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Once Upon Academy The Winter Ball

Once Upon Academy The Winter Ball

Release: January 7, 2022
Format: Ebook
Publisher: BLK Publishing
Source: Rockstar Book Tours
Find it at: Goodreads, books2read

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Once Upon Academy, where fairytales are real and princesses really do get happily ever afters.

To kick off the end of our first semester, Once Upon Academy is hosting the annual Winter Ball. A night full of magic, love and happy endings.

Join the descendants of classic fairytale characters as they navigate the prestigious halls of Once Upon Academy. Get boujee on the most magical night of the school year and experience a fairytale kiss under the mistletoe.

It’s a night you don’t want to miss.

About the Authors:

Breezy Jones lives in a small town in Florida with her husband, daughter, son and four furbabies, as a SAHM. If you ask what first got her into writing, she’ll tell you it was over the ending of Divergent. She remembers laughing at the first person to suggest that she could write a book, but chose to give it a shot. When she’s not writing Breezy splits her time among her many hobbies; reading, repainting dolls, makeup and graphic design, just to name a few.

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Cara North is a romance writer, podcaster, and USMC veteran. She enjoys writing a variety of fiction, but always romance.

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Elle Klass is an award winning author. She currently lives in Florida with her family. To date she has written and published over twenty books, in varying genre’s including mystery, suspense, psychological thrillers, fantasy, sci-fi and contemporary fiction. When she’s not writing she’s spending time with family or friends, traveling, relaxing at home watching ghost and horror movies or listening to an audio book.

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Marie Long is a novelist who enjoys the snowy weather, the mountains, and a cup of hot white chocolate. She’s an avid supporter of literacy movements.

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Valerie Puriis

Valerie Puriis an author of Paranormal, Fantasy, and Young Adult. As an author of both short stories and novels, she enjoys the flexibility of writing tales of any length. Her favorite aspect of writing is the ability to create something out of nothing. She loves building worlds readers can visualize and filling those worlds with complex characters and storylines. Valerie believes that the experiences we have in life are just stories waiting to be written. When she’s not writing, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, or listening to audio books. She is a Florida transplant, but part of her will always call the Midwest home.

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Once Upon Academy The Winter Ball Review:

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“Once Upon Academy Winter Ball” is the second book in the anthology series and equally fun as the first book.

I love how the creators teamed up for the concept of the book. We see characters from different fairy tales who attend the academy come together for the Winter Ball in this volume. However, they encounter drama, excitement, and other exciting thrills in the process. Having read the first book, I loved revisiting the characters from the first book, like Zeke, Perle, Ryder, and even Ms. Fay. Below is my review of each tale.

Mice and Magic: What a fun start to the series. While the story starts slowly, it is in full swing once Melanie and her posse wreak havoc. Cindy is great as she tries to communicate with Eton and Raven, and I wondered what would happen.

Secrets of the Ring: Mandevar and Grenna return in another tale, and I loved the storyline with the Djinn, the ring, and the carpet. Ida is an interesting character, and I enjoyed the scenes with Mande hearing his mother.

Perle of Love: This was my favorite story in the book! I loved how the author wrote Zeke and the conflicting feelings of feeling defective and disappointed. Similarly, Perle’s storyline is gripping with what happens with Tilda.

Fear No Raven: This one was interesting because of the twist between Balen and Astrid on trying to kill him. The author wrote their romance beautifully and almost had a gothic feel.

Shadowed Hearts: A sweet conclusion to the anthology featuring one of my favorite characters Ryder and his feelings for Gemma.

Overall, “Once Upon Academy Winter Ball” is a beautiful addition to the series, and I hope the writers continue to make more!

Giveaway:

1 Winner will receive a $25 Amazon GC, International.

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I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the Once Upon Academy Winter Ball Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

Book Tour Schedule

Week One:
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Two Chicks on Books-Excerpt-1-3-2022
Mythical Books-Excerpt/IG Post-1-4-2022
BookHounds YA-Excerpt-1-4-2022
GivernyReads-Review/IG Post-1-5-2022
The Momma Spot-Excerpt-1-5-2022
Writer of Wrongs-Excerpt-1-6-2022
Rajiv’s Reviews-Review/IG Post-1-6-2022
Coffee and Wander Book Reviews-Review/IG Post-1-7-2022
The Girl Who Reads-Review/IG Post-1-7-2022

