Saturday, 10 November 2018

Cover Reveal: Vortex Visions (Vortex Chronicles #1) by Elise Kova

Hi guys! I'm so excited to share the cover reveal for Vortex Visions by Elise Kova! It's a spin-off series of Air Awakens, which you may or may not know that I adored, so I'm seriously excited to read this book! But, don't worry, you don't have to have read Air Awakens in order to read Vortex Visions - so if you just want to read this one, no problem! This story follows a new protagonist with a new villain, and you don't need to know the previous story. But if you do want to read Air Awakens beforehand, it will be on sale November 11th-26th! Now, let's get to the part we're all anxious for: the cover! And let me tell you, it's absolutely freaking gorgeous. I'm obsessed!

Friday, 2 November 2018

A twisting adventure - The Darkest Star ARC Review

*Disclaimer: I received an Advance Reader's Copy from the author for review consideration. This does in no way affect my opinion, and all thoughts expressed in this review are unbiased and my own.*
Title: The Darkest Star
Series: Origin #1
Author: Jennifer L. Armentrout
My rating: 5 hearts
Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Romance
Pub. date: October 30th 2018
Publisher: Tor Teen
SynopsisWhen seventeen-year-old Evie Dasher is caught up in a raid at a notorious club known as one of the few places where humans and the surviving Luxen can mingle freely, she meets Luc, an unnaturally beautiful guy she initially assumes is a Luxen...but he is in fact something much more powerful. Her growing attraction for Luc will lead her deeper and deeper into a world she'd only heard about, a world where everything she thought she knew will be turned on its head...

#1 New York Times, USA Today, and internationally bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout returns to the universe of the Lux in this brand new series, featuring beloved characters both new and old. (synopsis from Goodreads)

Wednesday, 24 October 2018

The dark side of wishes - Circle of Ashes Review

*Disclaimer: I received a review copy from the author for review consideration. This does in no way affect my opinion, and all thoughts expressed in this review are unbiased and my own.*
Title: Circle of Ashes
Series: Wish Quartet #2
Author: Elise Kova
My rating: 4.5 hearts
Genre: New Adult, Fantasy, Romance
Pub. date: April 9th 2018
Publisher: Silver Wing Press
SynopsisEVERY WISH HAS A COST BUT WILL THE SOCIETY BE WILLING TO PAY IT? 

Once a hacker-for-hire living in the shadows, Josephina “Jo” Espinosa is the newest member of a magical Society. Their mandate? To grant the wishes of mortals. A simple enough task until Jo is faced with an impossible wish – and her inability to grant it might spell disaster for her entire team, if not the Society itself. 

Jo is used to high-pressure situations, but after a string of disasters, the last thing she needs is stakes of this magnitude. Especially given that neither she nor the Society know quite what the consequences of failing to grant a wish might be. 

The only person with answers is the Society’s aloof and cryptic leader, Snow. Yet while Jo is enigmatically drawn to the man, all their clandestine encounters leave her with only more questions about the true nature of the Society, her magic, and her own history. 

Time is running out for the Society, and an executioner will rise from among them to exact the price of failure. (synopsis from Goodreads)

Monday, 8 October 2018

Blog Tour: Drink Your Way Through The Geography of Lost Things: Tea Edition

Hi guys! I'm so excited to share the Blog Tour for The Geography of Lost Things with you all today! The Geography of Lost Things is a Young Adult Contemporary book by Jessica Brody, being released on October 2nd by Simon Pulse. You can check out the tour schedule here. I was lucky to receive an ARC copy of the book, and I absolutely loved it. It was such a sweet, beautiful story. Keep reading for my choices of tea for the main characters, a giveaway, and more info on the book!

Wednesday, 3 October 2018

Blogger of the Month: Remmie from Remmington Reads

Hi guys! I'm so excited to share this Blogger of the Month post with you all today! This is a little late, it was supposed to be up in August, but life got in the way, so here it is. But either way, I'm so excited to feature Remmie from Remmington Reads! I first found her through bookstagram, where she has a gorgeous feed, and she's just so sweet! I love reading her posts, both on her blog and on Instagram, so definitely check her out! Without further ado, let's check out the interview!

