Hiya peeps! I've got an interesting post today, featuring the third in a trilogy I've already reviewed.
These books are fitting for anyone who enjoys historical fiction. One focuses on the lives of two people living in 20th century NYC, and how their lives unfold for a time. The second is the sequel, where this couple join a few others in dealing with the post Pearl Harbor bombing, as the U.S. enters WWII.
Be sure to check them out, and see my review for each book below! =D
Showing posts with label Historical Fiction. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Historical Fiction. Show all posts
Thursday, December 6, 2018
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
"The Brotherhood of the Black Flag"
Hiya guys and dolls! Check out this pirate adventure! =D
The Brotherhood of the Black Flag
~Author: Ian Nathaniel Cohen
~Released: September 19th 2017
~Length: 260 Pages
~Genres: New Adult, Historical Fiction
Michael McNamara, a former officer in the British Royal Navy, protected the realm from her many enemies. Now, after his unjust expulsion, he has no choice but to seek his fortune in Kingston, Jamaica. But these are pirate waters, and danger lurks around every corner. McNamara's expertise with a sword is put to the test the day he arrives, making him a local hero. His newfound fame earns him all manner of attention, including from the enchanting Dona Catalina and the infamous Captain Stephen Reynard, a former pirate turned pirate hunter.
Eager for the adventure, McNamara enlists in Reynard's crew, joining his quest for redemption. His travels pit him against harsh seascapes, battle-hardened buccaneers, and a web of intrigue and deceit that will take all of his skill to survive. And he will be forced to choose between Catalina's life or the lives of countless thousands.
Friday, December 22, 2017
"Arklight" by J.M. Myrick!
Hiya peeps! I'm super stoked to share this book with you, because I just loved it! It's been a while since I found a book I truly fell in love with, but this one was awesome!
Check out my review, and be sure to add it to your reading lists - you won't want to miss this one! =D
Check out my review, and be sure to add it to your reading lists - you won't want to miss this one! =D
Arklight
Operation Nightfall
~Author: J.M. Myrick
~Released: October 4th 2017
~Length: 266 Pages
~Genres: Historical, Christian, Adventure, Conspiracy
The United States’ most formidable secret unit impacts the past creating a line through history, revealing that God exists independent of time. Seventy-three years after World War II, while on a mission to capture the world’s most wanted terrorist, Arklight’s Spear Team, led by genius historian Navy SEAL Captain John Steadman, discovers a remarkable Nazi conspiracy. Through a supernatural phenomenon, the small Arklight team teleports to 1943 Bizerte, Tunisia, one day into the allied assault on the city. The team’s interactions with a group of Navy Raiders in World War II lead them to discover the Nazi plans for an atomic bomb and a weapon of Christ, known as the Titulus Crucis.
The Navy Raiders discover a powerful truth through faith, which binds them to America’s most modern and formidable warriors conceived to date. Historical figure Ensign John Bell and his small band of Raiders soon experience Arklight’s ability to wage all out warfare against the Nazi death-machine. In 1943, Hitler’s hope to rule the world stands on the fringe of reality, but the Arklight team’s encounter with a powerful force enables them a chance to alter destiny itself. The coveted mysteries of Christ are unveiled, and the team soon discovers the forces of darkness have a larger more ominous plan in play.
Friday, October 27, 2017
Time Travel Romance!
"West" by Lizzy Ford!
Hiya peeps! I've got an new audiobook review for you today, full of old-time western action, historical challenges, and a dangerous romance. Check it out, and be sure to leave a comment before you go! =D
Saturday, August 5, 2017
Two Historical Fiction Novels! ~ My Reviews!
Hiya peeps! I've got two interesting novels today, for a virtual blog tour organized by Roger Charlie.
These books are fitting for anyone who enjoys historical fiction. One focuses on the lives of two people living in 20th century NYC, and how their lives unfold for a time. The second is the sequel, where this couple join a few others in dealing with the post Pearl Harbor bombing, as the U.S. enters WWII.
Be sure to check them out, and see my review for each book below! =D
A flashback to the past.
History has always fascinated me. I adore learning new ways people used to survive and thrive - how did life used to look? It's hard to believe where this book starts off is already a hundred years ago, especially considering how relatable the characters and their life are.
