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Monday, September 9, 2024

Through Fire and Ruin Review Spotlight

To celebrate the release of Beyond Ember & Hope on September 14th, we're going back to the beginning to the start and touring Through Fire & Ruin all this week!

There are pre-order incentives if you order Beyond Ember & Hope now, and this book one is on sale for only $0.99 until release day when the trilogy is complete!

Through Fire and Ruin is the first book in authors Jennifer Becker’s and Alice Karpiel’s new adult fantasy romance series. This book is a slow-burn romance novel with multiple POVs throughout the storyline. You’re going to meet some interesting characters and others who will try your patience, but this is just the beginning of this series.

Through Fire and Ruin has an interesting beginning that draws readers in rather quickly. Fae are known to humans, but thanks to a treaty there can be no crossing over of the two into the other’s world. Fae are “locked” into their world and humans are “locked” into Earth. There is a portal that bridges both worlds, but crossing over is something that no one survives. Well, those who belong to their specific worlds. But what if you were something more?

This division of the worlds seemed like a good thing, especially when you reflect on the fact that humans were enslaved to the fae in Liraen. However, when a plague begins killing humans and no cure in sight through the human scientists what if their very salvation lies in the land of the fae? Only one way to find out, and it won’t be an easy journey.

Lora is one of the characters that will be focused on in this book. She’s been living her life as best that she can with the fear of the plague running rampant. No one knows how it spreads, but if you’re expecting extreme precautions to be utilized you’ll be disappointed. It’s nice that there aren’t any extreme precautions being taken because it would definitely throw a kink in the story.

Lora is written as an “average human.” When we say this we mean that she’s living her life, helping out here and there at home. The plague is there in the back of her mind, but until it strikes close to home, she has little interest in pursuing a path of finding some form of help. But with a family member coming down with the sickness she’s prompted to take action. Not necessarily for the greater good of the world as a whole, but primarily for the family member in need.

One interesting aspect of this book is that Lora is part fae and she’s aware of this fact. In most fantasy novels you’ll find that the character has no idea of this other part of themselves, but Lora knows about it and will use it to her advantage. Which is a good thing otherwise this would be a rather short story. LOL!

While we have Lora on Earth and about to cross over into Liraen, the authors introduce readers to Amira who is a princess in one of the kingdoms of Liraen. Amira is the exact opposite of Lora. As you read this book you’ll learn that Lora seems to be a moderately tempered young woman, but the more you learn about her the more you’ll see that she is a rather temperamental individual.

Not saying it’s necessarily a bad thing, but for this reader...she pushed more than a few buttons. The constant demands for answers, refusing to have any ounce of trust in Eyden, the fae trader she meets, and leans towards being highly argumentative. You’d think that in a world where you have to hide what you are, you’d exercise more caution than she does. We get it, she wants a cure to help her family, but 1) getting caught and captured and 2) alienating one of few people willing to take a risk to help you...aren’t smart.

Amira falls on the opposite end of the spectrum of Lora. Amira reads almost like a human version of Fluttershy. LOL! (I’ve been watching a lot of MLP with my daughter, and it feels like it fits her perfectly.) Amira is yet another challenging character who gets placed in the spotlight of this book and series. Amira has experienced trauma in her life, and the deeper the story goes the more you will learn about her and what she’s been through.

Readers should be forewarned that there are some abuse elements in this book and potentially the series as we celebrate the release of Beyond Ember and Hope which will be available September 14^th. Amira has a rather unhealthy relationship with her brother, and we all breathe a sigh of relief when he exits the story here and there. Don’t hope for or expect Amira to ever really stand up to him. Can’t say for sure she’s done so in the past and paid the cost, but it doesn’t seem like something she’ll ever do. We just wish that she wasn’t such a frail character. It gets exhausting to read how “sensitive” she is to so many things.

When it comes to the pacing of this novel you’ll find that it’s slow to moderate at best. Through Fire and Ruin is told through third person perspective throughout this book. The majority of the story goes back and forth between Lora and Amira as they both struggle to stay out of danger. It’s no easy thing for either woman.

