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In the beginning there was confusion. Welcome to one of the November 5th stops on the blog tour for Creation by Bjørn Larssen with Storytellers on Tour and happy Norsevember to those who are participating! Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, reviews, and author guest posts and interviews. And seriously,…
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Goodnight Swogg the Silly Frog was created from a proud grandfather’s – Grump C’s – dream. This is the first of Grump C’s stories about Swogg and his ten friends who all live most happily in a beautiful bog called Skunk Hollow. Welcome to one of the October 28th stops on the blog tour for…
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The babies lay quiet; they won’t make a peep, While my guitar gently sleeps. Welcome to one of the October 27th stops on the blog tour for While My Guitar Gently Sleeps by Jason Lee Christophe with Goddess Fish Promotions. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for more reviews and a giveaway!…
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Tip toe, tip toe, crackle, crunch! Welcome to one of the October 26th stops on the blog tour for Chipper Makes Merry by Kimber Fox Morgan with iRead Book Tours (schedule linked.) Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for reviews, author interviews, and a giveaway! More on that at the end of…
What good is a time machine if human beings can’t survive time travel? I was contacted by a publicist about reviewing this book and I’m so glad I said yes! Thank you for the opportunity. My thoughts are my own and my review is honest. Please note that this post contains affiliate links, which means…
A trans teen walks the fine line between doing whatever it takes for his acting dream and staying true to himself in this moving, thought-provoking YA novel from the acclaimed author of Stay Gold. Welcome to my review post for Act Cool by Tobly McSmith! I received an ARC of Act Cool from the HarperCollins…
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Death is her destiny. I would like to start by thanking HarperCollins Canada and the HCC Frenzy (YA influencers) team for not one, not two, but THREE opportunities to read and enjoy this fantastic book before it hit the shelves. One of my most anticipated fall catalogue titles after the fall preview evening, I requested…
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The Avalon Expedition forges on. Welcome to one of the October 9th stops on the blog tour for The Sojourn Season 1 by Daniel Orrett & Rowan J. Coleman with Audiobookworm Promotions. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, audio excerpts, reviews, author & narrator bonus content, and more! Oh, and come don’t forget…
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The Tantalus Cluster is the fragile cradle of humanity. Welcome to one of the October 2nd stops on the blog tour for The Sojourn Season 1 by Daniel Orrett & Rowan J. Coleman with Audiobookworm Promotions. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, audio excerpts, reviews, author & narrator bonus content,…
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The Prestige meets What If It’s Us in Before We Disappear, a queer ahistorical fantasy set during the 1909 Seattle Alaska–Yukon–Pacific Exposition, where the two assistants of two ambitious magicians find themselves falling in love amidst a bitter rivalry designed to tear them apart. I was granted eARC access to Before We Disappear via NetGalley in exchange for an…
Killing one measly dragon wasn’t supposed to be a problem. I was granted complimentary access to Thunder, Blood, and Goats by author Lyra Wolf in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to Lyra for the review copy and to Sue for putting us in contact! My thoughts are my own and my review is…
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After the disaster of the month before, Dahlia Poplar, cursed witch and helper extraordinaire, is ready for her serene, supernatural small town life to return to normal. However, her hopes for a more peaceful existence don’t last when a childhood friend moves back to Luna Lane to open up an escape room. I was granted…
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Following in the steps of Neil Gaiman & Joanne Harris, the author expertly weaves Norse myths and compelling characters into this fierce, magical epic fantasy. I picked up Northern Wrath because a book club I’m in plans to buddy read the eARC of book two in October, and I’m so glad I did! Please note…
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I was granted eARC access to Paper & Blood via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you! My thoughts are my own and my review is honest. Please note that this post contains affiliate links, which means there is no additional cost to you if you shop using my links, but I will…
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A young witch tries to unravel the mystery of who is framing her for dark magic in Georgia Bowers’ creepy YA debut fantasy, Mark of the Wicked. Welcome to one of the August 9th stops on the blog tour for Mark of the Wicked by Georgia Bowers with XPresso Book Tours. Be sure to follow the…
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The Dark has been waiting for far too long, and it won’t stay hidden any longer. I was granted complimentary ARC access to The Dead and the Dark via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to all involved in affording me this opportunity! My thoughts are my own and my review is…
Welcome to one of the July 23rd stops on the book tour for Into Neon by Matthew A. Goodwin with Audiobookworm Promotions. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, audio excerpts, reviews, and guest & interview content with the author! Please note that this post contains affiliate links, which means there…
A speculative tale about humankind becoming obsolete from the perspective of the machines we created. The story of an airline pilot who loses his faith in the physics of flying as his rational and irrational mind fight for dominance. An ancient being born of human evolution that strips us of our memories, feeding on one…
Of Honey and Wildfires is gaslamp fantasy unlike any I’ve ever read before! It’s humanity on the Old West frontier, except instead of gold the economy and new world powers are based on shine, a magical rainbow oil that has a million miraculous uses. Please note that this post contains affiliate links, which means there…
Welcome to one of the June 25th stops on the blog tour for Your Writing Matters by Colleen M. Story with iRead Book Tours. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, reviews, and a giveaway! More on that at the end of this post. Please note that this post contains affiliate…