Travis's life is, sadly, all too common. Echoed again and again even in today's current climate, growing up with pain and the constant tension in the world, the threat of war constantly looming in the distance. He shows his character in several situations, following his artist's heart, even when life gets surprising and a little messy. The secret thread connecting him and Lindsay was easy to guess, and I supposed a bit predictable from the first few chapters, however I didn't feel as though I missed out. The progression was done well, and revealed in an entertaining way.
I liked Lindsay quite a bit. She was the kind of girl most of us enjoy having in our circle of friends, and is always an interesting person to be around. I enjoyed her personality, and how she interacted with other people. I can't help but take notice of how women are thought to have behaved in the past, and the contrast between her Hannah were striking, given their relationship. I think she was naive for constantly defending Hannah, instead of admitting the woman needed some help, and being more realistic about the overall situation. Still, it fit her personality to be a bit stubborn, and was more of a character trait than an actual complaint.
In the same ways the author described Travis painting, he created this book with a lot of color, making it easy to see what is meant to be important. The focus isn't so much the state of the war, or any particular country. It isn't a political statement piece, but rather a look into what an ordinary life would have looked like, and a taste of reality, from the view point of some well-created characters. Each one grew quite a bit, and were defined very well throughout the story.
My only complaint, is that the story lagged somewhat in a few places, with a bit too much emphasis was put on keeping things 'mysterious' for the reader, while other places felt far too rushed. It seems as though details could have been explained a in a more crisp manner, and the flow balanced better. Even so, the story overall was entertaining, and I would recommend it to other historical fiction fans.
*I was given a complimentary eCopy of this book, from the author, to read in exchange for an honest review.
The gang is all grown up!
Travis and his companions seem to have a knack for finding and creating drama. The overall feel of this book reminded me of The Great Gatsby, with it's flare for dramatic and flamboyant situations and overall feel. While the characters all fit themselves, they each seemed to become a bit emotional - which was even noted in a joke by one of the characters.
While I enjoyed the progression of the story, I had been hoping for a different kind of story. The actions of each character were far more influenced by world events, which is fitting, but made it somewhat predictable and not quite as satisfying as the prequel. I suppose it's all in personal preference, but from the synopsis, I had simply been expecting something a bit different.
All that to say, this was still a good story. Seeing each character handle the different aspects of the confrontations made for an easy look at the different nations involved. While there didn't seem to be an overall point or message of the story, it was interesting to see the differences in the nations, and people dealing with war.
I did enjoy this book, and the plot twists surrounding several of the characters. The cultural differences of the period were portrayed well, and gives a stark contrast to the world we live in today. The author set the story up well, and the flow was far better than the previous book. I would recommend this to fans of The Velvet Prison, and would be interested in reading other books by this author.
*I was given a complimentary eCopy of this book, from the author, to read in exchange for an honest review.
These books are fitting for anyone who enjoys historical fiction. One focuses on the lives of two people living in 20th century NYC, and how their lives unfold for a time. The second is the sequel, where this couple join a few others in dealing with the post Pearl Harbor bombing, as the U.S. enters WWII.
Be sure to check them out, and see my review for each book below! =D
Sheldon Friedman was born in St. Joseph Missouri. He lives in Denver, Colorado. He is a University of Denver graduate and practiced law in Denver until 2008. He taught legal courses at the University of Colorado Law School, University of Denver Law School and Daniels School of Business at the University of Denver. After leaving his law firm he joined a national mediation and arbitration firm until January, 2016. He is also an accomplished playwright, having a number of local readings and productions. His play The Long Goodbye was staged at Denver's Crossroad's Theater in 2010. His book, The Velvet Prison was named as a 2017 fiction award finalist by the Colorado Author's League.
~ Connect with Sheldon Online ~
The Velvet Prison
~Released: September 14th, 2016
~Length: 244 Pages
~Genres: Historical Fiction
~Parent's Guide: PG-17
Against the pulsating back drop of a New York City in social and economic change, young Travis Kane struggles with his passion to be an artist painter, and the conservative demands of his strict grandfather, Barclay Kane.
His mother, unable to come to terms with tragedy, has taken Travis’s infant sister and abandons him, leaving their house in Gramercy Park, and Travis to be raised by the grandfather he adores.