There are interesting plot twists scattered throughout the novel, but we recommend patience as the personality of the characters seems to be the dominant focus of it all. You’ll learn about a king, looking to be high king, who will potentially be the downfall of all if he wins the upcoming contest. We would have liked to focus more on that, but it’s not viewed as a primary element of the storyline.

Hate cliffhangers? Well, it’s okay, because books two and three are available or will soon be! So, while you’re waiting for book three, you can grab book two and find out what happens next. It’s a mild cliffhanger honestly, so even those who hate cliffhangers shouldn’t complain too much. LOL! But it will be one that honestly makes sense in how book one comes to a close.

The romance is slow-burn, and the drama is also more on the slow-burn side, but Through Fire and Ruin does have some good elements. We just wanted the two FMCs to be more tempered, and more balanced. As they are written it’s one extreme to the other almost. It will be interesting to see where things go from here, and how long certain secrets will remain locked away.

Be sure to grab your copy of book three on September 14^th and find out how it all ends for Lora, Amira and those they have come to care about!

4 out of 5 stars

Through Fire And Ruin

Publication Date: May 2022

Genre: NA Fantasy Romance

Slow burn
Sizzling banter
Enemies-to-lovers
Reluctant allies
Masquerade ball
Forced proximity
One bed
He fell harder
LGBTQ+ characters
Multiple POVs & romances
Fae, witches, badass humans
Thrilling plot twists
Corrupt politics

Some lies are ruin

For centuries, humans have been at the mercy of the fae. With the border between Earth and Liraen spelled shut, humans have no desire to entangle themselves with the fae world again. But what if they are humanity's only hope?

LORA has been warned of the fae her entire life. Yet when a deadly virus sweeps Earth, Lora risks everything to find a cure. Spinning the perfect lie, she makes a deal with Eyden, a mysterious fae trader. As Lora struggles to keep the promises she has made to both her family and Eyden, she is forced to dig deeper into the twisted world of Liraen - her web of lies unravelling.

AMIRA has spent years trapped by her brother in her childhood palace. Her engagement to the soon-to-be High King of Liraen is her only hope for the freedom she has been longing for. As the future Queen, she seeks to finally leave her painful past behind. But she soon discovers that the palace holds dark secrets - bringing up memories Amira had long since tried to erase.

As power games are woven, promises are broken, and desperate lies are revealed, Lora and Amira both find themselves at crossroads. Will they risk it all and face ruin?

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Tuesday, May 28, 2024

A Cure for Magic Review Spotlight

We're celebrating the release of A Cure for Magic this week! Make sure you get your copy on May 28th!

A Cure for Magic is the first book in Talia Greer’s The Ardor Magic Cycle series. Author Greer will endeavor to take readers on a journey as a young woman discovers that consequences of a traumatic experience that unleashes magic in her veins. A power struggle is ensuing and it is up to Marika to not only survive, but reclaim what is rightfully hers.

A Cure for Magic will draw your attention with it’s beautiful cover. A hand, palm up with magic appearing to stream up out of it in wisps of varying colors. It’s quite beautiful to look at it and it draws you in. You can’t help but wonder what will the story held within these pages detail? What appears to be purple water drips down, and it raises the question...is the primary power of the main character water-related? Well, the only way to find out...is to take a dive into this story.

A Cure for Magic details Marika’s story. Marika is a princess living in the royal compound. Life appears to be good for her. She has her family, her privilege, and all the comforts she can benefit from. The only fly in the ointment? Her uncle Juri. You’ll witness his abuse of an ardor, a magic weilder. It seems strange, right? That a non-magic user is bringing harm to a magic weilder. It seems like it should be the exact opposite, but that is the twist that this story carries.

Immediately you’re getting red flags from Juri. He’s unsympathetic. He’s callous, and cruel. He’s not the one in charge, yet his behavior makes it seem like he holds more than power than appears on the surface. What is going on here? When Marika dares to speak up concerning the ardor’s situation and forced endurance of cruel subjugation...no one really does anything. Why? Marika’s father is the king. Is he really that powerless?

The dynamics in this story aren’t as black and white and straightforward as they might appear. You’d think that magic should rule, yet it doesn’t. You’d think that king holds the power, but it appears that the uncle is the one with the power since no one really wishes to stand up to him. Why? But even that is not the full extent of the truth. So, what is the truth concerning all of this? Well, the good news is that answers come, but they are slow in coming.

