifice so much to get there. Garber, you kill me.<br />
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All in all, Legendary has set the stage. I haven't read a series this good in a long time and can't wait to see where Garber takes this next. With the impeccable writing style, original character choice, and vivid world; <i>Legendary </i>has readers on the edge of their seats. Through her unique writing style, Garber has guessing at what she has in-store next. I am anticipating the day I get <i>Finale</i> in my hands. So, until then Garber, I will be waiting...<br />
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<script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16916280249251640963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3617876482372965192.post-90561146025570393052018-12-05T13:37:00.000-08:002018-12-05T19:55:46.793-08:00Fawkes by Nadine Brandes - A world re-imaged.<h2>
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<i>“Take a breath, Thomas. There has always been fear. There
will always be fear. It's up to us to stand tall, even when the fear demands we
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<b>Thomas Fawkes is turning to stone</b>, and the only cure to the
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Silent wars leave the most carnage. The wars that are never
declared, but are carried out in dark alleys with masks and hidden knives. Wars
where color power alters the natural rhythm of 17th century London. And when
the king calls for peace, no one listens until he finally calls for death.<o:p></o:p></div>
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But what if death finds him first?</div>
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Keepers think the Igniters caused the plague. Igniters think
the Keepers did. But all Thomas knows is that the Stone Plague infecting his
eye is spreading. And if he doesn’t do something soon, he’ll be a lifeless
statue. So when his Keeper father, Guy Fawkes, invites him to join the
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The plan: use 36 barrels of gunpowder to blow up the Igniter
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The problem: Doing so will destroy the family of the girl
Thomas loves. But backing out of the plot will send his father and the other
plotters to the gallows. To save one, Thomas will lose the other.<o:p></o:p></div>
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No matter Thomas’s choice, one thing is clear: <b>once the decision
is made and the color masks have been put on, there’s no turning back.</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<i style="text-align: start;">Fawkes </i><span style="text-align: start;">by </span><a href="https://nadinebrandes.com/" style="text-align: start;">Nadine Brandes</a></div>
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romance and treason, so I was excited to finally get my hands on <i>Fawkes</i>!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Before reading this one, I had no idea who Guy Fawkes was or
anything about the Gunpowder Plot of 1605. This whimsy tale swept me off my
feet and I was blown away with this captivating retelling. I loved learning about
the history of the Gunpowder Plot and read about characters that fascinated me. I can
say now that I will never pass a November 5th the same way again. And I hope to
have <i>Fawkes</i> close to me when the date passes from here on. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I still can't believe that history has made its way back to
the Young Adult stage. It has been a long time since I've picked up a YA book that has inspired me to go and learn about the history. I loved seeing Brandes take a classic plot and giving it a new
face. The romance and treason, magic, and finally Brandes style and perspective
are what really made me love this one. I couldn't put this one down once I've
started, and I hope you won't either.</div>
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plot and gave it the face of Thomas. I feel that when reading history, most of
us lose touch with what we read, but not the case with this one. I loved
reading about Thomas and his struggles he faced with the plague and honor. He
was a very reliable main character. And his romance with Emma really put into
perspective how people of the 17th century persevered race and gender roles at
the time. And when Thomas gets invited into the plot to kill the ling, it puts
a lot a strain on them both. I like how Brandes choose to show how much this
Plot effect not just the people within it, but also those outside surrounding
the plotters. Whenever I see a treasonous plot, I can't resist picking it up,
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never read or heard of anything of it's kind before and Barndes has blown me
away. I liked that each color had a different
ability, and whatever color one mastered, they could manipulate things within
that color realm. If I had color magic, I don't know what I color origin I
would have. Blue? Yellow? Maybe Brown? I don't know, I need a quiz! But I also liked the thought of white magic;
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The Gunpowder Plot of 1605 was one of the biggest plots of
the 17th centenary. I loved that Brandes took this plot and inspired a
re-imaged world to tell its tale. The Gunpowder Plot of 1605 was a
failed assassination attempt against King James I by a group of provincial
English Catholics led by Robert Catesby. As a person who loves history, I could
really appreciate Brandes's efforts to keep the original plot, but also creating
new elements to keep readers' attention. With the original plot still upheld in
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stand-up for what you believe in and educate yourself on why they are your beliefs.
Through out this read Thomas had to go out and get answers for himself, and when
he was curious about something, he would always have to find the proof.
You don't come across a character that is as driven as he too often. And it was
inspirational to know that when people read<i> Fawkes</i>, they can find the courage
to go out and do that in their daily lives too. Through Brandes's creative
retelling, readers everywhere will never forget the tale of a brave boy, his
journey to find the truth, and the Gunpowder Plot of 1605.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16916280249251640963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3617876482372965192.post-61043194667525709882018-05-23T08:47:00.000-07:002018-05-23T08:51:22.679-07:00ARC Reveiw: Grace and Fury by Tracy Banghart<b>Title:</b> <i>Grace and Fury</i><br />
<b>Author: </b><a href="http://tracybanghart.com/">Tracy Banghart</a><br />
<b>Genre:</b> Young Adult, Fantasy<br />
<b>Publishing on: </b>July 31, 2018 (Little Brown Publishing)<br />
<b>Source: </b>Paperback ARC<br />
<b>Rating: </b>★★★★<br />
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Serina has been groomed her whole life to become a
Grace–someone to stand by the heir to the throne as a shining, subjugated
example of the perfect woman. But when her headstrong and rebellious younger
sister, Nomi, catches the heir’s eye, it’s Serina who takes the fall for the
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position to release her sister. This is easier said than done. A traitor walks
the halls of the palace, and deception lurks in every corner. But Serina is
running out of time, imprisoned on an island where she must fight to the death
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This book was utterly profound, and is unlike anything I
have read before. In an Italian-inspired fantasy world where women have no
rights, Banghart has created a masterpiece that has rocked me to my core. I
haven’t read a book this good since<i> Delirium</i> and <i>The Jewel</i>. Trough raw and
dynamic characters, Banghart shows readers how cruel this corrupt world can be.
The characters Banghart has created are so raw and unique. Seen through both
sister’s perceptive, Banghart has written an eye-opening tale of two sisters
fighting never-ending battles of oppression, while also maintaining the
unbreakable bond of siblings. Readers strap yourselves in for this one, because
I still can't wrap my head around all the bone-chilling plot twists in this
one. Just when I thought I knew where this was going, Banghart turned
everything completely on its head. Truly unforgettable! Through love and loss,
Banghart challenges readers to find their limits, and find how far they would
go for the ones they love. With an unforgettable plot and unique world,
Banghart has captured my attention. <i>Grace and Fury</i> has easily become a favorite
for me, and a read I will not be forgetting anytime soon.<o:p></o:p><br />
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bedroom walls, and spent her summers on a remote island in northern Ontario.