Sunday, 30 September 2018

Author Interview: M.K. Sawyer, author of The Goblin's Daughter

Hey guys! I'm so excited to share this interview with you all today! I read The Goblin's Daughter a few months ago, and loved it, so I was so excited to be able to interview the author, M.K. Sawyer, and I had so much fun interviewing her. Without further ado, let's get to the interview!

Friday, 21 September 2018

Be careful what you wish for - Society of Wishes Review

*I received a review copy form the author for review consideration. This does in no way affect my opinion, and all thoughts expressed in this review are unbiased and my own.*
Title: Society of Wishes
Series: Wish Quartet #1
Author: Elise Kova, Lynn Larsh
My rating: 4.5 hearts
Genre: New Adult, Paranormal, Romance
Pub. date: January 29th 2018
Publisher: Silver Wing Press
SynopsisBE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR.

Josephina Espinosa makes her living as a hacker-for-hire in the Lone Star Republic, a remnant of the fractured U.S.A. That is, until the day she and her best friend are gunned down in a government raid.

With her dying breath, Jo uses magical lore passed down from her grandmother to summon a wish-granter. Her wish? To save her friend’s life. Except wishes have costs, and for Jo, the price is the erasure of her entire mortal existence.

Now, as the most recent addition to the mysterious Society of Wishes, Jo must form a new “life” alongside the seven other members, one of which being her savior himself. Living as an occupant of the Society’s lavish mansion should be quite the perk, but while it is furnished with everything its inhabitants could possibly need, it lacks one thing—freedom.

Her otherworldly identity crisis takes a backseat, however, when Jo learns that the friend she sacrificed everything for is headed down the same path to ruin. Jumping in head-first, Jo uses her newfound magical abilities to protect him, only to realize that the ripples of her actions have far-reaching consequences. When the Society’s aloof leader Snow decides to give her a taste of his own ancient magic, Jo discovers that there are threads woven into the tapestry of her new reality that reach far beyond the wishes she is now required to grant. Ones that, if tugged on, could mean the unraveling of the world itself. (synopsis from Goodreads)

Thursday, 13 September 2018

Blog Tour + Discussion: The Demon Race by Alexandria Warwick

Hey guys! I'm so excited to share the blog tour for The Demon Race by Alexandria Warwick with you guys today! The Demon Race is a new Young Adult Fantasy book, being publisher September 18th by Wolf Publishing, and it's written by debut author Alexandria Warwick. Keep reading for more info on the book, my discussion with the author about YA tropes, and a giveaway!

Synopsis:
Hidalgo meets An Ember in the Ashes in this Middle Eastern-inspired YA fantasy debut.

A race across the desert.

An unimaginable prize.

It occurs once every thousand years: the Demon Race. A test of will and strength, it is a race across the Saraj, a fight for the prize of a lifetime. And it is the key to Namali Hafshar’s freedom.

When shy, seventeen-year-old Namali learns of her arranged marriage, she flees home and enters the Demon Race for the chance to change her fate. But to compete, she must cross the Saraj on a daeva, a shadow demon that desires its own reward: to infect her soul with darkness.

Namali soon learns the desert holds more dangers than meets the eye. The only person she can trust is Sameen, a kind competitor seeking his own destiny. As her affection for him grows, however, so too does the darkness in her heart.

In this race of men and demons, only one can win. But the price of winning might be more than Namali is willing to pay.
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Tuesday, 28 August 2018

Emotional and surprising - Ruin of Stars ARC Review

*Disclaimer: I received an Advance Reader's Copy from Netgalley for review consideration. This does in no way affect my opinion, and all thoughts expressed in this review are unbiased and my own.*
Title: Ruin of Stars
Series: Mask of Shadows #2
Author: Linsey Miller
My rating: 4 hearts
Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Romance
Pub. date: August 28th 2018
Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire
SynopsisThe thrilling conclusion to the Mask of Shadows duology that weaves a tale of magic, shadows, and most importantly, revenge.

