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Book Review: Crave by Tracy Wolff + US Giveaway – FFBC Tours

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Crave, written by Tracy Wolff, is a thrilling young adult fantasy that hit the shelves yesterday, April 7, 2020 and is published by Entangled Teen. After losing her parents, Grace must go live in the boarding school in Alaska with her uncle who is the headmaster. But nothing there is as it seems…

Thank you so much, Entangled Teen and the author, for the gifted print copy! I devoured this book. The book review expressed my own opinion and this tour is hosted by the FFBC Tours.

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Book Review: Gotham High By Melissa De La Cruz – Illustrated by Thomas Pitilli – DC Comics

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HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY!

Gotham High is a young adult graphic novel, written by Melissa De La Cruz and illustrated by Thomas Pitilli. This beauty is officially out today ( April 7, 2020). Published by DC Comics, this story offers some wonderful twists and insights to our legendary and beloved heroes: Batman, Catwoman, and The Joker.

Thank you so much, DC Comics, for gifting me this book and letting me partner with you on this fantastic novel. I had so much fun reading it.

Check out inside my review, get a peek at the awesome book trailer and imagery from the book (Courtesy of DC Comics).

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Music From Another World by Robin Talley + Book Excerpt – Inkyard Tour

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At the beginning of the week, I was lucky to do a Q&A with Julie Kagawa. Today, I’m back and excited to feature with new young adult historical fiction novel (LGBT). Music From Another World, written by Robin Talley, hit the shelves on March 31, 2020 and is published by Inkyard.

This Q&A is part of the Harlequin/Inkyard Blog Tour. Thank you so much for gifting me an e-copy!

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Q1 2020 Blog Stats – numbers for the past 3 months

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In the spirit of transparency, I wanted to share with you my blog stats. I truly started blogging consistently in January 2019, which makes this YA book blog a year old. I’m truly happy with how it’s grown and hope to grow even more in the months to come. Here is a snippet.

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March 2020 Wrap Up and April 2020 TBR + Blog Tours

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Oh! March… It has been an interesting month. A month where I started working from home, homeschooling, and basically establishing a new routine during this trying time. One could think I would have more time being home, but that is far from reality. So, let’s see how it impacted my reading.

In March, I read…

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Interview: Julie Kagawa, Author of Night of the Dragon + Book Excerpt – Inkyard Tour

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HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY TO JULIE KAGAWA!

Today, I’m thrilled to host this Q&A with the author of Night of the Dragon. To celebrate her upcoming book release, Julie Kagawa is answering a few questions about her writing, the book, and her creative process.

Her young adult fantasy novel is released today, March 31, 2020. Published by Inkyard, this Q&A is part of the Harlequin/Inkyard Blog Tour. Thank you so much for gifting me an e-copy!

Now, let me introduce you to Julie Kagawa.

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Book Review: Her Homecoming Wish by Jo McNally + Book Excerpt – Harlequin Tour

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Her Homecoming Wish by Jo McNally is a thrilling adult romance novel that will make you laugh out loud, keep you on the edge of your seat, and steal your heart. Published by Harlequin, this book was released on February 1, 2020.

Learn more about this book and read my review. A little excerpt for you inside :). Thank you so much, Harlequin, for gifting me an e-copy of this book.

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Book Review: Between Burning Worlds by Jessica Brody and Joanne Rendell – FFBC Tours

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Between Burning Worlds, written by Jessica Brody and Joanne Rendell, is the second book in the System Divine series. After reviewing Sky Without Stars, I’m now reviewing the second book that has been released on March 24, 2020 and published by Simon Pulse.

Thank you so much, Simon Pulse, for the gifted copy of the book! The opinion expressed in this review are my own. This tour is hosted by the FFBC Tours.

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Cover Reveal – The Hunter and The Mage by Kaitlyn Davis – MTMC Tours

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Cover Reveal Alert!!

Today I’m excited to participate in the cover reveal of THE HUNTER AND THE MAGE by Kaitlyn Davis! Return to the world of The Raven and the Dove, where winged people rule the skies, a lost kingdom lives at sea, and two star-crossed lovers hold the fate of each in their palms. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Sabaa Tahir, and Leigh Bardugo!

