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Month: December 2021

The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson – 5 Star Book Review

Posted on December 31, 2021January 6, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson – 5 Star Book Review
The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson – 5 Star Book Review

Roshar is a world of stone and storms. I read The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson in August 2021 as part of the Cosmere Conquest book club, which has now become The Oasis, an SFF themed book server on Discord. Consider joining us! Please note that this post contains affiliate links, which means there is no additional cost to…

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Through the Fairy Ring by Melissa McTernan [Blitz with Excerpt]

Posted on December 31, 2021January 6, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 6 Comments on Through the Fairy Ring by Melissa McTernan [Blitz with Excerpt]
Through the Fairy Ring by Melissa McTernan [Blitz with Excerpt]

Alice’s life is falling apart. Welcome to one of the December 31st stops on the book blitz for Through the Fairy Ring by Melissa McTernan with Goddess Fish Promotions. Be sure to follow the rest of the blitz for spotlights, reviews, and a giveaway! More on that at the end of this post. Please note…

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The Bands of Mourning by Brandon Sanderson – 5 Star Review

Posted on December 30, 2021January 6, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 1 Comment on The Bands of Mourning by Brandon Sanderson – 5 Star Review
The Bands of Mourning by Brandon Sanderson – 5 Star Review

The Bands of Mourning are the mythical metal minds owned by the Lord Ruler, said to grant anyone who wears them the powers that the Lord Ruler had at his command. Hardly anyone thinks they really exist. I read The Bands of Mourning by Brandon Sanderson in July 2021 as part of the Cosmere Conquest book club, which…

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Haunted Water by Jo A. Hiestand [Blitz with Excerpt]

Posted on December 30, 2021January 6, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 3 Comments on Haunted Water by Jo A. Hiestand [Blitz with Excerpt]
Haunted Water by Jo A. Hiestand [Blitz with Excerpt]

Cameron Rutter drowned two months ago in a lake on a Cheshire moor. Some say a morgen—a spirit who drags men to a watery grave—was responsible. Others say it was the phantom Grey Lady. The police say Gareth Gynne was the guilty one. Whoever—or whatever—killed Cameron needs to be sorted out. And ex-police detective Michael…

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Shadows of Self by Brandon Sanderson – 4 Star Book Review

Posted on December 29, 2021January 6, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 1 Comment on Shadows of Self by Brandon Sanderson – 4 Star Book Review
Shadows of Self by Brandon Sanderson – 4 Star Book Review

This bustling, optimistic, but still shaky society now faces its first instance of terrorism, crimes intended to stir up labor strife and religious conflict. I read Shadows of Self by Brandon Sanderson in June 2021 as part of the Cosmere Conquest book club, which has now become The Oasis, an SFF themed book server on Discord. Consider joining us! Please…

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Author Guest Post with David Amerland, Intentional

Posted on December 29, 2021January 6, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 5 Comments on Author Guest Post with David Amerland, Intentional
Author Guest Post with David Amerland, Intentional

Live your life the way you want to. Welcome to the December 29th stop on the blog tour for Intentional by David Amerland with Goddess Fish Promotions. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, reviews, author guest posts, and a giveaway! More on that at the end of this post. Please…

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The Alloy of Law by Brandon Sanderson – 4 Star Book Review

Posted on December 28, 2021January 6, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 2 Comments on The Alloy of Law by Brandon Sanderson – 4 Star Book Review
The Alloy of Law by Brandon Sanderson – 4 Star Book Review

Three hundred years after the events of the Mistborn trilogy, Scadrial is now on the verge of modernity, with railroads to supplement the canals, electric lighting in the streets and the homes of the wealthy, and the first steel-framed skyscrapers racing for the clouds. I read The Alloy of Law by Brandon Sanderson in May 2021 as…

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How to Cowboy by Jennie Marts [Blitz with Excerpt]

Posted on December 28, 2021January 6, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 2 Comments on How to Cowboy by Jennie Marts [Blitz with Excerpt]
How to Cowboy by Jennie Marts [Blitz with Excerpt]

How do you heal a broken heart? Welcome to one of the many stops on the book blitz for How to Cowboy by Jennie Marts with XPresso Book Tours. Look for others participating in this blitz across social media and on your favourite bookish blogs December 28th – January 1st, and don’t forget to enter…

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You Can Do Anything by Danni Maynard – 4.5 Star Book Review

Posted on December 27, 2021January 6, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 7 Comments on You Can Do Anything by Danni Maynard – 4.5 Star Book Review
You Can Do Anything by Danni Maynard – 4.5 Star Book Review

The most inspiring people in the world started with a dream that a lot of other people thought wasn’t possible. Welcome to one of the December 27th stops on the blog tour for You Can Do Anything by Danni Maynard with Goddess Fish Promotions. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights,…

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Cover Reveal: Mirrors and Mysteries by Christina Bauer

Posted on December 27, 2021January 6, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 2 Comments on Cover Reveal: Mirrors and Mysteries by Christina Bauer
Cover Reveal: Mirrors and Mysteries by Christina Bauer