As one of the Queen’s elite assassins, Sal finally has the power, prestige, and permission to hunt down the lords who killed their family. But Sal still has to figure out who the culprits are. They must enlist the help of some old friends and enemies while ignoring a growing distaste for the queen and that the charming Elise is being held prisoner by her father.

But there’s something terribly wrong in the north. Talk of the return of shadows, missing children, and magic abounds. As Sal takes out the people responsible for their ruined homeland, Sal learns secrets and truths that can’t be forgotten. (synopsis from Goodreads)

Friday, 17 August 2018

Blog Tour + Review: How to Breathe Underwater by Vicky Skinner


How to Breathe Underwater
Vicky Skinner
Published by: Swoon Reads
Publication date: August 14th 2018
Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Young Adult
My rating: 4 hearts
Kate’s father has been pressuring her to be perfect for her whole life, pushing her to be the best swimmer she can be. But when Kate finds her dad cheating on her mom, Kate’s perfect world comes crashing down, and Kate is forced to leave home and the swim team she’s been a part of her whole life.
Now in a new home, new school, and faced with the prospect of starting over, Kate isn’t so sure that swimming is what she wants anymore. But when she decides to quit, her whole world seems to fall apart. But when Kate gets to know Michael, the cute boy that lives across the hall, she starts to think that starting over might not be so bad. There’s only one problem: Michael has a girlfriend.
As the pressures of love, family, and success press down on her, can Kate keep her head above water?

Tuesday, 14 August 2018

Intense and electric - The Prince ARC Review

*Disclaimer: I recieved an Advance Reader's Copy from the author for review consoderation. This does in no way affect my opinion, and all thoughts expressed in this review are unbiased and my own.*


Title: The Prince
Series: A Wicked Trilogy
Author: Jennifer L. Armentrout
My rating: 5 hearts
Genre: Fantasy, Romance
Pub. date: August 14th 2018
Publisher: Evil Eye Concepts, Incorporated
Synopsis: From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout comes a new story in her Wicked series…

She’s everything he wants….

Cold. Heartless. Deadly. Whispers of his name alone bring fear to fae and mortals alike. The Prince. There is nothing in the mortal world more dangerous than him. Haunted by a past he couldn’t control, all Caden desires is revenge against those who’d wronged him, trapping him in never-ending nightmare. And there is one person he knows can help him.

She’s everything he can’t have…

Raised within the Order, Brighton Jussier knows just how dangerous the Prince is, reformed or not. She’d seen firsthand what atrocities he could be capable of. The last thing she wants to do is help him, but he leaves her little choice. Forced to work alongside him, she begins to see the man under the bitter ice. Yearning for him feels like the definition of insanity, but there’s no denying the heat in his touch and the wicked promise is his stare.

She’s everything he’ll take….

But there’s someone out there who wants to return the Prince to his former self. A walking, breathing nightmare that is hell bent on destroying the world and everyone close to him. The last thing either of them needs is a distraction, but with the attraction growing between them each now, the one thing he wants more than anything may be the one thing that will be his undoing.

She’s everything he’d die for….

**Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you'll enjoy each one as much as we do.** (synopsis from Goodreads)

Friday, 10 August 2018

Blog Tour: Respect (The Breaking Point #3) by Jay Crownover


From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Jay Crownover, comes the next title in her The Breaking Point romantic suspense series, RESPECT. Don’t miss the amazing tour below, and order your copy today!

Thursday, 2 August 2018

Blog Tour: The Impossibility of Us by Katy Upperman


I'm so excited to share the blog tour for The Impossibility of Us by Katy Upperman with you guys today! It's a new Young Adult Contemporary Romance, published by Swoon Reads. Keep reading for more info on the book, an excerpt and a giveaway!
The Impossibility of Us
Katy Upperman
Published by: Swoon Reads
Publication date: July 31st 2018
Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Young Adult
The last thing Elise wants is to start her senior year in a new town. But after her brother’s death in Afghanistan, she and her mother move from San Francisco to a sleepy coastal village.
When Elise meets Mati, they quickly discover how much they have in common. Mati is new to town too, visiting the U.S. with his family. Over the course of the summer, their relationship begins to blossom, and what starts out as a friendship becomes so much more.
But as Elise and Mati grow closer, her family becomes more and more uncomfortable with their relationship, and their concerns all center on one fact—Mati is Afghan.
Beautifully written, utterly compelling, and ultimately hopeful, THE IMPOSSIBILITY OF US asks—how brave can you be when your relationship is questioned by everyone you love?

