Queer Recommendations from Queer Readers #2

Hi everyone! Today, I'm back with another Queer Recommendations from Queer Readers post! Queer Recommendations from Queer Readers is a new feature on my blog where I share different book recommendations with LGBTQIA+ representation from readers who identify as LGBTQIA+. I started the feature in the hopes of diversifying my blog a little, and what better way than to get you recommendations from queer readers?

Middle Grade Blog Hop + Q&A With Amy Bearce

Hi guys! I'm really excited to participate in the Middle Grade Blog Hop hosted by Snowy Wings Publishing. Today, I'm hosting the author of the World of Aluvia series, Amy Bearce. Keep reading for information about her series, and my interview with her. Welcome to The Reading Faery, Amy!

Amy writes fantasy and light science fiction for young readers and the young at heart. She is the author of the World of Aluvia series (Fairy Keeper, Mer-Charmer, and Dragon Redeemer, 2019) through Snowy Wings Publishing and Shortcuts (CBAY Books, 2019), for grades 4 and up. She is also a former reading teacher and librarian.

As an Army kid, she moved eight times before she was eighteen, so she feels especially fortunate to be married to her high school sweetheart. Together they are raising two daughters in San Antonio.

A perfect day for Amy involves rain pattering on the windows, popcorn, and every member of her family curled up in one cozy room reading a good book.

Blog Tour + Creative Post: The Waking Forest by Alyssa Wees

Hi guys! I'm so excited to share the blog tour for The Waking Forest with you all today! The Waking Forest is a new Young Adult Fantasy novel by Alyssa Wees, and it's such a creepy, imaginative read. Keep reading for my creative post, Dance Your Way Through The Waking Forest, and a giveaway! And don't forget to check out the other tour stops here.

Backlist Shelf Control: Emerge by Tobie Easton

Backlist Shelf Control is a new weekly feature hosted by The Reading Faery that will run on Fridays, which is dedicated to sharing backlist books that have been on your TBR for too long. Each week, you talk about a backlist book (any book published 2018 or earlier) that you're excited to read and why you want to read it. If you participate, feel free to comment on my post and share your link, so that I can check out your post!

Backlist Shelf Control: The Shadow Queen by C.J. Redwine

Backlist Shelf Control is a new weekly feature hosted by The Reading Faery that will run on Fridays, which is dedicated to sharing backlist books that have been on your TBR for too long. Each week, you talk about a backlist book (any book published 2018 or earlier) that you're excited to read and why you want to read it. If you participate, feel free to comment on my post and share your link, so that I can check out your post!

Backlist Shelf Control: Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake

Backlist Shelf Control is a new weekly feature hosted by The Reading Faery that will run on Fridays, which is dedicated to sharing backlist books that have been on your TBR for too long. Each week, you talk about a backlist book (any book published 2018 or earlier) that you're excited to read and why you want to read it. If you participate, feel free to comment on my post and share your link, so that I can check out your post!

Backlist Shelf Control: The Architect of Song by A.G. Howard

Backlist Shelf Control is a new weekly feature hosted by The Reading Faery that will run on Fridays, which is dedicated to sharing backlist books that have been on your TBR for too long. Each week, you talk about a backlist book (any book published 2018 or earlier) that you're excited to read and why you want to read it. If you participate, feel free to comment on my post and share your link, so that I can check out your post!

Backlist Shelf Control: Unblemished by Sara Ella

Backlist Shelf Control is a weekly feature hosted by me, The Reading Faery, that will run on Fridays, which is dedicated to sharing backlist books that have been on your TBR for too long. Each week, you talk about a backlist book (any book published the year prior or earlier) that you're excited to read and why you want to read it. If you participate, please include a link to my blog, and feel free to comment on my post and share your link, so I can check out your post!

5 Series With Sequels Coming Out This Year

There are some great series with sequels coming this year, and I'm so here for it! Some series I got into last year, some I started earlier than that, and I'm seriously excited to read all of them. And if anyone else here is participating in Beat the Backlist, like I am, you can read the rest of the series before they get new additions this year! So, I decided to make a list with my most anticipated sequels this year (in no particular order, because I can't do that).