Travis enters a New York speakeasy, with a unique idea, that will change his life, leading him on an exciting journey, meeting Manhattan’s privileged, studying in art in Paris and, finding his way to Broadway.
Meanwhile, Lindsay Wayne’s mother, seamstress, has a secret, and a passion. Her daughter will become a famous stage actress, and this is her focus.
Lindsay and Travis’s worlds collide.
Their lives will never be the same again.
A flashback to the past.
History has always fascinated me. I adore learning new ways people used to survive and thrive - how did life used to look? It's hard to believe where this book starts off is already a hundred years ago, especially considering how relatable the characters and their life are.
Travis's life is, sadly, all too common. Echoed again and again even in today's current climate, growing up with pain and the constant tension in the world, the threat of war constantly looming in the distance. He shows his character in several situations, following his artist's heart, even when life gets surprising and a little messy. The secret thread connecting him and Lindsay was easy to guess, and I supposed a bit predictable from the first few chapters, however I didn't feel as though I missed out. The progression was done well, and revealed in an entertaining way.
I liked Lindsay quite a bit. She was the kind of girl most of us enjoy having in our circle of friends, and is always an interesting person to be around. I enjoyed her personality, and how she interacted with other people. I can't help but take notice of how women are thought to have behaved in the past, and the contrast between her Hannah were striking, given their relationship. I think she was naive for constantly defending Hannah, instead of admitting the woman needed some help, and being more realistic about the overall situation. Still, it fit her personality to be a bit stubborn, and was more of a character trait than an actual complaint.
In the same ways the author described Travis painting, he created this book with a lot of color, making it easy to see what is meant to be important. The focus isn't so much the state of the war, or any particular country. It isn't a political statement piece, but rather a look into what an ordinary life would have looked like, and a taste of reality, from the view point of some well-created characters. Each one grew quite a bit, and were defined very well throughout the story.
My only complaint, is that the story lagged somewhat in a few places, with a bit too much emphasis was put on keeping things 'mysterious' for the reader, while other places felt far too rushed. It seems as though details could have been explained a in a more crisp manner, and the flow balanced better. Even so, the story overall was entertaining, and I would recommend it to other historical fiction fans.
*I was given a complimentary eCopy of this book, from the author, to read in exchange for an honest review.
The Satin Sash
~Released: April 4th, 2017
~Length: 198 Pages
~Genres: Historical Fiction
~Parent's Guide: PG-17
After the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor in 1941, American lives change dramatically. The Satin Sash continues the breathtaking lives of Travis Kane, Lindsay Wayne and Jean-Paul Renault with all the inherent dangers of the French Resistance, President Roosevelt’s live or die missions, and death defying action when German spies secretly enter the US through it’s ports. A wedding reception and the lives of Travis Kane and his family are thrown into chaos as America enters World War II.
The Satin Sash is set against the explosive backgrounds of New York, France, London and Ireland. Travis Kane becomes President Roosevelt’s tool in bringing one of the world’s most famous paintings to New York. Racial tensions surface. A famous black activist enters politics and an actress makes choices in the face of heartbreaking tragedy. A public enemy serves his country in wartime and a black artist becomes famous. When a baby is born the future shows promise.
With tension, suspense and surprising plot twists, we continue to follow the lives of the people we loved in The Velvet Prison.
Travis and his companions seem to have a knack for finding and creating drama. The overall feel of this book reminded me of The Great Gatsby, with it's flare for dramatic and flamboyant situations and overall feel. While the characters all fit themselves, they each seemed to become a bit emotional - which was even noted in a joke by one of the characters.
While I enjoyed the progression of the story, I had been hoping for a different kind of story. The actions of each character were far more influenced by world events, which is fitting, but made it somewhat predictable and not quite as satisfying as the prequel. I suppose it's all in personal preference, but from the synopsis, I had simply been expecting something a bit different.
All that to say, this was still a good story. Seeing each character handle the different aspects of the confrontations made for an easy look at the different nations involved. While there didn't seem to be an overall point or message of the story, it was interesting to see the differences in the nations, and people dealing with war.
I did enjoy this book, and the plot twists surrounding several of the characters. The cultural differences of the period were portrayed well, and gives a stark contrast to the world we live in today. The author set the story up well, and the flow was far better than the previous book. I would recommend this to fans of The Velvet Prison, and would be interested in reading other books by this author.