Sunday, 29 July 2018

Blog Tour: Drink Your Way Through Heart of Thorns: Tea Edition


I'm so excited to share the blog tour for Heart of Thorns by Bree Barton, a new Young Adult Fantasy, being released on July 31st 2018. It's the first in a series, published by Katherine Tegen Books. It's a feministic read, with a strong main character and magic that will certainly sweep you away. The tour is hosted by Fantastic Flying Book Club, and you can see the rest of the schedule here. Keep reading for a giveaway, more info on the books, and my tea recommendations for the book!

Monday, 23 July 2018

Fierce and feministic - Grace and Fury ARC Review

Title: Grace and Fury
Author: Tracy Banghart
My rating: 5 hearts
Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Romance
Pub. date: July 31st 2018
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
SynopsisIn a world where women have no rights, sisters Serina and Nomi Tessaro face two very different fates: one in the palace, the other in prison.

Serina has been groomed her whole life to become a Grace - someone to stand by the heir to the throne as a shining, subjugated example of the perfect woman. But when her headstrong and rebellious younger sister, Nomi, catches the heir's eye, it's Serina who takes the fall for the dangerous secret that Nomi has been hiding.

Now trapped in a life she never wanted, Nomi has only one way to save Serina: surrender to her role as a Grace until she can use her position to release her sister. This is easier said than done. A traitor walks the halls of the palace, and deception lurks in every corner. But Serina is running out of time, imprisoned on an island where she must fight to the death to survive and one wrong move could cost her everything. (synopsis from Goodreads)

Monday, 9 July 2018

Blogger of the Month: Alanna from One Page at a Time


Hey guys! I'm so excited to feature Alanna from One Page At a Time this month as my Blogger of the Month! I first found her on Instagram (she has the most beautiful bookstagram page, I swear), and I've been following her blog for a while now. So when she said yes to doing this feature, I was so excited! Without further ado, let's check out my interview with her!

Friday, 6 July 2018

A dark and twisty story - The Goblin's Daughter ARC Review

*Disclaimer: I received an Advance Reader's Copy from the author for review consideration. This in no way affects my opinion, and all thoughts expressed in this review are unbiased and my own.*

Title: The Goblin's Daughter
Author: M.K. Sawyer
My rating: 4 hearts
Genre: New Adult, Fantasy
Pub. date: June 30th 2018
Synopsisthe forest beckons

the Shadow watches

Nolin doesn’t know why her mother is terrified of the forest— only that is has something to do with her, a cold night, a baby crib, and an open window.

Throughout her life, Nolin struggles to gain the love of her crazed mother, all while grappling with recurring dreams of a twisted, ancient tree, and the perpetual feeling that she’s being watched by a dark presence in the surrounding forest.

After a childhood mental breakdown, Nolin returns to her hometown as a grown woman, ready to face her mother to put old demons to rest. When Nolin stumbles across disturbing details of her mother’s past, she ventures deeper into the mystery of her own identity, the related causes of her mother’s illness, and learns of violent, ancient creatures who live in the woods. . . (synopsis from Goodreads)

Tuesday, 3 July 2018

Blog Tour + Excerpt: Moonlight Seduction (de Vincent #2) by Jennifer L. Armentrout

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Moonlight Seduction: A de Vincent Novel from New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout is available NOW!

