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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

The Silent Son Review Spotlight

Welcome to the ARC tour for Alexa L. Menard's upcoming novel, The Silent Son. This is the much anticipated second book in The Last Daughter duology and you are going to want to add it to you TBR!

Read on for details and visit one of our Bookstagram hosts for a chance to win a paperback copy!

Remember where The Last Daughter ended in the epilogue and how it pulled you to the edge of your seat with anticipation of what would be coming next? How you were giving Erik some serious side-eye? Thinking - ummm dude? YOU gave her up. YOU pushed her away and NOW you want to be tossing it all aside to go chasing after her? Seriously?? WTF?! LOL! Well, believe me when I say this - this author...she chose violence. LOL! It's great though. You'll see. Brace yourself though.

The Silent Son starts off with a content warning and a BANG! Not literally a bang, but for sure it starts off with some serious shock value. It's absolutely fantastic though. The only regret you're going to have is not having the scene play out on page. Too much? Nah. Would it make the start of this novel a touch more horrifying? Yes! But it would be WORTH it! LOL! Let's just say that Erik is regretting his rash decision to make a deal with that witch.

What's that? You haven't read The Last Daughter yet?! What are you waiting for?! You've got time to go and grab that book before this one comes out! Believe me - you're going to devour that book and be checking your watch, phone, calendar to see if book two has dropped yet. You got a bit of time to wait, but the wait will be worth it!

Aisla has found happiness with the man that she initially vowed to despise. She left behind someone she thought she would always love, but that same person is now coming with the intent to destroy everything she has come to cherish. Does he really have a choice in his actions? Yes and no, to be fair. But Aisla is going to have an insane battle ahead of her in more ways than one. Prepare to have your heart ripped out of your chest with anger and some sadness as she endures so much.

Alexis L. Menard has really written follow-up novel that will keep you page-turning to the very end. Book two is by far more engaging than book one, but you have to look at the book as setting the stage and once it's set - boy howdy! Get ready for a deluge of drama, romance, violence, and so much more. This is a duology that you will be rereading again and again, because it WILL stick with you long after you've finished reading them.

Menard weaves together Norse mythology with fantasy in such a unique way that it gives you a fresh experience on the genre. This novel is packed with twists, turns, unexpected situations, and an ending that will have you in a puddle. A puddled mix of happiness, relief, and thinking "OMG I can breathe again!" LOL!

This book earns it's 5 out of 5 stars. I can't wait to see what this author writes next.

Thank you to the author, Alexis L. Menard, and R&R Book Tours for the opportunity to read and review this book! Stay tuned for a cover reveal of this novel that will be coming soon! Don't miss it!

The Silent Son (The Last Daughter #2)

Expected Publication Date: April 12th, 2023

Genre: Adult Fantasy/ Norse Mythology

“There is power in all things. And all things can be powerful.”

Ailsa finds herself far from the foggy fjord she once called home, and yet her journey across the Nine has just begun. Armed and targeted with the power over fate, she seeks to master the magic in her blood before Fenrir and the witches rise again. Until Erik strips her from the arms of her beloved—and all memory of him—and takes her to the witches hiding in a realm of fire giants. To survive, Ailsa finds an ally in a strange, silent man who seems just as intent on escaping the giants as she is.

“Anger, hatred, malice. Vengeance.”
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As Vali searches the Tree of Life for what was taken from him, his pursuit takes him across forbidden realms with two unexpected companions. With the threat of Ragnarok brimming on the horizon, Odin becomes desperate to find the son prophesied to slay Fenrir and stop the end of the Nine before it’s too late. And when Vali discovers the truth about his father, finding Ailsa becomes more crucial than ever.

With her newfound family as shattered as her memories, Ailsa must fight to know her past if she wants to save the future, even if it means turning old friends into new enemies. The blood left on her hands will force her to wonder where they will all stand in the end, and whom she will face on the opposite side when the time comes.

The Silent Son is the second book in The Last Daughter duology. Vikings meets magic in this fast-paced, Norse mythology retelling. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, and Jennifer L. Armentrout.

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The Last Daughter

Publication Date: August 24th, 2022

Genre: Adult Fantasy/ Norse Mythology

She’s cursed with a dead witch’s power over fate, he’s a heartless demigod born for revenge and redemption. Once her enemy, now a conflict of interest. The fate of the Nine Realms dangles on a dangerously thin thread.

