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Join us for this tour from Jan 16 to Jan 27, 2023!
Book Details: Book Title: Jexter Bladebrace & The Exalted Kingdom by Jamie Smartkins Category: YA Fiction (Ages 13-17), 103 pages Genre: Sci-fi and fantasy Publisher: Olympia Publishers(UK) Release date: Jan 27, 2022 Format available for review: ebook (MOBI for Kindle, PDF) Tour dates: Jan 16 to Jan 27, 2023 Content Rating: G. My book is for general audience. This book is for science fiction and fantasy book lover.
"Far and away one of the finest books of 2022. If I had the only vote, this would be in a book of the year category. Brilliantly written. Fans of graphic novels will love this book. Fans of simply fun adventures will love this book. If you want to enjoy reading a book again, buy this book. A brilliant book that needs to be a template for all YA writers in the world." - N. N. Light's Book Heaven, 5-stars on Amazon.
"This novel is rich in creative ideas, including the introduction of alien race that swoops in to help those in need...This whole book is clearly a labor of love by its author, offering an interesting science fiction tale for anyone to enjoy." - US Review of Books "Jexter Bladebrace and the Exalted Kingdom is a fun jaunt for a science fiction novel and would be best for middle-grade readers. Smartkins sets up a promising premise with lots of action in this easy-to-read novel. Readers who are looking for an entertaining, light read will enjoy this story." - The Book Review Directory "...a well-written and well-developed story with unique characters that jump off the pages while reading. A short book that makes it perfect for reading in a day or two... great for those who are under the age of twelve but also for sci-fi buffs! Highly recommend it." - author Catherine Townsend-Lyon, 5-stars on Amazon. "I loved this fast paced novel that took a whole different route from the usual post-apocalyptic tale. The well developed characters and plot was a pleasure to read." - Bookshelf Adventures Blog
Book Description:
In the year 2080 AD, the asteroid Ominoulada strikes the Earth, shaking the planet. Jexter Bladebrace finds himself stranded on an island. The spaceship Spectrovor arrives to help the Earthlings. Joining one hundred survivors on the island where Spectrovor lands, Jexter, Shelly and Mac try to prevent their island from sinking into the ocean. The Spectropeans from Spectrovor suggest an alliance with the Earthlings, whereby they will save them by turning them into humphibians, a life form which can survive on land as well as in water. The humphibians take refuge in a sunken ship and learn to live on the demolished planet Earth, exploring and finding new places. But when they find another planet, a reflection of the Earth, their lives take a drastic turn. Can Jexter, Shelly and Mac salvage the future of the Earthlings? 
Meet the Author:
Jamie Smartkins is an Indian sci-fi fantasy writer and blogger. After having over a decade of experience in the software industry, Jamie moved into the world of writing. He is also a voracious reader, avid music lover and winner of several quiz and dance competitions. Jamie started writing fantasy stories as he believes creative art in any genre is the ultimate form of abstract science. He loves studying palmistry, astrology and foreign languages during his spare time. connect with the author: website ~ twitter ~ facebook ~ goodreads
Tour Schedule:
Jan 16 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / author interview / giveaway Jan 17 – My WorldReads – book review / giveaway Jan 18 – Splashes of Joy – book review / giveaway Jan 19 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review / guest post / giveaway Jan 19 - Books are a Blessing – book review / giveaway Jan 20 – Library Lady's Kid Lit – book review / giveaway Jan 20 - Library Lady's Kid Lit – book spotlight / author interview Jan 23 – Lady Hawkeye – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Jan 23 - Books for Books - book spotlight Jan 24 – The Momma Spot – book review / giveaway Jan 25 – Stephanie Jane – book review / giveaway Jan 26 - Leels Loves Books - book review / giveaway Jan 27 – Authors on iTours: Let's Talk Books – book review
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Join us for this tour from Nov 21 to Dec 16, 2022!
Book Details: Book Title: A Measure of Serenity by Bryan Prosek Category: YA Fiction (Ages 13-17), 368 pages Genre: YA Science Fiction Publisher: CamCat Books Release date: November 2022 Formats Available for Review: print - softback (USA only), audiobook (Book Funnel download), and ebook (EPUB, PDF, Book Funnel download) Tour dates: Nov 21 to Dec 16, 2022 Content Rating: PG. There aren't any graphic scenes, and no strong language.