Sunday, 1 July 2018

Blog Tour: Drink Your Way Through Kiss of the Royal: Tea Edition

Hey guys! I'm really excited to share the blog tour for Kiss of the Royal with you guys today! It's a fun, romantic new fantasy novel by Lindsey Duga being released on July 3rd. I had so much fun reading it, it was unique and I loved Ivy, the feisty heroine, and Zach, the swoon-worthy love interest. Keep reading for my creative post (Drink Your Way Through Kiss of the Royal: Tea Edition), where I've picked out perfect teas to represent the characters, my review of the book and a giveaway!

Title: Kiss of the Royal
Author: Lindsey Duga
My rating: 5 hearts
Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Romance
Pub. date: July 3rd 2018
Publisher: Entangled Teen
SynopsisIn the war against the Forces of Darkness, the Royals are losing. Princess Ivy is determined to end this centuries-long conflict once and for all, so her new battle partner must succeed where the others failed. Prince Zach’s unparalleled skill with a sword, enhanced by Ivy’s magic Kiss, should make them an unstoppable pair—but try convincing Zach of that.

Prince Zach has spent his life preparing for battle, but he would rather be branded a heretic than use his lips as nothing more than a way to transfer magic. A kiss is a symbol of love, and love is the most powerful weapon they have—but try convincing Ivy of that.

With the fate of their world on the line, the battlefield has become a testing ground, and only one of them can be right. Falling for each other wasn’t part of the plan—but try convincing their hearts of that.



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Thursday, 28 June 2018

Revet & Excerpt Tour: The Fragile Ordinary by Samantha Young

Hey guys! I am so excited to share the blog tour for The Fragile Ordinary by Samantha Young! The Fragile Ordinary is a new Young Adult Contemporary Romance. It's a heartfelt and beautiful new young adult novel, set in Scotland, about daring to dream and embracing who you are. Order your copy today! And keep reading this post for my review of the book, an excerpt and a giveaway!

Wednesday, 27 June 2018

Release Blitz: Moonlight Seduction (de Vincent #2) by Jennifer L. Armentrout

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Moonlight Seduction: A de Vincent Novel, from New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout is LIVE!

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The de Vincent brothers are back—and so is the intrigue that surrounds them—in New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout’s sizzling new novel . . .

Nicolette Bresson never thought she’d return to the de Vincents’ bayou compound. It’s where her parents work, where Nikki grew up . . . and where she got her heart broken by Gabriel de Vincent himself. Yet here she is, filling in for her sick mother. Avoiding Gabe should be easy, especially when so much of Nikki’s time is spent trying not to be stabbed in the back by the malicious hangers-on who frequent the mansion. But escaping memories of Gabe, much less his smoking-hot presence, is harder than expected—especially since he seems determined to be in Nikki’s space as much as possible.
Gabriel spent years beating himself up over his last encounter with Nikki. He’d wanted her then, but for reasons that were bad for both of them. Things have now changed. Gabe sees more than a girl he’s known forever; he sees a smart, talented, and heartbreakingly beautiful woman . . . one who’s being stalked from the shadows.

Now, Gabe will do anything to keep Nikki safe—and to stop the de Vincent curse from striking again.

Monday, 25 June 2018

Sizzling and absolutely swoon-worthy - Moonlight Seduction ARC Review

*Disclaimer: I received an Advance Reader's Copy from the author for review consideration. This does in no way affect my opinion, and all thoughts expressed in this review are unbiased and my own.*

Title: Moonlight Seduction
Series: de Vincent #2
Author: Jennifer L. Armentrout
My rating: 4 hearts
Genre: Contemporary, Romance
Pub. date: June 26th 2018
Publisher: Avon
SynopsisThe de Vincent brothers are back—and so is the intrigue that surrounds them—in New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout’s sizzling new novel...

Nicolette Bresson never thought she’d return to the de Vincents’ bayou compound. It’s where her parents work, where Nikki grew up... and where she got her heart broken by Gabriel de Vincent himself. Yet here she is, filling in for her sick mother. Avoiding Gabe should be easy, especially when so much of Nikki’s time is spent trying not to be stabbed in the back by the malicious hangers-on who frequent the mansion. But escaping memories of Gabe, much less his smoking-hot presence, is harder than expected—especially since he seems determined to be in Nikki’s space as much as possible.