The next thing that you know in A Cure for Magic, Marika and her brother are on the run. Why? The royal compound is on fire. It is made to appear that it is a group of rebels who have instigated this attack, but the red flags still wave. Why? Well, you’ll see when a particular character joins Marika and her brother. It’s a bit too convenient that things are playing out the way that they are. But this is the flashpoint for Marika as well. This incident...the hints of loss...will be what awakens the ardor in her own blood.

The storyline for A Cure for Magic holds a many interesting elements and aspects. It’s enough to keep readers coming back for more of the storyline. However, Marika as a main character is a mixed bag. Marika is shown as a character who has been coddled and pampered. She’s had to lack for nothing, and pretty much wait for nothing. Now, all of that has changed. Now, she is a young woman on the run, with a price on her head, and she’s having to go through an adjustment period.

It’s a tug of war to get to a place of liking her as a character. There are moments of where she shows some strength of character, and then she immediately turns around and assumes a royal’s attitude. She reflects quite often on how things were for her when she was entitled princess. She wants to fade into the background one minute, then when no one acknowledges her, she gets an attitude about it. It’s like...pick a lane princess. Either you want to be noticed and possibly exposed...or you don’t.

A Cure for Magic is fantasy storyline forward which is nice. There are hints of romance scattered here and there throughout the story, but the romance is secondary. So, for readers who want a more focused story, without all the romance muddying up the story, then this book is for you. For readers, who want more romance...well, you might find some disappointment, but you could still find that you enjoy this book.

Marika gradually develops as a character through the pages. There are some surprises mixed in here and there. Remember, this is the first book in a series, so there will be no conclusion when you come to the end of this book. Is there a major cliffhanger? No. It’s a soft ending with little tension or drama to speak of honestly. It would have been nicer to have a moment of tension or drama to leave readers eager for more, but this is what you get. But it will be interesting to see where Marika’s story goes from here.

4.5 out of 5 stars

Thank you to the author, Talia Greer, and R&R Book Tours for the opportunity to read and review this book. We look forward to what comes next.

A Cure for Magic (The Ardor Magic Cycle Book 1)

Publication Date: May 28, 2024

Genre: NA Fantasy Romance

💜 A Messy Bisexual Princess

👑 Black Royals

📕 Dark Academia

🔥Elemental Magic

💖 OT3/Throuple

🔮 Magic Training

🏕️ Only One Tent

🙊 Hidden Identity

Marika Cyran is destined to rule, if she survives her own power first.

When rebels attack the royal compound, Marika learns the true price of her family’s legacy. The same deadly magic her ancestors outlawed now runs in her veins, and her royal blood paints a target on her back.

Desperate to learn her powers before they destroy her, she takes shelter at Nella University, hiding her true identity. But it’s not quite the sanctuary she’s hoping for. Argent, the roommate she’s paired with, is a prickly woman who seems to despise her. The same rebels who want her family dead flourish here under the guise of a student society, and their most popular member, Harland, seems a little too interested in her dangerous power…and Marika herself.

When a spark ignites between all three of them, it complicates Marika’s quest for control. To stay is to spit upon her family’s memory. To leave is to forfeit her once chance to corral the unruly magic. And to do nothing is to risk being consumed by the very forces she seeks to understand.

A Cure for Magic is the first book in a New Adult romantic fantasy trilogy featuring dark elemental magic, hidden royals, and a medium-heat romance that is secondary to the plot. Perfect for fans of dark academia and the Netflix adaptation of Leigh Bardugo’s Shadow & Bone.

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

Illuminance Release Blitz Spotlight

Illuminance is now available and to celebrate the occasion, if you submit proof of purchase before March 24th, the author will gift you an unreleased art print! As if owning the book isn't enough!

*Visit the link in Kara Douglas' bio to submit proof of purchase

Illuminance (The Unraveled Fate Series Book 2)

Publication Date: March 21, 2024 (Today

Genre: NA Fantasy

✨Sassy Wyvern
✨Prophecies & High Stakes
✨Magic Training
✨Who did this to you
✨Slow burn
✨Found Family

A brewing war, and a prophecy to doom them all.

