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Nate is a very curious, intelligent and independent little boy who is fascinated and inspired by all the beautiful colors in the world, which sparks his imagination. Welcome to one of the September 19th stops on the blog tour for The World is Beautiful with Colors by Shriyanie Fernando with Goddess Fish Promotions. Be sure…
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When Kevin Bennett, Merryweather’s Guildmaster, plays with a weapon, he’d better know how to avoid getting cut. Welcome to one of the August 24th stops on the book review tour for Lawful Good Thief by T. L. Ford with Goddess Fish Promotions. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for more spotlights and…
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An absorbing and original epic fantasy with rich world-building and a wry take on genre conventions from a Betty Trask Award-winning author Welcome to one of the many stops on the blog and social media tour for The Last Blade Priest by W.P. Wiles organized by publisher Angry Robot Books. Look for others reviewing and…
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Over five hundred years ago, Tam Lin betrayed the Queen of the Fae, leaving her to be with his human lover Janet. Tom, a literature professor, knew the story. I was granted complimentary access to Tam Lin by T.J. Deschamps via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to whoever approved me and…
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When we walk we see things that we would have missed if we drove. Welcome to one of the June 26th stops on the blog tour for Why We Walk by Siena with Rachel’s Random Resources (tour schedule linked.) Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for more reviews! Please note that this post contains…
This children’s book teaches young readers to reflect on a simple yet profound message: We are all connected to everything we see and experience in this world. The essence of God is within each one of us and in everything we see, touch, feel, taste and dream about. Welcome to one of the June 6th…
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A fantastical steampunk first contact novel that ties together high magic, high technology, and bold characters to create a story you won’t soon forget. I was granted eARC access to Flotsam by R.J. Theodore by the publisher via NetGalley. Thank you for the approval! My thoughts are my own and my review is honest. Please…
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When a monster brutally kills her parents, Ara is saved by two beast hunters. Welcome to one of the March 24th stops on the blog tour for The Beast Hunters by Christer Lende with Audiobookworm Promotions. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, reviews, author interviews, and audio excerpts! Please note…
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Lena Papadopoulos has never quite found her place within the circus, even as the daughter of the extraordinary headlining illusionist, Theo. I was granted eARC access to The Circus Train by Amita Parikh through my participation in the HarperCollins Canada influencer program. Thank you to all involved in affording me this opportunity! My thoughts are…
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Her name is unimportant. I was granted eARC access to Extasia by Claire Legrand via NetGalley in conjunction with the HarperCollins Canada Influencer program and #FrenzyPresents. 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 there is no additional…
Tinker Bell, banished from her homeland for doing the unthinkable, selling the hottest drug in Neverland—pixie dust—wants absolution. Welcome to the February 18th stop on the blog tour for Second Star to the Left by Megan Van Dyke with Escapist Book Tours. (#EscapistBookTours | Twitter | Instagram) Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights,…
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Double double, twins spell trouble… I was initially granted eARC access to Spells Trouble by P.C. Cast & Kristin Cast via NetGalley, but unfortunately, I had too much on my schedule at that time and missed publication. Now that I’ve been approved for the second book as well (thank you for trusting me despite missing…
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Everyone else in the tiny town of Enfield, Texas calls fall football season, but for the forty-three members of the Fighting Enfield Marching Band, it’s contest season. And for new saxophonist Anna James, it’s her first chance to prove herself as the great musician she’s trying hard to be. I was granted eARC access to…
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Fiona Quinn arrives at her parent’s home in Daytona, Florida for a short visit only to be informed that their usually quiet retirement community has been besieged with robberies—cash, jewelry, and more. Welcome to one of the February 3rd stops on the Matrimony, Mayhem, and Murder tour with iRead Book Tours (schedule linked) and C.S. McDonald. Be sure to…
Change can be difficult, especially for Savanna. When she gets a new trainer at a new barn, she can’t help thinking about how much she’ll miss Colts & Company. More than that… she’s a little scared. Welcome to the January 31st stop on the blog tour for Happenstance Farms: A New Home by S. McMichael…
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She’s the boss now… Welcome to one of the January 28th stops on the blog tour for Takeover by Edie Baylis with Rachel’s Random Resources. Be sure to follow the tour for more reviews! Please note that this post contains affiliate links, which means there is no additional cost to you if you shop using…
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A forest of blood and corpses. The land of a cold-blooded psychopath. Welcome to the January 24th stop on the blog tour for The Haunting of Black River Forest by Jaydeep Shah with Lola’s Blog Tours. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, reviews, exclusive content, and a giveaway! More on…
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When materials engineer Zoey Butler lands her dream job at Future State Energy, she believes her research in renewable energy will make headlines. Unfortunately for her, she’s right. Welcome to one of the January 14th stops on the blog tour for A Nose for Mischief by K.T. Lee with Rachel’s Random Resources (schedule linked.) Be…
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A captivating debut fantasy inspired by the legend of Chang’e, the Chinese moon goddess, in which a young woman’s quest to free her mother pits her against the most powerful immortal in the realm. I was granted eARC access to Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan via NetGalley by the HarperCollins Canada…
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Patricia Campbell had always planned for a big life, but after giving up her career as a nurse to marry an ambitious doctor and become a mother, Patricia’s life has never felt smaller. I read The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix as one of my challenge books for the Spooktober…
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