Week Two:
@Locked_in_a_library-Review/IG Post-1-10-2022
Sadie’s Spotlight-Excerpt/IG Post-1-10-2022
@meetcuteromancebooks-Excerpt/IG Post-1-11-2022
@curlygrannylovestoread -Review/IG Post-1-11-2022
_bookbound_-Review/IG Post-1-12-2022
The Phantom Paragrapher-Review/IG Post-1-12-2022
#BRVL Book Review Virginia Lee Blog-Excerpt/IG Post-1-13-2022
OneMoreExclamation-Review/IG Post-1-13-2022
BookBriefs-Review/IG Post-1-14-2022
Fire and Ice-Review-1-14-2022

January 12, 2022
Once Upon Academy Anthology

Once Upon Academy Anthology

Release: April 29th 2020
Format: Ebook
Publisher: BLK Publishing
Source: Rockstar Book Tours
Find it at: Goodreads, Amazon , Kindle

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Welcome to Once Upon Academy where Magic is real and Princesses really do have happily ever afters.

Once Upon a time, in the realm of Fairytales there is a little known school only the best are accepted to attend. The Academy is deep inside the fantasy forest hidden in plain sight. When those who have not been invited in, they see a normal school, brick and mortar but when the acceptance letter is received it becomes the beautiful estate for those to continue their college education in the magical world.

Join the descendants of classic fairytale characters as they navigate through their college lives at the prestigious Once Upon Academy.

About the Authors:

Breezy Jones lives in a small town in Florida with her husband, daughter, son and four furbabies, as a SAHM. If you ask what first got her into writing, she’ll tell you it was over the ending of Divergent. She remembers laughing at the first person to suggest that she could write a book, but chose to give it a shot. When she’s not writing Breezy splits her time among her many hobbies; reading, repainting dolls, makeup and graphic design, just to name a few.

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Elle Klass is an award winning author. She currently lives in Florida with her family. To date she has written and published over twenty books, in varying genre’s including mystery, suspense, psychological thrillers, fantasy, sci-fi and contemporary fiction. When she’s not writing she’s spending time with family or friends, traveling, relaxing at home watching ghost and horror movies or listening to an audio book.

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Marie Long is a novelist who enjoys the snowy weather, the mountains, and a cup of hot white chocolate. She’s an avid supporter of literacy movements.

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Valerie Puri

Valerie Puri is an author of Paranormal, Fantasy, and Young Adult. As an author of both short stories and novels, she enjoys the flexibility of writing tales of any length. Her favorite aspect of writing is the ability to create something out of nothing. She loves building worlds readers can visualize and filling those worlds with complex characters and storylines. Valerie believes that the experiences we have in life are just stories waiting to be written. When she’s not writing, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, or listening to audio books. She is a Florida transplant, but part of her will always call the Midwest home.

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Kerry Evelyn

Kerry Evelyn is the author of the Crane’s Cove series, #sweetresortromance set in Coastal Maine, and several short stories that span multiple genres. She’s also a Guest Author for the Cat’s Paw Cove romance series. A native of the Massachusetts SouthCoast, Kerry changed her latitude in 2002 and now calls the Orlando area home.

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Toni Peden

Toni is a stay at home wife and mother living in rural Alabama with her husband, daughter, and two dogs, Trixie and Dixie. When she isn’t writing, she can be found reading or spending time with her family and friends. Even though winter is her favorite season, she enjoys the summer months because that means spending time on the lake with her favorite mermaid princess. She loves tattoos, rock, coffee, traveling. Her biggest traveling dream is to visit Ireland.

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Valerie Willis

Valerie Willis is a sixth generation Floridian who loves crafting novels with elements inspired by Mythology, Superstitions, Legends, Folklore, Fairy Tales and even history. In 2018, she received the Reader’s Favorite Bronze medal in Fiction – Mythology and FAPA’s President’s Silver medal in Fantasy/Sci-fi. She braved the Independent Publish route at the end of 2012 and has devoted herself for being a pillar of “Self-Publishing How-to” from formatting of both print and digital versions to book cover designs.

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Once Upon Academy Anthology Review:

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“Once Upon Academy” is a creative collection of fantasy stories of students with special powers getting admission to the Once Upon Academy, and it was delightful! Below are my thoughts on the tales.

Bird’s Eye View – What an excellent start to the anthology! I loved the chemistry between Nettie and Reggie, and the plot was grand!

Song of the Reaper – I liked Lyra in the lead as she joins OUA and undergoes training of Reaperhood. The story has exciting moments, like when Lyra plays the flute.

