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Arc Review – Crown of Coral and Pearl by Mara Rutherford + Giveaway – FFBC Tours

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Crown of Coral and Pearl

Crown of Coral and Pearl is a young adult fantasy novel written by Mara Rutherford. The book is set to be released on August 27, 2019 and is published by Inkyard Press. Disclaimer: I received this free NetGalley copy from the publisher through The Fantastic Flying Book Club (FFBC) Tours.

I want to thank the publisher and FFBC Tours for generously providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. 

This review is spoiler free.

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Guest Post by Jill Criswell – Incest and Axe Murder: Pushing Boundaries in Young Adult Novels + GIVEAWAY – FFBC Tours

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Today, Jill Criswell, author of Beasts of the Frozen Sun, gives us her take on writing violence and sexual assault in young adult (YA) books. Some book lovers will agree, some won’t, but this is a topic I’ve seen many times when discussing YA books.

Also, I’m excited to be part of this blog tour hosted by FFBC Tours. Beasts of the Frozen Sun was released on August 6, 2019 and published by Blackstone Publishing. Check out this post for a chance to win a copy of this amazing novel along with a swag (bookmark, pendant, and magnet).

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Interview: Katy Upperman, author of How The Light Gets In (+ Giveaway) – FFBC Tours

How The Light Gets In

Today, I’m honored to partner with FFBC Tours for the How The Light Gets In Book Tour. In this post, I asked Katy Upperman a few questions I was dying to know about this book and her writing process. This book was released on August 6, 2019 and is published by Swoon Reads

Learn more below on this wonderful young adult novel. You’ll also find inside information on a giveaway you won’t want to miss along with a few teasers. Now, let me (re)introduce you to the author and let’s hear what she has to say about her newest book.

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Book Review – Fate, Fame, and the First Kiss by Kasie West

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Fame, Fate, and The First Kiss

Fame, Fate, and the First Kiss is a young adult contemporary romance written by the amazing Kasie West. She is one of my “auto-buy” authors, the queen of YA romance. I have devoured all of her books and highly recommend reading anything from her. The novel was released on February 5, 2019, and is published by HarperTeen.

This review is spoiler free and contains affiliate links.

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Book Review – I Hate You More by Alexandra Moody

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I hate You More

In November 2018, I reviewed The Wrong Bachelor, a hilarious and charming young adult (YA) Romance written by indie author, Alexandra Moody. The story was such a fun read that I couldn’t resist reading I Hate You More when I saw it was from the same author. This book is a laugh-out-loud YA contemporary/romance published on June 10, 2019. 

This review is spoiler free and contains affiliate links.

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Book Review/Fav. Quotes – The Merciful Crow by Margaret Owen + Giveaway

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The Merciful Crow is the first book in The Merciful Crow series, a thrilling young adult fantasy novel written by Margaret Owen. This book was released a couple of days ago—on July 30, 2019—and was published by Henry Holt. I want to thank the publisher and FFBC Tours for generously providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. 

This review is spoiler free.

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Spotlight – Hello Girls by Brittany Cavallaro and Emily Henry + GIVEAWAY – FFBC Tours

Hello Girls, written by Brittany Cavallaro and Emily Henry, will be released on August 6, 2019. This wonderful young adult contemporary novel is published by Katherine Tegen Books. I’m excited to be part of this blog tour hosted by FFBC Tours and also, to offer the opportunity to win your own copy of this book. There will be 5 winners!

Giveaway alert! 🙂 Check it out below.

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Q&A with Tracy Auerbach, Author of the Sin Soldiers + IG Giveaway

Q&A with Tracy Auerbach

Today, I’m excited to share this Q&A with Tracy Auerbach, author of the Sin Soldiers. Yesterday, this young adult novel, published by The Parliament House, hit the shelves.

