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  • Hex Marks the Spot by Ani Gonzalez – 5 Star Book Review Book Reviews
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Tag: dark fantasy

Oracle of Life by Katherine D. Graham

Posted on January 20, 2023January 24, 2023 By Jenna Rideout 3 Comments on Oracle of Life by Katherine D. Graham
Oracle of Life by Katherine D. Graham

Six fallen lords. Three vengeful goddesses. And one mortal, damned to prophesy for them all. Welcome to one of the January 20th stops on the blog tour for Oracle of Life by Katherine D. Graham with Silver Dagger Book Tours (schedule linked.) Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, reviews, and…

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The Immanence Series by Linda Robertson Reinhardt

Posted on January 17, 2023January 20, 2023 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on The Immanence Series by Linda Robertson Reinhardt
The Immanence Series by Linda Robertson Reinhardt

A renegade angel once changed human society forever… now a new angel will change it again. Welcome to the January 17th stop on the blog tour for The Immanence Series by Linda Robertson Reinhardt with Bewitching Book Tours (schedule linked.) Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, reviews, exclusive content, and…

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Winter Dragon by Olena Nikitin [Blitz with Excerpt]

Posted on December 24, 2022December 29, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 1 Comment on Winter Dragon by Olena Nikitin [Blitz with Excerpt]
Winter Dragon by Olena Nikitin [Blitz with Excerpt]

“When a Chaos mage fights, only blood and scorched earth remain.” Welcome to one of the many stops on the book blitz for Winter Dragon by Olena Nikitin with Xpresso Book Tours. Look for others participating in this blitz across social media and on your favourite bookish blogs December 18-24, and don’t forget to enter…

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Release Day Blitz: Martyr by Linda Robertson Reinhardt

Posted on November 28, 2022December 1, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 2 Comments on Release Day Blitz: Martyr by Linda Robertson Reinhardt
Release Day Blitz: Martyr by Linda Robertson Reinhardt

A renegade angel once changed human society forever… now a new angel will change it again. Welcome to one of the stops on the release day blitz for Martyr by Linda Robertson Reinhardt with Bewitching Book Tours. Look for others celebrating release day today across social media and on your favourite bookish blogs! Please note…

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God of Summer by Kat Chant [Tour with Excerpt]

Posted on September 22, 2022September 24, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 10 Comments on God of Summer by Kat Chant [Tour with Excerpt]
God of Summer by Kat Chant [Tour with Excerpt]

Angus McCraggan sacrificed his life to break the Celtic curse laid upon his people in the Bronze Age. He failed. Welcome to the September 22nd stop on the blog tour for God of Summer by Kat Chant with Goddess Fish Promotions. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, reviews, and a…

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Author Interview with Vanessa MacLellan, Awaken

Posted on August 2, 2022August 7, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 3 Comments on Author Interview with Vanessa MacLellan, Awaken
Author Interview with Vanessa MacLellan, Awaken

Balin stands between two great Powers. One will shatter his mind; the other will destroy his soul. Only one of them can save his people. Welcome to one of the August 2nd stops on the blog tour for Awaken by Vanessa MacLellan with Silver Dagger Book Tours (schedule linked.) Be sure to follow the rest…

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Author Interviews & Guest Posts, Book Promos

Awaken by Vanessa MacLellan [Blitz with Excerpt]

Posted on July 31, 2022August 2, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 1 Comment on Awaken by Vanessa MacLellan [Blitz with Excerpt]
Awaken by Vanessa MacLellan [Blitz with Excerpt]

Balin stands between two great Powers. One will shatter his mind; the other will destroy his soul. Only one of them can save his people. Welcome to one of the many stops on the book blitz for Awaken by Vanessa MacLellan  with XPresso Book Tours. Look for others participating in this blitz across social media and…

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Author Guest Post with Brien Feathers, Silver to the Heart

Posted on July 27, 2022July 29, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 71 Comments on Author Guest Post with Brien Feathers, Silver to the Heart
Author Guest Post with Brien Feathers, Silver to the Heart

So begins the apocalypse, with death and a story of love… Welcome to one of the July 27th stops on the blog tour for Silver to the Heart by Brien Feathers with Goddess Fish Promotions. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, reviews, author guest posts, and a giveaway! More on…

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Her Dark Love by Isra Sravenheart [Tour with Excerpt]

Posted on July 15, 2022July 18, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on Her Dark Love by Isra Sravenheart [Tour with Excerpt]
Her Dark Love by Isra Sravenheart [Tour with Excerpt]

Isra and Everilda are at the tender age of seventeen. Enter in the tall, dark, brooding Jonathan into their world and both witches falling for him? Hell is going to break loose. Darkness is calling. You can’t resist it. Welcome to one of the July 15th stops on the blog tour for Her Dark Love…

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Book Promos

The Last Blade Priest by W.P. Wiles – 3.5 Star Review

Posted on July 14, 2022July 15, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 1 Comment on The Last Blade Priest by W.P. Wiles – 3.5 Star Review
The Last Blade Priest by W.P. Wiles – 3.5 Star Review

An absorbing and original epic fantasy with rich world-building and a wry take on genre conventions from a Betty Trask Award-winning author Welcome to one of the many stops on the blog and social media tour for The Last Blade Priest by W.P. Wiles organized by publisher Angry Robot Books. Look for others reviewing and…

