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Max battles a kraken, rides a fire-breathing dragon and must defeat the evil djinn whose powers are growing every day. For transparency, I was contacted by the author and sent a complimentary eBook copy of Max and the Isle of Sanctus by John Peragine in exchange for an honest review following my prior review of…
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Long ago, an evil wizard rose to power and waged war on mankind. Few were willing to stand against the dark wizard, and those that did, fell. Welcome to one of the November 8th stops on the blog tour for Barrenworld by J Edwards Holt with Audiobookworm Promotions. Be sure to follow the rest of…
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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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Seventeen-year-old Julie has her future all planned out—move out of her small town with her boyfriend Sam, attend college in the city, spend a summer in Japan. But then Sam dies. And everything changes. I was granted eARC and audio ARC access to You’ve Reached Sam by Dustin Thao through the publisher via NetGalley. Thank…
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As Ragnarok looms, the trickster Loki breaks free from his chains. I was granted eARC access to Shackled Fates by Thilde Kold Holdt by the publisher via NetGalley after absolutely loving the first installment, Northern Wrath. Thank you for the access! My thoughts are my own and my review is honest. Check out my 5-star…
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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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Rose will learn the past never stays buriedAncient history won’t be forgottenAnd duties won’t be ignored. Welcome to one of the October 20th stops on the blog tour for Shadow’s Past by Natalie Johanson with Bewitching Book Tours (schedule linked.) Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, reviews, and author guest…
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Miriam may be the daughter of Queen Alethia of Tirendell, but she’s not a princess. Welcome to one of the October 16th stops on the blog tour for Briarheart by Mercedes Lackey with TBR & Beyond. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, reviews, and more bonus content! #briarheart #TBRBeyondTours #mercedeslackey…
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Nothing makes a woman brave except getting on with the business of daily life. Welcome to one of the October 15th stops on the blog tour for Weep, Woman, Weep by Maria DeBlassie with Bewitching Book Tours (tour schedule linked.) Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, reviews, exclusive Spooktacular content,…
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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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Rose Trewin is running from her past. She would run from her magic too, if she could, but her ability to move through shadows like a wraith isn’t going anywhere. She hopes for a simple life, forgotten and unknown. When a promise to take a message to the king turns deadly, Rose must decide what…
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When Celine Moro took a job as a Blackcoat, an elite agency tasked with investigating crimes throughout Union space, she thought she had finally put her past to rest. Welcome to one of the October 6th stops on the book tour for Blackcoat by Steve McHugh with Storytellers on Tour. Be sure to follow the…
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Fearing an invasion by German and Japanese forces during World War II, the U.S. Coast Guard enlisted horsemen to patrol the beaches along the east and west coasts. The unit was called “The Sand Pounders” and they rode their horses up and down the beaches from 1942 to 1944. Welcome to one of the October…
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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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This fourteenth anthology of short stories set in the beloved Valdemar universe features tales by debut and established authors and a brand-new story from Lackey herself. I was granted access to an eARC of Passages by the publisher, DAW, through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This has not swayed my opinion. My thoughts…
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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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