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Jenna Rideout | Editor, Illustrator, Reviewer, Author

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  • The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson – 5 Star Book Review Book Reviews
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Tag: magical realism

Author Guest Post with Jack Lelko: Christmas Bitch

Posted on December 20, 2022December 23, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on Author Guest Post with Jack Lelko: Christmas Bitch
Author Guest Post with Jack Lelko: Christmas Bitch

Sometimes Christmas can be joyful, triumphant, AND chaotic. Welcome to the December 20th stop on the blog tour for Christmas Bitch by Jack Lelko with Bewitching Book Tours (schedule linked.) Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, reviews, more great exclusive content, and a giveaway! More on that at the end…

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Author Interviews & Guest Posts, Book Promos

The Man Who Came and Went by Joe Stillman [Tour with Excerpt]

Posted on November 25, 2022November 28, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on The Man Who Came and Went by Joe Stillman [Tour with Excerpt]
The Man Who Came and Went by Joe Stillman [Tour with Excerpt]

A grill cook who mind-reads orders. A diner that changes lives. Tips appreciated. Welcome to the November 25th stop on the blog tour for The Man Who Came and Went by Joe Stillman with Bewitching Book Tours (schedule linked.) Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, reviews, exclusive content, and a…

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Book Promos

Babel by R.F. Kuang – 5 Star Review

Posted on August 20, 2022September 15, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on Babel by R.F. Kuang – 5 Star Review
Babel by R.F. Kuang – 5 Star Review

Traduttore, traditore: An act of translation is always an act of betrayal. I was granted complimentary eARC access to Babel by R. F. Kuang through participation in the HarperCollins Canada Influencer program following attendance of the #FrenzyPresents summer catalogue preview. Thank you to the team at HCC for arranging these ARC opportunities for us! My…

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Book Reviews, Featured

Author Guest Post with Abby Wynne, Awakening

Posted on August 1, 2022August 7, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 4 Comments on Author Guest Post with Abby Wynne, Awakening
Author Guest Post with Abby Wynne, Awakening

When Marissa’s fiancé leaves her unexpectedly, she is left trying to put the broken pieces of her life back together again. Welcome to one of the August 1st stops on the blog tour for Awakening by Abby Wynne with Goddess Fish Promotions. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, reviews, more…

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Author Interviews & Guest Posts, Book Promos

Author Guest Post with Lou Kemp, The Raven and the Pig

Posted on May 9, 2022May 10, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 6 Comments on Author Guest Post with Lou Kemp, The Raven and the Pig
Author Guest Post with Lou Kemp, The Raven and the Pig

As the music dies, the magician Celwyn is mortally wounded. Welcome to the May 9th stop on the blog tour for The Raven and the Pig by Lou Kemp with Goddess Fish Promotions. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, reviews, more author guest posts & interviews, and a giveaway! More…

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Book Promos

The Spring Storm by Connor Coyne [Tour with Excerpt]

Posted on May 4, 2022May 5, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on The Spring Storm by Connor Coyne [Tour with Excerpt]
The Spring Storm by Connor Coyne [Tour with Excerpt]

Eventually, everything comes to an end. Even endings. Welcome to one of the May 4th stops on the blog tour for The Spring Storm by Connor Coyne with Bewitching Book Tours (schedule linked.) Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, reviews, author guest posts, and a giveaway! More on that at…

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Book Promos

Ethereal Bodies by Ali Lucia Sky [Blitz with Excerpt]

Posted on April 13, 2022April 19, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on Ethereal Bodies by Ali Lucia Sky [Blitz with Excerpt]
Ethereal Bodies by Ali Lucia Sky [Blitz with Excerpt]

What happens when a Maker falls in love and no amount of wishing will bring back his soulmate? Welcome to one of the many stops on the book blitz for Ethereal Bodies by Ali Lucia Sky with XPresso Book Tours. Look for others participating in this blitz across social media and on your favourite bookish…

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Cover Reveal for Amethyst by Rebecca Henry

Posted on March 15, 2022March 22, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on Cover Reveal for Amethyst by Rebecca Henry
Cover Reveal for Amethyst by Rebecca Henry

Sent away because of her feelings for a girl, she discovered a birthright of magic at her aunt’s lake house. It’s cover reveal day for Amethyst by Rebecca Henry with Bewitching Book Tours! Look for others celebrating this reveal today across social media and on your favourite bookish blogs. Please note that this post contains…

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Wishcraft by Ali Lucia Sky [Blitz with Excerpt]

Posted on February 12, 2022February 15, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 1 Comment on Wishcraft by Ali Lucia Sky [Blitz with Excerpt]
Wishcraft by Ali Lucia Sky [Blitz with Excerpt]

With Michaela in the debt of Shayteen, Whisper is finally free of the Hell World he suffered in for hundreds of demon years. Welcome to one of the many stops on the book blitz for Wishcraft by Ali Lucia Sky with XPresso Book Tours. Look for others participating in this blitz across social media and…

