Books and Authors

Review: Broken Banners (A Reaper of Stone Book 2) by Mark Gelineau and Joe King

I’m actually late in posting this review because Broken Banners, the follow-up to A Reaper of Stone was released several days ago. But, better late than never, right?

I’m going to tell you right now that I’ve been a big fan of the work by authors Gelineau and King ever since I read Reaper, so I’m pretty much always excited about every new book in the series. So far I haven’t been disappointed. The Ascended series has all the elements of fantasy that I love and please check out the cover, yeah? This series has some pretty gorgeous covers.

Read on to know more about Broken Banners and what I thought of the book.

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Review: The Ribs and Thigh Bones of Desire by Sandra Hutchison

I don’t review anything that isn’t fantasy or science fiction on this blog often unless it was something that really piqued my interest. And Sandra Hutchison’s The Ribs and Thigh Bones of Desire was something that caught my attention when I first read the summary. I guess it was because it reminded me a little bit of Another Earth, this awesome indie film starring Brit Marling. The movie and this book are quite different but have similar main characters. The story of Another Earth revolves around a young woman who cleans the house of a music professor who lost his family in a car crash. In Ribs and Thigh Bones, the story revolves around a teenage girl who keeps house for a physics professor who lost his family in a plane crash. Interesting, right?

Anyway, read on to know more about The Ribs and Thigh Bones of Desire and check out my thoughts on the book.

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Picture Book Review: When You Give an Imp a Penny

It’s been a while since I’ve featured a picture book and today I have one for you! Today I have a review of When You Give an Imp a Penny by Henry, Josh and Harrison Herz, with art by Abigail Larson. Last year I reviewed these guys’ Monster Goose Nursery Rhymes and just loved it. I mean, what’s not to love about nursery rhymes involving creatures like manticores, centaurs and more? When You Give an Imp a Penny features the Imp from Monster Goose and his ‘adventures’ so, you know, it’s pretty cool, too.

Read on to know more about the book and check out my review.

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Spotlight and Giveaway: Blood’s Force by Ellis Morning

I decided to join this blog tour because this book seemed like something right up my alley. Science fiction, fantasy, adventure in space, and a female lead? Count me in! As usual, I wanted to do a review but I just wouldn’t be able to do it in time for this tour. Some other day, I hope. I’m talking about author Ellis Morning’s Blood’s Force, book one in the sci-fi and fantasy series Sword and Starship.

Read more about the book and get to know the author more by checking out the short Q&A below! Don’t forget to join the tour giveaway!

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Review and Giveaway: Obsidian Worlds by Jason Werbeloff

Today we’re featuring Obsidian Worlds, a collection of short stories by author Jason Werbeloff. I love sci fi and this short story collection seemed like something I would really enjoy, so I was more than happy to be part of this blog tour. Turned out to be an awesome move on my part.

Read on to know why it was awesome and join the tour giveaway for a chance to win a $15 Amazon/BN gift card. YAYYY.

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Spotlight and Giveaway: Imperia by Jason Hatcher

Today we’re featuring Imperia, a fantasy, Asian gothic novel by author Jason Hatcher. I wanted to review this book because I was intrigued by the whole “Asian gothic” vibe, but I just didn’t think I could finish it in time for this book blast, plus I have a couple of books I need to finish this month. Waah.

Anyway, enough about me and on to this intriguing novel! Read more about the book below and enter the giveaway at the end of this post.

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Review: Faith and Moonlight by Mark Gelineau and Joe King

Today we have another book from author duo Gelineau and King! This time it’s a young adult novella called Faith and Moonlight, the fourth book in their Echoes of the Ascended series. I really am a big fan of their work and I am so stoked to feature this book on the blog on its release day!

Read on to know more about the book and check out my review. ;)

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Spotlight: Future Winds by Kevin Laymon [plus a giveaway!]

Future Winds Kevin Laymon

Today we’re featuring the science fiction book Future Winds by author Kevin Laymon. You all know I’m a big fan of sci-fi and I thought this book seemed right up my alley. And it’s officially released today! That is why we’re celebrating with a blog tour and an awesome giveaway from the author.

Read on to know more about this new sci-fi novel and enter the giveaway for a chance to win something really cool. :)

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Review: UNCommon Bodies (An Anthology) plus a Giveaway!

UNCommon Bodies is out today! UnCommon Bodies is a collection of stories curated by Pavarti K. Tyler that span across genres to explore the lives of the odd, the unbelievable, and the impossible.

I was so intrigued by the stories included in this collection that I just couldn’t pass up the chance to read it. One story in particular reeled me in: Skin by Brent Meske: After constant bullying in high school, Patricia vows to change her name and her entire being. When she gains the ability to mold and sculpt flesh, that vow very quickly becomes a terrifying reality. Now isn’t that something?

Read on to know more about this awesome collection of stories and check out my review. Of course, don’t forget to enter the giveaway, too. :)

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