Lu’s life as she knows it is over. Her wishes of freedom have finally come to fruition, but at what cost? Her worst nightmares have become reality as monsters, fae, and dark magic corrupt the only home she’s ever known.

Old, broken memories come to light, and the war from long ago seems doomed to repeat itself, with Lu stuck in the middle. Torn between her prince and the man she once called her enemy, she’s left with questions she can’t answer. The scales threaten to tip when the Goddess of Vengeance puts Lu’s hard-won freedom more at risk than ever.

When an ancient prophecy offers a chance at peace, she must learn to control her magic before it’s too late. With all eyes on her, Lu will have to prove herself to her kingdom—or lose everything, and everyone, she loves.

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Monday, March 4, 2024

Blending of the Sands Review Spotlight

Blending of the Sands continues the story of Harmen and Imani as the quest to bring change continues. Blending of the Sands continues where Sands of Ruin left off, moving forward with our two main characters striving to not just survive all that the world is throwing at them but to make it back to each other. This will be no easy task, especially for Harmen, but it’s something that must be done...for the sake of all.

Blending of theSands’ cover continues with the primary image of the sands and dunes that defined book one. Where book one had the compass, an heirloom from Harmen’s family, book two has an array of items that will be familiar to most readers of the series. The blue scarf that Harm gifted to Imani, the blending pendant he intends to give her, and a pair of crossed daggers. The first two items will be familiar, but the last? Not so much. It all simply comes together to draw readers into diving into this book to discover what hides inside.

Blending of theSands is the second book in R.M. Muller’s Sands of Ruin series. Sands of Ruin, book one, left readers with the question of what happens next to our heroes? Both Harmen and Imani have been taken captive by the Guardians. Charlie is a captive as well, held by own his own brother, the Chancellor. Now what? Imani was on the verge of being hanged, but with the capture of Harm everything shifted.

Now, this book picks up over a month after we were left with the ending of book one. Harm is being held in the prison. Every day he must endure what the Guardians put him through. The questioning. The abuse. The demands for answers of what he knows concerning the device. No matter how honest he is with them, they extract pain and suffering from him. His only hope? That somewhere out there...Imani is still alive.

The first time Harmen landed in prison, he had help getting out. This time? It appears that there will be no help coming for him. It would seem that he’s on his own. The hits don’t just come physically though. The Guardians are seeking to break his spirit...and that comes in a heartbreaking blow when they tell him the last thing that he’d ever want to hear.

Imani is going through her own personal hell. She’s no longer being subjected to the prison, but one can hardly say that her “accommodations” are much better. One would hardly want to find themselves in the “care” of their enemy. Granted, this particular captor is better than her father, but not by much. Can you guess who?

Blending of theSands continues with the quest to fix what the Chancellor has broken. The people are suffering and dying and the time for change must come soon. But this book takes readers deeper. We explored the sands in the Sands of Ruin. Now, Blending of the Sands is going to introduce readers to a new area – the forest/jungle area. Cue jaw-drop, right?! LOL!

What do you mean there’s more out there than just the sands and dunes? What do you mean that there is something separating everything into “sections” and people are living uniquely in them!?! Yeah, prepare to delve deeper as our characters discover the truth that is out there, and then come to being able to explore the forest area for themselves.

It’s a nice element of enticement to draw readers deeper into this book. Imani and Harm continue to face a variety of challenges. They find help along their separate journeys. Harm reconnects with Jonah and Enid. Imani finds some unexpected help from a kind villager, whom she repays with a dark service.

All the while Harm is still being hunted, probably more viciously now than before. Fletcher really has a been in his “bonnet” when it comes to Harm. But is there something more to it than meets the eye?

Where Sands of Ruin played jump rope with the line between YA and Upper YA/New Adult, Blending of the Sands takes that step and shifts fully into New Adult territory with multiple sex scenes between the new couple. The scenes aren’t overly graphic and steamy, so readers who prefer just the “basic” of elements, no more and no less, will be pleased.

Wondering if there is any character development? The answer is yes. There are new characters introduced into the story with the “discovery” of a new area. Secrets are coming to light, and Harmen and Imani are learning new things. But as they are learning new things, and discovering themselves, th taint of the Chancellor and Fletcher is reaching further and further in an attempt to draw Harmen back out and extinguish the hope that his very existence threatens to bring.