Gabriel spent years beating himself up over his last encounter with Nikki. He’d wanted her then, but for reasons that were bad for both of them. Things have now changed. Gabe sees more than a girl he’s known forever; he sees a smart, talented, and heartbreakingly beautiful woman... one who’s being stalked from the shadows. Now, Gabe will do anything to keep Nikki safe—and to stop the de Vincent curse from striking again. (synopsis from Goodreads)

Thursday, 21 June 2018

Magical but slow-paced - The Crowns of Croswald Review

*Disclaimer: I received a review copy from the author for review consideration. This does in no way affect my opinion, and all thoughts expressed in this review are unbiased and my own.*

Title: The Crowns of Croswald
Series: The Croswald Series
Author: D.E. Night
My rating: 3 hearts
Genre: Middle Grade, Fantasy
Pub. date: July 21st 2017
Publisher: Stories Untold Press
SynopsisIn Croswald, the only thing more powerful than dark magic is one secret… 

For sixteen years Ivy Lovely has been hidden behind an enchanted boundary that separates the mundane from the magical. When Ivy crosses the border, her powers awaken. Curiosity leads her crashing through a series of adventures at the Halls of Ivy, a school where students learn to master their magical blood and the power of Croswald’s mysterious gems. When Ivy’s magic––and her life––is threatened by the Dark Queen, she scrambles to unearth her history and save Croswald before the truth is swept away forever. (synopsis from Goodreads)

Tuesday, 12 June 2018

A true emotional roller-coaster - This Savage Song Review

Title: This Savage Song
Series: Monsters of Verity #1
Author: Victoria Schwab
My rating: 5 hearts
Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Romance
Pub. date: July 5th 2016
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
SynopsisThere’s no such thing as safe in a city at war, a city overrun with monsters. In this dark urban fantasy from author Victoria Schwaba young woman and a young man must choose whether to become heroes or villains—and friends or enemies—with the future of their home at stake. The first of two books.


Kate Harker and August Flynn are the heirs to a divided city—a city where the violence has begun to breed actual monsters. All Kate wants is to be as ruthless as her father, who lets the monsters roam free and makes the humans pay for his protection. All August wants is to be human, as good-hearted as his own father, to play a bigger role in protecting the innocent—but he’s one of the monsters. One who can steal a soul with a simple strain of music. When the chance arises to keep an eye on Kate, who’s just been kicked out of her sixth boarding school and returned home, August jumps at it. But Kate discovers August’s secret, and after a failed assassination attempt the pair must flee for their lives. (synopsis from Goodreads)

Saturday, 9 June 2018

An easy and light read - Fallen Crest High & Fallen Crest Family Combined Review

Title: Fallen Crest High and Fallen Crest Family
Series: Fallen Crest #1 & 2
Author: Tijan
My rating: 4 hearts
Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary, Romance
Pub. date: October 31st 2012
SynopsisMason and Logan Kade are two brothers who did their own thing. They were rich and expected to attend her school, Fallen Crest Academy. They chose public school and now Samantha has to live with them. The problem is that she doesn't care at all: about them, about her friends, about her cheating boyfriend, or even about her parent's divorce. But maybe that's a good thing. Maybe change is a good thing. (synopsis from Goodreads)

Tuesday, 5 June 2018

Blogger of the Month: Bee from Quite the Novel Idea

Hey guys! I'm so excited to share this post with you all today, featuring one of my favourite book bloggers, Bee from Quite the Novel Idea. I've followed her blog for quite some time, and I love reading her posts, whether they're reviews or anything else. You guys should definitely check out the blog! Now, without further ado, let's check out my interview with her!

Saturday, 2 June 2018

Blog Tour + Characters as Dancers: The Bird and the Blade by Megan Bannen

Hey guys! I'm so excited to share the blog tour for The Bird and the Blade with you all today! Blog tour is hosted by Fantastic Flying Book ClubThe Bird and the Blade is a Young Adult book by debut author Megan Bannen. It's a retelling of the Opera Turandot, and an amazing read. Keep reading for my creative post (the characters as dancers), my review of the book, and a giveaway!