*I was given a complimentary eCopy of this book, from the author, to read in exchange for an honest review.
Do you enjoy historical novels? Let me know in the comments below!
Thanks for visiting! Have a wonderful day! =D
Friday, June 23, 2017
Review of "The Discharge" by Gary Reilly!
Hiya peeps! I'm excited to share an awesome book with you guys today. Written by the late Gary Reilly, it chronicles the life of a soldier in the Army, and is highly autobiographical - how cool is that!?
I was able to do a review, and also have that posted below. Check it out, and if you like what you see, be sure to add the book to your tbr list!
I was able to do a review, and also have that posted below. Check it out, and if you like what you see, be sure to add the book to your tbr list!
The Discharge
~Released: June 23rd, 2017
~ Publisher: Running Meter Press
~Genres: Historical, Military
The Discharge is the third novel in Gary Reilly’s trilogy chronicling the life and times of Private Palmer as he returns from the U.S. Army to civilian life after a tour of duty in Vietnam. It is a largely autobiographical series based on his own two years of service, 1969-1971, which included a year in Southeast Asia.
In the first book, The Enlisted Men’s Club, Palmer is stationed as an MP trainee at the Presidio in San Francisco, awaiting deployment orders. Palmer is wracked with doubt and anxiety. A tortured relationship with a young lady off base and cheap beer at the EM club offer escape and temporary relief.
The Detachment is the second in the series. This novel covers Palmer’s twelve months in Vietnam as a Military Policeman. In the beginning, he endures through drink and drugs and prostitutes but comes to a turning point when he faces his challenges fully sober.
Now, in The Discharge, Palmer is back in the United States. But he’s adrift. Palmer tries to reconnect with a changed world. From San Francisco to Hollywood to Denver and, finally, behind the wheel of a taxi, Palmer seeks to find his place.
Friday, March 10, 2017
*Audiobook Review & Dream Cast*
The Secret Life of Anna Blanc!
Hiya guys! DRR is excited to share an audio-book with you today! This was a fun story to listen to, and I'd be curious to see what you think of it! Check out my review, my dream cast, and the author's playlist, and be sure to let us know what you think!
~Released: Nov. 14, 2016
~Author: Jennifer Kincheloe
~Narrator: Moira Quirk
~Length: 12h 44m
~Publisher: Jennifer R. Kincheloe, Ltd 2016
~Genres: Historical Mystery, Thriller
It's 1907 Los Angeles. Mischievous socialite Anna Blanc could match wits with Sherlock Holmes, but in her world women are not allowed to hunt criminals. Determined to break free of the era's rigid social roles, she buys off the chaperone assigned by her domineering father and, using an alias, takes a job as a police matron with the Los Angeles Police Department. There she discovers a string of brothel murders, which the cops are covering up. Seizing her one chance to solve a crime, she takes on the investigation herself.
If the police find out, she'll get fired; if her father finds out, he'll disown her; and if her fiancé finds out, he'll cancel the wedding.
Anna must choose--either hunt the villain and risk losing her father, fiancé, and wealth, or abandon her dream and leave the killer on the loose.
Saturday, January 28, 2017
*Western Adventure for Kids*
"Misfortune Annie and the Locomotive Reaper" by "Gusto" Dave Jackson & Janet "The Kid" Fogg!
Hiya guys, happy Saturday!
Today, DRR is super excited to share this new book with you! It's a western historical fiction novel, for kids! Written with middle grade and young adults in mind, this book has plenty of adventure and history to make a fun afternoon for any kid who loves to read.
Check out the author interview and some teaser info below, and be sure to let us know what you think of this novel!
Misfortune Annie and the Locomotive Reaper
~Released: October 22, 2016
~Publisher: FA LLC
~Length: 129 Pages
~Genres: Middle Grade, Young Adult, Western, Historical Fiction
When Annabelle Fortune, the fastest gunslinger in the wild west, inadvertently stops a stranger from attacking a train -- and he wears a suit that enables him to fly! -- the government believes she's the only one to have witnessed the Locomotive Reaper and survived to tell the tale.
Promising to find out what he can about her missing father, the Director of the Secret Service persuades Annie to swear in. Too soon, her detested nickname re-stakes its claim.