Sense & Sensitivity – I loved that this story focused on subjects in the academy like herbology. Quilo is fascinating, and my favorite moment was Adeline’s incident in the Enchanted Woods.

Swindled Hearts – One of my favorite stories in the anthology! I loved Ryder and his chemistry with Gemma surrounding the emerald. Even Jackson was fun.

Perle of Wisdom – Another lovely tale about Perle fitting in, and I enjoyed the mystery surrounding Zeke.

Bone Stars – Another highlight in the book. I enjoyed Grenna and Mandevar’s scenes together, especially how mysterious he was. Moreover, the story had hints of a fun Hansel and Gretel retelling.

A Stormy Romance: This story was fun because of the crossover with characters from the other stories, and I liked the dynamics between Aina and Taren, especially when there is another girl in the picture.

The King’s Son and Little Gem – Perhaps the most extended story in the anthology but entertaining. Hesse and Kalmin sizzle. I loved Sebastian and the backdrop of Valkyrie history.

Taming Her Might – a sweet story that I enjoyed because there was hardly any romance and focused only on Celeste, her powers, and dragons!

Malefic Mixology – An amicable conclusion with teen drama with Stephan and Li Feng.

Giveaway:

1 Winner will receive a $25 Amazon GC, International.

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I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the Once Upon Academy Winter Ball Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

Book Tour Schedule

Week One:
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Two Chicks on Books-Excerpt-1-3-2022
Mythical Books-Excerpt/IG Post-1-4-2022
BookHounds YA-Excerpt-1-4-2022
GivernyReads-Review/IG Post-1-5-2022
The Momma Spot-Excerpt-1-5-2022
Writer of Wrongs-Excerpt-1-6-2022
Rajiv’s Reviews-Review/IG Post-1-6-2022
Coffee and Wander Book Reviews-Review/IG Post-1-7-2022
The Girl Who Reads-Review/IG Post-1-7-2022

Week Two:
@Locked_in_a_library-Review/IG Post-1-10-2022
Sadie’s Spotlight-Excerpt/IG Post-1-10-2022
@meetcuteromancebooks-Excerpt/IG Post-1-11-2022
@curlygrannylovestoread -Review/IG Post-1-11-2022
_bookbound_-Review/IG Post-1-12-2022
The Phantom Paragrapher-Review/IG Post-1-12-2022
#BRVL Book Review Virginia Lee Blog-Excerpt/IG Post-1-13-2022
OneMoreExclamation-Review/IG Post-1-13-2022
BookBriefs-Review/IG Post-1-14-2022
Fire and Ice-Review-1-14-2022

January 12, 2022
Falling into magic by Elizabeth Pantley

Falling into magic by Elizabeth Pantley

Release: November 15th 2020
Format: Ebook
Publisher: Kindle Direct Publishing
Source: Love Book Tours
Find it at: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, Audible

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An accidental journey through a magic mirror. A portal to an enchanted land. A mysterious family she never knew she had. Hayden’s life is upended with the wonder of Destiny Falls. But it is tainted by the danger that brought her here and that threatens her newfound family. Can Hayden and her sassy sidekick remove the threat, so that she can begin her magical new life in this captivating world?

When Hayden was a child, she lost her cat. Adults told her the cat ran away, but she knew the truth. The mirror had taken her. She knew because the mirror gave her a glimpse of an alternate world and had nearly pulled her in, so she was certain the cat had suffered that fate.

Twenty years later Hayden discovers the secret of the mirror when she is thrust into it. She learns of an enchanted world she never knew existed, and a family she never knew she had.

But danger brought her here, and it followed her. Now, Hayden is on a mission to remove the threat, so that she can begin her magical, meaningful new life in this enchanted world.

About the Author:

Elizabeth Pantley is the internationally bestselling author of The No-Cry Sleep Solution and twelve other books for parents. Her books have been published in over twenty languages. She is also the author of the popular Destiny Falls Mystery and Magic book series.

She lives in the Pacific Northwest, the beautiful inspiration for Destiny Falls world, and is the mother of four and Nana to one.

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Falling into magic Review:

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“Falling into Magic” is the first book of the “Destiny Falls Mystery & Magic” series and was very entertaining.

The first aspect that struck me is the adorable method of the author’s writing style. The author narrates the tale in a childlike, whimsical manner that makes you feel like reading a classic. I got absorbed in Hayden’s world as she found herself going through a portal that would change her life.