For the occasion, I’ve teamed up with the fantastic team at The Parliament House to share more about the book and bring to you this awesome giveaway. 🙂

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Spotlight – Notes from a Former Virgin by Emma Chastain + GIVEAWAY – FFBC Tours

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Notes from a former virgin

Notes from a Former Virgin, written by Emma Chastain, was released on July 2, 2019. This wonderful young adult contemporary novel is the third book in the Chloe Snow’s Diary series and is published by Simon Pulse. I’m excited to be part of this blog tour hosted by FFBC Tours and also, to offer the opportunity to win not 1, but all 3 books in the series.

Giveaway alert! 🙂 Check it out below.

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ARC Review – Sea Witch Rising by Sarah Henning (Book #2) + Giveaway – FFBC Tours

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Sea Witch Rising, by Sarah Henning, is the second book in the Sea Witch series, which is a retelling of The Little Mermaid that focuses on another character in the tale. This young adult fantasy novel will be released on August 6, 2019, by Katherine Tegen Books.

This review is spoiler free.

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Book Review – Sea Witch by Sarah Henning (Book #1)

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Sea Witch

Sea Witch, written by Sarah Henning, is a retelling of The Little Mermaid, except that it’s not exactly a retelling of The Little Mermaid but another character in the tale. The first book of this young adult fantasy series was released on July 31, 2018, and published by Katherine Tegen Books. 

This review is spoiler free.

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Q&A with Geraldo Delgadillo, Author of the Fractalistic + Giveaway

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Happy Publication Day to Gerardo Delgadillo!

Today, I’m excited to share this Q&A with Gerardo Delgadillo, author of the Fractalistic. This young adult novel is out in the world today and is published by The Parliament House.

Don’t forget to check out the awesome giveaway at the end of the post. 🙂

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Quinsey Wolfe’s Glass Vault by Candace Robinson – Takeover Tour

Quinsey Wolfe's Glass Vault

Today, I’ve teamed up with the Parliament House to feature this YA fantasy novel, Quincey Wolfe’s Glass Vault, by Candace Robinson. This book is set to be released on June 26, 2019, and is published by The Parliament House.

Check out the post below to read the synopsis. Interested? Well, this post also contains a giveaway for a chance to win a copy of the book. Also, while you’re waiting for the book to come out, don’t waste time and start enjoying it by reading the book excerpt.

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ARC Review + Book Excerpt + Favorite Quotes – The Beholder by Anna Bright

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The Beholder

Today, I’ve teamed up with The Fantastic Flying Book Club to be part of The Beholder Book Tour. Thank you again for gifting this book to me. I truly enjoyed this lovely story.

Let me tell you more about this amazing book, but before we dive in, let me tell you that I’ll also share my favorite quotes from the book throughout the post. With further ado, let me introduce you to The Beholder.

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MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND GIVEAWAY – Signed Hardcopy of the Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi (US/Can. Only)

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Happy Memorial Day weekend! I usually host my giveaways on my Instagram, but I’ve decided to change things up this week and host it on my blog. Enter for a chance to win a SIGNED hardcopy of the Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi.

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YallWest – Have you ever seen Angie Thomas rap? Watch it here!

Last weekend, I volunteered at YallWest, a book festival for kids and teens held every year at the Santa Monica High School. This event is such a fantastic opportunity to meet Young Adult (YA) authors, attend various talks, and get your books signed.

As for teens, it’s also an opportunity to learn more about creative writing, publication, and enter contests. I wanted to share a highlight with you…

 

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WWW Wednesday – Weekly Reading Update (5/9/19)

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WWW Wednesday is a meme hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words and was formerly hosted by A Daily Rhythm. Anyone can participate, even without a blog. The only thing you need to do then is to comment on Sam’s post with your own answers.

It is a fantastic way to share what you’ve been reading! If you’re ready, answer these three questions and share the link to your blog in the comments section of her blog.

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WWW Wednesday – Weekly Reading Update (5/1/19)

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WWW Wednesday is a meme hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words and was formerly hosted by A Daily Rhythm. Anyone can participate, even without a blog. The only thing you need to do then is to comment on Sam’s post with your own answers.