The closer this story comes to a close, the more the author begins to set the stage for a shake-up in the story. You’re going to get little clues here and there, but apparently, the characters won’t be in on what’s to come. Of course, neither will you, the reader, but we think you’ll handle things better than they will when it all plays out.

Just as book one ended on a cliffhanger with a twist, Blending of the Sands will be no exception. Thanks to some of the clues and hints dropped we weren’t as tormented with this ending, but that doesn’t mean that the characters aren’t impacted negatively. We’ll have to wait and see what comes next for Harmen and Imani. One thing is for sure, it’s going to be really interesting.

Pros:

Engaging storyline
Twists and turns
Introduction of new characters
Page-turner

Cons:

None of merit

Cover Score: 9.8/10

4.5 out of 5 stars

Thank you to the author, R.M. Muller, for the opportunity to read and review this book. We look forward to what comes next!

Thursday, February 15, 2024

Bottle Service: A Bomb-Ass Genie Vacation Story Cover Reveal Spotlight

We’re thrilled to present the illustrated Cover of Bottle Service: A Bomb-Ass Genie Vacation Story by Brindi Quinn!

Bottle Service: A Bomb-Ass Genie Vacation Story

Publication Date: Summer 2024

Publisher: Evermore Books (@neverandeverbooks)

Genre: New Adult Paranormal Romcom

The first time, she found it in a thrift store. The second, it washed up on a shore.

Unofficial newlywed Dolly Jones deserves a bomb-ass genie honeymoon.

So it would be really nice if none of her new brothers-in-law would upset the fantasyland flora and sparkling waves of her perfect magical vacation, orchestrated by her perfect magical boyfriend. But for the new laird and his lady, a peaceful island getaway may be nothing more than wishful thinking, when a familiar bottle appears washed up on the beach in relentless pursuit of Dolly as its master—who, by all accounts, already has a genie and a soulmate.

While Velis works to strengthen the cloaking magic over their beach rental in hopes of hiding them from his meddlesome family, Dolly begins to experience strange occurrences around the island that may or may not be charm magic at work. Is that feeling of fate tugging at her all in her head? And in the aftermath of a crumbling family, who will have to sacrifice what in order to live their happily ever after?

BOTTLE SERVICE: A BOMB-ASS GENIE VACATION STORY is the romantic, fantastic second-coming-of-age story of five flawed twenty-somethings from different realms, battling their inner demons and each other, one wish at a time.

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Monday, February 12, 2024

Sands of Ruin Review Spotlight

Readers, are you on the search for something new? A new book that whisks you away to a dystopian world looking for a brighter future? A second chance at a better life? A story with faulty characters whom you can relate to? A story that will grab you and leave you eager for book two? Then look no further. Author R.M. Muller has got you covered. Step into the pages of Sands of Ruin...and be prepared to swept away into a desert world...eager for change.

Sands of Ruin is the first book in R.M. Muller’s Sands of Ruin series. Young Harmen isn’t so young. Not really. He is facing his last year of the Selection, and he’s hoping to avoid being chosen. The soldiers...the “Guardians” they come and choose select young men to take away to fill their ranks...or so the story goes. But they never come back once they are chosen. He’s lived his entire life in a desert landscape. Following the rules, living his life with his family and dreaming of something...more.

He sees the suffering of the people around him. All of them struggling to simply survive under the harsh heat of the desert days and the brutal cold of the following nights. He wants more than the life his parents have lived. To escape the Selection, to dodge the Blending and to live his own life. But is that even possible?

When Harmen makes a dangerous decision after the loss of his friend, he brings down the ire of the Guardians upon not just himself, but his family as well. With this...tragedy will strike again, but it will be closer to home. All decisions have consequences and his are going to come back to haunt him in a real way.

He’s not alone though. In the shadows lurks another...a girl who has captured his attention. He sees her only once but her startling blue eyes captivate him and she’s all he thinks about. Will this girl reappear and how much will she affect his life? Turns out...their paths are meant to cross, and they will be the driving force for the other.

