Derailed by Genevieve Iseult Eldredge (Excerpt & Giveaway) Hey! Today I'm back with a book blitz for Derailed by Genevieve Iseult Eldredge! Derailed is part of the Circuit Fae series, which is a YA Urban Fantasy series. Derailed is being released today, so happy book birthday to Genevieve and Derailed! To celebrate the release of Derailed, I have an excerpt to share as well as a bookish giveaway at the end. Carry on reading! Derailed by Genevieve Iseult Eldredge (A Circuit Fae Prequel Novella) Published by: Monster House Books Publication date: January 23rd 2018 Genres: Urban Fantasy, Young Adult Synopsis: Syl Skye. Rouen Rivoche. Star-crossed lovers who should be mortal enemies. This is the story of how they met. A nightly excursion to DC. A goth-rock show. One innocent train ride. That’s all it takes for high school sophomore Syl Skye’s perfectly normal world to come crashing down. Because unbeknownst to her, she’s a sleeper-princess of the fair Fae—a vessel of Fae power that has yet to Awaken—and there are dark Fae who want her dead, dead, dead. Rouen Rivoche is one of those dark Fae. Bound to the Agravaine the dark Fae Huntsman who is dedicated to wiping out all sleeper-princesses, Rouen has no choice but to hunt Syl down and spill her blood. But a chance meeting in a nightclub, a brush of their hands, a lingering look… Despite herself, Rouen is attracted to Syl. And when she lets Syl get away…that’s when their troubles really begin. After all, every couple has their issues, right? Find out how Syl and Rouen met in this new prequel novella to MORIBUND, Book 1 of the Circuit Fae… THE CIRCUIT FAE .5. Derailed (Moribund prequel novella) – January 23, 2018 1. Moribund – September 12, 2017 2. Ouroboros – March 27, 1018 Perfect for readers of romance, urban fantasy, fairy stories and LGBT. “Moribund is a little bit Throne of Glass, a little bit Buffy, and a whole lot sexy.” – Skye Allen, author of The Songbird Thief Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36215674-derailed---a-circuit-fae-prequel-novella?ac=1&from_search=true Purchase: Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Derailed-Prequel-Novella-Circuit-Fae-ebook/dp/B075FYNTBH/ B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/derailed-a-prequel-novella-genevieve-iseult-eldredge/1127414379?ean=9781945723261 iBooks: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/derailed-a-moribund-prequel-novella/id1281134462?mt=11 Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/derailed-a-prequel-novella AUTHOR BIO: Raised by witches and dragons in the northern wilds, GIE writes angsty urban fantasy YA romance--where girls who are mortal enemies kick butt, take names, and fall in love against all odds. She enjoys long hikes in the woods (where better to find the fair folk?), believing in fairies (in fact, she's clapping right now), dancing with dark elves (always wear your best shoes), being a self-rescuing princess (hello, black belt!), and writing diverse books about teenage girls finding love, romance, and their own inner power. She might be planning high tea at the Fae Court right now. GIE is multi-published, and in her role as an editor has helped hundreds of authors make their dream of being published a reality. Author links: Website: https://www.girlyengine.com/ Blog: https://www.girlyengine.com/blog Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GirlyEngine/ Twitter: @girlyengine Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/girlyengine/ Excerpt In this scene, Syl and her squad are at a club where Euphoria’s playing. Syl’s never seen Euphoria, and she’s excited, but Fiann’s acting weird, treating Syl poorly and trying to bully her into double-dating the Dickinson twins, Brody and Bryce. Syl ducks into the bathroom to catch her breath. * * * * I take a deep breath and pat the nail where it rests secretly against my skin. Okay, Syl. It’s go-time. I shove the door open. Head held high, I step out into the flashing lights of the club, and bam! run right into someone. “Steady on.” Strong hands keep me from falling on my butt, and during our awkward two-step, I catch a glimpse of raven-dark hair and sapphire-blue eyes ringed in gold. Her deep chuckle is like rolling thunder. “I-I’m sorry.” I look up, brushing my red curls out of my face. Whoa. My poor heart. She’s gorgeous. Her eyes are all intense and glowy as she searches my face. The ache in my chest gets worse—but also, somehow