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After high school, Tracy escaped to North Carolina, where
she got her BA in English from Davidson College. After college, she sampled
city life in Canada and D.C. before jetting off to England, to pursue a master’s
degree in Publishing at Oxford Brookes University. When she returned stateside,
Tracy dabbled in various publishing jobs but didn’t give up on her dream of
being a published author. Her husband convinced her that writing full time made
perfect sense given the unpredictability of his job, thus affirming her
conviction that he was better than any book boyfriend.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<script async="" defer="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16916280249251640963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3617876482372965192.post-70095576599564671702018-05-13T08:43:00.000-07:002018-05-13T08:48:41.271-07:00Book Review: Atlas Fallen by Jessica Pierce<b>Title:</b> <i>Atlas Fallen (Cyber Crown #1)</i><br />
<b>Author: </b><a href="https://jessicapiercebooks.com/page/">Jessica Pierce</a><br />
<b>Genre:</b> Young Adult, Science Fiction<br />
<b>Publishing: </b>April 24, 2018 (Lost City Publishers)<br />
<b>Source: </b>Hardback<br />
<b>Rating: </b>★★★★★<br />
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Tesla Petrov, daughter of an infamous traitor, no longer
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program. Stripped of her military rank and banished to the slums, she now
scrapes out a brutal existence competing in illegal robot fights for Minko,
ruthless leader of the Red Ashes crime syndicate. But when a wrong move costs
her a fight—and a fortune—for the crime lord, Tesla knows her days aboard the
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The digitron above the cage revealed most of the station had bet against her. Tesla ignored the odds, instead blurring the line between where her body ended and the mechanical suit began. Though Daxton stood just beyond the cage, he could do nothing to help her now; if she lost, Minko would slaughter them all. </div>
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Just when I though I've read my favorite book of the year,
another one sweeps me off my feet! I have absolutely fallen head over heels for
this one. Pierce has taken YA Sci-fi adventure to a whole new level. I can't
stop thinking about and recommending this one to everyone I know, it's truly
breath-taking. I loved so many different things about Atlas Fallen, it's hard
for me to choose just one thing I loved the most. This one is based uniquely on
one space station that orbits Earth. Our main character is Tesla, a girl who
dreams of new heights and is trying to make her way in a world she has always
known blow the <i>deimrk </i>line. Until under unlikely circumstances she finds herself
flung into a world of richies, and a mysterious boy that can give her all she has
every wanted; a home. Though the action, suspense, and betrayal Tesla finds
herself fighting to discover a family secret and finding her place among the
stars. <i>Atlas Fallen</i> has some of the best the characters, the plot, and oh my;
writing style I have ever read before. Can you blame me for not being able to
choose just one thing I liked?<i> Atlas Fallen</i> is the best sci-fi adventure
romance I have read so far this year. With an amazing character base and
impeccable plot, I found it hard to put this one down. I couldn't get enough!</div>
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Time to fangirl over these characters. Tesla was a very raw
and real character to see grow though this plot. She has a background the isn't
perfect, but she also very curious and adventurous. It was very refreshing to
see her outlook and thought base thought the story. Tesla is my girl, I can’t
wait to see where she will go in the next installment. And speaking of
characters I want to see more of, we must talk about Daxton LaRose. Oh, that
boy, my shining star that broke my heart and then saved me all at once. Um,
Pierce... like what? WHAT? How can you leave me hanging like that? My star
better not... DON'T YOU DARE... please, I don't think I can handle it... I need
the next book right now! Another favorite character were my three Musketeers Sav, Blitz, and Jasmeen. Sav was my favorite. He's aura and personality are amazing, and with a French accent; it's hard to not love him. Blitz was awesome! He was like a younger version of
Bill Nye meets Doc Brown from Back to the Future. My hero, my technician, and
my baby star. And then we have Jasmeen, it took me a lot longer to like her. But out
of these three, she had the best character build-up and growth. Once you read
more about her, she becomes a star sensation all on her own and her back story
is one I really enjoyed reading about.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Now onto the thing that made me fall head over heels for
this one; the plot and writing style. I'd say the most unique element to this
book was that it took place on one space station. The dynamic of the station
and the complexity of this world is one I'll find myself diving back into time
and time again. I loved it. It was the perfect backdrop for the action and
complemented the plot seemingly. The plot was insane! So much build up, so many
twists and turns, and no top of it all; a betrayal the rattled the stars. I had
to remind myself time and time again that nothing is as it seems in this one.
It's very impressive that Pierce is self-published, because this story deserves
to get picked up and put on selves everywhere. I want everyone alive to read
this book, I'm still speechless from it. Pierce has one of the best writing
styles I have seen in a while, it was refreshing. She packed the perfect amount
of detail into this story, but never lost sight of the story-line. Also, her
creative use of imagery adds depth and dynamic and bring her voice through the
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<i>Atlas Fallen</i> has some of the best the characters, the plot,
and writing style I have ever read before. I highly recommend that you pick
this one up. With amazing characters, and unforgettable plot, and an
out-of-this-word story; I promise, you won't regret picking this one up. <i>Atlas
Fallen</i> has easily become the best sci-fi read I have read this year, and one
that I will be returning to for years to come. And I can't wait to see what Pierce
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The daughter of a Navy Corpsman and a librarian, Jessica
Pierce has traveled the entire span of the United States – from the lush, tropical
volcanos of Hawai’i to the eerie romance of the Smoky Mountains. She is an
alumna of Middle Tennessee State University where she studied English
Literature with a focus in Adolescent Fiction. Currently, she can be found in
Arizona with her Air Force husband, murderous devil cat, and three
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Cyber Crown series is independently published. Both her C.O.N. series and
<i>NIGHTBLADE</i> series are as-now unpublished and available for consideration.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Author: </b><a href="https://www.sarahollandwrites.com/">Sara Holland</a><br />
<b>Genre:</b> Fantasy<br />
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In the kingdom of Sempera, time is currency—extracted from
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This book was the best way to start off this new year! I
absolutely love this one, and am already looking forward to the next
installment. Sara takes readers though an inky mystical world full of secrets,
magic, betrayal, and love. There are so many elements that I loved about this
one; the world, the plot, the characters, and Holland's writing style. Can you
blame me for not being able to choose just one thing I liked? With this one
being Holland's debut novel, she has made way with vivid character development
and word choice that has rocked me to my core. I just want to shove this book
in the faces of those who ask my for recommendations. I can't get enough!