Book Description:
A million thoughts, but only one right thing to do. Eighteen-year-old Serenity Ashdown has a brilliant mind: she counts, calculates, and analyzes everything, all the time. Awkward. When her father suddenly disappears, Serenity follows his trail to a parallel dimension. The feds on the other side claim to want to help her go home, if she helps them reconstruct the right codes for the portal between worlds. But it’s soon clear they want something more: a gateway for invasion, because this version of Earth is dying. When Serenity learns that her alter-ego was killed in battle, she assumes “the other Serenity’s” identity and uses her unique abilities to lead the resistance in a mortal fight against the tyrannical super-government that is poised to invade her universe. Serenity has no idea how to be someone she’s not, but she has to try—or she may not have a home to return to. 
Meet the Author:
Bryan Prosek is a science fiction writer and business attorney. Along with his debut The Brighter the Stars and the forthcoming A Measure of Serenity, he has published books and articles in legal trade journals and magazines. When he isn’t writing or practicing law, you can probably find him watching science fiction movies or television shows. He loves the big screen and the small screen. There’s a good chance that he’ll be watching one of the numerous Star Trek movies or series, but he could be watching anything from Guardians of the Galaxy to The Conjuring. connect with the author: website ~ twitter ~ facebook ~ instagram ~ goodreads
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Nov 21 –Liese's Blog – book spotlight Nov 22 - Book Reviews by Linda Moore - book spotlight / giveaway Nov 23 - Rockin' Book Reviews – book review / giveaway Nov 23 –Living in a Bookworld – book spotlight / giveaway Nov 25 –Books for Books – book spotlight Nov 25– JB's Bookworms with Brandy Mulder - audiobook review / giveaway Nov 28 –Splashes of Joy – book review / giveaway Nov 29 – Lady Hawkeye - book spotlight / giveaway Nov 30 –Books are a Blessing – book review / giveaway Dec 2 –fundinmental – book spotlight / giveaway Dec 6 - My Reading Getaway - book spotlight Dec 6 –Leels Loves Books – book review / giveaway Dec 7 –A Mama's Corner of the World – book review / giveaway Dec 8 – Welcome To MLM Opinion’s Reviews - book review / giveaway Dec 9 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway Dec 9 - My Reading Getaway - book review Dec 12 – JennaReadStuff - book review Dec 12 - Library Lady's Kid Lit - book review / giveaway Dec 13 – Celticlady's Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway Dec 14 – Cover Lover Book Review – book review / giveaway Dec 15 – Authors on iTours: Let's Talk Books! – book review Dec 16 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway Dec 16 - @enjoyingbooksagain - book review TBD – Bootsie’s Book Nook - book spotlight
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Join us for this tour from Nov 21 to Dec 21, 2022!
Book Details: Book Title: Armadas in the Mist (Empire of the House of Thorns series - Book Three) by Christian Klaver Category: YA Fiction (Ages 13-17), 332 pages Genre: YA Fantasy Publisher: CamCat Books Release date: November 2022 Formats Available for Review: print (softback) (USA ONLY), ebook (EPUB, PDF, Book Funnel download), and audiobook (Book Funnel or Kobo download code) Tour dates: Nov 21 to Dec 21, 2022 Content Rating: PG. It's very clean.
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The Black Shuck’s forces gather just beyond the mist . . . Captain Justice Kasric knows how complicated family can be. The escalating Human-Faerie war has scattered and wounded her siblings and transformed her parents beyond recognition. After narrowly escaping yet another dangerous clash, fifteen-year-old Justice has had enough. She’s determined to defeat the Black Shuck, the mysterious leader controlling the Faerie invasion of London, but if Justice hopes to stand a chance at victory, she’ll have to do the impossible: reunite her family and lead them against the looming Faerie Armada. With her mother and brother at the helm of the enemy fleet, and the prophesized Seven Virtues slipping out of reach, Justice more than has her work cut out for her. Even if she can save England, the cost may be higher than she’s willing to pay.