Check below the amazing cover and make sure to add this book to your TBR!! Tour hosted by MTMC

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Book Review: Thorn by Intisar Khanani + Pre order Offer + Intl Giveaway – FFBC Tours

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Thorn, written by Intisar Khanani, is a wonderful young adult fantasy that hit the shelves on March 24, 2020. Published by Key Hot Books (UK) and Harper Teen (US), this story is a retelling of the goose girl and probably one of my favorite reads so far in 2020. A good-hearted princess with two fates and an impossible choice.

Thank you so much, HarperTeen and the author, for the gifted e-copy! I devoured this book in one sitting. The book review expressed my own opinion and this tour is hosted by the FFBC Tours.

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Cover Reveal: Crush (Crave #2) by Tracy Wolff – Entangled Teen

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Cover Reveal Alert!!

Hi everyone! Today I’m excited to participate in the cover reveal for the sequel to Crave. Discover Crush, written by Tracy Wolff, and its gorgeous book cover in this post. This book is published by Entangled Teen.

Check below the amazing cover and make sure to add this book to your TBR!!

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Dreamchasers, The gift Of Visions by Daniel J. Adams

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Today, I’m excited to feature this new young adult fantasy novel, written by Daniel J. Adams. Dreamchasers will hit the shelves on Friday, March 27, 2020. The book will be available in all major retailers and is also available for preorders.

I wanted to thank the author for gifting me a copy. It’s always a pleasure to support an indie author in any ways I can. 🙂

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Guest Post – Diana Urban, author of All your Twisted Secrets + Book Excerpt + US Giveaway – FFBC Tours

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All Your Twisted Secrets, written by Diana Urban, is a young adult contemporary thriller/mystery novel that was released on March 17, 2020. Published by HarperTeen, this novel will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Bonus: US Giveaway and Book Excerpt inside! 🙂

This amazing tour is hosted by The FFBC Tours. Thank you to the publisher for the free copy of the book!

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Interview: E. Latimer, Author of Witches of Ash and Ruin + US Giveaway – FFBC Tours

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Today, I’m thrilled to host this Q&A with the author of Witches of Ash and Ruin. To celebrate her upcoming book release, E. Latimer is answering a few questions about her writing, the book, and her creative process.

Her young adult fantasy novel was released on March 3, 2020. Published by Little, Brown books for Young Readers, this Q&A is part of her Blog Tour hosted by FFBC Tour. Thank you so much for gifting me an e-copy!

Now, let me introduce you to E. Latimer.

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Dragon Hoops by Gene Luen Yang + Instagram US Giveaway – Storygram Tours

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Today, I’m excited to feature this young adult graphic novel, Dragon Hoops by Gene Luen Yang. This beauty was released yesterday, March 17, 2020.

Thank you so much, First Second, for gifting me a copy and the stunning box/care package. I just had to post on this on my blog too. You have no idea how this is saving me with everything that’s happening. More on this inside.

Check out my unboxing and the link to the Instagram tours hosted by Storygram tours.

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Ember Queen by Laura Sebastian + Book Excerpt + US Giveaway – FFBC Tours

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Today, I’m excited to feature the third installment in the Ash Princess trilogy. Ember Queen, written by Laura Sebastian, was released on February 4, 2020. This epic young adult fantasy is published by Delacorte.

Learn more about this book, read the excerpt, and enter the US giveaway for a chance to win your own copy.

This tour is hosted by FFBC Tours. Thank you so much, Delacorte, for gifting me this series. This was a nice surprise. 🙂

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Book Review: Hers To Tame by Rhenna Morgan + Book Excerpt – Harlequin Tour

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Hers To Tame, written by Rhenna Morgan, is out in the world today, March 16, 2020. Happy Publication Day to Rhenna Morgan. This adult romance will make you have your own russian man.

Learn more about this book, read my review and I’ll tell you why this book is amazing and you can also start reading an excerpt. Thank you so much, Harlequin/Carina Press, for gifting me an e-copy of this book.

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The Degenerates by J. Albert Mann + US Giveaway – FFBC Tours

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Today, I’m featuring The Degenerates by J. Albert Mann. This YA historical fiction will be out on March 17, 2020. Published by Atheneum Books for Young Readers, learn more about this captivating story.