<i>Everless</i> must be one of the best books I have read to date, and this story is
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Have you ever heard of a world where the inhabitants use
time as currency? Time is drawn from blood and forged into the currency of
blood-iron coins, which the wealthy drink to live forever and unfortunately the
poor are more than willing to give up. A book has never made me stop and think of
how precocious time can be and how valuable of a concept to is, until now. It was really fascinating to see how beep this concept ran in the story's plot, almost bitter-sweet in a scene; time don't grow on trees, it's in people. And seeing how this interesting concept effected the events and characters in this story really made me love-hate the concept even more. I also really loved the mythical tail behind
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<i>Everless </i>will gabble you up and shake you to your core. With the unforgettable world, plot, and characters; Holland has created a tail full of secrets, magic, betrayal, and love. I have never read anything like this before. Holland has masterful crafted a story that readers will return to again and again, and one that I will never forget.<br />
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work in publishing. These days, she can be found exploring the city’s
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Hello my fearless readers! Today I am so excited to tell you about a secret project that I'm going to be working on in collaboration with <i><a href="http://thebrokenplate.org/">The Broken Plate</a></i>. This literary magazine has evolved from a rag-tag group of volunteers to a yearly production created and overseen by the hardworking students of English 489, Practicum in Literary Editing and Publishing at Ball State University. I'm so excited to tell you all about it, but I'll just have them introduce themselves...</div>
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And so, <i>The Broken Plate</i> was born. Now, I know you are all wondering; what <i>The Broken Plate</i> is? The Broken Plate is a nationally distributed literary magazine produced by Ball State University. The magazine features poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, screenwriting, one-act plays, art and photography, book reviews, and interviews. Currently, <i>The Broken Plate </i>is headed by Professor Mark Neely; a creative writing professor at Ball State University. With a team of 15 students who make up the editorial staff, who spend both semesters on the success of <i>The Broken Plate.</i><o:p></o:p></div>
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Click <a href="http://thebrokenplate.org/submit/" style="font-size: 18.72px;">here</a><span style="font-size: 18.72px;"> to submit your work to </span><i style="font-size: 18.72px;">The Broken Plate</i><span style="font-size: 18.72px;">!</span></h3>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16916280249251640963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3617876482372965192.post-64575979137340953852017-08-20T06:56:00.002-07:002017-08-20T06:56:46.508-07:00Book Review: The Assassin's Blade by Sarah J. Maas<b>Title:</b> <i>The Assassin's Blade</i><br />
<b>Author: </b><a href="http://sarahjmaas.com/" target="_blank">Sarah J. Maas</a><br />
<b>Genre:</b> Fantasy<br />
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Celaena Sardothien is Adarlan's most feared assassin. As
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tyrannous. But she is acting against Arobynn's orders and could suffer an
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sam, sAM, saM, SAM! Oh, my lord Sam! I loved seeing who Sam was, and now everything in <i>Throne of Glass </i>makes since. The whole anger and hate, I get it. Sam was perfect, amazing, and deserved so much more. I loved seeing savage af Celaena, she was such a bad ass as an assassin. I can't get over it! There were a lot of new characters that I hope we get to see againlater in the series, because I really like seeing them in these novellas, and hope Maas brings them back in. Also, it helped that the novellas were placed in cronolgical order, because I would have been so confused if they were placed any other way. </div>
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Full of action, romance, and adventure, Maas has given readers a prequel that they wont be forgetting anytime soon. The characters and placement of each novella was perfect, I loved it. I really enjoyed seeing what she could do with this collection, and as perusal, she didn't disappoint. And I can't wait to see where she is going to take us all next!</div>
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Good morning! I am so excited to be a part of the blog tour for Kathryn Purdie's newest book, <i>Crystal Blade! </i>This book is really fantastic, and today Kathryn has some exclusive insight to share with us. There's also a giveaway, so be sure to enter to win your very own ARC copy of <i>Crystal Blade</i> at the end of this post. Also, don't forget to hit all the other stops in the tour to not miss out on the release fun!</div>
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But before we get to the book of the hour, let's take a look back at the first book <i>Burning Glass...</i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Author:</b> Kathryn Purdie<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/burning-glass/id1003278073?mt=11">iBooks</a></span></div>
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Sonya was born with the rare gift to feel what those around
her feel—both physically and emotionally—a gift she’s kept hidden from the
empire for seventeen long years. After a reckless mistake wipes out all the
other girls with similar abilities, Sonya is hauled off to the palace and
forced to serve the emperor as his sovereign Auraseer.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Tasked with sensing the intentions of would-be assassins,
Sonya is under constant pressure to protect the emperor. One mistake, one small
failure, will cost her own life and the lives of the few people left in the
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But Sonya’s power is untamed and reckless, her feelings
easily usurped, and she sometimes can’t decipher when other people’s impulses
end and her own begin. In a palace full of warring emotions and looming
darkness, Sonya fears that the biggest danger to the empire may be herself.<o:p></o:p></div>
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As she struggles to wrangle her abilities, Sonya seeks
refuge in her tenuous alliances with the volatile Emperor Valko and his
idealistic younger brother, Anton, the crown prince. But when threats of
revolution pit the two brothers against each other, Sonya must choose which
brother to trust—and which to betray.<o:p></o:p></div>
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BURNING GLASS is debut author Kathryn Purdie’s stunning tale
of dangerous magic, heart-rending romance, and the hard-won courage it takes to
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And now, the moment we've been waiting for, welcome Kathryn Purdie's newest book, <i>Crystal Blade! </i><br>
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Sonya and Anton may have brought about a revolution, but can
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The empire has fallen, Valko faces trial, and Sonya is
finally free from her fate as Sovereign Auraseer. But Sonya's expanding
abilities are just as unstable as the new government of Riaznin—and her
relationship with Anton. Not only can she feel the emotions of others but,
unlike other Auraseers, she's learned to make others feel her emotions as well.
And Sonya isn't immune to dark temptations.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Sounds amazing right? Now, let's welcome Kathryn to the blog! She's going to share some exclusive insight into the struggles that arose when writing the <i>Burning Glass </i>series.<br>
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<li><b>Showing
Sonya’s inner struggles</b>. I had to rewrite the whole book to get this right.
Second books in a trilogy are like a giant Act II--the character’s inner or
“spiritual” journey (think of Luke Skywalker in Empire Strikes Back), and it’s
so hard to show rather than tell that inner turmoil.</li>
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tight.</b> To finally get the story where I needed it to be, I decided to let
myself overwrite to make sure I included the best things possible to reflect
the transformation happening inside Sonya. I later had to cut over 65,000
words, but that ended up being a great way to mince the story down to something
action-packed and meaningful.</li>
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the core of the story</b>. In a second book in a trilogy, it’s hard to know how
much of the story to tell now and how much to save for book three. I originally
plotted some characters and scenes into the story that were ultimately
unnecessary for this book, but whom you’ll get to meet in book three.</li>
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under pressure. </b>Crystal Blade is the first book I’ve written under contract (a
full draft of Burning Glass already existed, of course, when my agent sold it
to HarperCollins, and we revised it from there), so it was a huge challenge to
learn to draft something new while being in the public eye. Many ARCs of
Burning Glass were circulating and being talked about while I was trying to
draft Crystal Blade--and any talk, good or bad, about Burning Glass added to
the pressure of writing an amazing second book. It took a lot of practice to
create a balance in life so I could separate myself from that stress and write
well.</li>
<li><b>Trusting
myself as a writer.</b> I’m sure I’m not the only writer who sometimes feels like a
fluke, like, “How did I ever get published?” It’s hard to feel like you’re a
good writer when you’re comparing a first draft to your already published and
polished book. Crystal Blade taught me, the hard way, how to accept my
imperfections, knowing that my work will be revised many, many times before I’m