It is a fantastic way to share what you’ve been reading! If you’re ready, answer these three questions and share the link to your blog in the comments section of her blog.

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WWW Wednesday – Weekly Reading Update (4/24/19)

WWW Wednesday is a meme hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words and was formerly hosted by A Daily Rhythm. Anyone can participate, even without a blog. The only thing you need to do then is to comment on Sam’s post with your own answers.

It is a fantastic way to share what you’ve been reading! If you’re ready, answer these three questions and share the link to your blog in the comments section of her blog.

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First Ten Books I reviewed on my Blog – Top Ten Tuesday

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Top Ten Tuesday is a meme hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl, featuring a different Top 10 theme each week.  This week’s topic is First Ten Books I reviewed on my Blog. I’m a little late this week, but it has been quite a week so far.

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WWW Wednesday – Weekly Reading Update (4/17/19)

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WWW Wednesday is a meme hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words and was formerly hosted by A Daily Rhythm. Anyone can participate, even without a blog. The only thing you need to do then is to comment on Sam’s post with your own answers.

It is a fantastic way to share what you’ve been reading! If you’re ready, answer these three questions and share the link to your blog in the comments section of her blog.

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WWW Wednesday – Weekly Reading Update (4/10/19)

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WWW Wednesday is a meme hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words and was formerly hosted by A Daily Rhythm. Anyone can participate, even without a blog. The only thing you need to do then is to comment on Sam’s post with your own answers. It is a fantastic way to share what you’ve been reading! If you’re ready, answer these three questions and share the link to your blog in the comments section of her blog.

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Crazy Things I’ve Done for the Love of Books – Top Ten Tuesday

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Top Ten Tuesday is a meme hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl, featuring a different Top 10 theme each week.  This week’s topic is Outrageous things I’ve done for the love of books.

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WWW Wednesday – Weekly Reading Update (4/3/19)

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WWW Wednesday is a meme hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words and was formerly hosted by A Daily Rhythm. Anyone can participate, even without a blog. The only thing you need to do then is to comment on Sam’s post with your own answers. It is a fantastic way to share what you’ve been reading! If you’re ready, answer these three questions and share the link to your blog in the comments section of her blog.

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WWW Wednesday – Weekly Reading Update (3/27/19)

WWW Wednesday is a meme hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words and was formerly hosted by A Daily Rhythm. Anyone can participate, even without a blog. The only thing you need to do then is to comment on Sam’s post with your own answers. It is a fantastic way to share what you’ve been reading! If you’re ready, answer these three questions and share the link to your blog in the comments section of her blog.

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10 Top Audiobooks with Awesome Narrators – Top Ten Tuesday

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Top Ten Tuesday is a meme hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl, featuring a different Top 10 theme each week.  This week’s topic is standalone novels that deserve a sequel. This topic required some thinking since I tend to read series more than standalone books.

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10 Awesome YA Books on Sale You Don’t Want to Miss

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Hot deals alert! There are quite a few deals on amazing YA books online. I stumbled upon them and had to share them with you. I’m not sure how long the sale will last, so don’t wait too long and head over to your favorite retailer.

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WWW Wednesday – Weekly Reading Update (3/20/19)

WWW Wednesday is a meme hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words and was formerly hosted by A Daily Rhythm. Anyone can participate, even without a blog. The only thing you need to do then is to comment on Sam’s post with your own answers. It is a fantastic way to share what you’ve been reading! If you’re ready, answer these three questions and share the link to your blog in the comments section of her blog.

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10 Amazing Books on my Spring 2019 List – Top Ten Tuesday

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Top Ten Tuesday is a meme hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl, featuring a different Top 10 theme each week.  This week’s topic is standalone novels that deserve a sequel. This topic required some thinking since I tend to read series more than standalone books.

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February 2019 Book Haul – Part 2 (ARCs approved through NetGalley)

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Last week, I shared with you all the books I purchased, but this is is my February 2019 Book Haul post for the arcs I was approved to read last month. Too many great deals and arcs… So this post is part two – Arcs approved through NetGalley.

