When Emmy Russo returns to high school in Moncks Corner, South Carolina after summer break, she discovers some changes. First: Mom has a boyfriend. Second: the cute new student, Charlie Fields, is a Rockabilly greaser with a gang who obeys his every command. I originally participated in a blog tour for It Happened on Thunder…
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Orphaned science nerd and maths prodigy Alice Valentine wants to ace her studies. She’s spent all her life struggling to make friends, passed between foster families and care homes, isolated and lonely. Losing herself in academia from an early age, she becomes the first sixteen-year-old at her local university. Her whole world changes, but nothing…
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A gripping journey of a young girl and a foal who are raised together in The Valley of Hearts Delight. Gallant and Gracie have a special bond, rarely seen between a human and a horse. Welcome to one of the November 22nd stops on the blog tour for Gallant: The Call of the Trail by…
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Miss Mildred Percy inherits a dragon. Ah, but we’ve already got ahead of ourselves… Welcome to one of the November 18th stops on the blog tour for Miss Percy’s Pocket Guide to the Care and Feeding of British Dragons by Quenby Olson with Storytellers on Tour. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour…
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Max battles a kraken, rides a fire-breathing dragon and must defeat the evil djinn whose powers are growing every day. For transparency, I was contacted by the author and sent a complimentary eBook copy of Max and the Isle of Sanctus by John Peragine in exchange for an honest review following my prior review of…
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Long ago, an evil wizard rose to power and waged war on mankind. Few were willing to stand against the dark wizard, and those that did, fell. Welcome to one of the November 8th stops on the blog tour for Barrenworld by J Edwards Holt with Audiobookworm Promotions. Be sure to follow the rest of…
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I was tagged to do the Answers Can’t Be Books Tag on YouTube (BookTube) and at some point in the very near future I will indeed respond in video form, but for now here’s a blog response. Give my tagger Portable Magic a view and leave her a comment, please! The idea of this tag…
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In the beginning there was confusion. Welcome to one of the November 5th stops on the blog tour for Creation by Bjørn Larssen with Storytellers on Tour and happy Norsevember to those who are participating! Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, reviews, and author guest posts and interviews. And seriously,…
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For the most part, history is written by the winners. Welcome to one of the November 4th stops on the blog tour for Ponce: What Actually Happened at the Fountain of Youth by Jim Halverson with iRead Book Tours (schedule linked.) Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, reviews, author guest…
Seventeen-year-old Julie has her future all planned out—move out of her small town with her boyfriend Sam, attend college in the city, spend a summer in Japan. But then Sam dies. And everything changes. I was granted eARC and audio ARC access to You’ve Reached Sam by Dustin Thao through the publisher via NetGalley. Thank…
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As Ragnarok looms, the trickster Loki breaks free from his chains. I was granted eARC access to Shackled Fates by Thilde Kold Holdt by the publisher via NetGalley after absolutely loving the first installment, Northern Wrath. Thank you for the access! My thoughts are my own and my review is honest. Check out my 5-star…
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What good is a time machine if human beings can’t survive time travel? I was contacted by a publicist about reviewing this book and I’m so glad I said yes! Thank you for the opportunity. My thoughts are my own and my review is honest. Please note that this post contains affiliate links, which means…
A trans teen walks the fine line between doing whatever it takes for his acting dream and staying true to himself in this moving, thought-provoking YA novel from the acclaimed author of Stay Gold. Welcome to my review post for Act Cool by Tobly McSmith! I received an ARC of Act Cool from the HarperCollins…
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Rose will learn the past never stays buriedAncient history won’t be forgottenAnd duties won’t be ignored. Welcome to one of the October 20th stops on the blog tour for Shadow’s Past by Natalie Johanson with Bewitching Book Tours (schedule linked.) Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, reviews, and author guest…
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Miriam may be the daughter of Queen Alethia of Tirendell, but she’s not a princess. Welcome to one of the October 16th stops on the blog tour for Briarheart by Mercedes Lackey with TBR & Beyond. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, reviews, and more bonus content! #briarheart #TBRBeyondTours #mercedeslackey…
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Nothing makes a woman brave except getting on with the business of daily life. Welcome to one of the October 15th stops on the blog tour for Weep, Woman, Weep by Maria DeBlassie with Bewitching Book Tours (tour schedule linked.) Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, reviews, exclusive Spooktacular content,…
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Death is her destiny. I would like to start by thanking HarperCollins Canada and the HCC Frenzy (YA influencers) team for not one, not two, but THREE opportunities to read and enjoy this fantastic book before it hit the shelves. One of my most anticipated fall catalogue titles after the fall preview evening, I requested…
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The Avalon Expedition forges on. Welcome to one of the October 9th stops on the blog tour for The Sojourn Season 1 by Daniel Orrett & Rowan J. Coleman with Audiobookworm Promotions. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, audio excerpts, reviews, author & narrator bonus content, and more! Oh, and come don’t forget…
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Rose Trewin is running from her past. She would run from her magic too, if she could, but her ability to move through shadows like a wraith isn’t going anywhere. She hopes for a simple life, forgotten and unknown. When a promise to take a message to the king turns deadly, Rose must decide what…
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When Celine Moro took a job as a Blackcoat, an elite agency tasked with investigating crimes throughout Union space, she thought she had finally put her past to rest. Welcome to one of the October 6th stops on the book tour for Blackcoat by Steve McHugh with Storytellers on Tour. Be sure to follow the…
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