Wednesday, 30 May 2018

Cover Reveal: Orbit by Leigh Hellman

Today I’m helping unveil the cover for Orbit—the new adult, speculative fiction debut novel by Leigh Hellman. Without further ado, here is the cover (designed by Najla Qamber):

Sunday, 27 May 2018

Prepare to be hooked - A Darker Shade of Magic Review

Title: A Darker Shade of Magic
Author: V.E. Schwab
My rating: 5 hearts
Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy
Pub. date: February 24th 2015
Publisher: Tor Books
SynopsisKell is one of the last Antari—magicians with a rare, coveted ability to travel between parallel Londons; Red, Grey, White, and, once upon a time, Black. 

Kell was raised in Arnes—Red London—and officially serves the Maresh Empire as an ambassador, traveling between the frequent bloody regime changes in White London and the court of George III in the dullest of Londons, the one without any magic left to see.

Unofficially, Kell is a smuggler, servicing people willing to pay for even the smallest glimpses of a world they'll never see. It's a defiant hobby with dangerous consequences, which Kell is now seeing firsthand.

After an exchange goes awry, Kell escapes to Grey London and runs into Delilah Bard, a cut-purse with lofty aspirations. She first robs him, then saves him from a deadly enemy, and finally forces Kell to spirit her to another world for a proper adventure.

Now perilous magic is afoot, and treachery lurks at every turn. To save all of the worlds, they'll first need to stay alive. (synopsis from Goodreads)

Wednesday, 23 May 2018

An amazing new world - Chase the Dark Review

Title: Chase the Dark
Series: Steel and Stone #1
Author: Annette Marie
My rating: 4 hearts
Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Romance
Pub. date: October 17th 2014
Publisher: Dark Owl Fantasy Inc.
SynopsisPiper Griffiths wants one thing in life: To become a Consul, a keeper of the peace between humans and daemons. There are three obstacles in her way.

The first is Lyre. Incubus. Hotter than hell and with a wicked streak to match. His greatest mission in life is to annoy the crap out of her, but he isn't as harmless as he seems. The second is Ash. Draconian. Powerful. Dangerous. He knows too much and reveals nothing. Also, disturbingly attractive — and scary. Did she mention scary?

The third is the Sahar Stone. Top secret magical weapon of mass destruction. Previously hidden in her Consulate until thieves broke in, went on a murder spree, and disappeared with the weapon.

And they left Piper to take the fall for their crimes.

Now she’s on the run, her dreams of becoming a Consul shattered and every daemon in the city gunning to kill her. She’s dead on her own, but there’s no one she can trust — no one except two entirely untrustworthy daemons ... See problems one and two. (synopsis from Goodreads)

Sunday, 20 May 2018

Magical and fun - Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay

Title: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay
Author: J.K. Rowling
My rating: 5 hearts
Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy
Pub. date: November 18th 2016
Publisher: Arthur A. Levine Books
Synopsis: J.K. Rowling's screenwriting debut is captured in this exciting hardcover edition of the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them screenplay.

When Magizoologist Newt Scamander arrives in New York, he intends his stay to be just a brief stopover. However, when his magical case is misplaced and some of Newt's fantastic beasts escape, it spells trouble for everyone…

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them marks the screenwriting debut of J.K. Rowling, author of the beloved and internationally bestselling Harry Potter books. Featuring a cast of remarkable characters, this is epic, adventure-packed storytelling at its very best.

Whether an existing fan or new to the wizarding world, this is a perfect addition to any reader's bookshelf. (synopsis from Goodreads)

Friday, 18 May 2018

Characters as Dancers: Hexen's Cross Edition

Which dance style would fit the characters from Hexen’s Cross the best? In this post, I will match some of the characters from Hexen’s Cross by J. Kowallis with the dance that would be perfect for them. Read on to find out why Taran should dance ballet and why Coll would be an amazing tango dancer! Or, you can check out my five-star review of the book (by the way, you totally need to read it).

