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Book Spotlight: The Only Story by Camille Duplessis
Good morning friends, and welcome to a new book spotlight! Today I'm sharing a gorgeous book that is high on my reading list. The Last Story of Mina Lee has captivated me with its synopsis, and the secrets that threaten to come to the surface. I'm happy to share this with you and get you just as excited about Nancy Jooyoun Kim's book as I am!
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Book Spotlight and Giveaway: Towers and Tithes by Christina Bauer
Towers And TithesChristina Bauer(Fairy Tales of the Magicorum, #8)Publication date: November 9th 2021Genres: Paranormal, Young Adult I’m a Tower Tithe with a Rapunzel problem. That’s not as weird as it sounds. Ever wonder how Rapunzel survives without leaving her home? After all, someone must stock groceries, buy hair products and fix the plumbing. Witches don’t wield toilet brushes, so “Rapunzel care” becomes the job of Tower Tithes like me. Not that we choose this gig. We’re just unlucky elves who get magically chucked into servitude. Since our kind live for ages, being a Tower Tithe can drag on for thousands…
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Book Spotlight: The Diary of a Late Bloomer by L.M.L. Gil
Good morning friends! Are you ready for a new book spotlight? I’ve got a great one for you today! Today’s spotlight is on a super cute, and quirky coming of age novel that will be sure to delight readers. Are you ready to see some more? Let’s go! The Diary of a Late Bloomer; A quirky coming of age novelby L.M.L GilPublication date: June 29th 2020 Every wallflower blooms at their own perfect time, but some like quirky Lo, take longer than others. Lo is a sheltered 20-year-old who loves baking, manga/anime, and octopi. When she spots her college swim…
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Book Spotlight + Giveaway: The Never Tilting World by Rin Chupeco
Good morning lovely people, and happiest of Fridays! You’ve made it to the end of the week, and I am SO PROUD OF YOU. Celebrate a little. It’s been a long road to get here. I have a spotlight for you today, and a chance to win a book, so let’s get to it! Frozen meets Mad Max in this epic teen fantasy duology bursting with star-crossed romance, immortal heroines, and elemental magic, perfect for fans of Furyborn. Generations of twin goddesses have long ruled Aeon. But seventeen years ago, one sister’s betrayal defied an ancient prophecy and split…
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Book Spotlight + Giveaway: The Merciful Crow by Margaret Owen
Good morning lovely people! I tell you, every time I open this new format to write posts, I get a little shiver of happiness. I’ve been waiting to move to WordPress for a long time, and now I’m here! How cool is that? Plus, our first official post over here is a tour for The Merciful Crow by Margaret Owen! It feels fitting, doesn’t it? A future chieftain Fie abides by one rule: look after your own. Her Crow caste of undertakers and mercy-killers takes more abuse than coin, but when they’re called to collect royal dead, she’s hoping they’ll…
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Book Spotlight: The Beholder by Anna Bright
Follow the Tour! Good morning friends, and happy Friday! Yes, you’ve made it to the end of the work week, so good job! You deserve a high five! Also, you deserve a chance to check out a new book to add to that ever growing TBR. Right? Right. Let’s do this! Today’s spotlight is on The Beholder by Anna Bright. This is a book that not only has an absolutely gorgeous cover, but also seeks to blend the fairy tale world with our own! Doesn’t that sound absolutely magical? Selah has waited her whole life for a happily ever after. As…
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Book Spotlight: Mistress Suffragette by Diana Forbes
Today we have a special treat for you! If you haven’t had a chance to dive into some historical romance lately then check out this gem by Diana Forbes. Title: Mistress SuffragetteAuthor: Diana Forbes Publisher: Penmore Press Pages: 392Genre: Romance/Historical Fiction/Victorian/Political/NY Gilded Age FictionA young woman without prospects at a ball in Gilded Age Newport, Rhode nIsland is a target for a certain kind of “suitor.” At the Memorial Day Ball during the Panic of 1893, impoverished but feisty Penelope Stanton quickly draws the unwanted advances of a villainous millionaire banker who preys on distressed women—the incorrigible Mr. Daggers. Better…
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Book Spotlight + Playlist – Fairy Lights by Edward Lorn
He’s baaaaaaaack! Yes friends, Edward Lorn is once again a feature on my blog and I honestly couldn’t be more pleased about it. If you haven’t already met E., as we all fondly call him, I highly recommend you check out these posts: Edward Lorn on Horror and the Objectification of Women Author Interview with Edward Lorn You can also scroll up to that review portal up there, and find his last name, for some reviews of his books! Spoiler alert, they’re great and also deliciously creepy. Anyway, I’ll stop babbling and let you know that the reason E. is…
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Book Spotlight: Murder at Midnight by John Ukah
Is it Thursday already friends? This week has flown by for me, but I wanted to take a moment to share an exciting new mystery book with you. Let’s take a look, shall we? Alex Simpson, an ex-police officer, decides after a bout of typhoid fever to take a break in a serene and therapeutic environment. The last thing he expects is to be called upon to solve a murder at the Kinging Guest Lodge. But that is what happens, when the delectable and vivacious Maria Marshall is found dead in her bedroom at midnight. The gallery of characters living…
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Book Spotlight + Giveaway: Scenes From the Epic Life of a Total Genius by Stacey Matson
As you can see, we’re back in what I’d mostly consider full swing over here at HDB headquarters. Make no mistake, we love blogging! So even when things get hectic, we always pick it back up. So many books to promote, so little time. Today’s spotlight shines down on Scenes From the Epic Life of a Total Genius by Stacey Matson. This is the second book in the Arthur Bean series which, although I haven’t read it just yet, has been consistently praised for its honest and witty portrayal of teenage life. What’s not love? Lights. Camera. Action! Arthur Bean is…