done. With the help of my amazing editor, it will turn into something I’m proud
of. So I should stop panicking and enjoy the process more! :-) When I had to
completely rewrite Crystal Blade, I took a giant breath and learned to let go
and love writing again.</li>
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My love of storytelling began as a young girl when my dad
told me, in his own words, the story of To Kill a Mockingbird while we listened
to the film score together. Enchanted, I began my own attempts at storytelling,
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In high school, I focused on acting and won first place in
monologues at a prestigious statewide Shakespearean competition. When I wasn’t
on the stage, I spent my time composing sappy poetry and completing at least
ten pages in my journal every night. My author dad edited my school papers and
taught me the art of writing. I went on to study acting in college and at The
Oxford School of Drama in England. (All that character analysis transferred
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16916280249251640963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3617876482372965192.post-12442690710881264172017-07-26T22:56:00.002-07:002017-07-26T23:10:09.271-07:00Book Review: Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas<b>Title:</b> <i>Queen of Shadows</i><br />
<b>Author: </b><a href="http://sarahjmaas.com/" target="_blank">Sarah J. Maas</a><br />
<b>Genre:</b> Fantasy<br />
<b>Publisher: </b><a href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/" target="_blank">Bloomsbury Publishing</a><br />
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Maas has done it yet again, and I'm completely shook with this one. <i>Queen of Shadows</i> blew all the other books in the series out of the water by a long shot. I have been shook by them plot twists, shot in the feels, killed by the badassery, and resurrected by the awesomeness. This book was amazing and epic, I now see why so many fans say this one is their favorites. And don't worry, I'm already kicking myself at the fact that it has taken me until now to read it. I got this title right when to released and it has been sitting unread on myself for two years! TWO LONG AND LONELY YEARS! But I don't regret picking this one up at all, thank the book gods that I did. Maas blew me away with her character development, creative new settings, and of course her shocking and bone-chilling revelations and plot twists. These things together, combined with Maas's fine-toned writing style is what made this one the best in the series for me by far.<br />
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I... have... missed... these... characters... so... much! In the two years since touching this book series, I will admit I forget how bad-ass and amazing these characters are. But I loved seeing the character development in this one! I loved seeing Aelin step up and claim her title as the famous lost queen of Terrasen, she has come such a long way in this series and it shows. I also loved seeing Rowan finally admitting (maybe not vocally for a while, and certainly not physically yet) to having certain feelings for a certain someone. FINALLY! Adeion and Lysandra slay my life too. I loved learning more about the infamous/famous general, and seeing two sworn enemies become such close friends and sisters. It couldn't have been more perfect to see all the this and, then some, fall into place in this installment. It had me sing and dancing in the shower again. </div>
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And how about those plot twists, right? I have never been more shook, and freaking out in my life. There was so much that happened in this installment, you will be shook. All of Adarlan was shook. Maas is famous for her crazy plot twists and in this one she doesn't disappoint. She kept me on the edge of my seat, and kept me up late into the night reading to find out what was going to happen next. I can't wait to see what twists she has in store for me in the next installments!</div>
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<i>Queen of Shadows</i> will have readers on the edge of their seats, and will leave them with wanting more. I know it has been for me. Full of shocking and bone-chilling revelations and plot twists, fun and amazing character developments, and creative settings, <i>Queen of Shadows</i> has easily become the best book in the series, hands-down. With this one blowing me away, and with Queen Maas getting better with each installment, I can't wait to see where she's going to take me next!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16916280249251640963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3617876482372965192.post-26598479463159649802017-07-10T21:43:00.000-07:002017-07-11T14:59:03.189-07:00Happy Paperback Book Birthday to Burning Glass! Also, are you excited for Crystal Blade? Because I am!<div style="text-align: center;">
The thrilling second installment in the <i>Burning Glass </i>series comes out this fall and I'm so EXCITED!!! I loved this story from the first sentence to the last pages. Sonya and Anton hold such an special place in my heart, and I can't wait to see where Purdie is going to take this story line next. But before we get into the <i>Crystal Blade,</i> let's take a look at <i>Burning Glass. </i>Also today is the day you can get the paperback, so be sure to snag yourself a copy!</div>
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Sonya was born with a rare gift to feel what those around her feel, both physically and emotionally--a gift she's kept hidden from the empire for seventeen long years. But when a tragic accident pushes her into the spotlight, Sonya is hauled off to the palace and forced to serve the emperor as his sovereign Auraseer.</div>
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As she struggles to wrangle her abilities, Sonya seeks refuge in her tenuous alliances the charming-yet-violent Emperor Valko and his idealistic younger brother, Prince Anton. But when threats of revolution pit the two brothers against each other, Sonya must choose which brother to trust--and which to betray. </div>
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And now, the moment you've all been waiting for! The book of the hour, <b>C<i>rystal Blade!</i></b></div>
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The empire has fallen, Valko faces trial, and Sonya is
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abilities are just as unstable as the new government of Riaznin—and her
relationship with Anton. Not only can she feel the emotions of others but,
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YASSSS!!! This book is either going to make me, or kill me. I'm so curious to see who is returning from Sonya's past, and I can't wait to see Sonya and Anton's relationship. Also what the heck is going to happen to Valko!? I can't wait to see what Purdie has in store for her readers, and also I can't wait to return to Riaznin and see whats-a-brewin!<br />
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This is going to be a read you're not going to want to miss, because the first one was just that good! I loved the characters, the action, the suspense, and the sci-fi fantasy awesomeness. And with so many answers still needing answered, the excitement is a struggle to contain. But before we get into the squeal; <i>The Empress</i>, let's take a look at <i>The Diabolic.</i></div>
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Nemesis is a <b>Diabolic</b>. Created to protect a galactic
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masquerading in a world of corruption and Nemesis has to hide her true
abilities or risk everything. As the Empire begins to fracture and rebellion
looms closer, Nemesis learns that there is something stronger than her deadly
force: the one thing she's been told she doesn't have - humanity. And, amidst
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Let me just start off by saying that this book was so unique and out of this world exhilarating! Seriously, I can't get over it! It's where the genetic modifications of <i>Maximum Ride, </i>meets the harsh betrayal of <i>Red Queen</i> in space. Just as that sounds, it's full of unique plot twists and full of suspense. And speaking of plots, this one, I have never read anything like this before. It as so incredible! Kincaid truly out-did herself with this one, her passionate and imaginative writing style really made this one a refreshing read. I also really enjoyed the characters thought this story, each had their own obstacles to overcome, and it was amazing to see Kincaid fit them all into a already dense plot line. I'd have to say Nemesis was my favorite. She was a reliable main character, readers learn how the Galactic court works just as she is, forming the critical bond. She is also a major bad ass; round-house kicking, punching, flipping, and killing when necessary. If I ever met her, I wouldn't want to get on her bad side. And finally, with an amazing plot, refreshing writing style, and amazing characters, there can't possibly be anything more to this book. Right? While think again, there's also an epic romance packing into this already full mix. And it's one you're not going to want to miss. <i>The Diabolic</i> is one read you're going to want to add to your TBR pile, pronto! I don't want you to miss it, because you will be missing out on one of my favorite sci-fi reads this year.<br />
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And now on to the book of the hour. <i>The Empress </i>is expected to be release on Halloween, <b>October 31st, 2017</b>. And I can't wait to see what Kincaid has in-store for me.<br />
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<b>Author: </b><a href="https://kerrimaniscalco.com/">Kerri Maniscalco</a><br />
<b>Genre:</b> Fantasy/ YA Thriller<br />