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WWW Wednesday – Weekly Reading Update (3/13/19)

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WWW Wednesday is a meme hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words and was formerly hosted by A Daily Rhythm. Anyone can participate, even without a blog. The only thing you need to do then is to comment on Sam’s post with your own answers. It is a fantastic way to share what you’ve been reading! If you’re ready, answer these three questions and share the link to your blog in the comments section of her blog.

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Standalone Novels that deserve a sequel – Top Ten Tuesday

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Top Ten Tuesday is a meme hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl, featuring a different Top 10 theme each week.  This week’s topic is standalone novels that deserve a sequel. This topic required some thinking since I tend to read series more than standalone books.

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5 things you should keep in mind to grow your Bookstagram

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Last week, I discussed what you needed to get started with Bookstagram. This week, I wanted to give you some advice or I should say, 5 things you should keep in mind to grow your Bookstagram. Again, a Bookstagram is an Instagram account dedicated to books. So let me explain what you should keep in mind when you’re starting a Bookstagram.

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February 2019 Book Haul – Part 1 (books purchased)

Another month went by way too fast. I was a little sick, but it was better than last month for sure. So, this is my February 2019 Book Haul post. This month took me by surprise. Too many great deals and arcs… So I decided to break this post in two – Books purchased and Arcs. This post is about the books I purchased.

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Book Tour (AND Giveaway!!) – Lanterns in the Sky by P.S. Malcolm

Today marks the beginning of the Lanterns in the Sky Tour! P.S. Malcolm’s new book has been released this week and is published by The Parliament House. For the occasion, the author and publisher are running a tour wide giveaway. More on this in the post.

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WWW Wednesday – Weekly Reading Update (3/6/19)

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WWW Wednesday is a meme hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words and was formerly hosted by A Daily Rhythm. Anyone can participate, even without a blog. The only thing you need to do then is to comment on Sam’s post with your own answers. It is a fantastic way to share what you’ve been reading! If you’re ready, answer these three questions and share the link to your blog in the comments section of her blog.

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Top Ten Tuesday: Characters I’ll never switch place with.

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Top Ten Tuesday is a meme hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl, featuring a different Top 10 theme each week.  This week’s topic is Places Mentioned in Books that I’d Like to Visit. This topic was quite easy for me. I’ve always wanted to visit most of these places.

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February Wrap Up

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This month flew by, but I’m closer to Day Light Saving and the prospect of getting more sun makes me happy. In my February wrap up, you’ll find an update on my reading and writing goals and the goals I set for myself for the following month. This month has been interesting. Quite a few unexpected things happened. Let’s see in detail what I mean…

 

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Book Tour (AND Giveaway!!) – The Empire Saga Series by M. Dalto

Today marks the beginning of the Empire Saga novellas Tour! Find out more about Reylor’s Lament and Treyan’s Promise in this post, published by The Parliament House. For the occasion, the author and publisher are running a tour wide giveaway. More on this in the post.

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WWW Wednesday – Weekly Reading Update (2/27/19)

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WWW Wednesday is a meme hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words and was formerly hosted by A Daily Rhythm. Anyone can participate, even without a blog. The only thing you need to do then is to comment on Sam’s post with your own answers. It is a fantastic way to share what you’ve been reading! If you’re ready, answer these three questions and share the link to your blog in the comments section of her blog.

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Top Ten Tuesday: Places Mentioned In Books That I’d Like to Visit

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Top Ten Tuesday is a meme hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl, featuring a different Top 10 theme each week.  This week’s topic is Places Mentioned in Books that I’d Like to Visit. This topic was quite easy for me. I’ve always wanted to visit most of these places.

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Bookstagram 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Bookstagram

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Some of you may know, but my love for books knows no boundaries. Not only do I have a book blog, but I also have a Bookstagram. A Bookstagram is an Instagram account dedicated to books. Yes! That is a thing. 🙂 So let me explain a little what I do with it and how I do it.

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