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  • Book Review,  Book Tour,  Fantasy,  Historical,  Romance,  Young Adult

    Our Divine Mischief by Hanna C. Howard

    For fans of Outlander and Scottish history and culture, a YA fantasy with political intrigue, coming-of-age drama, and romance. A sweeping YA fantasy inspired by Scottish history and folklore, Our Divine Mischief takes readers on a journey told in three voices: a determined heroine, an outcast young man, and a wish-granting canine. Their adventure spans an island fishing village to the king’s court in a story about identity, belonging, and the love between a human and her dog. The Goddess Trial is designed to push young people to their edge and mark their coming of age, but Áila LacInis is ready for whatever it brings. She sets sail from her…

  • Book Review,  Book Tour,  Fantasy

    A Shadow Crown by Melissa Blair

    I’m so happy to be participating in the TBR and Beyond tour for A Shadow Crown! Check out my review post & author interview for A Broken Blade (book one of The Halfing Saga) as well as the rest of the tour schedule at TBR and Beyond Tours. About the Book TITLE: A Shadow Crown (The Halfling Saga #2)AUTHOR: Melissa BlairPUB. DATE: May 9, 2023PUBLISHER: Union Square & Co.GENRE(S): Young Adult Fantasy The highly anticipated second installment of the fantasy saga that took BookTok by storm sees Keera navigate political scheming, backstabbing, and her own grief as she moves against the cruel king that holds her kingdom hostage. To the…

  • Book Tour,  Fantasy

    Heroes of the Empire: The Cavalier by Israh Azizi

    She calls the Empire home. He pledges to bring its downfall. Death is Velamir’s close acquaintance. As a student in the Chishman academy, he cannot escape the brutal war. When he’s sent on a mission with three fellow academy cadets, Velamir returns to the Empire, the land of his birth. Calamity befalls the group as they trek through enemy territory, and Velamir learns a part of his past that makes the mission far more personal. Burdened with the deaths of the unavenged and the chance of losing his own life, Velamir must decide if revenge is worth the cost. Natassa knows her role well: The silent and obedient girl. The…

  • Book Review,  Book Tour,  Fantasy,  Romance,  Young Adult

    Seven Faceless Saints by M.K. Lobb Tour

    In the city of Ombrazia, saints and their disciples rule with terrifying and unjust power, playing favorites while the unfavored struggle to survive. After her father’s murder at the hands of the Ombrazian military, Rossana Lacertosa is willing to do whatever it takes to dismantle the corrupt system—tapping into her powers as a disciple of Patience, joining the rebellion, and facing the boy who broke her heart. As the youngest captain in the history of Palazzo security, Damian Venturi is expected to be ruthless and strong, and to serve the saints with unquestioning devotion. But three years spent fighting in a never-ending war have left him with deeper scars than he wants to admit… and a fear…