A Song of Wraiths And Ruin by Roseanne A. Brown
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Book Review: A Song Of Wraiths and Ruin by Roseanne A. Brown + Int. Giveaway – FFBC Tours

A Song of Wraiths and Ruin, written by Roseanne A. Brown, is a young adult fantasy novel that was released on June 2, 2020. This story is published by Balzer + Bray. Check out my review and International giveaway below.

Thank you so much, Balzer + Bray, and Patricia @ FFBC tours, for the gifted e-copy! The opinions expressed are my own and material is courtesy of the publisher, FFBC Tour, and the author.

Synopsis – A Song of Wraiths And Ruin by Roseanne A. Brown

A Song of Wraiths And Ruin by Roseanne A. Brown synopsis

The first in an fantasy duology inspired by West African folklore in which a grieving crown princess and a desperate refugee find themselves on a collision course to murder each other despite their growing attraction.

For Malik, the Solstasia festival is a chance to escape his war-stricken home and start a new life with his sisters in the prosperous desert city of Ziran. But when a vengeful spirit abducts Malik’s younger sister, Nadia, as payment into the city, Malik strikes a fatal deal—kill Karina, Crown Princess of Ziran, for Nadia’s freedom.

But Karina has deadly aspirations of her own. Her mother, the Sultana, has been assassinated; her court threatens mutiny; and Solstasia looms like a knife over her neck. Grief-stricken, Karina decides to resurrect her mother through ancient magic . . . requiring the beating heart of a king. And she knows just how to obtain one: by offering her hand in marriage to the victor of the Solstasia competition.

When Malik rigs his way into the contest, they are set on a course to destroy each other. But as attraction flares between them and ancient evils stir, will they be able to see their tasks to the death?

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Review – A Song of Wraiths And Ruin by Roseanne A. Brown

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A Song of Wraiths and Ruin YA Fantasy Balzer + Bray Digital 480 pages Publisher/FFBC Tours

A Song of Wraiths And Ruin was music to my soul. This story is well written and the world-building is very detailed. Though it took me a while to make sense of it all, I was never lost in the story. The plot is well constructed with quite a few bumps in the road.

The characters are also very well developed. It was very easy for me to visualize them. They both have their own struggles, aspirations, and personality. In all honesty, I do have a preference for Malik. I was able to connect with him very early in the story. It took me a little longer to warm up to Karina.

What I really enjoyed is that the author spoke about some hard topics such as anxiety, oppression, and violence. I thought it was well done. It gives the reader a chance to better understand it, but please note that there are some triggers in this book for sure. This story touched me. It was such a wild ride. I can’t wait to read book 2.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨

Interested? Click here and start reading an excerpt now!

About the author: Roseanne A. Brown

Roseanne “Rosie” A. Brown was born in Kumasi, Ghana and immigrated to the wild jungles of central Maryland as a child. Writing was her first love, and she knew from a young age that she wanted to use the power of writing—creative and otherwise—to connect the different cultures she called home. She graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor’s in Journalism and was also a teaching assistant for the school’s Jiménez-Porter Writers’ House program. Her journalistic work has been featured by Voice of America among other outlets.

On the publishing side of things, she has worked as an editorial intern at Entangled Publishing. Rosie was a 2017 Pitch Wars mentee and 2018 Pitch Wars mentor. Never content to stay in any one place for too long, Rosie currently teaches in Japan, where in her free time she can usually be found exploring the local mountains, explaining memes to her students, or thinking about Star Wars.


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CAMPAIGN – A Song of Wraiths And Ruin by Roseanne A. Brown

Link to the pre-order submission form: bit.ly/ASOWARCampaign

A pre-order/order from any retailer or a request to your local library will get you:
* A bookmark!
* 2 character cards featuring Karina and Malik!
* A limited edition signed bookplate
* An exclusive digital fairy tale from the A SONG OF WRAITHS AND RUIN world!

An order from indie bookstore Books With a Past will get you:
* A bookmark!
* 2 character cards featuring Karina and Malik!
* A limited edition signed bookplate
* An exclusive digital fairy tale from the A SONG OF WRAITHS AND RUIN world!
* A handwritten note and personalization from the author!

Rules:
* You must submit proof of purchase/library request. Screenshots and photos of receipts are fine.
* Only orders and library requests dated through June 30, 2020 are eligible
* Only orders made through Books With a Past (https://bookswithapast.com/home/bookdetailsin/0062891499) will receive the note and personalization.
* All swag will be sent out on a rolling basis starting June 2nd
* Entrants under the age of 18 must obtain parent/guardian permission before entering

INT Giveaway – A Song of Wraiths And Ruin by Roseanne A. Brown

Prize: Win an ASOWAR bookplate, bookmark, two trading cards, and access to the exclusive short story (INT)

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