Fate was cruel enough by dealing Ailsa with a fatal illness. But when her father and sisters are killed at war, she becomes the Last Daughter in a long line of shieldmages. This power comes with a price, however, coincidentally getting her kidnapped by an elfin she’s only heard of through legends.

Vali’s realm is dying, inflicted by the black magic, sedir, and the only way to heal his land is by delivering the Tether to Odin, king of the gods. When he finds this power bound inside a mortal woman, he is forced to bring her and her shapeshifting wolven back to his home in Alfheim.

But their journey across the Tree of Life is perilous, and betrayal is imminent. Vali and Ailsa must depend on each other for survival, a mutual dependency that turns into a passionate love affair. With Odin waiting on this promised power, a kindred spirit found in her enemy, and a dark threat neither Ailsa nor Vali intended to find in the bright lands of Alfheim, what started as a simple quest has turned into a fight to save all gods, mortals, and fae alike. Vikings meet magic in this fresh retelling of Norse Mythology.

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About the Author

Alexis is a registered nurse based out of Louisiana where she lives with her husband, toddler, and two oversized dogs. She enjoys long walks through the Renaissance Fair, reading smutty romance into the dark hours of the night, and wine nights with her “Finer Things Club.” She hopes to enrich the lives of her readers with worlds they can both escape in and take with them long after the final chapter.

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Book Tour Schedule

March 27^th

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March 28^th

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March 29^th

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March 30^th

@chrissykreads (Review) https://www.instagram.com/chrissykreads/

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March 31^st

Liliyana Shadowlyn (Review) https://lshadowlynauthor.com/

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Friday, September 2, 2022

The Last Daughter Review Spotlight

Welcome to the highly anticipated book tour for Alexis L. Menard's brand-new adult fantasy, The Last Daughter! Read on for more info and don't forget to enter the giveaway at the end!

The Last Daughter, an adult fantasy fiction novel, by Alexis L. Menard is one of those books that you're going to want to read again and again before you're even done reading it the first time. Yes, it's that good. Readers who love magic and Norse mythology are going to want to go and grab this book and devour it. Since this is a long weekend, what better time than now to go get this book?

Prepare yourself to meet Aisla, a young woman who is the last of her family line. She just watched her father and her two sisters go off to war. Most would think, why not think positive? Believe that they will come back. The truth is...they all know that this will be their last foray into the world...that this will be their last fight. This fight may be their last but they will fight to the last breath. Aisla herself has an illness that reminds her every day that the clock is ticking on her life, but soon, everything is about to change.

This character-driven story is something that is going to have you page-turning to find out what happens next. Aisla is such a strong character regardless of her sickness. Her illness will break your heart as you learn just how it impacts her, but that it appears to be generational. Yes, questions are going to arise...is there something more to it than meets the eye? My answer to this question? Read on and you'll find out. (winks)

This book is easily an "enemies to lovers" trope. I love it though. The author is absolutely going to engage you with a variety of characters. Some will spur your heart into liking them, only to turn around and be shocked at their behavior. Trust me, there is one such situation early in the book and my jaw was on the floor. I couldn't believe that they would say the things that they say to her - but like the saying goes - pressure brings the real person out in the worse moments. Love was but a fleeting thing in this scenario.

The author is going to take across vast realms in this novel, and it will be a breathtaking novel to dive into. The pace of the story is well-done overall. It's not too fast, but not too slow either. There are a couple of slow moments, but it's just to further develop the storyline. You're going to appreciate the variety of characters that the author details throughout this book. There will be moments when you'll sense danger coming, but then some will be danger springs on you unannounced.

This is one of my favorite fantasy novels of this year. I actually almost wish that this book was a series, I could easily see it being given more and I'd still be engaged by these characters. At the end of the day, I look forward to more of this author's writing in the future. This book was enjoyable from beginning to end.

I am choosing to rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. To my fellow readers/lovers of fantasy & mythology novels I highly encourage you to grab this book. You're going to love it.

Thank you to the author, Alexis L. Menard, and R&R Book Tours for the opportunity to read and review this book. Please be sure to check out the giveaway below as well as check out my fellow reviewers to see what their thoughts concerning book are. Thanks for stopping by!

The Last Daughter

Publication Date: August 24th, 2022

Genre: Adult Fantasy/ Norse Mythology

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About the Author

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