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Book Title: Shadows Over London (Empire of the House of Thorns series - Book One) by Christian Klaver Category: YA Fiction (Ages 13-17), 320 pages Genre: YA Fantasy Publisher: CamCat Books Release date: May 2021 Formats Available for Review: print (softback) (USA ONLY), ebook (EPUB, PDF, Book Funnel download), and audiobook (Book Funnel or Kobo download code) Tour dates: Nov 21 to Dec 21, 2022 Content Rating: PG. It's very clean.
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The Faerie have come to take London, and only one girl stands in their way. Justice isn’t your average fifteen-year-old girl. She’s an irrepressible scoundrel, and she always has a plan. But her world falls apart when her father forcibly bundles the entire family into carriages in the middle of the night and carts them off to a strange mansion on the outskirts of Victorian London. The Faerie are invading, but the Kasric siblings can’t stay neutral in the ensuing war when they find their parents on opposing sides. Justice has no choice but to embrace her burgeoning magical powers to fight against the Faerie and save her family. 
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Book Title: Justice at Sea (Empire of the House of Thorns series - Book Two) by Christian Klaver Category: YA Fiction (Ages 13-17), 416 pages Genre: YA Fantasy Publisher: CamCat Books Release date: December 2021 Formats Available for Review: print (softback) (USA ONLY), ebook (EPUB, PDF, Book Funnel download), and audiobook (Book Funnel or Kobo download code) Tour dates: Nov 21 to Dec 21, 2022 Content Rating: PG. It's very clean.
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The tides of the Faerie War are turning, but at how high a cost for the Kasric family? Justice Kasric, her siblings, and her parents are locked in combat on both sides of the Human-Faerie War. At fifteen, Justice may be the youngest ever Admiral to command her own ship and lead a resistance, but she has the magic and the will to do it. If only nearly every other member of her family weren’t either in immediate danger of dying—or attempting to kill her! Forced to make dangerous pacts with more than one unpredictable ally, only Justice can decide how far she’ll go to save London. Is it worth sacrificing even a member of her own family. 
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Christian Klaver has been writing for over twenty years, with a number of magazine publications, including Escape Pod, Dark Wisdom Anthology, and Anti-Matter. He’s the author of The Supernatural Case Files of Sherlock Holmes series, but has written over a dozen novels, both fantasy and sci-fi, often with a Noir bent. He's worked as book-seller, bartender and a martial-arts instructor before settling into a career in internet security. He lives just outside the sprawling decay of Detroit, Michigan, with his wife, Kimberly, his daughter, Kathryn, and a group of animals he refers to as The Menagerie. He’s also a part of the Untitled Writer’s Group based in Ann Arbor for the past decade or so with a bunch of equally starry-eyed dreamers and social misanthropes. connect with the author: website ~ twitter ~ facebook ~ goodreads
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Nov 21 – Splashes of Joy – book series spotlight / giveaway Nov 21 - Rockin' Book Reviews – audiobook review of SHADOW OVER LONDON (Book One) / giveaway Nov 22 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book series spotlight / giveaway Nov 23 – Cover Lover Book Review – book series spotlight / giveaway Nov 25 - Sadie's Spotlight– book series spotlight / author interview / giveaway Nov 25 – Rockin' Book Reviews – book spotlight of JUSTICE AT SEA (Book Two) / giveaway Nov 28 – Books With A Chance - book review of SHADOW OVER LONDON (Book One) / author interview / giveaway Nov 28 – Rockin' Book Reviews – book spotlight of ARMADAS IN THE MIST (Book Three) / giveaway Nov 29 – Living in a Bookworld – book series spotlight / author interview / giveaway Nov 30 – Bound 4 Escape – audiobook review of SHADOW OVER LONDON (Book One) / giveaway Dec 1 – Gina Rae Mitchell– book series spotlight / author interview / giveaway Dec 1 - Writer with Wanderlust - audiobook book review of SHADOW OVER LONDON (Book One) / giveaway Dec 2 - Writer with Wanderlust - audiobook book review of ARMADAS IN THE MIST (Book Three) / giveaway