Sands of Ruin can be categorized as a young adult novel, that gives hints that it will later shift towards “new adult” with the continuation of the series. Harmen is 17 years old, and one of the main characters of this story. Author Muller is going to give readers dual POV with this story shifting from Harmen to Imani at random moments throughout this book. However, the lion’s share of the story will be focused on Harmen. He is the crucial character that author Muller wants readers to focus on.

Your heart is going to break for Harmen as he is made to go through so much throughout this story. Sands of Ruin becomes more than just a story of Harmen looking to find his family, but it becomes a quest to change the world. To bring about what once was. To fix what someone else’s pain and “rash” decision has changed the world into.

You see, the world wasn’t always a desert landscape as far as the eye can see. No, it used to be so much more. But due to someone else’s stupid decision, their evil choices, loss was created and thereby drove another to make a decision that has created nothing but more loss since. It will beg the question – Why? Why continue down this path when you see the unnecessary suffering of so many? The answer seems pretty simple doesn’t it? Greed. Love of power and the desire to cling to it no matter the cost.

Harmen, while he tries to be careful, he tends to find himself in the cross hairs of trouble more often than not. Every time he goes off by himself you’re pretty much guaranteed that something bad is about to happen. It’s literally like clockwork. Yep, cue groans of exasperation especially when you know that he’s a “wanted” man. LOL!

Well, the good news is that it at least makes for entertaining reading. You’ll constantly be on the edge of your seat wondering – “Is this going to be it?” “Is this going to be the moment, the scene where he’s messed up one too many times and is now in deep trouble?” You’re going to be crossing your fingers that it’s not, because then it will mean someone else has to put their neck on the line for him. Just resist the urge to give him a shake. Okay? LOL!

The good news? Other than Imani, here are a lot of characters in this story looking out for Harmen. So, even when he does get himself into deep trouble, there is usually someone there to lend him a helping hand. Ready for some secrets? Be sure to keep an eye out for them, because they are scattered everywhere throughout this story. Author Muller will drop hints here and there for readers, but it’s up to you to pick up on them.

There are sparks of romance throughout this story as well. Hoping for more? For readers hoping for more, you’ll be left disappointed on that front. At least for now. Who knows what future books will hold? However, readers who enjoy the build-up and establishment of a relationship are going to be appreciative of how the romance angle is only given so much attention throughout the story. It’s there, but it’s just subtle.

Hate cliffhangers? HA! Well, you’re going to have to brave through this one. Even we were howling “Oh come ON!!!” when we reached the end of this book. It’s a double whammy of a cliffhanger ending. You get some answers concerning particular characters, but the two main characters? You’re going to be left twisting in the wind as to what happens to them...for now.

Sands of Ruin is a novel that you’re not going to want to miss out on reading. So make sure that you go and grab a copy and dive on in!

Pros:

- Engaging storyline

- Interesting characters

- Dual POV

- Twists and secrets

- Light romance

Cons:

- None of merit

4.5 out of 5 Stars

Thank you to the author, R.M. Muller, for the opportunity to read and review this book! We look forward to what comes next!

Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Awoke Spotlight

We're celebrating the release of Awoke this week with a book tour! Read on for more details!

Awoke (The Unseen War Book 1)

Publication Date: February 1, 2024

Genre: NA Paranormal Fantasy

🖤Grim Reaper Forbidden Romance
🖤Black Bad-A%$ FMC
🖤Black, Scottish MMC
🖤Dystopian World Building
🖤Malcontent Spirits
🖤Anime Vibes

When the Veil between the Living and the Dead Shifts…

Turning eighteen is more than just a rite of passage for Katya Stevens; it’s a chilling awakening. Suddenly thrust into a world she’d believed was a mere figment of childhood nightmares, she finds herself where the dead refuse to rest, and the balance of life teeters perilously.

Her once-hidden ability to see the departed reveals not only the world’s deadly mysteries but also the depths of her soul. Gregor, an enigmatic Grim Reaper, isn’t just a harbinger of death but a symbol of the battling forces at play—especially The Want, spirits distorted by their defiance against the natural transition to the beyond.

But Katya’s destiny is larger than she ever imagined. A beacon in legends, she stands between hope and havoc. As she delves deeper into the ethereal realm of Ager, she confronts not just the malevolent Wanters but the shadows of her own heart and the complexities of early adulthood.

