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Book Review: The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
Media Type: Ebook Title: The Cruel Prince *Series: The Folk of the Air #1 Author: Holly Black Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Pages: Kindle; 384 Release Date: January 2, 2018 Source: Library Borrow —————————————————————- Content Screening: Mild Violence HDB Rating: 5 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers looking for a layered and excellently rendered story revolving around the Fae. Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon | B&N Of course I want to be like them. They’re beautiful as blades forged in some divine fire. They will live forever.And Cardan is even more beautiful than the rest.…
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Book Review: Hug Chickenpenny: The Panegyric of an Anomalous Child by S. Craig Zahler
Media Type: Print Book (ARC) Title: Hug Chickenpenny: The Panegyric of an Anomalous Child Author: S. Craig Zahler Publisher: Cinestate Pages: Paperback; 264 Release Date: January 23, 2018 Source: Publisher —————————————————————————— Content Screening: Mild Violence HDB Rating: 3 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy coming of age stories that are a little bit on the quirky side, but full of heart! Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon | B&N “S. Craig Zahler is certain to become one of the great imaginers of our time.” ― Clive Barker Hug Chickenpenny is an anomalous child. Born from tragedy and…
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Book Review: Dominion (The Molly Stout Adventures #1) by Shane Arbuthnott
Media Type: Ebook (ARC) Title: Dominion * Series: The Molly Stout Adventures #1 Author: Shane Arbuthnott Publisher: Orca Book Publishers Pages: Paperback; 312 Release Date: March 27, 2018 Source: Publisher / NetGalley ——————————————————– Content Screening: Nothing of note. HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who love fantastical adventures with amazingly rendered characters. Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon | B&N Molly grew up hearing the tales of Haviland Stout, her ancestor who discovered the dangerous magical spirits that inhabit the far corners of the world. Now, on the edge of the New World, in the…
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Book Review: Hiddensee: A Tale of the Once and Future Nutcracker by Gregory Maguire
Media Type: Print Book Title: Hiddensee: A Tale of the Once and Future Nutcracker Author: Gregory Maguire Publisher: William Morrow Pages: Hardcover; 304 Release Date: October 31, 2017 Source: Publisher / TLC Book Tours —————————————————- Genre: Fairy Tales / Retellings / Fantasy HDB Rating: 3 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy Maguire’s magical way of writing, and fairy tale adaptations. Add it on: HarperCollins | Amazon | Barnes & Noble From the author of the beloved #1 New York Times bestseller Wicked, the magical story of a toymaker, a nutcracker, and a legend remade . . .Gregory Maguire…
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Cover Reveal: Revolutions (Pendomus #3) by Carissa Andrews
Another Monday has arrived, bookish friends. Here’s hoping that it’s been a good one for you so far! I’m happy to share the latest book in Carissa Andrews’ series. Yes, it’s cover reveal time! Book 3 of the Pendomus series is here! Revolutions is the third and final conclusion of the Pendomus Chronicles Series. To see where it all began, be sure to check out Carissa’s first novel, Pendomus: Book 1 of the Pendomus Chronicles.As the timelines of Pendomus fray, one girl born with power has the ability to set things right. Forcing her way into Videus’ vassalage may be…
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Book Review: Hex Hall (Hex Hall #1) by Rachel Hawkins
Media Type: Audio Book Title: Hex Hall *Series: Hex Hall #1 Author: Rachel Hawkins Publisher: Tantor Audio Run Time: 7 hours 11 minutes Release Date: June 29, 2012 Source: Library ————————————— Content Screening: Mild Violence HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy paranormal reads that are on the lighter side. Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon | B&N Three years ago, Sophie Mercer discovered that she was a witch. It’s gotten her into a few scrapes. Her non-gifted mother has been as supportive as possible, consulting Sophie’s estranged father—an elusive European warlock—only when necessary.…
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Book Review: A Merchant in Oria by David Wiley
Media Type: Ebook Title: A Merchant In Oria Author: David Wiley Publisher: OWS Ink, LLC. Pages: Kindle; 42 Release Date: April 27, 2017 Source: Author —————————————– Genre: Fantasy HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who are looking for novella length Fantasy that is very well done! Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon Firion is a young merchant descended from generations of merchants. His first big break comes along when he sets out to trade with the wealthy dwarven kingdom of Oria. He has always dreamed of visiting this grand kingdom, having heard his father describe it…
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Book Review: American Gods by Neil Gaiman
Media Type: Print Book Title: American Gods *Series: American Gods #1 Author: Neil Gaiman Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks Pages: Paperback; TV Tie-In; 792 Release Date: March 28, 2017 Source: HarperCollins / TLC Book Tours ————————————————— Genre: Urban Fantasy / Fantasy HDB Rating: 5 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who love rich, deep stories with mythology to spare. Fans of Gaiman! Add it on: Goodreads | HarperCollins | Amazon | B&N First published in 2001, here is the New York Times bestselling novel that became an instant classic and was hailed by USA Today as “a powerful, searing force…
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Cover Reveal: Ever After by Aya Ling
Happy Sunday my lovely bookworms, and for all the Mother’s out there in bookland, Happy Mother’s Day as well! To celebrate this fabulous day, what more could you want than this stunning gem. Ever After would be a wonderful addition to your TBR list! Ever After Aya Ling (Unfinished Fairy Tale Series, #3) Publication date: May 20th 2017 Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult Kat has survived. She returns to Athelia as herself, Katherine Wilson. Edward, elated at learning she is alive, vows to bring her back to the palace. The obstacles, however, seem impossible to overcome. Marriage between a royal and…
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Book Review: The Redemption of Brian O’Connor by N.H. Roncolato
Media Type: Ebook Title: The Redemption of Brian O’Connor Author: N.H. Roncolato Publisher: Self-Published Pages: Kindle; 460 Release Date: December 22, 2016 Source: Author —————————————————– Genre: Fantasy HDB Rating: 4 Keys To My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy Fantasy with that focuses on war time and the way it affects the people. Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon The lands of Northern Caltus are consumed by war; a war that has raged for three bloody decades. The expansionist aggression of the Empire of Elriol is only countered by the defiance of the young khan of the Korghum Khanate, and…