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Book Review: Revolutions (Pendomus Chronicles #3) by Carissa Andrews
Media Type: Ebook (ARC Title: Revolutions *Series: Pendomus Chronicles #3 Author: Carissa Andrews Publisher: Self-published Pages: Kindle; 310 Release Date: November 21, 2017 Source: Author ———————————————— Content Screening: Violence HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who have been following this series and are ready for an epic conclusion! Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon | B&N As the timelines of Pendomus fray, one girl born with power has the ability to set things right…. Forcing her way into Videus’ vassalage may be the last thing Runa will ever do, but she knows she has to try.…
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? (11/13/17)
Hello bookish friends! Am I the only one who is having a mild meltdown at the fact that Thanksgiving is next week, the month is almost over, and that means that Christmas and New Year are right around the corner? I set a goal to read 120 books this year, to keep things calm and simple, and I might actually not hit that. It’s been a great year so far, just not quite a great one for reading. The good news is that I’m not super worried about it. If I’ve been slacking off on blogging as much as I…
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Book Review: Hiddensee: A Tale of the Once and Future Nutcracker by Gregory Maguire
Media Type: Print Book Title: Hiddensee: A Tale of the Once and Future Nutcracker Author: Gregory Maguire Publisher: William Morrow Pages: Hardcover; 304 Release Date: October 31, 2017 Source: Publisher / TLC Book Tours —————————————————- Genre: Fairy Tales / Retellings / Fantasy HDB Rating: 3 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy Maguire’s magical way of writing, and fairy tale adaptations. Add it on: HarperCollins | Amazon | Barnes & Noble From the author of the beloved #1 New York Times bestseller Wicked, the magical story of a toymaker, a nutcracker, and a legend remade . . .Gregory Maguire…
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Book Review: Snow & Rose by Emily Winfield Martin
Media Type: Print Book (ARC) Title: Snow & Rose Author: Emily Winfield Martin Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers Pages: Kindle; 224 Release Date: October 10, 2017 Source: Publisher —————————————————————– Content Screening: Mild Fantasy Violence HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who love lush fairy tales with characters who are superbly easy to love. Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon | B&N A New York Times bestselling author-illustrator brings readers into the woods to meet two young sisters and a strange bit of magic in this reimagining of the classic but little-known fairy tale “Snow…
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Book Review: A Wanted Man by Robert Parker
Media Type: Ebook ARC Title: A Wanted Man Author: Robert Parker Publisher: Endeavour Press Pages: Hardcover; 307 Release Date: May 14, 2017 Source: Author/PUYB ——————————————- Genre: Crime Thriller HDB Rating: 3 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy a good who done it with some violence. Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon It’s down to fathers and fatherhood.Ben Bracken, ex-soldier, has just got out of Strangeways.Not by the front door.With him, he has his ‘insurance policy’ – a bag of evidence that will guarantee his freedom, provided he can keep it safe – and he has money, carefully looked after by a friend, Jack Brooker.Rejected by the army, disowned by his…
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Book Blitz + Giveaway: Haven by Mary Lindsey
Haven Mary LindseyPublished by: Entangled PublishingPublication date: November 7th 2017Genres: Paranormal, Young Adult “We all hold a beast inside. The only difference is what form it takes when freed.” Rain Ryland has never belonged anywhere. He’s used to people judging him for his rough background, his intimidating size, and now, his orphan status. He’s always been on the outside, looking in, and he’s fine with that. Until he moves to New Wurzburg and meets Friederike Burkhart. Freddie isn’t like normal teen girls, though. And someone wants her dead for it. Freddie warns he’d better stay far away if he wants…
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Book Review: If There’s No Tomorrow by Jennifer L. Arementrout
Media Type: Print Book Title: If There’s No Tomorrow Author: Jennifer L. Armentrout Publisher: Harlequin Teen Pages: Hardcover; 376 Release Date: September 5, 2017 Source: Publisher / TLC Book Tours ———————————————– Content Screening: Nothing of note. HDB Rating: 3 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy contemporary stories with realistic situations and characters. Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon | B&N A single choice can change everything. Lena Wise is always looking forward to tomorrow, especially at the start of her senior year. She’s ready to pack in as much friend time as possible, to finish college applications,…
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Book Blitz + Giveaway: Heroines & Hellions
Happy Monday my bookish friends! What better way to start the week than a collection of awesome heroines?! This set promises some great action and not a single damsel in distress. Girl power! And bonus: there’s even a giveaway at the bottom. Check it out! Heroines & Hellions: An Urban Fantasy and Fantasy Collection Publication date: March 13th 2018 Genres: Adult, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy NO DAMSELS ALLOWED! @nodamselallowd #heroinesandhellions #urbanfantasy http://heroinesandhellions.com/ 22 Kickass Heroines. 22 Exclusive, Full-length Urban Fantasy and Fantasy Novels. 0 Damsels in Distress. Do you like your leading ladies to save the day…or raze it? No matter…
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Small Business Spotlight – Bookish Cross Stitch and Embroidery Patterns!
It’s been a while since I’ve done one of these, and so I thought I’d bring you some highlights of what I’ve been doing with my free time lately! Yes, I’ve been in a reading slump for a while. The good news is that I’ve taken up cross stitch and embroidery again, and found some amazing bookish goodies in the process! So here’s some of the best I’ve found, to hopefully kindle a fire to make something of your own! **Note that all pictures are the property of the store owners** Hogwarts Cross Stitch Kit at Stitchering I cannot be…
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Book Review: Keltair’s Ride by Wolfen M
Media Type: Ebook Title: Keltair’s Ride * Series: Hunt for the Shadowmakers #1 Author: Wolfen M. Publisher: Crying Wolf Studio Pages: Kindle; Second Edition; 98 Release Date: March 14, 2017 Source: Author ——————————————————- Genre: Erotica – M/M HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy Fantasy mixed with M/M Erotica! Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon Follow the late-12th-century adventures of sidhe thief Keltair and his púca companion, Dulaine, as they hunt for the Shadowmakers, magic rings that can bring shadows to life — with potentially disastrous consequences. And, well, the pair may just indulge…