If the spiritual battles of ‘Bleach’ and the transformative journeys of ‘Sailor Moon’ captivated you, and if you’ve been enthralled by novels like ‘City of Bones’, ‘Daughter of Smoke and Bone’, and the dark supernatural realms of ‘Angelfall’, then ‘Awoke’ is your next adventure. Explore a universe where Grim Reapers serve as the staunch defenders against malevolent spirits, and where a profound forbidden romance unfolds between a mortal with unparalleled power and a Reaper. ‘Awoke’ weaves a tale inspired by the depth and drama of beloved fantasy tales and the intricate story lines of notable anime series, promising a world where every decision echoes with universe-altering consequences.

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About the Author

K.T. Conte, a devotee of the written word and all things wild and fascinating, first discovered her passion for books at the tender age of two. Even then, as an avid reader, her journey to becoming an author was already on the horizon. An African-American author with a flair for breathing life into stories, K.T. holds a B.A. in English from Boston College and a law degree from Suffolk University Law School.

While she is a licensed and practicing attorney, K.T.’s first love has always remained books. The enchanting dance of words across a page and the powerful narratives they weave continues to captivate and inspire her every day. Over the years, she has shared her Massachusetts home with a delightful blend of characters – the enchanting specters in the closet, her loving husband Everett, a couple of mischievous building fairies, and her beloved daughter, Ella.

K.T. Conte

Book Tour Organized By: @rrbooktours1

Thursday, February 1, 2024

Awoke Release Day Blitz Spotlight

Happy publication day and congratulations to K.T. Conte on the release of Awoke! Read on for more details!

Awoke (The Unseen War Book 1)

Publication Date: February 1, 2024

Genre: NA Paranormal Fantasy

🖤Grim Reaper Forbidden Romance
🖤Black Bad-A%$ FMC
🖤Black, Scottish MMC
🖤Dystopian World Building
🖤Malcontent Spirits
🖤Anime Vibes

When the Veil between the Living and the Dead Shifts…

Get it on Amazon!

About the Author

K.T. Conte

Book Release Blitz Organized By: @rrbooktours

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

The Fall of Amethyst Book Release Blitz Spotlight

It’s release day! Check the next gorgeous installment in the Trident Trilogy, The Fall of Amethyst! Read on for more details!

The Fall of Amethyst (A Trident Trilogy #2)

Publication Date: November 29, 2023

Genre: Fantasy Romance/ New Adult

🔱 Enemies to Lovers
🔱 Slow Burn
🔱 Greek Myth Retelling
🔱 He falls first

After learning that she’s the reincarnation of the Greek deity, Amphitrite, Amy has dealt with a lot. From the mental whiplash of her childhood friend Percy actually being Poseidon to the unforgiving push into an ancient war against Zeus, she’s handled it. But just when Amy’s beginning to accept that the world is more vast and magical than she thought, she’s betrayed by someone she trusts. Now she finds herself being held prisoner by an enemy much more sinister than Zeus …

Amy is determined to keep her faith in Percy coming to rescue her, but her captors are equally determined to turn her against him. And there’s only so long she can withstand mental and physical torture, no matter how intriguing she might find one of her captors.

As Amy’s resolve grows weaker, and the call of the trident grows stronger, she is faced with the fact that not only is she in danger, but she might also be the danger.

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About the Author

Savannah Zherebnenko lives in the PNW with her husband, two kids, and three fur babies. When she’s not zombified from her young kids, you can find her in her garden or in the kitchen canning, baking, cooking… slaving. Just kidding about the last one. But really, and if she’s not doing any of those things, she’s curled up with a book and a full glass of wine.

Savannah H. Zher

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Friday, October 27, 2023

Steel and Stone Review Spotlight

We’re celebrating the release of Steel and Stone this week! Make sure you grab a copy today!

Steel and Stone is the second book in Silvana G. Sanchez's Cursed Kingdoms series. This book can be read as a standalone novel as it focuses mainly on the two characters - Philip and Aurora.