Bonus: US Giveaway inside! 🙂

This amazing tour is hosted by The FFBC Tours. Thank you to the publisher for the free copy of the book!

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Interview: Victoria Lee, Author of The Electric Heir + US Giveaway – FFBC Tours

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Today, I’m thrilled to host this Q&A with the author of The Electric Heir (the 2nd book in the Feverwake series). To celebrate her upcoming book release, Victoria Lee is answering a few questions about her writing, the book, and her creative process.

Her young adult fantasy novel is set to be released on March 17, 2020. Published by Skyscape, this Q&A is part of her Blog Tour hosted by FFBC Tour. Thank you so much for gifting me a copy!

Now, let me introduce you to Victoria Lee.

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Book Review: The Raven and The Dove by Kaitlyn Davis + Intl Giveaway – FFBC Tours

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The Raven and The Dove, written by Kaitlyn Davis, is a wonderful young adult fantasy that hit the shelves on March 9th. Published by Amazon Publishing, this tale is a retelling of Tristan and Isolde. A unique world, avian inspired, that will leave you breathless with a forbidden romance, jaw-dropping twists, and more.

Thank you so much, Kaitlyn Davis, for the gifted copy, the bookmark/art, and signed bookplate! Picture on my Instagram. 🙂 I devoured this book in no time. This book review is my own and this tour is hosted by the FFBC Tours.

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Guest Post – Alma Katsu, author of The Deep + Book Excerpt + US Giveaway – FFBC Tours

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The Deep is an adult horror/historical fiction that is perfect for lovers of ghosts and titanic. Written by Alma Katsu, this novel hit the shelves on March 10, 2020, and is published by Transworld Digital. In this post, I’m excited to have the author tells us about her journey to becoming a novelist. I loved hearing all about it and hope this will bring wisdom to your life as well. Bonus: US Giveaway and Book Excerpt inside! 🙂

This amazing tour is hosted by The FFBC Tours. Thank you to the publisher for the free copy of the book!

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Guest Post – Sara Hosey, Author of Iphigenia Murphy + US Giveaway – FFBC Tours

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Iphigenia Murphy is a young adult contemporary novel that will hit the shelves next Tuesday, March 10, 2020. To celebrate the upcoming release of her novel, Sara Hosey gives us a wonderful take on setting yourself up for success. Whether you’re a writer or not, this advice is all about making the right choices to be productive and move forward. Bonus – US Giveaway inside 🙂

This amazing tour is hosted by The FFBC Tours.

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Guest Post – Claire Eliza Bartlett, Author of The Winter Duke + Book Excerpt + US Giveaway – FFBC Tours

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The Winter Duke is a fantastic YA Fantasy novel (LGBT) written by Claire Eliza Bartlett. To celebrate the release of her new book, I’m honored to host a guest post written by the author. She tells us all what a typical writing day looks like. Released on March 3, 2020, this novel is now available in all major retailers. The cherry on top? You get to enter my US giveaway on the blog and on Instagram for a chance to win a copy for yourself.

This amazing tour is hosted by The FFBC Tours.

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Book Review: Havenfall by Sara Holland + Book Excerpt – FFBC Tours

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Havenfall is the new Sara Holland’s book. After Everless and Evermore, the author comes back with this young adult fantasy world burying right under our nose, in our world. This little gem will be out in two days, March 3, 2020, and is published by Bloomsbury YA.

This book review and all content provided is part of the FFBC Tours.

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Book Review: The Shadows Between Us by Tricia Levenseller + Trailer + US Giveaway – FFBC Tours

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Happy Publication Day to Tricia Levenseller! The Shadows Between Us, comes out today, February 25, 2020. Published by Feiwel and Friends, this incredible young adult fantasy will break standards and give you a nice ride. One of my favorite reads in 2020!

Lovers of YA Fantasy, royal schemes, and morally gray characters, this one is for you! This review is part of the FFBC Tours.

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Book Review: Wicked as You Wish by Rin Chupeco + Book Excerpt + Intl Giveaway – FFBC Tours

Today, I’m excited to feature Wicked As You Wish, a modern fairy tale written by Rin Chupeco and published by Sourcebooks Fire. Check out this post and get a sneak peek of the book, pre order offers, official playlist, drawings of the characters and an International giveaway.