better. What is happening? I reach out and touch her hand. Where I want to feel skin, I feel the leather of a glove. Still, a jolt passes between us. She lingers, her pretty face a bit dazed. She looks from our touching hands back up. “You…” She feels it too. Whatever it is. And dear heaven and all the angels, she’s… Wow. She’s something else. High cheekbones, full lips curved into a smile that’s part mischief, part mayhem. Her bronze skin holds an inner glow even in the dim light of the club, and those eyes… When she looks at me, the club, the flashing lights, all the people—everything falls away and there is only the two of us. “Who are you?” she whispers, and I hear it because she’s leaned in close, so close I can feel her warm breath on my cheek. “I…” Introduce yourself already! But I’m all tongue-tied, frozen like the world’s biggest dork. My fingers find the strip of skin between her glove and her sleeve. Ohhhh…so warm and silky, and… What the heck are you doing, Syl? She chuckles again, more rumbly, rolling thunder. “Are you all right?” Yes. No. Urgggg… I step back, my cheeks on fire. She smells like all the good things in autumn—crisp leaves and harvest moons and sultry bourbon vanilla. Whoa. I’m getting a little swoony. “I-I’m fine. Really. Are you?” “Yes, but I’d like to…” She swallows hard, seeming almost shy beneath her super-cool exterior. She licks her bottom lip, and I nearly pass out right there. “Will you meet me after the show?” Did mine ears deceive me? Girl works fast! Plus, I can tell she’s at least a year older than me. “I…” Say something, silly! “I’m sorry.” She pulls her hand from mine and steps away. The loss of her touch leaves me cold. Moments from losing her to the crowd, I pluck up my courage. “What’s your name?” That smile curves her lips like a kept secret. “I’m Euphoria.” Euphoria. Whaaaaaaaaatttt? Seriously, Syl, only you could carry on an entire freakin conversation with your goth idol and not even recognize her. But no…there’s something else, some other reason I didn’t recognize her right off the bat. I just can’t put my finger on it. Plus, I’m still swoony. “I have to go.” She leans in, whispers in my ear, “After?” I feel like only my heart can answer that question, but before I can even blink, she’s gone. Like gone-gone. One moment she’s in front of me; the next she’s vanished. Poof! Euphoria. And she wants to see me “after.” Crazy. This is crazy. I shade my eyes from the blue-and-red houselights and look to the stage. After about ten minutes, the house music fades away, and the stage goes dark. A lone silhouette appears there, backlit. It’s her. Heat races through my body, my hand tingling from her touch. My stomach does a lazy barrel-roll, and those butterflies everyone’s always told me about? Yeah, apparently mine are Olympic gymnasts, because my whole stomach feels like it’s going for the Gold. Oooookay. Chill out. I touch the iron nail beneath my dress. Gotta thank Glamma for the lucky pendant. I step out of the bathroom and beeline toward the stage. I feel feverish, mad as hatter and a March hare all rolled into one. I only know this: I have to see her again. I’ve always hated crowds, but without another thought, I push my way to the stage. Toward Euphoria, and toward the “after” that will bring me back to her. GIVEAWAY - ENDS FEBRUARY 1ST
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Book Blitz: Right Kiss. Wrong Guy. by Natalie Decker (Teasers & Giveaway) Hey! This is the second book blitz of the day, but it is another good one! This one is for Right Kiss. Wrong Guy by Natalie Decker, the second book in the Offsides series. This series is a YA Contemporary Romance series and today is the release date of Right Kiss, Wrong Guy, so happy book birthday to Natalie and RK,WG! To celebrate its' release, I get to share with you some teasers from the new title as well as an International giveaway at the end. Carry on reading! Right Kiss. Wrong Guy. by Natalie Decker (Offsides #2) Published by: Clean Teen Publishing Publication date: January 23rd 2018 Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Young Adult Synopsis:You’d think a girl with the most romantic name in the world would have her pick of boyfriends. But Valentine’s Day sucks when you’re single. Just ask Juliet Valentine, whose last name happens to also be the name of the most dreaded made-up holiday ever. A romantic at heart, this year is especially hard on Juliet. Her sister, Layla, is in a new relationship, her mom’s match-making business is doing great, and her school’s new fundraiser is “Love-Grams.” Juliet’s miserable, a little jealous, and lonely. Quarterback Jared Black is the most popular guy in school. A star athlete, Jared tops the most-eligible bachelor list year after year. But to Juliet Valentine, he’s all but invisible. She isn’t impressed. Jared’s never had to work hard to get the attention of a girl before. Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and he’s determined to ask Juliet out. After all, if Tyler can win over Layla, Jared ought to have a shot with Layla’s sister. Unlike Tyler and Layla, charm, flattery and good looks won’t work on Juliet. So with the V-Day dance coming up, Jared uses the school’s Love-Grams to let Juliet know how he feels. Should be simple enough, right? Wrong. Each attempt ends up either in the trash or thrown in someone’s face. Juliet won’t play his game. Now, without a date to the dance Jared realizes it’s going to take a Hail Mary to win the girl of his dreams. Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35837069-right-kiss-wrong-guy?ac=1&from_search=true Purchase: Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Right-Kiss-Wrong-Offsides-Book-ebook/dp/B077GG615H/. AUTHOR BIO: Natalie Decker is the author of RIVAL LOVE series and the Scandalous Boys series. She loves oceans, sunsets, sand between her toes, and carefree days. Her imagination is always going, which some find odd. But she believes in seeing the world in a different light at all times. Her first passion for writing started at age twelve when she had to write a poem for English class. However, seventh grade wasn't her favorite time and books were her source of comfort. She took all college prep classes in High school, and attended the University of Akron. Although she studied Mathematics she never lost her passion for writing or her comfort in books. She's a mean cook in the kitchen, loves her family and friends and her awesome dog infinity times infinity. If she's not writing, reading, traveling, hanging out with her family and friends, then she's off having an adventure. Because Natalie believes in a saying: Your life is your own journey, so make it amazing! Find out more visit: www.authornataliedecker.com Author links: http://www.authornataliedecker.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Natalie.Decker.0711/ https://twitter.com/AuthorNatDecker https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7487891.Natalie_Decker GIVEAWAY - ENDS FEBRUARY 1ST 2018
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BYE! Book Blitz: Daughter of the Goddess by Rita Webb (Guest Post & Giveaway) Hey! Once again I'm back with another book blitz! I know I've had quite a few up this week but I may have not thought through how many I had signed up for. I promise posts will go back to normal soon and hopefully I should have some reviews up next week. This time the book blitz is for Daughter of the Goddess by Rita Webb, a YA Fantasy standalone. As part of the blitz I get to share with you a guest post as well as an International giveaway, which has been set up by the author, which I'll share at the end. Carry on reading! Daughter of the Goddess by Rita Webb Publication date: November 20th 2013 Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult Synopsis:The wind calls her to play. Will she listen? I was a nameless child abandoned on the temple doorsteps. Soul, the gods called me. So they named me Nephecia. My plans don’t include marriage to some silly nobleman. When I come of age, I will take vows and devote my life to serving the goddess of Light. As a priestess, a daughter of the goddess, I’ll make the world a better place. The summer before my eighteenth birthday, an oracle arrives with word from the gods: I must leave the only home, the only family, I’ve ever known, to marry a stranger in a foreign land. There must be some mistake. If I follow my own plans, I’ll disobey the very goddess I want to serve. But how can I trust the gods have my best interest at heart? ______________________________________________________ Daughter of the Goddess is a Young Adult Fairy Tale retelling of the Greek myth Eros and Psyche, set in a fantasy world. If you enjoy sweet love stories and fairy tales, then you'll fall in love with Nephecia's story. Grab your copy today. Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18921925-daughter-of-the-goddess Purchase: 99¢ for a limited time! Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Daughter-Goddess-Rita-Webb-ebook/dp/B008NZY6J0 AUTHOR BIO: Leaving the house to go to school, I had schoolbooks spilling out of one hand, the other holding my place in a Nancy Drew novel, and bunny slippers still on my feet. My mom was a wee bit upset. I haven't changed much. Still always have a book (or two) in my hand or creating stories in my head, and although I don't have any bunny slippers, I love writing in my jammies and snuggly slipper socks. With my husband TJ (my own cuddly werewolf), I home-school our three girls, who keep us busy with art, science projects, books to read, dance classes, and walks about the park. Author links: http://tjandrita.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TJandRita https://twitter.com/TJandRita https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2882966.Rita_Webb Guest Post #1 - Chaos of a writer without enough time in the day! A typical day as a writing mom with full-time job: 6:20 AM The alarm goes off and I mumble into my pillow, “Alexa, stop.” But she doesn’t hear my sleep-raddled voice and keeps beeping. 6:40 AM The second alarm goes off and I tell Alexa to shut up without even waking up. 7:45 AM I wake up suddenly, realize I’m late, jump in the shower, grab breakfast, run out the door with my hair still wet … kids say, “Mom, I need another hug!” Hugs and kisses all around and out the door again. Panic, panic, panic! I’m going to be late. (So much for the plan to get up early and exercise. I’ll do it when I get home.) 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Get to work late (hope I don’t have a 9 o’clock meeting) and be a good employee. Write and run test cases, attend meetings, make phone calls, wish I could be writing. 5:00 PM Too tired to exercise (again), I promise myself that tonight I’ll finally go to bed early and get the exercise first thing in the morning. But now is for spending time with my girls and my hubby TJ. 6:00 PM Dinner. 6:30 PM Add notes to our outline-in-progress. Work on the book blitz preparations. Check with my husband on the graphics he’s creating for me. Review marketing efforts and business plans and to-do lists and see what tasks I need to do next for promoting whatever needs promoting. Brainstorm chapter we’re working on and the goals and thwarts needed to make it exciting. Write a few words … 9:45 PM The Alexa alarm goes off to remind me to wrap things up before putting kids to bed. I squeeze in a few more words. 10:15 PM The Alexa alarm goes off again to remind me to tuck the girls in. I squeeze in a few more words. 10:30 PM “Mom, are you going to put us to bed?” Yes, just a few more minutes. We homeschool, so a few extra minutes means they just get up a little late, right? 10:45 PM Daughter #2 asks to get her hair braided for bed. Now I realize I’m seriously late for bedtime and need to get myself moving. I braid hair, tuck everyone in, deliver water bottles, brush my teeth, and come back to write a few more words. Just a few more. MIDNIGHT I should be in bed. But I’m writing, checking email, going over my to-do lists … 12:30 AM My husband (business and writing partner) heads to bed. I call after him, “I’ll be there in a moment! I promise!” 1:00 AM Crawl into bed. “Alexa, set the alarm for 6:20 a.m. Alexa, cancel alarm. Alexa, set the alarm for 7:40 a.m.” 7:40 AM *whimper* Crash and burn. The Moral of the Story: Work / Life Balance is important, even when pursuing your dreams. Slow and steady wins the race, and writing (like any art) is fueled by your soul. If your soul is burned out and your mind is too tired and your body isn’t taken care of, you’ll crash before you meet your goal. This is a lesson I have had to learn again and again and again. Some things are more important than making your dreams come true: life, love, family … GIVEAWAY Blitz-wide giveaway (INTL)