Grayson Eyre has left her old life behind. It’s cover reveal day for Mirrors and Mysteries by Christina Bauer with Goddess Fish Promotions! (Participants linked.) Look for others celebrating this reveal today across social media and on your favourite bookish blogs, and don’t forget to enter the giveaway! More on that at the end of…

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The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson – 5 Star Book Review

Posted on December 26, 2021January 6, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 1 Comment on The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson – 5 Star Book Review
The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson – 5 Star Book Review

Who is the Hero of Ages? I read The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson in April 2021 as part of the Cosmere Conquest book club, which has now become The Oasis, an SFF themed book server on Discord. Consider joining us! Please note that this post contains affiliate links, which means there is no additional cost to you if…

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Guardians of the Mask by Haley Kate [Blitz with Excerpt]

Posted on December 25, 2021January 6, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 3 Comments on Guardians of the Mask by Haley Kate [Blitz with Excerpt]
Guardians of the Mask by Haley Kate [Blitz with Excerpt]

An extraordinary golden mask is in the hands of an ordinary boy… Welcome to one of the many stops on the 2-day book blitz for Guardians of the Mask by Haley Kate with XPresso Book Tours. Look for others participating in this blitz across social media and on your favourite bookish blogs December 25 &…

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The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson – 4 Star Review

Posted on December 24, 2021January 6, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 1 Comment on The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson – 4 Star Review
The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson – 4 Star Review

The impossible has been accomplished. The Lord Ruler—the man who claimed to be god incarnate and brutally ruled the world for a thousand years—has been vanquished. I read The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson in March 2021 as part of the Cosmere Conquest book club, which has now become The Oasis, an SFF themed book server on Discord. Consider…

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The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson – 5 Star Book Review

Posted on December 23, 2021January 6, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 4 Comments on The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson – 5 Star Book Review
The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson – 5 Star Book Review

What if the whole world were a dead, blasted wasteland? I read The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson in February 2021 as part of the Cosmere Conquest book club, which has now become The Oasis, an SFF themed book server on Discord. Consider joining us! Please note that this post contains affiliate links, which means…

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The Starless Crown by James Rollins – 5 Star Book Review

Posted on December 22, 2021December 25, 2021 By Jenna Rideout 3 Comments on The Starless Crown by James Rollins – 5 Star Book Review
The Starless Crown by James Rollins – 5 Star Book Review

A gifted student foretells an apocalypse. Her reward is a sentence of death. I was granted audio ARC access to The Starless Crown by James Rollins by the publisher, Macmillan Audio, through NetGalley. Thank you to the publicity team at Macmillan Audio for reaching out! My thoughts are my own and my review is honest….

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Cover Reveal: The Gunslinger’s Guide to Avoiding Matrimony

Posted on December 22, 2021December 25, 2021 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on Cover Reveal: The Gunslinger’s Guide to Avoiding Matrimony
Cover Reveal: The Gunslinger’s Guide to Avoiding Matrimony

This gunslinger has two rules, and he’s about to break both of them… It’s cover reveal day for The Gunslinger’s Guide to Avoiding Matrimony by Michelle McLean with XPresso Book Tours! Look for others celebrating this reveal today across social media and on your favourite bookish blogs. Please note that this post contains affiliate links,…

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The Romance Novel Formula by Alicia Leigh

Posted on December 21, 2021December 25, 2021 By Jenna Rideout 1 Comment on The Romance Novel Formula by Alicia Leigh
The Romance Novel Formula by Alicia Leigh

Is there a secret formula for writing a successful romance novel? Backed by research and professional expertise, The Romance Novel Formula provides everything you need to take you from idea to first draft of your breakout romance novel. Welcome to one of the December 21st stops on the blog tour for The Romance Novel Formula…

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Kradak the Champion by Shawn Inmon – 5 Star Book Review

Posted on December 20, 2021December 25, 2021 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on Kradak the Champion by Shawn Inmon – 5 Star Book Review
Kradak the Champion by Shawn Inmon – 5 Star Book Review

They call him Kradak, but his friends call him Steve. Thank you to Brianna at Wunderkind PR and the Podium Audio team for reaching out to see if I would be interested in reviewing anything from the new Podium line. I was granted complimentary access to this title via Audible gift code. My thoughts are…

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The Prism Affect by J. Wint – 4 Star Book Review

Posted on December 19, 2021December 25, 2021 By Jenna Rideout 2 Comments on The Prism Affect by J. Wint – 4 Star Book Review
The Prism Affect by J. Wint – 4 Star Book Review

Earth can no longer sustain itself… I was granted eARC access to The Prism Affect via the publisher by way of NetGalley and subsequently offered audio ARC access by the author through Author’s Direct. Thank you to all involved in affording me this opportunity! My thoughts are my own and my review is honest. Please…

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The Spell of the Rose by Toni Behm [Blitz with Excerpt]

Posted on December 18, 2021December 25, 2021 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on The Spell of the Rose by Toni Behm [Blitz with Excerpt]
The Spell of the Rose by Toni Behm [Blitz with Excerpt]

Magic may take many forms, but love shall rule supreme. Welcome to one of the many stops on the book blitz for The Spell of the Rose by Toni Behm with XPresso Book Tours. Look for others participating in this blitz across social media and on your favourite bookish blogs December 13-18, and don’t forget…

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