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Let me just start off by saying that this book was mind-blowing and utterly profound. I haven't read anything this sinister since 1st to Die, Girl on the Train, or The Adventures of Sherlock <i>Holmes</i>. Maniscalco has done it yet again, she's created a masterpiece that thriller readers will be coming back too for years to come. Just when I thought she couldn't add anymore it this incredible story, Maniscalco has swept me off my feet. Somehow Maniscalco was able to cram more suspense, mystery, and oh yes; blood, into this one. <span style="text-align: left;">I still can't wrap my head around how she did it, but she did.</span> It's amazing! Maniscalco also has an impeccable and unique writing style that is truly her own. Same with her characters. They are so fun, creative and are very easy to love. Aubrey <span style="text-align: left;">and Thomas are so different from one another, but when they come together fireworks happen, oh and death, can't forget that. They go so perfectly together and evolve so much in this one; they are two characters you're not going to want to miss.</span> Same with Maniscalco's plot. J<span style="text-align: left;">ust when I thought I knew where this was going, she turned everything completely on its head. Truly remarkable and unforgettable! </span>With this one, Manicalco will captivate readers; have them on the edge of their seats, and leave them with a craving for more. <i>Hunting Prince Dracula</i> is one book I won't be forgetting anytime soon, and I will be waiting with anticipation to see what Maniscalco is going to do next.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16916280249251640963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3617876482372965192.post-33723680197389605772017-06-26T09:42:00.002-07:002017-06-29T10:08:17.568-07:00Revisited Book Review: Stalking Jack the Ripper by Kerri Maniscalco<b>Title:</b> <i>Stalking Jack the Ripper</i><br>
<b>Author: </b><a href="https://kerrimaniscalco.com/">Kerri Maniscalco</a><br>
<b>Genre:</b> Fantasy/ YA Thriller<br>
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<b>Author: </b><a href="http://sarahjmaas.com/">Sarah J. Maas</a><br />
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"The painting was a lie.</div>
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A bright, pretty lie, bursting with pale pink blooms and fat beams of sunshine.</div>
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I'd begun it yesterday, and idle study of the rose garden lurking beyond the open windows of the studio. Through the tangle of thorns and satiny leaves, the bright green of the hills rolled away into the distance.</div>
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Incessant, unrelenting spring.</div>
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If I'd painted this glimpse into the court the way my gut had urged me, it would have been flesh-shredding thrones, flowers that chocked off the sunlight for any plants smaller then them, and rolling hills stained red. </div>
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But each brushstroke on the wide canvas was calculated; each dab and swirl of blending colors meant to portray not just idyllic spring, but a sunny disposition as well. Not too happy, but gladly, finally healing from horrors I carefully divulged.</div>
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I supposed that in the past weeks, I had crafted my demeanor as intricately as one of these paintings. I supposed that if I had also chosen to show myself as I truly wished, I would have been adorned with flesh-shredding talons, and hands the choked the life out of those now in my company. I would have left the gilded halls stained red.</div>
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Maas has done it yet again, and I have died and been revived by this read. With <i>A Court of Wings and Ruin</i> being this last installment in this trilogy, I am glad to say I'm content and satisfied with this one. To be honest though, not really, because there is so much more I want to know. But what bookworm wouldn't want their favorite series to end? None. There were three things that I absolutely loved about this one; Maas's incredible ability to shock readers with well-crafted plot twists, Maas's pacing, and finally her impeccable word choice. With all these combine, Maas has created an incredible ending fit for any High Lord.</div>
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Let's start off with the plot twists, because they left me speechless. But no more, they are really what made the read so fun. I love seeing Maas do what she does best, and that is the completely unexpected. I didn't see any of those twists and turns coming, and to be honest, most lead to me either cheering or crying. Especially toward that end, most where bone-chilling and hard to comprehend. But all in all, I loved it, and it made for one of the most intense and unique reads I've ever read. </div>
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Along with the plot twists, another refreshing component Maas brought to the table was her pacing. I still can't believe that this one is only about seven-hundred pages, considering how much action and suspense she put in it. I don't think she crammed too much into one book, but there were some parts that I wish she did slow down and take her time with the plot. Although it may have seemed fasted, it was nice to see the story unfold and get over with in certain parts of the plot, like ripping off a bandage, I was grateful and ungrateful to was over soon. Like most last installments, I didn't want it to end, but did. I'm sure you can relate. </div>
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Finally, Maas's impeccable word choice was another element that made me love this one so much more. The way she crafts sentences and structures them, is unlike any other author's I have seen. She knows how to perfectly sculpted scenes and plot development before readers very eyes. And it was so beautiful to see this one unfold with such craftsmanship. I love reading her voice throughout her books, it is unlike any's I've heard before and it's quite refreshing. </div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><i>A Court of Wings and Ruin</i> will have readers on the edge of their seats, and will be the book that will shock the YA community for years to come. Maas's incredible ability to shock readers with well-crafted plot twists, Maas's pacing, and finally her impeccable word choice; are what made me love this read so much. I'm sad to see Feyre's chapter coming to an end, but I'm so excited to see what Maas brings to the table in the spin-offs to come. Like many other readers, I can't wait to see what Maas has in-store for me next. </span></div>
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It is my honor to do this featured post today! Tor Teen was so kind to send me the new paperback edition of <i>The Glass Arrow </i>by Kristen Simmons, and in celebration I want to share some more about this edition that goes on sale August 2! This book is a gripping and thought-provoking. Very different then <i>Artical 5, </i>Simmons proves her incredible world building abilities by creating fascinating and frightening vision of a near-future. <i>The Glass Arrow </i>is a can't-miss read for dystopian fans, who will find plenty to enthrall you in this unique society Simmons has invented. But moreover, Aya's story is a poignant tale of courage that even the most reluctant reader will not be able to put down. </div>
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<b>Females are scarce. Hunted. And Aya's luck is about to run out.</b></div>
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<i>The Handmaid’s Tale</i> meets <i>Blood Red Road</i> in Glass Arrow, the
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In a world where females are scarce and are hunted, then
bought and sold at market for their breeding rights, 15-year old Aya has
learned how to hide. With a ragtag bunch of other women and girls, she has
successfully avoided capture and eked out a nomadic but free existence in the
mountains. But when Aya’s luck runs out and she’s caught by a group of
businessmen on a hunting expedition, fighting to survive takes on a whole new
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<b>A: </b>Aya has been one of my favorite characters to write. Born
into a world where women are endangered, where girls are condemned as breeders
and misogyny is the norm, she's learned to adapt and survive by flying under
the radar. With her family - a small group of free women - she hides from those
who would see her sold into domestic slavery. Aya is tough: she hunts, fishes,
defends her family. When she's captured and brought into captivity at the
Garden, a training facility for girls, her life is turned upside down. All she
can think about is reconnecting to the people she loves, and reclaiming her
freedom, but she has to be smart in order to escape, and that may involve
trusting a very unlikely ally. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>A:</b> A few stories on the news, and some social issues that
seem to continue rising, but mostly my own experience. The transition into high
school was difficult for me, as it is for many people. Before that time, I
remember feeling like I could do anything, be anyone. I was valued because I
was creative, and interesting, and smart, but once I stepped foot into high
school, things changed. It didn't matter what kind of person I was; all that
was important was if I was wearing the right clothes, or had my hair done the
right way. If I was pretty. Boys judged us based on a star system - "She's
an eight," they'd say, or "Her face is a nine, but the rest of her is
a four." And worse, girls began sharing that same judgment, trying to
raise these numbers to be cool, and popular. They'd compare themselves against each
other, make it a competition. This, as I quickly learned, was what it meant to
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That experience transformed into Aya's existence - her
journey from the freedom of the mountains, where she was important for so many
reasons, to the Garden, where she is dressed up, and taught to be, above all
things, attractive. Where she has to compete against other girls for votes come
auction day. On that auction stage, Aya's given a star rating based on her
looks, which is what her potential buyers will use to determine their bidding.