BYE! 5 YA Books Coming Out In January! Hey! It's a new year, so that means I'm back with some new releases coming in January! Last year, I tried every month to share with you some of the diverse releases in YA that were being released. I wasn't sure whether I was going to continue this year, but I realised that there are so many amazing books coming out this year that I just have to. So, they're back! However, this time I've decided that I'm going to show you 5 books each month, because last year there were months where I'd spend hours doing one of these posts and there were also months where it only took half an hour due to how many books were coming coming out that month. So, I thought this way would keep it more consistent and it would ensure that I would be more likely to do this post every month. I've tried to look away from any new releases up until now because I've been trying to save money and get through the books I already have or use the library, but I've already heard some good things so I'm pretty excited to be back doing one of these posts. If you know of any books coming out this month that aren't in this post leave them in the comments below so myself and others can check them out as well. Carry on reading! You'll Miss Me When I'm Gone by Rachel Lynn Solomon Genre(s) - YA Contemporary - Character with Huntington's Disease - Jewish Characters Synopsis: Eighteen-year-old twins Adina and Tovah have little in common besides their ambitious nature. Viola prodigy Adina yearns to become a soloist—and to convince her music teacher he wants her the way she wants him. Overachiever Tovah awaits her acceptance to Johns Hopkins, the first step on her path toward med school and a career as a surgeon. But one thing could wreck their carefully planned futures: a genetic test for Huntington’s, a rare degenerative disease that slowly steals control of the body and mind. It’s turned their Israeli mother into a near stranger and fractured the sisters’ own bond in ways they’ll never admit. While Tovah finds comfort in their Jewish religion, Adina rebels against its rules. When the results come in, one twin tests negative for Huntington’s. The other tests positive. These opposite outcomes push them farther apart as they wrestle with guilt, betrayal, and the unexpected thrill of first love. How can they repair their relationship, and is it even worth saving? From debut author Rachel Lynn Solomon comes a luminous, heartbreaking tale of life, death, and the fragile bond between sisters. RELEASE DATE - January 2nd 2018 GR - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30339479-you-ll-miss-me-when-i-m-gone?ac=1&from_search=true BD - https://www.bookdepository.com/You-ll-Miss-Me-When-I-m-Gone/9781481497732 Escape From Aleppo by N. H. Senzai Genre(s) - YA/Middle Grade Historical Fiction - Main characters are Syrian Refugees Synopsis: Nadia’s family is forced to flee their home in Aleppo, Syria, when the Arab Spring sparks a civil war in this timely coming-of-age novel from award-winning author N.H. Senzai. Silver and gold balloons. A birthday cake covered in pink roses. A new dress. Nadia stands at the center of attention in her parents’ elegant dining room. This is the best day of my life, she thinks. Everyone is about to sing “Happy Birthday,” when her uncle calls from the living room, “Baba, brothers, you need to see this.” Reluctantly, she follows her family into the other room. On TV, a reporter stands near an overturned vegetable cart on a dusty street. Beside it is a mound of smoldering ashes. The reporter explains that a vegetable vendor in the city of Tunis burned himself alive, protesting corrupt government officials who have been harassing his business. Nadia frowns. It is December 17, 2010: Nadia’s twelfth birthday and the beginning of the Arab Spring. Soon anti-government protests erupt across the Middle East and, one by one, countries are thrown into turmoil. As civil war flares in Syria and bombs fall across Nadia’s home city of Aleppo, her family decides to flee to safety. Inspired by current events, this novel sheds light on the complicated situation in Syria that has led to an international refugee crisis, and tells the story of one girl’s journey to safety. RELEASE DATE - 2ND JANUARY 2018 GR - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26146347-escape-from-aleppo?ac=1&from_search=true BD - https://www.bookdepository.com/Escape-from-Aleppo/9781481472173 Meet Cute: Some People Are Destined To Meet by Various Authors (Can be seen on cover) Genre(s) - YA Contemporary, Romance, Short Stories -Some LGBT Romance stories Synopsis: Whether or not you believe in fate, or luck, or love at first sight, every romance has to start somewhere. MEET CUTE is an anthology of original short stories featuring tales of "how they first met" from some of today’s most popular YA authors. Readers will experience Nina LaCour's