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Book Reviews

Cover Reveal: Dark Goddess by Kelsey Ketch

Posted on May 6, 2022May 5, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on Cover Reveal: Dark Goddess by Kelsey Ketch
Cover Reveal: Dark Goddess by Kelsey Ketch

Chaos has descended on Egypt, and the people are revolting against their immortal king. Little do they know the wrath he is about to unleash using his daughter as his weapon. It’s cover reveal day for Dark Goddess by Kelsey Ketch with Lola’s Blog Tours! Look for others celebrating this reveal today on social media…

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The Spawn of Spiracy by Jesse Nolan Bailey – 4 Star Review

Posted on March 21, 2022March 26, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on The Spawn of Spiracy by Jesse Nolan Bailey – 4 Star Review
The Spawn of Spiracy by Jesse Nolan Bailey – 4 Star Review

The Sachem has fled his Fortress. Many fear that he intends to turn on the Decayer Device. Welcome to the March 21st stop on the blog tour for The Spawn of Spiracy by Jesse Nolan Bailey with Escapist Book Tours (#EscapistBookTours | Twitter | Instagram.) Look for others participating in this tour for more great content! Please note that…

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Spotlight for the Warfighter Books by Christian Warren Freed

Posted on March 2, 2022March 5, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 5 Comments on Spotlight for the Warfighter Books by Christian Warren Freed
Spotlight for the Warfighter Books by Christian Warren Freed

Welcome to Ghendis Ghadanisban. City of god-kings. City in turmoil. Welcome to one of the March 2nd stops on the blog tour for the Warfighter Books by Christian Warren Freed with Silver Dagger Book Tours. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, reviews, and a giveaway! More on that at the…

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Book Promos

Gallant by V. E. Schwab – 5 Star Book Review

Posted on February 25, 2022March 22, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 5 Comments on Gallant by V. E. Schwab – 5 Star Book Review
Gallant by V. E. Schwab – 5 Star Book Review

Everything casts a shadow. Even the world we live in. And as with every shadow, there is a place where it must touch. A seam, where the shadow meets its source. Gallant by V. E. Schwab is one of the two print ARCs I received from the HarperCollins Canada #FrenzyPresents winter 2022 catalogue preview event….

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Book Reviews, Featured

What Lies Beyond the Veil by Harper L. Woods [Blitz]

Posted on February 23, 2022March 5, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on What Lies Beyond the Veil by Harper L. Woods [Blitz]
What Lies Beyond the Veil by Harper L. Woods [Blitz]

Once, we’d worshipped them as Gods. Welcome to one of the many stops on the book blitz for What Lies Beyond the Veil by Harper L. Woods with XPresso Book Tours. Look for others participating in this blitz across social media and on your favourite bookish blogs February 22-26, and don’t forget to enter the…

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Book Promos

Bright Ruined Things by Samantha Cohoe – 4 Star Review

Posted on February 17, 2022February 20, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 3 Comments on Bright Ruined Things by Samantha Cohoe – 4 Star Review
Bright Ruined Things by Samantha Cohoe – 4 Star Review

The only life Mae has ever known is on the island, living on the charity of the wealthy Prosper family who control the magic on the island and the spirits who inhabit it. I was granted eARC access to Bright Ruined Things by Samantha Cohoe via NetGalley last year, but I guess publication got delayed?…

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Book Reviews, Featured

Edgewood by Kristen Ciccarelli – 5 Star Book Review

Posted on January 18, 2022January 24, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 3 Comments on Edgewood by Kristen Ciccarelli – 5 Star Book Review
Edgewood by Kristen Ciccarelli – 5 Star Book Review

No matter how far she runs, the forest of Edgewood always comes for Emeline Lark. I was granted eARC & audio ARC access to Edgewood by Kristen Ciccarelli by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the approvals team at Macmillan for the access! My thoughts are my own…

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Book Reviews, Featured

Dark Goddess Chronicles [Tour with Excerpts]

Posted on January 6, 2022January 10, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 4 Comments on Dark Goddess Chronicles [Tour with Excerpts]
Dark Goddess Chronicles [Tour with Excerpts]

Bloody Scarlet, the skull collector of the Crimson Forest, is just a cautionary tale to keep children from wandering in and getting lost — isn’t she? Well something’s out there. Welcome to one of the January 6th stops on the blog tour for the Dark Goddess Chronicles by Leonard & Anne Marie Wilson with Silver…

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Book Promos

The Descendants by Destiny Hawkins [Tour with Excerpt]

Posted on January 5, 2022January 10, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 7 Comments on The Descendants by Destiny Hawkins [Tour with Excerpt]
The Descendants by Destiny Hawkins [Tour with Excerpt]

Fail the tests and become a slave. Display defectiveness and be put to death. Welcome to the January 5th stop on the blog tour for The Descendants by Destiny Hawkins with Goddess Fish Promotions. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, reviews, and a giveaway! More on that at the end…

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Book Promos

Dark Oak by Jacob Sannox – 3.5 Star Book Review

Posted on November 22, 2021November 24, 2021 By Jenna Rideout 2 Comments on Dark Oak by Jacob Sannox – 3.5 Star Book Review
Dark Oak by Jacob Sannox – 3.5 Star Book Review

Humanity has finally defeated the Dark Lord, but Morrick fought on the wrong side. Though he was a slave, he is branded a traitor and must earn the trust of new lords in order to return to his family – if they are still alive… Welcome to one of the November 22nd stops on the…

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