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Book Blitz + Giveaway: Flames of Rebellion by Jay Allan
Flames of Rebellion Jay Allan (Flames of Rebellion, #1) Published by: HarperVoyager Publication date: March 21st 2017 Genres: Adult, Fantasy, Science Fiction A group of rebels fighting for independence sows the seeds of revolution across the galaxy in this blockbuster military sci-fi adventure from the author of the Crimson Worlds and Far Stars series.The planet Haven slides closer to revolution against its parent nation, Federal America. Everett Wells, the fair-minded planetary governor, has tried to create a peaceful resolution, but his failure has caused the government to send Asha Stanton, a ruthless federal operative, to quell the insurgency.Wells quickly realizes…
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Book Review: Merrow by Ananda Braxton-Smith
Media Type: Ebook Title: Merrow Author: Ananda Braxton-Smith Publisher: Candlewick Press Pages: Hardcover; 240 Release Date: November 8, 2016 Source: NetGalley ——————————————– Content Screening: Nothing of note. HDB Rating: 3 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who like stories with a folktale feel and a lot of internal storytelling. Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon | B&N In this breathless and beautifully crafted tale, twelve-year-old Neen Marrey must separate town gossip from town lore to learn the truth about her mother—and herself. The people of Carrick Island have been whispering behind Neen’s back ever since her father drowned and…
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Book Review: Caraval (Caraval #1) by Stephanie Garber
Media Type: Ebook (ARC) Title: Caraval (Caraval #1) Author: Stephanie Garber Publisher: Flatiron Books Pages: Hardcover; 407 Release Date: January 31, 2017 Source: NetGalley —————————————- Content Screening: Mild Violence HDB Rating: 2 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who are willing to be swept away, but aren’t sticklers for intense world or character building. Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon | B&N Whatever you’ve heard about Caraval, it doesn’t compare to the reality. It’s more than just a game or a performance. It’s the closest you’ll ever find to magic in this world . . .Welcome, welcome to Caraval―Stephanie…
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Book Review: The Memory Thief by Bryce Moore
Media Type: Print Book (ARC) Title: The Memory Thief Author: Bryce Moore Publisher: Adaptive Books Pages: Hardcover; 256 Release Dates: September 20, 2016 (exclusively at Barnes & Noble) March 2017, everywhere else! Source: Publisher —————————————– Content Screening: Nothing of note HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who love fast-paced adventure with a good moral base. Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon | BookLikes Inside Out meets a modern Something Wicked This Way Comes in this evocative middle grade novel that explores the power of memory and family. Twin brother and sister Benji and Kelly wander off at…
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Book Review: Blood of the Prophet (The Fourth Element #2) by Kat Ross
Media Type: Ebook Title: Blood of the Prophet *Series: The Fourth Element #2 Author: Kat Ross Publisher: Acorn Publishing Pages: Paperback; 337 Release Date: September 12, 2016 Source: Xpresso Book Tours ————————————————- Content Screening: Mild Violence HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who are looking for a series that blends Fantasy and Mythology. Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon | BookLikes Visionary. Alchemist. Savior. Saint. The Prophet Zarathustra has been called many things. Now he spends his time drawing pictures of weird-looking goats. That’s what happens when you’ve been stuck in a prison cell for…
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Book Review: A Mortal Song by Megan Crewe
Media Type: Ebook (ARC) Title: A Mortal Song Author: Megan Crewe Publisher: Another World Press Pages: Kindle; 382 Release Date: September 13, 2016 Source: Xpresso Book Tours ———————————————— Content Screening: Mild Violence HDB Rating: 3 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who are looking for a Fantasy story steeped in Japanese lore. Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon | BookLikes Sora’s life was full of magic—until she discovered it was all a lie. Heir to Mt. Fuji’s spirit kingdom, Sora yearns to finally take on the sacred kami duties. But just as she confronts her parents to make a…
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Book Review: Song of Princes by Janell Rhiannon
Media Type: Ebook Title: Song of Princes *Series: The Homeric Chronicles Author: Janell Rhiannon Publisher: Self-Published Pages: Kindle; 377 Release Date: June 22, 2016 Source: Xpresso Book Tours ———————————————– Genre: Fantasy / Mythology HDB Rating: 3 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Anyone looking for a fresh take on the Homeric legends. Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon | BookLikes Sing Muse. Sing of the shining citadel of Troy rising from the hot sands of Asia. Sing of the Greek palaces ascending from their rocky hilltops. Sing of one woman’s dream heralding the madness of men and the murder…
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Book Spotlight + Giveaway: Fish Wielder by Jim Hardison
Today’s spotlight is one that, admittedly, made me giggle when I first happened upon it. There’s a lot to be said for a good cover, and when that cover is definitely out of the ordinary it’s even better! I present to you, the spotlight for today, Fish Wielder in all its glory. Fish Wielder is kind of like Lord of the Rings, set in Narnia, if it was written by the guys who made Monty Python and the Holy Grail while they were listening to the music of They Might Be Giants. In ancient times, the Dark Lord Mauron cooked…
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Book Review: Kings or Pawns (The Kings #1) by J.J. Sherwood
Media Type: Ebook Title: Kings or Pawns *Series: The Kings Book 1 Author: J.J. Sherwood Publisher: Silver Helm Pages: Paperback; 383 Release Date: October 1, 2015 Source: Author ——————————————————- Genre: Epic Fantasy HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy their Fantasy with a good dose of political intrigue. Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon | BookLikes The first book in JJ Sherwood’s Steps of Power epic fantasy series. The Kings, Book I: Kings or Pawns is a political intrigue that spirals into an action and adventure series as the final events unfold. 8,994 P.E.—The…
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Book Review: The Voyage to Magical North by Claire Fayers
Media Type: Ebook (ARC) Title: The Voyage to Magical North Author: Claire Fayers Publisher: Henry Holt & Co. (BYR) Pages: Hardcover; 320 Release Date: July 5, 2016 Source: FFBC Tours / Publisher ————————————————- Content Screening: Magical mischief HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy magical romps, filled with pirates and mischief! Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon | BookLikes Twelve-year-old Brine Seaborne is a girl with a past–if only she could remember what it is. Found alone in a rowboat as a child, clutching a shard of the rare starshell needed for spell-casting, she’s spent…