Partnered with Beau Slokam, whose penchant for gambling leads them straight to the Doom Gang, Misfortune Annie guides the smooth-talking Southerner in a chase through the Rockies, with her Cheyenne friend, Wontoa, rounding out their unlikely trio.
When Annie again meets the Locomotive Reaper, his gadgetry proves far more advanced -- and deadly -- than even top scientists could have imagined.
Monday, October 10, 2016
*Tour with Review & Giveaway*
"The Daemoniac" by Kat Ross!
Hiya guys!! Happy Monday - how was your weekend?
DRR has got an awesome book to share with you today, perfect to get you in an eerie October mood!
Check it out, and be sure to enter the giveaway at the end of the post!
A Dominion Mystery, #1
~Published: October 12th 2016
~Length: 281 Pages
~Parent's Guide: PG-17
~Genres: Historical, Mystery, Young Adult
It’s August of 1888, just three weeks before Jack the Ripper will begin his grisly spree in the London slum of Whitechapel, and another serial murderer is stalking the gas-lit streets of New York. With taunting messages in backwards Latin left at the crime scenes and even more inexplicable clues like the fingerprints that appear to have been burned into one victim’s throat, his handiwork bears all the hallmarks of a demonic possession.
But consulting detective Harrison Fearing Pell is convinced her quarry is a man of flesh and blood. Encouraged by her uncle, Arthur Conan Doyle, Harry hopes to make her reputation by solving the bizarre case before the man the press has dubbed Mr. Hyde strikes again.
From the squalor of the Five Points to the high-class gambling dens of the Tenderloin and the glittering mansions of Fifth Avenue, Harry and her best friend, John Weston, follow the trail of a remorseless killer, uncovering a few embarrassing secrets of New York’s richest High Society families along the way. Are the murders a case of black magic—or simple blackmail? And will the trail lead them closer to home than they ever imagined?
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
"Cinderella's Shoes" by Shonna Slayton!
*Tour with Guest Post & Giveaway*
*Materials & images provided by YA Bound Book Tours.
Cinderella's Dress, #2
~Released: October 6th, 2015
~Publisher: Entangled Teen
~Length: 400 Pages
~Genres: Young Adult, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Fairy-tale Retelling
The war may be over, but Kate Allen’s life is still in upheaval. Not only has she discovered that Cinderella was real, but now she's been made Keeper of the Wardrobe, her sole responsibility to protect Cinderella’s magical dresses from the greed of the evil stepsisters’ modern descendants.
But Cinderella’s dresses are just the beginning. It turns out that the priceless glass slippers might actually exist, too, and they could hold the power to reunite lost loved ones like her father—missing in action since World War II ended. As Kate and her boyfriend, Johnny, embark on an adventure from New York to Italy and Poland in search of the mysterious slippers, they will be tested in ways they never imagined.
Because when you harness Cinderella's magic, danger and evil are sure to follow...
Friday, October 9, 2015
"A Curse of Ash and Iron" by Christine Norris!
*Blitz with Excerpt & Giveaway*
*Materials & images provided by YA Bound Book Tours.
~Released: May 21st, 2015
~Publisher: Curiosity Quills Press
~Length: 289 Pages
~Genres: Young Adult, Fairy Tale Retelling, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Steampunk
Benjamin Grimm knows the theater is much like real life. In 1876 Philadelphia, people play their parts, hiding behind the illusion of their lives, and never revealing their secrets.
When he reunites with his childhood friend Eleanor Banneker, he is delighted. His delight turns to dismay when he discovers she has been under a spell for the past 7 years, being forced to live as a servant in her own home, and he realizes how sinister some secrets can be. She asks for his help, and he can’t refuse. Even if he doesn’t believe in ‘real’ magic, he can’t abandon her.
Ellie has spent the long years since her mother’s death under the watchful eye and unforgiving eye of her stepmother. Bewitched and hidden in plain sight, it seems no one can help Ellie escape. Not even her own father, who is under a spell of his own. When she sees Ben one evening, it seems he is immune to the magic that binds her, and her hope is rekindled along with her friendship.
But time is running short. If they do not find a way to break the spell before midnight on New Year’s Eve, then both Ellie and her father will be bound forever.
Thursday, September 10, 2015
"The One Who Sees Me" by Kandi J. Wyatt!
