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Graphic Novel Review: Zodiac Starforce: By the Power of Astra
Title: Zodiac Starforce: By the Power of Astra * Collects Issues #1-#4 Author: Kevin Panetta Illustrator: Paulina Ganucheau Publisher: Dark Horse Books Pages: Paperback; 136 Recommended Age Group: 13+ (Fantasy Violence) Release Date: May 31, 2016 Source: Purchased They’re an elite group of teenage girls with magical powers who have sworn to protect our planet against dark creatures . . . as long as they can get out of class! Known as the Zodiac Starforce, these high-school girls aren’t just combating math tests. They’re also battling monsters–not your typical afterschool activity! But when an evil…
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Book Spotlight + Giveaway: Terrapin by A.C. Troyer
Well, back to the grind after a long and lazy weekend. There was a lot of reading time to be had, happily, but of course that also meant that there’s a lot to catch up on in “real adult life”. Still, I had to carve out a piece of the day to get this wonderful book spotlight posted, and share it with all of you! I’m never too busy to promote books. Especially ones with stunning covers. Terrapin A.C. Troyer (Nordic Airre, #1) Publication date: May 30th 2016 Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult Eighteen-year-old Charlotte (Jinx), fights her past to chase…
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Book Review: This Monstrous Thing by Mackenzi Lee
Media Type: Ebook (ARC) Title: This Monstrous Thing Author: Mackenzi Lee Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books Pages: Kindle; 384 Release Date: September 22, 2015 Source: Publisher / NetGalley ———————————————— Content Screening: Mild Violence HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy reimaginings of classic stories, and love vivid characters. Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon | BookLikes In 1818 Geneva, men built with clockwork parts live hidden away from society, cared for only by illegal mechanics called Shadow Boys. Two years ago, Shadow Boy Alasdair Finch’s life shattered to bits. His brother, Oliver—dead. His sweetheart, Mary—gone. His…
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Book Spotlight + Giveaway: Curse by Steven James
Good morning ladies and gents. Welcome to another book spotlight! Today started out completely insane, but things have finally calmed down and I can finally get this post into the wild! After all, I would want Steven James’ Curse to miss your radar. Enjoy! Curse Steven James (Blur Trilogy #3) Published by: Skyscape Publication date: May 24th 2016 Genres: Thriller, Young Adult Don’t miss this intriguing and climactic conclusion to the Blur Trilogy. As Daniel Byers prepares to attend a basketball camp before his senior year of high school, the terrifying blurs that’ve plagued him for the last nine months return.…
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Book Review: Roses and Rot by Kat Howard
Media Type: Print Book (ARC) Title: Roses and Rot Author: Kat Howard Publisher: Saga Press Pages: Hardcover; 336 Release Date: May 17, 2016 Source: Publisher ——————————————– Genre: Fantasy / Contemporary (This borders the line between YA and NA.) HDB Rating: 5 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Everyone who loves fairy tales, especially the true life ones. Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon | BookLikes Imogen and her sister Marin have escaped their cruel mother to attend a prestigious artists’ retreat, but soon learn that living in a fairy tale requires sacrifices, be it art or love. What would you…
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Book Spotlight + Giveaway: The Dream Protocol: Descent by Adara Flynn Quick
Good morning, my darling bookworms! A very happy Wednesday to you, as well. As you can tell from the uptick in posts, things are settling down at HDB headquarters, and we’re gearing up to bring you a lot more amazing book spotlights, and wonderful book reviews. Which brings me to this particular spotlight, and the fact that I may have a bit of a case of cover lust. The Dream Protocol: Descent has a cover that borders somewhere between steampunk and whimsical, which makes my heart happy. Add in a synopsis that sounds delicious, and you have a book that I…
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Book Review: The Lonely Ones by Kelsey Sutton
Media Type: Ebook Title: The Lonely Ones Author: Kelsey Sutton Publisher: Philomel Pages: Hardcover; 240 Release Date: April 26, 2016 Source: YA Book Tours ————————————– Content Screening: Nothing of note. HDB Rating: 5 Keys to My Heart Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon | Booklikes When your only friend is your own endless imagination, how do you escape your mind and connect to the world around you? With parents too busy to pay her attention, an older brother and sister who would rather spend their time with friends, and peers who oscillate between picking on her and simply ignoring her,…
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Book Spotlight + Giveaway: Whatever It Takes by Lindsey Pogue
Follow the tour! Good morning to you, my favorite bookish people! We’re in the midst of moving, so half of our stuff is in one place and half is in another. The good news is, that I still have fabulous content to share with you while I’m too busy to read! This spotlight is no exception, because Lindsey Pogue and Whatever It Takes are in the spotlight today. Let’s take a look. Four years ago, I thought my life was pretty normal for a teenager. Three years ago, my world was shattered, and now I’m just trying to hold the pieces…
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Book Review: Flying Away by Caroline A. Gill
Media Type: Ebook Title: Flying Away *Series: The Flykeeper Chronicles Author: Caroline A. Gill Publisher: St. Helena Press Pages: Kindle; 228 Release Date: January 12, 2016 Source: Xpresso Book Tours ————————————————- Content Screening: Nothing of note HDB Rating: 3 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who love vivid Fantasy with well-written characters. Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon | BookLikes When Iolani Bearse was five years old, she lost her father to war. When she was nine, her mother died in a freak car accident. When Lani was fourteen, eerie green lights invaded, tearing her from the only home…
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Book Review: The Beltane Escape by Ariella Moon
Media Type: Ebook Title: The Beltane Escape *Series: The Two Realms Trilogy #1 Author: Ariella Moon Publisher: Star Tribe Publishing Pages: Kindle; 225 Release Date: February 2016 Source: Xpresso Book Tours ————————————————— Content Screening: Mild Fantasy Violence HDB Rating: 3 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy fantasy stories, featuring fairy folk and strong female characters. Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon | BookLikes Lady Fenella, ever surrounded by guards, knows only responsibility and duty. She believes Merlin and the Lady of the Lake are myths, Gran’s warnings about Fairy are superstition, and Fairy was invented to make…