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Book Promos

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

Honour’s Rest by Judith Crow [Tour with Excerpt]

Posted on November 4, 2021November 5, 2021 By Jenna Rideout 1 Comment on Honour’s Rest by Judith Crow [Tour with Excerpt]
Honour’s Rest by Judith Crow [Tour with Excerpt]

“So, it’s – what – like magic?” Welcome to the November 4th stop on the blog tour for Honour’s Rest by Judith Crow with Bewitching Book Tours (schedule linked.) 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…

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You’ve Reached Sam by Dustin Thao – 4 Star Book Review

Posted on November 3, 2021November 18, 2021 By Jenna Rideout 3 Comments on You’ve Reached Sam by Dustin Thao – 4 Star Book Review
You’ve Reached Sam by Dustin Thao – 4 Star Book Review

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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Book Reviews, Featured

Urbantasm Book Three: The Darkest Road by Connor Coyne

Posted on October 7, 2021October 8, 2021 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on Urbantasm Book Three: The Darkest Road by Connor Coyne
Urbantasm Book Three: The Darkest Road by Connor Coyne

Urbantasm: The Darkest Road is the third book in the magical teen noir serial novel inspired by the author’s experiences growing up in and around Flint, Michigan. Welcome to the October 7th stop on the blog tour for The Darkest Road by Connor Coyne with Bewitching Book Tours (schedule linked.) Be sure to follow the…

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Book Promos

Enchanted Kisses by Tara Gallina [Book Blitz]

Posted on September 4, 2021September 8, 2021 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on Enchanted Kisses by Tara Gallina [Book Blitz]
Enchanted Kisses by Tara Gallina [Book Blitz]

What’s a girl to do when death is the worst and best thing that can happen to her? Welcome to one of the many stops on the book blitz for Enchanted Kisses by Tara Gallina with XPresso Book Tours. Look for others participating in this blitz across social media and on your favourite bookish blogs…

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Book Promos

Cazadora by Romina Garber – 4 Star Book Review

Posted on August 13, 2021August 20, 2021 By Jenna Rideout 3 Comments on Cazadora by Romina Garber – 4 Star Book Review
Cazadora by Romina Garber – 4 Star Book Review

Werewolves. Witches. Romance. Resistance. Enter a world straight out of Argentine folklore… I was granted eARC/audio ARC access to Cazadora by the Macmillan team via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to whoever does the approvals for the YA titles! This is a highly anticipated one for me. My thoughts are my…

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Book Reviews, Featured

Mary, Everything by Cassandra Yorke – 4 Star Book Review

Posted on August 6, 2021August 11, 2021 By Jenna Rideout 2 Comments on Mary, Everything by Cassandra Yorke – 4 Star Book Review
Mary, Everything by Cassandra Yorke – 4 Star Book Review

A young woman born in the wrong reality. A destiny that will lead her into the past. And a love so enduring it reaches across time – and existence itself – to bring her home. I hosted Mary, Everything by Cassandra Yorke as a spotlight with Bewitching Book Tours in July, and now I’m back…

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Book Reviews

Bea’s Witch – 4 Star Book Review

Posted on June 29, 2021June 30, 2021 By Jenna Rideout 1 Comment on Bea’s Witch – 4 Star Book Review
Bea’s Witch – 4 Star Book Review

Welcome to the June 29th stop on the blog tour for Bea’s Witch by Daniel Ingram-Brown with Lola’s Blog Tours. (Tour schedule linked) Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, reviews, author interviews, and a giveaway! More on that at the end of this post. Please note that this post contains…

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Book Reviews

The Electric Girl – 3.5 Star Book Review

Posted on June 15, 2021June 16, 2021 By Jenna Rideout 6 Comments on The Electric Girl – 3.5 Star Book Review
The Electric Girl – 3.5 Star Book Review

Welcome to one of the June 15th stops on the blog tour for The Electric Girl by Christine Hart, organized by Goddess Fish Promotions. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for 6 more reviews (including one from my schedule date buddy, author S.R. Cronin) and a giveaway! More on that at the…

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Book Reviews

Bake Believe – 5 Star Book Review

Posted on June 14, 2021June 15, 2021 By Jenna Rideout 1 Comment on Bake Believe – 5 Star Book Review
Bake Believe – 5 Star Book Review

Welcome to the June 14th stop on the blog tour for Bake Believe by Cori Cooper, organized by Bewitching Book Tours. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, reviews, and author guest posts & interviews! Please note that this post contains affiliate links, which means there is no additional cost to…

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Book Reviews, Featured

Raven Woman’s Tavern [Book Tour with Excerpt]

Posted on April 7, 2021June 8, 2021 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on Raven Woman’s Tavern [Book Tour with Excerpt]
Raven Woman’s Tavern [Book Tour with Excerpt]

Welcome to one of the April 7th stops on the blog tour for Raven Woman’s Tavern by Laura Koerber, organized by Silver Dagger Book Tours. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for excerpt spotlights, reviews, guest posts by the author, and a giveaway! More on that at the end of this post….

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