Dec 5 – Liese's Blog – book series spotlight Dec 6 –The Momma Spot – audiobook review of SHADOW OVER LONDON (Book One) / giveaway Dec 7 – The Momma Spot – audiobook review of JUSTICE AT SEA (Book Two ) / giveaway Dec 8 – The Momma Spot – audiobook review of ARMADAS IN THE MIST (Book Three) / giveaway Dec 9 – Lady Hawkeye - books series spotlight / giveaway Dec 12 –Books With A Chance - book review of JUSTICE AT SEA (Book Two) / giveaway Dec 13 –Bound 4 Escape – audiobook review of JUSTICE AT SEA (Book Two) / giveaway Dec 14 – fundinmental – book series spotlight / giveaway Dec 14 – Book Corner News and Reviews - book review of SHADOW OVER LONDON (Book One) / giveaway Dec 15 – Book Corner News and Reviews - book review of JUSTICE AT SEA (Book Two) / giveaway Dec 16 – Book Corner News and Reviews - book review of ARMADAS IN THE MIST (Book Three) / giveaway Dec 19 - @onecreativeartist – book review of SHADOW OVER LONDON (Book One) Dec 19 - Books and Games - audiobook review of SHADOW OVER LONDON (Book One) Dec 19 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of SHADOW OVER LONDON (Book One) / giveaway Dec 19 - Welcome To MLM Opinion’s Reviews - book review of SHADOW OVER LONDON (Book One) / giveaway Dec 19 – Authors on iTours: Let’s Talk Books - book review of SHADOW OVER LONDON (Book One) Dec 19 - @onecreativeartist - book review of JUSTICE AT SEA (Book Two)/ giveaway Dec 20 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of JUSTICE AT SEA (Book Two)/ giveaway Dec 20 - Welcome To MLM Opinion’s Reviews - book review of JUSTICE AT SEA (Book Two)/ giveaway Dec 20 - Authors on iTours: Let’s Talk Books - book review of JUSTICE AT SEA (Book Two) Dec 20 - @onecreativeartist - book review of ARMADAS IN THE MIST (Book Three) Dec 20 - Bound 4 Escape – audiobook review of ARMADAS IN THE MIST (Book Three) / giveaway Dec 20 - Books and Games - audiobook review of Justice at Sea (Book Two) Dec 21 - Authors on iTours: Let’s Talk Books - book review of ARMADAS IN THE MIST (Book Three) Dec 21 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of ARMADAS IN THE MIST (Book Three) / giveaway Dec 21 - Books With A Chance - book review of ARMADAS IN THE MIST (Book Three) / giveaway Dec 21 - Welcome To MLM Opinion’s Reviews - book review of ARMADAS IN THE MIST (Book Three) / giveaway Dec 21 - Books and Games - audiobook review of ARMADAS IN THE MIST (Book Three)
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  Join us for this tour from Nov 7 to Dec 2, 2022! Book Details: Book Title: Grady Whill and the Templeton Codex by Carole P. Roman Category: Young-Adult Fiction (18 +), 286 pages Genre: Action-Adventure/Fantasy Publisher: Chelshire Release date: July 30 2022 Format available for review: print-softback (USA only) audiobook (audible download code), ebook (MOBI for Kindle, EPUB, PDF) Tour dates: Nov 7 to Dec 2, 2022 Content Rating: PG. The author thinks the book is G-rated. A reviewer said it had some curses. Some may consider "Holy crap" is a curse. "If I were to give a book to every young adult in this world, I would give them Grady Whill and the Templeton Codex by Carole P. Roman without blinking. I absolutely loved every moment of this uplifting and fascinating story. It's filled with valuable life lessons, adventure, peril, and highly relatable and lovable characters." Reviewed by Emma Megan for Readers' Favorite "Harry Potter meets Sky High. If you're a fan of young adult stories where protagonists go to mysterious schools to train their superhuman abilities, don't miss out on Grady Whill and The Templeton Codex." Reviewed by Pikasho Deka for Reader's Favorite "Carole P. Roman has created a world that is unique, inhabited by characters that young people can easily relate to because of their similar concerns about growing pains... This book has a strong message and theme that deserves to be read." Reviewed by Vincent Dublado for Reader's Favorite Book Description: Templeton Academy- the superhero high school is finally open! The prestigious institution is recruiting the best of the best to enroll in its student body. The school is as mysterious as it is exclusive. Grady Whill thinks there is nothing special about him to make the grade. However, his best friend, Aarush Patel has been selected and thinks Grady has the right stuff. Even school bully Elwood Bledsoe is attending. If Grady is fortunate enough to be picked, his guardian has forbidden him to