*Cover Reveal*
*Materials & images provided by Worldwind Virtual Book Tours
~Release Date: October 3rd, 2015
~Publisher: Vox Dei
~Length: 177 Pages
~Genres: Young Adult, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Christian, Inspirational
Teenage slave girl Faru’s life has been turned upside down when she discovers she’s been traded to a new master, forcing her to leave all she‘s ever known. Upon her arrival, Faru meets a friend, Cailean, who helps her adjust to life in the strange location. Life settles into a new pattern, and romance blossoms between the young friends. But as soon as they plan to get married, another proposal comes about – one that cannot be ignored. Being a slave means not always marrying who you love.
On a daring journey to heal her heart, Faru encounters the Existing One. Will she trust Him and do His bidding even if what He requests is so hard?
Follow Faru’s tale in author Kandi J Wyatt’s retelling of a Biblical story found in the Old Testament book of Genesis, showing that when things don’t make sense, God will guide the way.
Monday, June 15, 2015
"The Heartbeat Thief" by A.J. Krafton!
*Blitz: Interview, Guest Post & Giveaway*
*Materials & images provided by Xpresso Book Tours.
~Released: June 12th 2015
~Genres: New Adult, Young Adult, Fantasy, Paranormal, Historical Fiction, Gothic
Haunted by a crushing fear of death, a young Victorian woman discovers the secret of eternal youth—she must surrender her life to attain it, and steal heartbeats to keep it.
In 1860 Surrey, a young woman has only one occupation: to marry. Senza Fyne is beautiful, intelligent, and lacks neither wealth nor connections. Finding a husband shouldn’t be difficult, not when she has her entire life before her. But it’s not life that preoccupies her thoughts. It’s death—and that shadowy spectre haunts her every step.
So does Mr. Knell. Heart-thumpingly attractive, obviously eligible—he’d be her perfect match if only he wasn’t so macabre. All his talk about death, all that teasing about knowing how to avoid it…
When her mother arranges a courtship with another man, Senza is desperate for escape from a dull prescripted destiny. Impulsively, she takes Knell up on his offer. He casts a spell that frees her from the cruelty of time and the threat of death—but at a steep price. In order to maintain eternal youth, she must feed on the heartbeats of others.
It’s a little bit Jane Austen, a little bit Edgar Allen Poe, and a whole lot of stealing heartbeats in order to stay young and beautiful forever. From the posh London season to the back alleys of Whitechapel, across the Channel, across the Pond, across the seas of Time…
How far will Senza Fyne go to avoid Death?
Monday, April 20, 2015
*Cover Reveal*
"Deathspell" by Peter W. Dawes!
Deathspell
(Deathspell # 1)
~By: Peter W. Dawes
~Publisher: Crimson Melodies Publishing
~Released: April 15, 2015
~Pages: 182 pages
~Cover by: L. Canzoneri
~Genres: Adult, Historical, Fantasy
Deathspell will be the first book in a brand-new series written by USA Today Bestselling Author Peter Dawes.
A boy orphaned by violence grows up in the shadow of his father's murder. His older brother offers him a home, but the life of a farmer is a poor fit for Christian Richardson.
Set in England in the 1400s, the Wars of the Roses litters the country with plenty of jobs for a young mercenary trained in how to wield a sword. Christian grows out of his youth and becomes a capable fighter, one who inherited his father's blade. As a member of the Brotherhood of the Black Rose, he puts coins in his pockets and food in his stomach, but every day he searches for the sigil of the men who took his father's life.
Finally, after years skirting the edges of a group called the Luminaries, he'll make a discovery that will put him in reach of his goal. Vengeance.
The sword was not the only possession his father had given to him, though, and unbeknownst to Christian, the Luminaries have been hunting for Richard's son - the boy who escaped from them nearly a decade ago - just as he has been scouring for signs of them.
An almost successful attempt on his life reveals hidden gifts, and even more secrets that his father had taken to the grave. As Christian reaches the threshold of claiming revenge, he faces the realization that retribution might come at a high price. Will he listen to the pleas of his loved ones, cautioning him away from danger? Or will his pursuit for justice take him down a path from where he can never return?
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
"Cinderella's Shoes" by Shonna Slayton!