The Faery's Guide to Reading a New Genre

Most booklovers (especially me) have their one favorite genre that they love. Sure, they might try different genres, but there will always be that one genre you love more than any other. For me, that's YA Fantasy. However, I've recently started trying new genres, and I've found several new genres to love. For those of you unsure of where to start with a new genre, here's the Faery's Guide to Reading a New Genre.

Backlist Shelf Control: The Winner's Curse by Marie Rutkoski

Backlist Shelf Control is a new weekly feature hosted by The Reading Faery that will run on Fridays, which is dedicated to sharing backlist books that have been on your TBR for too long. Each week, you talk about a backlist book (any book published 2018 or earlier) that you're excited to read and why you want to read it. If you participate, feel free to comment on my post and share your link, so that I can check out your post!

Okay, so, this post is a day early, because I'm hosting a blog tour tomorrow, but please share your links if you post something tomorrow!

Shelf Sequels: The Wicked King by Holly Black

Shelf Sequels is a weekly NovelKnight feature highlighting backlist titles from authors with upcoming releases. Want to join in? Share your post and drop a link in the comments!

So, this week I picked a sequel that was just recently published, but I haven't had a chance to read it yet. I read The Cruel Prince last year when it was released, and I absolutely loved it. I've been really busy this month and haven't had a chance to read The Wicked King, but it's on the top of my TBR pile! 

P.S.: I haven't included the synopsis of the sequel to avoid spoilers, but I've linked it on Goodreads so you can check it out.

Backlist Shelf Control: Nightshade (Nightshade #1) by Andrea Cremer

Backlist Shelf Control is a new weekly feature hosted by The Reading Faery that will run on Fridays, which is dedicated to sharing backlist books that have been on your TBR for too long. Each week, you talk about a backlist book (any book published 2018 or earlier) that you're excited to read and why you want to read it. If you participate, feel free to comment on my post and share your link, so that I can check out your post!

Backlist Shelf Control: Incarnate (Newsoul #1) by Jodi Meadows

Backlist Shelf Control is a new weekly feature hosted by The Reading Faery that will run on Fridays, which is dedicated to sharing backlist books that have been on your TBR for too long. Each week, you talk about a backlist book (any book published 2018 or earlier) that you're excited to read and why you want to read it. If you participate, feel free to comment on my post and share your link, so that I can check out your post!

Backlist Shelf Control: Dreams of Gods and Monsters (Daughters of Smoke and Bone #3) by Laini Taylor

Backlist Shelf Control is a new weekly feature hosted by The Reading Faery that will run on Fridays, which is dedicated to sharing backlist books that have been on your TBR for too long. Each week, you talk about a backlist book (any book published 2018 or earlier) that you're excited to read and why you want to read it. If you participate, feel free to comment on my post and share your link, so that I can check out your post!

Excerpt Reveal: Only a Breath Apart by Katie McGarry

Would you dare to defy destiny? Are our destinies written in stone? Do we become nothing more than the self-fulfilling prophesies of other people's opinions? Or can we dare to become who we believe we were born to be?

"A gorgeous, heartfelt journey of redemption and love" (Wendy Higgins)

"Haunting, authentic, and ultimately hopeful" (Tamara Webber)

Only a Breath Apart is a young adult contemporary novel from critically acclaimed Katie McGarry, and will be available on all retailers on January 22, 2019!

Backlist Shelf Control: Something Strange and Deadly

Backlist Shelf Control is a new weekly feature hosted by The Reading Faery that will run on Fridays, which is dedicated to sharing backlist books that have been on your TBR for too long. Each week, you talk about a backlist book (any book published 2018 or earlier) that you're excited to read and why you want to read it. If you participate, feel free to comment on my post and share your link, so that I can check out your post!

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).

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!

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.