attend. Will a family secret prevent Grady from becoming the superhero he was destined to be? Also from the Pen of Carole P. Roman: (sorry, this title is only available for spotlight, not review)  Book Details: Book Title: Giggles Galore Jokes, Riddles and Fun Facts for Kids of all Ages by Carole P. Roman Category: Children's Fiction , 170 pages Genre: Humor Publisher: Chelshire Release date: August 2022 Tour dates: Nov 7 to Dec 2, 2022 Content Rating: G. Book Description: What's more fun than a rainy afternoon? A rainy afternoon with Giggles Galore! Treat yourself and your child to this fun-filled book of jokes, riddles, and exciting bits of information. Entertain your friends and family with a wide variety of jokes that include funny foods, animal antics, jolly jungles, farcical farms, dizzy dinosaurs, hilarious holidays, and a host of humor from all over our wacky world. Fun facts are sprinkled throughout the book and give a welcome relief from all the giggles. There's even a section where budding comedians can learn to create new jokes. Lastly, join Carole P. Roman's beloved character, Susanna Maya Logan, for a short story about why we must use humor wisely, or it may not be considered funny by everyone. A great tool to help a reluctant reader, Giggles Galore is the perfect way to practice social skills and develop friendships.  Meet the Author: Carole P. Roman is the award-winning author of over fifty children's books. Whether it's pirates, princesses, spies, or discovering the world around us, her books have enchanted educators, parents, and her diverse audience of children of all ages. Her best-selling book, The Big Book of Silly Jokes for Kids: 800+ Jokes! has reached number one on Amazon in March of 2020 and has remained in the top 200 books since then. She published Mindfulness for Kids with J. Robin Albertson-Wren. Carole has co-authored two self-help books. Navigating Indieworld: A Beginners Guide to Self-Publishing and Marketing with Julie A. Gerber, and Marketing Indieworld with both Julie A. Gerber and Angela Hausman. Roman is the CEO of a global transportation company, as well as a practicing medium. She also writes adult fiction under the name Brit Lunden and has created an anthology of the mythical town of Bulwark, Georgia with a group of indie authors. Writing is her passion and one of her favorite pastimes. Roman reinvents herself frequently, and her family calls her the 'mother of reinvention.' She resides on Long Island, near her children and grandchildren. connect with the author: website ~ twitter ~ facebook ~ bookbub ~ goodreads Tour Schedule: Nov 7 – Bound 4 Escape – audiobook review / giveaway Nov 7 - The Obsessed Reader – book review / giveaway Nov 8 – Library Lady's Kid Lit – book review Nov 9 – Pick a Good Book – audiobook review / author interview / giveaway Nov 10 – Rockin' Book Reviews – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Nov 14 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Nov 15 – A Mama's Corner of the World – book review / giveaway Nov 15 – Rockin' Book Reviews – audiobook review / giveaway Nov 17 – Splashes of Joy - audiobook review / giveaway Nov 17 - Leels Loves Books – book review / giveaway Nov 18 – Adventures of a Traveler's Wife – audiobook review / guest post / giveaway Nov 18 – Writer with Wanderlust – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Nov 21 – fundinmental – book spotlight / giveaway Nov 22 – Bigreadersite – book review / giveaway Nov 22 - Paws.Read.Repeat – book review / giveaway Nov 23 – Cover Lover Book Review – book review / guest post / giveaway Nov 25 – Stephanie Jane – book review / author interview / giveaway Nov 25 - My Reading Getaway – book review / author interview / giveaway Nov 28 – FUONLYKNEW – book review / author interview / giveaway Nov 28 - Liese's Blog – book spotlight Nov 28 - Because I said so -- and other adventures in Parenting - audiobook review / giveaway Nov 29 – Books are a Blessing – book review / giveaway Nov 29 - Lady Hawkeye - book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Nov 30 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway Dec 1 – Literary Flits – book review / guest post / giveaway Dec 2 – Rajiv's Reviews – book review TBD - The Homeschool Expert - book review / guest post / giveaway TBD - @happy_planner_vibes – book review / giveaway Enter the Giveaway:
Join us for this tour from August 8 to August 26, 2022!