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Guest Post – Micah Good, Author of The Opposite Of Falling Apart + US Giveaway – FFBC Tours

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The Opposite of Falling Apart was read by over 2.1 million readers on Wattpad! Today, I’m honored to host this guest post where the author, Micah Good, will share with us five big moments in the making of this book. The cherry on top? You get to enter my individual US giveaway on Instagram for a chance to win a copy for yourself.

This amazing tour is hosted by The FFBC Tours.

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Spotlight – The Broken Heavens (The Worldbreaker Saga #3) by Kameron Hurley

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Today, I’m excited to present The Broken Heavens written by Kameron Hurley. The third book and conclusion in the Worldbreaker series is published by Angry Robot and was released on January 14, 2020. This book is also represented by Smith Publicity.

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Cover Reveal – The Queen of Veils by S. Usher Evans – MTMC Tours

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Cover Reveal Alert!!

Hi everyone! Today I’m excited to participate in the cover reveal of THE QUEEN OF VEILS by S. Usher Evans. This is the final installment in the Princess Vigilante series releasing on March 31st, 2020 from Sun’s Golden Ray Publishing!

Check below the amazing cover and make sure to add this book to your TBR!! Tour hosted by MTMC

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Spotlight – The Life Below by Alexandra Monir + Book Excerpt + US Giveaway – FFBC Tours

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The Life Below, written by Alexandra Monir, is a delightful young adult Sci-Fi published by Harper Collins. The second installment in The Final Six series was released on February 18, 2020.

Thank you, Harper Collins and FFBC Tours, for having me on this tour.

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Book Review: Temporary Wife Temptation by Jayci Lee + Book Excerpt – Harlequin Tour

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Temporary Wife Temptation, written by Jayci Lee, was released on February 4, 2020. This steamy romance is a wonderful read. Published by Harlequin, get to know more about the book, read an excerpt, and let me tell why the book is amazing.

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Book Review: The Seventh sun by Lani Forbes + US/CAN Giveaway – FFBC Tours

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The Seventh Sun, written by Lani Forbes, comes out tomorrow, February 18, 2020. Published by Blackstone Publishing, this little gem will transport you to the magical world of Incas and Mayas. Get ready for the ride.

Lovers of YA Fantasy, magic, action-packed story, and ancient history, this one is for you! This review is part of the FFBC Tours.

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Cover Reveal – The Afterlife Of The Party by Marlene Perez – MTMC Tours

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Cover Reveal Alert, everyone, and Happy Valentine’s Day!!

Today I’m excited to participate in the cover reveal of The Afterlife of the Party by Marlene Perez, a YA Paranormal. The bestselling author of the Dead Is series is back with a snarky, hilarious take on the vampire romance novel. Out on July 7th, 2020, don’t miss out on this beauty from Entangled Teen!

Check below the cute cover and make sure to add this book to your TBR!! Tour hosted by MTMC

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Book Review: Witness Protection Widow by Debra Webb + Book Excerpt – Harlequin Blog Tour

Witness Protection Widow, written by Debra Webb, was released on February 1, 2020. This action packed romance will keep you on your toes. Published by Harlequin, get to know more about the book and read an excerpt.

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Book Excerpt – Foul Is Fair by Hannah Capin – Blog Tour – St Martins Press/Wednesday Books

Today, I’m excited to open Wednesdays books’s blog tour for this new contemporary novel, Foul Is Fair written by Hannah Capin. This YA crime novel is published by Wednesday Books, an imprint of St. Martin’s Press and will be on sale soon, February 18, 2020.

Learn more about the book and start reading today with the book excerpt.

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Spotlight – The Unwilling by Kelly Braffet + Book Excerpt – Harlequin Book Tour

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After Cast In Wisdom, I’m excited to share this new Fantasy novel, The Unwilling by Kelly Braffet. This fantasy novel is published by Mira/Harlequin and will be out in the world tomorrow. Start reading today with the excerpt!

Thank you, Harlequin, for including me in this tour!