Wednesday, 16 May 2018

Blog Tour + Interview: Cascading Petals by Jane C. Brady

Hey guys! I'm so excited to share the tour for Cascading Petals by Jane C. Brady with you all today! The tour is hosted by Xpresso Book Tours, and you can find the tour schedule here! Cascading Petals is a Young Adult Contemporary Romance that was released on December 5th 2017. Keep reading for more info on the book, a giveaway and my interview with the author!

Saturday, 12 May 2018

Review: A Court of Wings and Ruin (A Court of Thorns and Roses) by Sarah J. Maas

Title: A Court of Wings and Ruin
Author: Sarah J. Maas
My rating: 5 hearts
Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Romance
Pub. date: May 2nd 2017
Publisher: Bloomsbury Childrens Books
SynopsisA nightmare, I’d told Tamlin. I was the nightmare.

Feyre has returned to the Spring Court, determined to gather information on Tamlin’s maneuverings and the invading king threatening to bring Prythian to its knees. But to do so she must play a deadly game of deceit—and one slip may spell doom not only for Feyre, but for her world as well. As war bears down upon them all, Feyre must decide who to trust amongst the dazzling and lethal High Lords—and hunt for allies in unexpected places. (synopsis from Goodreads)

Thursday, 10 May 2018

Blogger of the Month: Fey from Fey's Bookish World

Hey guys! I'm so excited to share this Blogger of the Month post with you today, featuring a really close friend of mine, an awesome blogger and bookstagrammer; Fey from Fey's Bookish World! Fey and I got acquainted through a mutual friend of ours, who thought I needed to make more friends, and that's how we started talking. She's a lovely girl, really sweet and fun to talk to, and her bookstagram is seriously beautiful. And her blog is awesome! Keep reading for my interview with her and all her links!

Monday, 7 May 2018

Guest Post: Hyped YA Books by Sammy

Hello everyone!
I'm Sammy, a book blogger from the UK. I'm super excited to be here as a featured blogger on Moa's site and so grateful for this wonderful opportunity to interact with all you lovely people! 

I thought today I would speak to you about the most hyped YA! I found an article online a few months ago and made a list of all the books it included; I thought I was a YA fan and doing rather well... apparently not that well... 

The list is rather a long one but I will include it in a blog post over on my own page - so feel free to check them off too and maybe discover some new TBRs. 

Tuesday, 1 May 2018

An incredible and unique world - Song of Blood and Stone ARC Review

*Disclaimer: I received an Advance Reader's Copy from Netgalley in exchange for review consideration. This does in no way affect my opinion, and all thoughts expressed in this review are unbiased and my own.*

Title: Song of Blood and Stone
Series: Earthsinger Chronicles
Author: L. Penelope
My rating: 4 hearts
Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Romance
Pub. date: May 1st 2018
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
SynopsisA treacherous, thrilling, epic fantasy about an outcast drawn into a war between two powerful rulers. 

Orphaned and alone, Jasminda lives in a land where cold whispers of invasion and war linger on the wind. Jasminda herself is an outcast in her homeland of Elsira, where her gift of Earthsong is feared. When ruthless soldiers seek refuge in her isolated cabin, they bring with them a captive--an injured spy who threatens to steal her heart. 

Jack's mission behind enemy lines to prove that the Mantle between Elsira and Lagamiri is about to fall nearly cost him his life, but he is saved by the healing Song of a mysterious young woman. Now he must do whatever it takes to save Elsira and it's people from the True Father and he needs Jasminda's Earthsong to do it. They escape their ruthless captors and together they embark on a perilous journey to save Elsira and to uncover the secrets of The Queen Who Sleeps. 

Thrust into a hostile society, Jasminda and Jack must rely on one another even as secrets jeopardize their bond. As an ancient evil gains power, Jasminda races to unlock a mystery that promises salvation. 

The fates of two nations hang in the balance as Jasminda and Jack must choose between love and duty to fulfill their destinies and end the war. (synopsis from Goodreads)