It bears a direct correlation to my life as a teenager - to the lives of many
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When it all comes down to it, I wanted to write a story
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<b>A:</b> Ah, I wish it did! Unfortunately, I feel like a lot of
these issues are still very, scarily relevant, not just for young women, but
all people. It seems like every time I see the news there is another incident
of someone being measured by their looks rather than their internal worth, of
women being degraded and disrespected, and of advantage being taken of
someone's body and mind. It frightens me that these issues persist, but I never
claim that THE GLASS ARROW was a look into the future. To me, it was always a
way of processing the present. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>A:</b> Thank you very much! I am delighted by the mention, and
honored to be included in the same thought as the great HANDMAID'S TALE. If
people do find their way to my book as a response, I hope they take away that
they are so much more important than the sometimes superficial and careless
values other people assign to them. As Aya says in the book, I hope they know
that there are not enough stars in the night sky to measure their worth.<o:p></o:p></div>
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been replaced by moral law... Ok, ok, I'm sorry. That was shameless. I always
recommend LITTLE BROTHER by Cory Doctorow, THE PASSAGE by Justin Cronin, Marie
Lu's Legend series, and of course, THE ROAD by Cormac McCarthy. Those are all
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the president find themselves in the middle of a building civil war. It's a
story largely informed my my great grandmother's internment in World War II. In
the fall, I'll have a new series starting. THE PRICE OF ADMISSION, first in the
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16916280249251640963noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3617876482372965192.post-89392305847538881272017-06-06T11:36:00.000-07:002017-06-06T19:22:29.526-07:00book review: whiskey words & a shovel by r.h. Sin<b>title:</b> <i>whiskey words & a shovel</i><br />
<b>author: </b><a href="http://www.rhsin.com/">r.h. Sin</a><br />
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<i>Whiskey, Words, and a Shovel, Vol. 1</i>, is about reclaiming
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Originally released in 2015, this re-rerelease packs the
same punch as the first version, but makes an even greater connection with the
soul of the reader. Each piece has been re-seen and revamped to reflect the author’s
continuing journey with his partner, Samantha King, without whom this book
would not exist. Samantha is the muse, the “she” the writer speaks of; she is
every woman who has felt like she wasn’t good enough, and every woman who
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Yet another amazing read! I loved seeing Sin work his magic, and I now see why everyone really likes his work. His word choice, tone, and subject matter, are what made me love this one. So much so, that I'd say this one is my new favorite poetry read this year! I have never read something more real and bold. Sin gives readers amazing relationship advice and stories, and exposes the harsh havoc relationships can bring us. He also shows both sides of a relationship, sharing experiences that both men and women can relate too. </div>
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Relationships are a real struggle for me, and I found it refreshing to see someone put words to both my thoughts and feeling. Sin doesn't hold anything back in this collection, and I loved seeing his revamped works. He is as real as ever, and will have readers coming back for more. The tone of this collection was perfect and right where it needed to be, especially with the vulnerable subject matter. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16916280249251640963noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3617876482372965192.post-9356368389577354912017-06-01T23:49:00.000-07:002017-06-02T00:02:39.290-07:00book reveiw: the princess save herself in this one by amanda lovelace<b>title:</b> <i>the princess save herself in this one</i><br />
<b>author: </b><a href="http://amandalovelace.com/">amanda lovelace</a><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16916280249251640963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3617876482372965192.post-35535465310787444462017-05-29T22:54:00.000-07:002017-05-29T23:06:07.718-07:00Book Reveiw: Watercolor Words by Topher Kearby<b>Title:</b> <i>Watercolor Words</i><br />
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modern poetry, scanned pieces of typed words on scraps, and full color original
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Everyone alive should read this book. I have never felt more connected with a book. <i>Watercolor Words</i> perfectly embodies every hiccup and emotion I have ever stumbled upon throughout my life so far, and it is surreal. All I can say is well done Kearby, well done. There are two main things I absolute loved about his one; first how relatable the poetry is, and second Kearby's writing style. Oh, and the artwork of course.</div>
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Oh, my stars! This book was a hundred times better than <i>A Court of Thorns and Roses. </i>Yes, there were times that I was frustrated with a few characters and their actions. But, I still liked this one a lot more than the first. Maas has truly created a master-piece of epic per-portions. If you thought that the first installment had epic romance, action, mystery, and badassery, you should reevaluate. Because this one is on a whole new level. By reading this one, I have officially caught ACOTAR/ACOMAF fever. I loved seeing a lot of unbelievable plot twists (yes, even more then in <i>A Court of Thorns and Roses</i>), new characters, and incredible imagery. This one doesn't cut corners, has the perfect pace and tone, and will leave readers impatiently waiting for the next installment.<br />
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The plot twists in this one were both frustrating and breath-taking. God, I loved seeing Maas doing what she does best, taking a plot line and flipping it completely on its head. I will admit I didn't see it coming, and it really throw me for a loop, but what a ride it was. I'm so happy with how Maas practically created something completely original, ad so out of left field that it was perfect. And I'm one-hundred percent satisfied with the outcome of it. But the one plot twist that had me was the ending, again I didn't see that one coming, and I hate Tamlin now. He's starting to get those obnoxiously large claws, not just under Feyre's skin, but mine as well. Anyways, Maas did yet another incredible job with the twists and turns in this one, and I'm eager to see what she has in store for me in <i>A Court of Wings and Ruin.</i><br />
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The new characters introduced in this one was one of the most enjoyable things about <i>A Court of Mist and Fury, </i>I have fallen heels-over-head (yes, you read that right) for them. Mor, Cassian, Azriel, and Amren, are my new favorites. Don't worry I still love Rhys and Feyre, Tamlin not so much, but I loved see Maas masterfully create these epic charters. They embody so much more then side characters, because they are so insightful into both the new setting in the book, as well as a certain someone that comes on the raise. They all kept a very humorous and all most uplifting atmosphere throughout the novel, and were so willing to take the toll for one another. Yes, each of them has their own skeletons in the closet, but their willingness to overcome and raise about the demons of their pasts, I found it hard not to love them.<br />
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One a Maas's skills that I'm so grateful for, is her creative imagery. This one, that imagery was ultimately the key to the success in this installment. I loved seeing the locations and places of this novel through Maas's writing, it was incredible. These new locations will become key spots in the future of this series, and it is vital to see the differences between each. Her imagery was also very appreciated in some scenes throughout the novel, if you know what I mean. *wink* *wink* *nudge* *nudge* Now, I have myself laughing. Just read the book and you'll know what I mean.<br />
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<i>A Court of Mist and Fury</i> will have readers passionately and desperately wanting more, I'm willing to beg on hands-and- keens to get <i>A Court of Wings and Ruin</i> in my hands. The ending of this one will make you throw your copy against a wall, but we all know you'll buy the next one for answers. Maas's unbelievable plot twists, new characters, and incredible imagery, are what made this installment so enjoyably for me. And I hope it is for you too. So, until the next installment Maas, I will be looking to the stars and wishing. </div>
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<script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16916280249251640963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3617876482372965192.post-6402380478671457222017-03-22T06:09:00.003-07:002017-03-23T12:09:16.860-07:00Book Review: A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas<b>Title:</b> <i>A Court of Thorns and Roses</i><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">This book is what every fantasy lover has ever wanted! Now, I know that I should have read this one much-much-much sooner than now, heck it came out two years ago, and don't worry I'm banging my head against a wall because of it. This one was so epic! If I had to say, it's <i style="font-style: normal;">Harry Potter</i> meets <i style="font-style: normal;">Lord of The Rings</i>. Full of magic and discovery, and with amazing fate and romance themes,<i style="font-style: normal;"> </i><i style="font-style: normal;">A Court of Thorns and Roses</i> is a story readers won't be forgetting any time soon. I loved Maas's creative characters, plot, and writing style. She truly has a way with story writing that takes my breath away. She has easily become one of my favorite authors, and I know I'm not the only one. This new series is so different from her <i style="font-style: normal;">Throne of Glass</i> series; it puts a new twist on her classic fantasy writings. It's quite refreshing to see how different this one is, as much so that I can't wait to see where she is going to take this plot line in the next installment!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></span>She gave readers a whole new character line up, with a few twists and quirks to each of them. If I had to choose a favorite it would have to be a three-way tie between Feyre, Lucien, Tamlin, and Rhysand. Feyre is just such a bad-ass and such a reliable main character, you can't help but love her. Lucien is such a smart-ass and such a humorous character; you can help but smile when you see his name. Tamlin is kind of a hot-head at times, but makes up for it with loyalty and bad-ass magic that you must appreciate him. And then there is Rhys, the High Lord of the Night Court, full of mystery and dark magic there is no way you can miss him anywhere. This new characters are unlike any I've seen from Maas yet, and they are what bring this action-packed story to life. </div>
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Maas's writing style in this one, like it is in every novel of hers, was on point. She has such a way with words, unlike any other writer I've seen, it's like she is a word master. She sculpts and creates word form and sentence structure so well, it's almost scary. She has truly come a long way as a writer and you can see it in her fans. There are so many of us, it's no wonder that she is one of the most loved authors in the YA community. </div>