*Cover Reveal*
Cinderella's Shoes
(Book 2 in the Series)
~By: Shonna Slayton
~Releasing: October 6th, 2016
~Publisher: Entangled Teen
~Length: 340 Pages
~Genres: Young Adult, New Adult, Historical, Fiction, Fantasy, Romance
The war may be over, but Kate Allen’s life is still in upheaval. Not only has she discovered that Cinderella was real, but now she's been made Keeper of the Wardrobe, her sole responsibility to protect Cinderella’s magical dresses from the greed of the evil stepsisters’ modern descendants.
But Cinderella’s dresses are just the beginning. It turns out that the priceless glass slippers might actually exist, too, and they could hold the power to reunite lost loved ones like her father—missing in action since World War II ended. As Kate and her boyfriend, Johnny, embark on an adventure from New York to Italy and Poland in search of the mysterious slippers, they will be tested in ways they never imagined.
Because when you harness Cinderella's magic, danger and evil are sure to follow...
Sunday, February 8, 2015
*Blitz & Giveaway*
"Rynlee's Song" by Eliza Marie Jones!
Rynlee's Song
(Daughter of Time, #1)
~By: Eliza Marie Jones
~Release Date: February 2nd, 2015
~Length: 278 Pages
~Genres: Young Adult, New Adult, Paranormal, Fantasy, Fiction, Historical, Romance
Rynlee Nalis is a demon hunter. She is a Purator, belonging to an organization who slay demons to serve their King. Even though she’s a candidate to succeed the High Purator, eighteen-year-old Rynlee doesn’t want the responsibility.
Her entire world is turned upside down when Jeynen shows up at the temple that is her school and home. She thought he died five years ago.
And he has no idea who she is.
When an assassin comes for Jeynen and he manages to flee for his life, Rynlee rushes after him. As she tries to discover the truth about him, she stumbles onto an ancient prophecy and challenges those who want to destroy the balance of magic.
Monday, February 2, 2015
*Blitz & Giveaway*
"The Last Order" by Angela Marie Caldwell!
The Last Order
~By: Angela Marie Caldwell
~Released: February 3rd, 2015
~Publisher: Rocket Circus Press
~Length: 260 Pages
~Genres: Young Adult, Fantasy, Historical, Fiction
Lana forms a secret order of women knights to fulfill her father’s final request: find the queen who was thought to be dead and return her to the throne.
Lana Crewe is a strong, fiercely driven seventeen year old living in a village ruled by fear. With their king and queen both dead, strife and division have taken hold. Ruthlessly attacked by an Order called Talons, Lana’s father is fatally stabbed. Before he dies, he imparts upon Lana a directive to save the statue of Saint Peter, and tells her that the queen yet lives. Now it is up to Lana to unravel the mystery of Saint Peter and bring an end to all of the war by finding the queen.
A medieval tale of hope and mystery, The Last Order is an action-packed story with one of the strongest female leads since Disney’s “Brave.” Not your average YA novel; The Last Order takes upper teenage angst and spins it on its head. You’ll be gripping this book as hard as it will be gripping you.
Sunday, April 6, 2014
*Two Reviews*
"Cossacks In Paris" & "Clonmac's Bridge" by Jeffrey Perren!
Recently, I read two books by an author I've come to really enjoy. Author Jeffrey Perren has three books on Goodreads so far, and I adore two of them (the third will be devoured soon, I'm sure!). I'd like to spotlight this author and these two books today.
Monday, February 3, 2014
*Tour Stop, Excerpts, Dream Casts, Character Bios & Giveaway*
"Regency Romance" by Arabella Sheraton!
Sparkle Book Tours presents a Historical & Regency Romance Blog tour, for author Arabella Sheraton!!
If you enjoy regency romance, continue reading to see four great books, excerpts, character bios, and the author's dream cast for each book!!
*For mature audiences only, please. Some materials may not be suitable for younger readers.
*Tour Stop, Dream Casts & Giveaway*
"Regency Romance: Valentine" by Arabella Sheraton!
Sparkle Book Tours presents a Historical & Regency Romance valentine book tour for author Arabella Sheraton!
If you enjoy a good regency romance, continue reading and enjoy some excerpts, character bios, the author's dream cast, and an awesome giveaway!
*For mature audiences only, please. Materials may not be suited for younger readers.
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