beautifully written piece about two Bay Area girls meeting via a cranky customer service Tweet, Sara Shepard's glossy tale about a magazine intern and a young rock star, Nicola Yoon's imaginative take on break-ups and make-ups, Katie Cotugno's story of two teens hiding out from the police at a house party, and Huntley Fitzpatrick's charming love story that begins over iced teas at a diner. There’s futuristic flirting from Kass Morgan and Katharine McGee, a riveting transgender heroine from Meredith Russo, a subway missed connection moment from Jocelyn Davies, and a girl determined to get out of her small town from Ibi Zoboi. Jennifer Armentrout writes a sweet story about finding love from a missing library book, Emery Lord has a heartwarming and funny tale of two girls stuck in an airport, Dhonielle Clayton takes a thoughtful, speculate approach to pre-destined love, and Julie Murphy dreams up a fun twist on reality dating show contestants. This incredibly talented group of authors brings us a collection of stories that are at turns romantic and witty, epic and everyday, heartbreaking and real. RELEASE DATE - 2ND JANUARY 2018 GR - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/33503607-meet-cute BD - https://www.bookdepository.com/Meet-Cute/9781328759870 Love, Hate & Other Filters by Samira Ahmed Genre(s) - YA Contemporary, Coming of Age - #Ownvoices - Teenage Indian-American Muslim Main Character - Deals with Islamophobia Synopsis: A searing #OwnVoices coming-of-age debut in which an Indian-American Muslim teen confronts Islamophobia and a reality she can neither explain nor escape--perfect for fans of Angie Thomas, Jacqueline Woodson, and Adam Silvera. American-born seventeen-year-old Maya Aziz is torn between worlds. There’s the proper one her parents expect for their good Indian daughter: attending a college close to their suburban Chicago home, and being paired off with an older Muslim boy her mom deems “suitable.” And then there is the world of her dreams: going to film school and living in New York City—and maybe (just maybe) pursuing a boy she’s known from afar since grade school, a boy who’s finally falling into her orbit at school. There’s also the real world, beyond Maya’s control. In the aftermath of a horrific crime perpetrated hundreds of miles away, her life is turned upside down. The community she’s known since birth becomes unrecognizable; neighbors and classmates alike are consumed with fear, bigotry, and hatred. Ultimately, Maya must find the strength within to determine where she truly belongs. RELEASE DATE - January 16th 2018 GR - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31207017-love-hate-other-filters?ac=1&from_search=true BD - https://www.bookdepository.com/Love-Hate-And-Other-Filters-Samira-Ahmed/9781616958473?ref=grid-view&qid=1515874932811&sr=1-1 Let's Talk About Love by Claire Kann Genre(s) - YA Contemporary, Romance - Asexual WOC Main Character - #ownvoices Synopsis: Alice had her whole summer planned. Non-stop all-you-can-eat buffets while marathoning her favorite TV shows (best friends totally included) with the smallest dash of adulting--working at the library to pay her share of the rent. The only thing missing from her perfect plan? Her girlfriend (who ended things when Alice confessed she's asexual). Alice is done with dating--no thank you, do not pass go, stick a fork in her, done. But then Alice meets Takumi and she can’t stop thinking about him or the rom com-grade romance feels she did not ask for (uncertainty, butterflies, and swoons, oh my!). When her blissful summer takes an unexpected turn, and Takumi becomes her knight with a shiny library employee badge (close enough), Alice has to decide if she’s willing to risk their friendship for a love that might not be reciprocated—or understood. Release Date - January 23rd 2018 GR - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31625039-let-s-talk-about-love?ac=1&from_search=true BD - https://www.bookdepository.com/Lets-Talk-About-Love-Claire-Kann/9781250136121?ref=grid-view&qid=1515874218503&sr=1-1 That was the 5 books coming out this month that I wanted to show you. I think all of them, sound amazing and I know I'm going to have to pick them up at some point when my TBR shelf allows me to.
If you know of anymore books coming out this month that sound just as good leave them in the comments below! BYE! |
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