Book Details: Book Title: Court of Snakes: This Desert Cage by Tycho Dwelis Category: YA Fiction (Ages 13-17), 317 pages Genre: Dystopian Fantasy Publisher: Precursor Publishing Release date: July 2, 2022 Formats Available for Review: print (softback) (internationally) and ebook (Gifted Kindle, PDF) Tour dates: August 8 to August 26, 2022 Content Rating: PG + M: Some allusion to domestic abuse, fantasy violence, adults drinking alcohol
Book Description:
In the city of Segeno, it’s eat or be eaten. Someone has to rule the masses. A boy has lost his birthright. His parents killed. Dead and gone. A girl has lost her father. She means nothing to him now. The city of Segeno stands tall after a great war, the only city left of its kind. Terran has lost both of his parents and is now on the run from a tyrant eager to kill him and cut off the royal bloodline. Parisa struggles with her own identity as even her father rejects her for the color of her skin as he claws for the throne. Along their journeys, they meet unexpected allies and encounter unprecedented magick, but, most importantly, they learn what it is to stand up for themselves and take back their city from corruption. The Court of Snakes: This Desert Cage is the first of a two book series intended for ages 13 – 18. If you like the Hunger Games, Divergent, and Inkheart, you’ll love these books. This series talks about systemic oppression, racism, oligarchy, and, of course, magick. 
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I’m Tycho (I also use the pen name Cassidy), and I love storytelling! I’m incredibly passionate about writing, art, and anything that allows me to create my own worlds. My goal is to write dreamy fiction for all ages that is unique, inspiring, and imaginative. I like to write about themes that include coming of age, magic realism, identity, relationships, and bullying. My books are intended for readers ages eight to twenty-five, and are meant to connect the world of the fantastical to everyday life. I currently live in Colorado and have an MA in Publishing. connect with the author: website ~ twitter ~ facebook ~ instagram ~ goodreads
Tour Schedule:
Aug 8 –Cover Lover Book Review – book spotlight / giveaway Aug 9 –Literary Flits – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Aug 9 - Splashes of Joy - book review / giveaway Aug 10 – 411 ON BOOKS, AUTHORS, AND PUBLISHING NEWS – book spotlight / giveaway Aug 11 –JB's Bookworms with Brandy Mulder – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Aug 12 – The Momma Spot – book review / giveaway Aug 16 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway Aug 17 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review / giveaway Aug 17 - Rockin' Book Reviews – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Aug 18 – The Page Ladies – book review Aug 19 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book review / giveaway Aug 22 –Sadie's Spotlight – book spotlight / giveaway Aug 23 – Kam's Place – book review Aug 24 – Bookworm for Kids – book review / giveaway Aug 25 –Sefina Hawke's Books – book spotlight Aug 25 – Leels Loves Books – book review / giveaway Aug 25 - Books for Books - book review TBD – Books and Zebras – book review
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Join Us for This Tour: February 7 to February 25, 2022
Book Details: Book Title: Discovery of the Five Senses Book One - The Urban Boys Series by K. N. Smith Category: YA Fiction (Ages 13-17), 340 pages Genre: Young Adult Action-Adventure, Young Adult Thriller, Urban Fantasy, Mystery/ Thriller Publisher: Two Petals Publishing (self-published) Release date: September 15, 2021 Formats Available for Review: print - softback (USA only), e-book (mobi for Kindle, EPUB, PDF_ Tour dates: February 7 to February 25, 2022 Content Rating: PG
"Brilliantly crafted and written!" - Megan King, Indie Book Reviewers
"An energetic adventure debut with stellar action sequences. Smith's writing is intelligent and often lyrical. Her exuberant prose never fails to dazzle." - Kirkus Media "A captivating and poetic tale of mystery, fantasy, and reality tied together by action!" - 5-stars, Lars Jackson, Amazon Customer