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<script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16916280249251640963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3617876482372965192.post-15316388261327935812017-03-13T20:22:00.002-07:002017-03-17T22:04:13.613-07:00Book Reveiw: King's Cage by Victoria Aveyard <b>Title:</b> <i>King's Cage</i><br />
<b>Author: </b>Victoria Aveyard<br />
<b>Genre:</b> Fantasy/Dystopia<br />
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In this breathless third installment to Victoria Aveyard’s
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Mare Barrow is a prisoner, powerless without her lightning,
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loved, a boy made of lies and betrayal. Now a king, Maven Calore continues
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As Mare bears the weight of Silent Stone in the palace, her
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When blood turns on blood, and ability on ability, there may
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This one was such a difficult one for me to get through. There were both good and bad things, that made me struggle through, but overall I liked this one. Now you all know that I love the <i>Red Queen</i> series, and with the way that <i>Glass Sword</i> ended, I was dying to get my hands on <i>King's Cage</i>! And now that I have read it, I am so looking forward to seeing where she is going to take this plot. Aveyard really had a ball writing this installment, because I liked seeing her work her magic. I loved her writing style and tone of this one; as well as meeting both old and new characters, and her crazy plot development and twists. She also blew me away with her ability to hop from one perspective to another. But she fell short on making me believe in, and seeing the reasoning behind why scenarios happened the way they did.<br />
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Aveyard is a fantastic writer, with creative imagery and impeccable word choice, I found it easy to hop into this installment. Her tone shone through, bringing each character to life, and setting the course for their actions to follow. Her tone also set the pace for the plot line, and complimented each new plot development every well. She also did a stunning job with flipping character perspectives/point of views, each transition was thought out and backed up for, which made it easy on me to grasp what was going on in different areas throughout the story. This is the first time I saw this in her writing style, and she has such a way with words that is uniquely her own. It is truly beautiful to see; she had come such a long way.<br />
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And speaking of her tone bringing her characters alive, her character development is crazy. You learn so much about the original characters in this one, I was so shocked to see how Maven, Cal, and Mare changed. Now, they all have plenty of skeletons in their closets, but I liked seeing each of them coming to terms with what they have done, and what they must do. I also enjoyed finally seeing key players in this dreadful game of power and blood come in. Mostly; Davidson, Evangline's mother, Ella, Kincarid, and Rage to name a few. With these new characters coming into the light, it took this one to the next level.<br />
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And speaking of next levels, Aveyard's plot development was truly amazing. I couldn't believe what I was reading half the time, it makes me even more excited to read her next installment. But those plot twists had me shook, I was so frustrated at times I wanted to through my book against a wall, and others I was chilled to the bone. That plot twist at the end had me crying, I just couldn't accept the fact that after all Mare's sacrifices, it would blow up in her face. I was a little disappointed, but it makes me very eager to see where this plot is going to go.<br />
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The one thing that I had an issue with was at times was character disconnect. When I was reading crucial points in the plot, there were times when characters did things that I knew they usually wouldn't do because it was just not like them to do what they did. They would act differently than how I known they would act. We all know how Mare would handle and deal with things from the previous books, but there were times when I couldn't see her coming to the conclusions she would, and the reasoning behind some of her actions wasn't very clear to me. At times, I also saw the same with Maven and Cal. It may have been from the whole different vibe this installment gives off. But other than this minor hiccup, I have no complaints, it was a great read.<br />
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<i>King's Cage</i> is yet another nail-biting roller-coaster. I enjoyed seeing Aveyard's characters, plot development, writing style, and tone in this one. But she fell short on making me believe in, and seeing the reasoning behind why scenarios happened the way they did. All in all, <i>King's Cage</i> is another home-run read that has left readers on the edge of their seat at every twist and turn. And has left me with wanting more. I can't wait to see where Aveyard is going to take me next, and I'll be waiting to see who will rise or fall.<br />
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Click to see my reviews for Books 1 and 2; <i><a href="http://the-fearless-reader.blogspot.com/p/book-review-red-queen.html">Red Queen</a></i> and <i><a href="http://the-fearless-reader.blogspot.com/p/book-review-glass-sword.html">Glass Sword</a></i>.</h3>
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Good morning! I am so excited to be a part of the blog tour for Jennifer M. Eaton's newest book, <i>Embers in The Sea! </i>Today<i>, </i>I've got a full review, excerpt, and giveaway, as well as other fun things to share with you.<i> </i>This book, and the others in the series are really fantastic! I've been reading these books ever since the beginning, and they have to be some of my absolute favorite sci-fi reads. Jennifer has hooked me on this series, and hopefully one day I'll get the amazing opportunity to meet her. But until then Jennifer keep writing, because I'll keep reading! So without any further delay, here's a look into the book of the hour, as well as my review. And also be sure to pick up your copy! TODAY is the day it hit shelves, that's right it's fresh of the press!<br />
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Alien scientist David has dealt with disappointment his
entire life, but failing to breathe life into the planet Mars is his greatest
regret. Out of options and in need of a new home for their people, the alien
Caretakers rekindle their plan to inhabit Earth. First they will have to
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Humanity has one final chance at survival. David needs to
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The clock is ticking down to humanity’s last hours as Jess
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;">We rattled, cascading and spinning. My sight blurred. My breakfast threatened a reappearance. I closed my eyes and prayed David and Edgar could bring us under control. The tiles rumbled beneath my cheek before we collided to a stop.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Jennifer you have done it yet again! Another show-stopper for the books! <i>Embers in The Sea</i> was so much fun to read, I loved it. I was so excited that I was chosen for this blog tour, and I was so excited to hop into Jess's and David's worlds again, I missed them so much! I loved how adventurous this one was. There was such an array of settings, new characters as well as old ones, and plot twists that captivated from the very first page, to the last line. I loved how in this one readers are taken on a wide ride into the depths of Earth, and thrown out in the cosmos. It was so fun to see Jennifer take us one such eye-opening adventure. I also loved seeing David and Jess adulting so much in this one. They both had to make some tough decisions that affected both their futures. As for new characters, I have never shipped colors so much in my life. Ruby and Sliver are the new black people! And don't worry, I didn't forget about our favorite eight-legged friend; Edger. We all know David and Jess would be nowhere if it wasn't for that little guy. He will always be there to get Jess and David out of trouble. And speaking of trouble, those plot twits thought! Jennifer that ending is killing me. I didn't see it coming! This better not be the last I hear from David and Jess again, because I need answers. Jenifer please don't have this be the end, I'll die! Even if it takes you three hundred years to figure it out, even then Jennifer I will be waiting. <i>Embers in The Sea </i>has everything readers have been asking for and more, I just can't wait to see where Jennifer is going to take me next!</div>
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If you have never read about or heard of this series before, I highly recommend you do. Like I said before, it is one of my favorite sci-fi reads, and I have loved reading every book. It's okay if you haven't read this series, but if you want to take that intergalactic leap and dive into an out of this world series, here's a peek into the first two installments.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Pub. Date:</span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> October 28, 2014<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Earth with nothing to look forward to but the pointy end of a dissection
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After all, she can't really fall for a guy whose not exactly
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military one breath behind them, Jess and David grow closer than either of them
anticipated. But all is not what it seems. David has a genocide-sized secret,
and one betrayal later, they are both in handcuffs as alien warships are
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<i>Ashes in The Sky </i>by Jennifer M. Eaton</div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23344658-ashes-in-the-sky">Goodreads</a>
| <a href="http://amzn.to/2hOsWbz">Amazon</a> |<a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/ashes-in-the-sky-jennifer-m-eaton/1121684037?ean=9781942664413">B&N</a>
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| <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/book/ashes-in-the-sky/id1076428648?mt=11">iBooks</a>
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A Million</a> | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Jennifer_Eaton_Ashes_in_the_Sky?id=f85kCwAAQBAJ&hl=en">Google
Play</a> | <a href="http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781942664413">IndieBound</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Spending time with David on the ship has definite advantages
and the two seem to pick up right where they left off. But when Jess discovers
a plot to sabotage David's efforts to establish a new home for his people on
another planet, neither David's advanced tech nor Jess's smarts will be able to
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<a href="http://jennifermeaton.com/">Website</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/JenniferMEaton">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/#!/jennifer.m.eaton.3?fref=ts">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://instagram.com/jennifer_m_eaton/">Instagram</a> |<a href="https://www.pinterest.com/jennifermeaton/"> Pinterest</a> |<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5832197.Jennifer_M_Eaton">
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hails from the eastern shore of the North American Continent on planet Earth.