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Interview: Joanna Hathaway, Author of Storm from The East (Glass Alliance #2) + Book Excerpt + US Giveaway- FFBC Tours

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Today, I’m thrilled to host this Q&A with the author of Storm From The East (the 2nd book in the Glass Alliance series). To celebrate her upcoming book release, Joanna Hathaway made me the honor to answer a few questions about her writing and her creative process.

Her young adult fantasy novel is set to be released on February 11, 2020. Published by Tor Teen, this Q&A is part of her Blog Tour hosted by FFBC Tour.

Now, let me introduce you to Joanna Hathaway.

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Book Review: The Queen's Assassin by Melissa De La Cruz + Book Excerpt + US Giveaway – FFBC Tours

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The Queen’s Assassin, written by Melissa De La Cruz, is an exciting young adult fantasy/romance novel that was released on February 4, 2020. Published by G.P. Putman’s Sons, this novel compiles everything I love about Fantasy – Badass characters, a healthy dose of sass, romance, and a good fight.

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Book Review: Ink In The Blood by Kim Smejkal + Book Excerpt + US Giveaway – FFBC Tours

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Ink In The Blood, written by Kim Smejkal, is an intriguing young adult (LGBT) fantasy novel that will be released on February 11, 2020. Published by HMH Books, this novel is perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo.

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Spotlight – Cast In Wisdom by Michelle Sagara + Book Excerpt – Harlequin/Mira Books Book Tour

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Cast In Wisdom, written by Michelle Sagara, is an exciting fantasy novel published by Mira Books. The 15th book in the Chronicles of Elantra was released on January 28, 2020. Find out more about the book in this post and read an excerpt.

Thank you for including me on this tour!

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Guest Post – Catherine Linka, Author of What I Want You To See + US Giveaway – FFBC Tours

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What I Want You To See, written by Catherine Linka, is a delightful young adult contemporary published by Disney-Hyperion. The novel will be out in the world on February 4, 2020.

Thank you, Disney and FFBC Tours, for having me on this tour.

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Official Dream Cast: Below By Alexandria Warwick + Book Excerpt + US/Int Giveaway – FFBC Tours

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Below by Alexandria Warwick is a young adult dark fantasy novel that will be released on February 4, 2020. Published by Wolf Publishing, this novel is inspired by Inuit mythology.

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Book Review: Seven Deadly Shadows by Courtney Alameda and Valynne E. Maetani + Int Giveaway – FFBC Tours

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Seven Deadly Shadows by Courtney Alameda and Valynne E. Maetani is a fantasy novel that was released on January 28, 2020. Published by Harper Collins, this novel is perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo.

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SPOTLIGHT – Don't Read The Comments By Eric Smith + Book Excerpt – Harlequin/Inkyard Press Book Tour

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Happy Publication Day to Eric Smith!

After Day Zero, here is the next wonderful Young Adult book in the Harlequin Winter Books saga. Today, I’m featuring Don’t Read The Comments by Eric Smith, a Slay meets Eliza and her Monsters. This young adult novel is published by Inkyard Press and is out in the world today. 

Thank you, Inkyard Press, for including me in this tour!

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Book Review: Woven In Moonlight By Isabel Iba̱ez + Mood Board by the Author Vs. Mine + US/CAN Giveaway РFFBC Tours

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Woven In Moonlight by Isabel Ibañez is a soft fantasy novel that was released on January 7, 2020. Published by Page Street Kids, this #ownvoices book is a delightful read.

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Interview: Maureen Johnson, Author of The Hand on the Wall (Truly Devious #3) + US Giveaway- FFBC Tours

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Today, I’m thrilled to host this Q&A with the author of The Hand on the Wall (the third book in the Truly Devious series). Maureen Johnson answers a few questions about her writing and her creative process. Released on January 21, 2020, this book is published by Harper Collins and this Q&A is part of her Blog Tour hosted by FFBC Tour.

Now, let me introduce you to Maureen Johnson.

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Book Review: SpellHacker by M.K. England + US/Int Giveaway + Book Excerpt – FFBC Tours

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Spellhacker by M.K. England is an action-packed, genre bending novel due to be released on January 21, 2020. Published by Harper Collins, this book will captivate you from the very first page.

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