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Welcome or unwelcome. Fate has arrived. A suspenseful incident in a forbidden preserve heightens the senses of five friends. Sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell become super-gifts that forever change the world. But furious battles confront the boys as they try to understand their sensory super powers in a race to save mankind. With light beings and mysterious strangers complicating their plight, will the boys be able to defeat the evil Druth before it’s too late? Get prepared for the twisting and grinding of this award-winning, action-adventure story — an edge-of-your-seat narrative for young and mature readers alike. EXCERPT: As one would imagine, a mysterious forest might offer deep, eerie chills, especially at night. Instead, the forest cast a rich glow, and the environment was beautiful and serene. Walking slowly with their eyes absolutely feasting on the horticultural delights, the boys were approached by something they weren’t sure was real. It floated effortlessly, lighting up in a sporadic pattern, but had neither sound nor discernible shape, other than being somewhat clear and round. Its fluttering wings suspended it in the center of their disbelieving huddle. All eyes were on it, but what it was provoked more mystery than the forest itself. It bounced in a cheery, beckoning fashion, flashing its stunning wings, drawing the boys into a never-ending waltz. They were transfixed, unable to glance at each other, prevented by the daze each silently battled. The little glowing being carried about, moving closer to their faces. It moved in and out of trees, spewing, sparkle and splendor, then floated away from the boys, yet stayed close enough to continue the enticement. Contributing to the amazing glow ricocheting from sprawling fronds to soaring trees and fallen leaves, the being’s creativity advanced in a display of twirls and spins, astonishing the boys. And they followed their little friend further and further into the forest. Deeper ahead, the visual spectacle beautifully intertwined with the clicking noise, which grew louder and more defined, moving up the scale into high notes. The repetition of the noise mesmerized the boys, equating to an invisible lasso. The friends grouped together, looking ahead and behind. Their stomachs tightened as the tension grew. What they saw next would pale in comparison to their little, wondrous friend, who steadily bounced around several curvy pathways. The small creature led them into an area deep within the preserve housing two large, floating, clicking balls of light. The boys instinctively covered their eyes, yet still tried to peep through their fingers. The light balls began spinning wildly and grew louder, with their tops spitting out free-falling shavings of light like fireworks. The sputtering light bounced off the dirt only to end up against a tree or one of the boys, then back down and up again. Slowing down, the beings moved in between the boys. Too scared to move and struggling with reality, the boys’ eyes locked onto the radiant balls. And with a striking force, the five friends were encased by a bright, piercing light as the balls exploded, emitting their energy onto the boys. Mixing and mashing north, south, east, and west, bright waves covered the soil, spreading across trees, rock, and all plant life. The forest fell silent, frozen like an inhale without an exhale. It was dark and quiet, except for the liquid energy dripping from the huge, wavy leaves. Being subjected to drifts both in and out of reality, the boys succumbed to the lure of a vacant black space within the deepest parts of their minds. They fell to the ground unconscious, laying in this forbidden domain in the center of a place they had been warned not to approach. And from some distance toward the other side of the preserve, a draped shadow had been looking inward and saw this mysterious incident. The curve of his black hood was loose enough for him to witness the unthinkable. But it also shrouded his expression, which was impassive. This figure, a dark stranger, had been watching the boys for a period of time and saw the explosion of light. He knew it had exposed them to a grave risk in this place of both awe and fear. He realized time would now take the reins as a master guide for these stricken young men, all of whom would need hope as a rod and stamina as a spear on the long journey ahead. Knowing the veil of normalcy would need to be maintained in order for this inconceivable episode to be minimized, the Dark Stranger drew upon his strength to physically move each of the boys to Rhee’s house. He knew familiar surroundings would ease them as they roused, barely able to comprehend their predicament. For he knew much, and every step, every footprint left an indelible impression on the path leading to the studio in Rhee’s backyard. Indeed, footprints providing a window to the past meshed with hope for the future. And like a laser, the Dark Stranger steadied his gait, hurling each one up and over his powerful shoulders. As he absorbed the totality of the scene, he breathed deeply. His head hung in a manner to which only trauma could relate. But in a sign of resilience, it swiftly sprung back. Under the circumstances, he knew time would not be patient nor friendly. Welcome or unwelcome. Fate had arrived. 