Yes, regrettably, she is human, but please don’t hold that against her. While
not traipsing through the galaxy looking for specimens for her space moth
collection, she lives with her wonderfully supportive husband and three
energetic offspring. (And a poodle who runs the spaceport when she’s not
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infrequent excursions to her home planet of Earth, Jennifer enjoys long hikes
in the woods, bicycling, swimming, snorkeling, and snuggling up by the fire
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1/30/2017- <a href="http://sharonleehughson.com/" target="_blank">Sharon Lee Hughson, Author</a>- <i>Excerpt</i><o:p></o:p></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16916280249251640963noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3617876482372965192.post-35670501590649435082017-01-19T04:35:00.000-08:002017-01-19T08:15:14.382-08:00Book Review: Heartless by Marissa Meyer <b>Title:</b> <i>Heartless</i><br>
<b>Author: </b><a href="http://www.marissameyer.com/book/heartless/" target="_blank">Marissa Meyer</a><br>
<b>Genre:</b> Retelling<br>
<b>Publisher: </b><a href="http://us.macmillan.com/publishers/feiwel-and-friends" target="_blank">Feiwel & Friends</a><br>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Some of the problems I've had with this one was mostly the plot line. So, I was about one-hundred pages in, and I already saw what was going to happen with three-hundred pages left in the book! I hate when I can already see were a whole book is going to go, because I lose complete interest in finishing it, and I also feel like reading the book is a huge waste of time. I have a lot of other ones I could be reading. But, that is kind of what happened with this one. And also, I felt like I was waiting for this BIG THING to happen all throughout the book. Now there were some shocking realizations as to what was happening, but I felt like this book was just a huge lead up to nothing. At the end of the book I was like, "This is it... this is the end of the story... really...." I was expecting so much more. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Some good things about this book was the writing style, word choice, and character adaptations. I mean, come on. How could the writing style not be on point? It's Marissa Meyer. She always has a beautiful way with words and imagery. It was amazing in <i>Cinder</i> and it is the same case with this one. Meyer's word choice made it really easy for me to visualize what was going on, as well as the different settings throughout the book. I loved her character adaptations in this one too. I liked how she stuck with original characters from </span><i style="font-family: "times new roman";">Alice and Wonderland</i><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">, and I also really like how you could see her own twists on each of them. It was very exciting to see her create almost whole new characters from some of my favorite classic ones. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Again, I'm sorry. I could only give this book three stars. Don't get me wrong, there were both good and bad things about this one. I just couldn't get past the plot line. I liked Meyer's writing style, word choice, and character adaptations. But her plot work could use some work. I still love Meyer as an author, heck she ever wrote one of my favorite sci-fi series that I'm going to be reading for years to come. And she doesn't lose any credibility, she's still an amazing author. And hopefully in the future I will be reading another favorite from her soon.</span><br>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16916280249251640963noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3617876482372965192.post-40026764109406801152017-01-18T05:45:00.004-08:002017-01-19T03:53:16.769-08:00Book Review: A Monster Calls<b>Title:</b> <i>A Monster Calls</i><br />
<b>Author: </b><a href="http://patrickness.com/">Patrick Ness</a><br />
<b>Genre:</b> Fantasy and Children's Literature<br />
<b>Publisher: </b><a href="http://www.candlewick.com/">Candlewick Press</a><br />
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<b>Movie Rating:</b> 5 Million Stars!</div>
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<i>A Monster Calls </i>by Patrick Ness</div>
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The monster showed up after midnight. As they do.<o:p></o:p></div>
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But it isn’t the monster Conor’s been expecting. He’s been
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This monster is something different, though. Something
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This book was such a tear-jerker; I have never cried so much while reading a book. I loved, I absolutely loved this book! Ness has truly brought a new meaning to monster, and bedtime stories with this one. I couldn't put it down! I also found myself reading late into the night and into the early mornings occasionally, and I haven't done that with a book in a long time. With its heart-wrenching plot, stunning imagery, and it's writing style; <i>A Monster Calls</i> was yet another great book to start out the new year. </div>
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The plot line, characters, settings, and aesthetic, really made this a book I'm not going to forget anytime soon, it will stick with me for years to come. I loved Conor as the main character, he reminded me of myself as a kid, just wanting to be accepted and fit-in. He was a very reliable and unique perspective to see throughout this story, especially with a story like this; a story of hope, truth, and recovering. The plot line is unlike anything I've every read, everything lined up so well, especially with how certain things progressed thorough the story line. And the different settings really helped the story's imagery aspect and really pulled reader into the story. All of these aspects created such a stunning aesthetic, it was really beautiful. This makes readers emotionally invested, you are right there with Conor, seeing and experiencing everything with him, it will bring to tears.</div>
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Imagery is such a main component in this story, like every great story should, and a lot of it came with Ness's writing style. He's writing style is what really pulled this story together and made it a show stopper that no one will be forgetting anytime soon. He was so descriptive and clear, and he was so precise on how he wanted a scene to 'look' for the reader, as well as the way he described places, people, and the monster, all were breath-taking to read. Ness has easily become a writer that I'm going to be keeping an eye out for the next time I go book shopping. I loved his style, and can't wait to see what else he may have in store for me. </div>
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Like I've said before, this book was yet another great book to start out the new year for me. I loved every aspect of this book, and will most likely be picking this one up again for years to come. <i style="font-style: normal;">A Monster Calls </i>stunning, breath-taking, beautiful, and so much more. If you haven't yet, you need to add this on to your TBR pile, you'll be missing out if you don't. Ness was flawless and was so brave for writing such an incredible piece, he has become a favorite for me, and I hope that he will for you too.<br />
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