Steel and Stone is a good book choice for readers who enjoy fairytale retellings. The author looks to engage readers from the beginning of this book by giving them a taste of what is going on in Aurora's kingdom. Remember, this is a retelling, which means that there will be familiar elements while the author weaves in her own twists and creates her own version.

Aurora has made the hard decision to contact the lord of the Underworld. Does she get who she's calling for? Well, let's just say that things go left and she gets tricked. Now Philip, who arrived at the last minute, is left heartbroken and has to take on the role of "regent" for her people. But things devolve from there. A coup is in works. Another seeks the power of the throne that they feel is theirs. This will bring death and devastation to the people.

Now, Philip must make a choice. Continue to stand with Aurora's kingdom despite his heartbreak? Or let them fall to the ones who are eyeing it like a prize?

This story alternates between Philip and Aurora. So you get a dual POV with alternating chapters. Even with Aurora being "not aware" of her surroundings, you still get her perspective in the story. I have to admit that I liked that the author chose to do this. But don't worry, there isn't a repeat of Aurora being "dead to the world" constantly. The author is quick to shift the story forward so that the reader is kept engaged in what is going on.

Steel and Stone is an engaging story. When I first started reading this book I felt that the details were overdone. The story felt like it was being stifled by the amount of detail that the author chose to put in this book. I wanted less. The deeper I got into the book though the more I got used to the overflow of detail. In some areas, it adds to the story and helps to paint a more vivid picture. In other areas, I skimmed some of the details to keep to the meat of the story.

One particular aspect that I appreciated about this story is that Philip doesn't go alone. Also, I love that his captain isn't the norm. This character has some serious sass and attitude. I loved it. Of course, for a time it begged the question as to what their EXACT relationship was or has been. I mean, not everyone has the gall to stand up to their sovereign. LOL!

The deeper you get into the story the more engaged you're going to become as Aurora deals with being in the Underworld, and Philip takes steps to get back the woman that he loves. This book is an engaging page-turner. Mixing Sleeping Beauty with the story of Hades and Persephone, this book is sure to be one that readers enjoy.

4.5 out of 5 stars

Thank you to the author, Silvana G. Sanchez, and R&R Book Tours for the opportunity to read and review this book. I look forward to what comes next!

Steel and Stone (Cursed Kingdoms #2)

Publication Date: October 24

Genre: NA Fantasy/ Fairy Tale Retelling (Sleeping Beauty & Hades & Persephone)

A princess with a secret and a cursed kingdom to save.

A mysterious illness has decimated the kingdom of Stonewall, snatching the king and queen’s lives. The barren Stone Keep is left in Princess Aurora’s hands, sustained only by the Steelborn’s coffers.

But Aurora wants more than her kingdom’s survival. And to lift the curse that burdens her kingdom, she must dive into the Netherworld and beg for the Dark Prince’s help. The catch is, none who’s traveled to the Realm of Death has ever made it back.

Can she outwit the Dark Prince, and escape his island? And given the chance, will she want to?

A broken prince striving to risk it all in the name of true love.

When Aurora broke Prince Phillip’s heart, he vowed never to set foot in the Stone Keep. But when a coup rises against the crown of Whitehaven, the threat of war reopens his old wounds. Phillip must warn the kingdom of Stonewall.

Chaos ensues upon his arrival as Princess Aurora is dragged to the Netherworld, kidnapped by a dark god. To rescue the princess, Phillip will need his captain’s help, as they plunge into a journey riddled with dangers—the worst of which is facing the Lord of the Netherworld himself.

Will Phillip’s valiant heart conquer Aurora’s and defeat the god of death?

Steel and Stone is the second book in the Cursed Kingdom series, packed with old gods, valiant heroes, and morally grey heroines. If you like Enemies to Lovers, Hades and Persephone’s mythos, and twisted fairytales, you’ll LOVE Steel and Stone!

Available Here!

About the Author

Silvana G. Sánchez is the USA TODAY bestselling author of sinfully addictive dark fantasy new adult novels Ash and Snow, Steel and Stone, Written in Blood, and more paranormal and fantasy romance stories, including the Vesely Academy series. She lives in Mexico with her husband, son, and two adorable Shih-Tzus she calls her dragons. When not plotting away in her writing den, she’s known to poke eyes in her practice as an ophthalmologist.

Silvana G. Sanchez