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K.N. Smith, winner of the “Best of” in the category of “Outstanding Young Adult Novel” at the Jessie Redmon Fauset Book Awards, is an author, screenwriter, and passionate advocate of literacy and arts programs throughout the world. She inspires people of all ages to reach their highest potential in their creative, educational, and life pursuits. She lives in California with her family. connect with the author: website ~ facebook ~ goodreads
Tour Schedule:
Feb 7 – Cover Lover Book Review – book spotlight / giveaway Feb 7 - Rockin' Book Reviews – book review / giveaway Feb 8 – Bookworm for Kids – book spotlight / giveaway Feb 8 -Olio by Marilyn – book review / giveaway Feb 8 - Olio by Marilyn – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Feb 9 –Because I said so -- and other adventures in Parenting – book review / giveaway Feb 10 –Splashes of Joy - book review / giveaway Feb 11 – Pick a Good Book – book spotlight / giveaway Feb 11 - Stephanie Jane – book review / giveaway Feb 14 –Book Corner News and Reviews – book review / giveaway Feb 14 - Sefina Hawke's Books – book spotlight Feb 15 –Buried Under Books – book review / giveaway Feb 16 –Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway Feb 17 - I'm Into Books - book spotlight / giveaway Feb 17 –Lamon Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway Feb 17 -Westveil Publishing – book spotlight / giveaway Feb 18 –fundinmental – book spotlight / giveaway Feb 18 - Literary Flits – book review / giveaway Feb 21 - Library Lady's Kid Lit - book spotlight / giveaway Feb 22 – Books are a Blessing – book review / giveaway Feb 22 -Books for Books – book spotlight Feb 23 –Kam's Place – book review Feb 24 –@twilight_reader – book review Feb 25 –Jazzy Book Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway Feb 28 - Leels Loves Books – book review / giveaway
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Book Details: Book Title: Romancing the Darkness (Book 1) by Tyler R. Snyder Category: YA Fiction (Ages 13-17), 260 pages Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Crystal Publishing, LLC Release date: November 2021 Formats Available for Review: print-softback USA, e-book (MOBI for Kindle, EPUB, PDF) Tour dates: January 31 to February 11 Content Rating: PG-13 + M: There is no sex, but it is implied. The violence is typical for this genre (attacking monsters and a war). The language does include light profanity (hell, damn, ass).
Book Description:
Monsters of Mythical Proportion Worlds of Magic and Power Forbidden Love And DEATH. DEATH is the consequence... When Tristan defies Ambion’s only law—royal and common blood cannot mix, he discovers the consequences are real. The young guardian finds himself in a world where love and hate, war and peace, duty and betrayal blur into darkness. As his world devolves into a battle for survival, he learns only an Angel can save Ambion from the destruction wielded by the Dividers. Is Tristan the Angel destined to save the world or will he succumb to the wiles of a dark goddess? “Boy! Hey boy, let me show you the end.” Tristan looked in horror as tens of thousands of men and women were hooded figures. Explosions erupted everywhere, and the black sky spewed red lightning all around the warriors. A ground shaking roar forced Tristan to cover his ears. When he looked up, a massive golden dragon breathed fire upon the world: fire engulfed the horizon. “The end will begin with ash.” 
Meet the Author:
Tyler Snyder was born in 1984 in Medford, Oregon. As a child, he was captivated by movies, video games, and Dungeons and Dragons, along with the worlds these activities created. The original spark that ignited Tyler’s imagination was when he wanted to see a movie similar to The Legend of Zelda, but the closest film at the time was The Dark Crystal. That itch, to this day, has still not been scratched. This led him to books and stories like the pastimes he adored and gave him exposure to a much grander well of ideas and possibilities. Meeting like-minded friends who shared the same hobbies, Tyler developed a passion for creating new worlds. In Romancing the Darkness, Tyler explores his world, Ambion, and the countless decisions confronting his characters. Mr. Snyder currently lives in Wyoming with his wife, Sandra. connect with the author: website ~ twitter ~ facebook ~ instagram ~ goodreads
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Jan 31 – Rockin' Book Reviews – book review / giveaway Feb 1 – Splashes of Joy - book review / giveaway Feb 2 – The Momma Spot – book review / author interview / giveaway Feb 3 – Books, Tea, Healthy Me – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Feb 4 – Rockin' Book Reviews – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Feb 7 – Kam's Place – book review / author interview Feb 8 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review / giveaway Feb 9 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / author interview / giveaway Feb 10 – Books are a Blessing - book review / giveaway Feb 11 - Books for Books – book review Feb 11 - Because I said so -- and other adventures in Parenting - book review / author interview / giveaway TBD – Books, Tea, Healthy Me – book review / giveaway
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