Hayden is lovely, and I liked how she handled the mystery and challenges that came her way. She has a beautiful bond with Axel, and their relationship is one of the highlights of the tale. As the story progresses, the author also introduces the more extensive cast of the Cardwell family, where Hayden finds herself as a possible target in a murder mystery. Characters like Eleanor and Han were also intriguing. Similarly, Latifa was adorable and one of my favorite characters. Also, I enjoyed the cozy mystery aspect because there are quite a lot of suspects to go through.

Moreover, the author also constructed the world-building nicely, and I enjoyed how the environment shifted itself to suit the resident. For instance, I loved how the library positioned itself for Hayden to enter it. Some shocking moments like when Hayden sees the bearded guy, or the incident with the car, added well to the tale.

However, at times I felt there was too much in the story. For instance, certain characters feel unnecessary when looking back, like Ian and Indigo. Some paragraphs felt repetitive, like Hayden’s love for the library or missing her family in Seattle, that staggered from the mystery element. Also, the storyline with the witch, while entertaining, felt disconnected.

Nevertheless, overall, “Falling into Magic” is a promising start to the series and worth reading.

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I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the Falling into magic by Elizabeth Pantley Blog Tour hosted by Love Book Tours.

January 11, 2022
In Every Generation by Kendare Blake

In Every Generation by Kendare Blake

Release: January 4, 2022
Format: Hardcover, eBook, audiobook
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion
Source: Rockstar Book Tours
Find it at: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, Audible, B&N, iBooks, Kobo, TBD, Bookshop.org

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A new Slayer for a new generation…

Frankie Rosenberg is passionate about the environment, a sophomore at New Sunnydale High School, and the daughter of the most powerful witch in Sunnydale history. Her mom, Willow, is slowly teaching her magic on the condition that she use it to better the world. But Frankie’s happily quiet life is upended when new girl Hailey shows up with news that the annual Slayer convention has been the target of an attack, and all the Slayers—including Buffy, Faith, and Hailey’s older sister Vi—might be dead. That means it’s time for this generation’s Slayer to be born.

But being the first ever Slayer-Witch means learning how to wield a stake while trying to control her budding powers. With the help of Hailey, a werewolf named Jake, and a hot but nerdy sage demon, Frankie must become the Slayer, prevent the Hellmouth from opening again, and find out what happened to her Aunt Buffy, before she’s next.

Get ready for a whole new story within the world of Buffy!

The first in an all-new series by New York Times best-selling author Kendare Blake continues the world of Buffy the Vampire Slayer featuring the next generation of Scoobies and Slayers who must defeat a powerful new evil.

About the Author:

Kendare Blake is the New York Times bestselling author of several novels and short stories. Her work is sort of dark, always violent, and features passages describing food from when she writes while hungry. She was born in July in Seoul, South Korea, but doesn’t speak a lick of Korean, as she was packed off at a very early age to her adoptive parents in the United States. That might be just an excuse, though, as she is pretty bad at learning foreign languages. She lives and writes in Gig Harbor, Washington, with her husband, their cat son Tyrion Cattister, red Doberman dog son Obi-Dog Kenobi, rottie mix dog daughter Agent Scully, and naked Sphynx cat son Armpit McGee.

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In Every Generation Review:

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I loved buffy the vampire slayer back in the day, and it’s so much fun to revisit these characters. Considering that Buffy has a considerable fanbase, I wondered how the author would pull the story off without upsetting the show’s fans.

My heart jumped with joy right from the first chapter when Spike, Willow, and Oz appeared, and we returned to Sunnydale. The author beautifully sets the entry for the next Slayer, now that Buffy is no longer in the picture, and Sunnydale is filled with vampires again. In some ways, this made me bittersweet to realize that we wouldn’t see Buffy anymore; but at the same time, I liked Frankie, Hailey, Sigmund, Spike, and the team as they went on their quest.

The author did an excellent job with the action and thrills as well. We see Frankie slay the vampires most awesomely in all true Buffy sense. It was also lovely to see the original cast use their full potential powers, like Willow’s powers of a witch. As the story progresses, you see the new Succoro and Countess studying the new Slayer, and the plot unfolds, which I felt paid a lovely homage to the series. Some notable moments in the tale are when Frankie does her first patrol or the creepy scene where Jane applies her makeup, and Buffy chases the demon and the brawl at the ravine.

However, some moments felt illogical, even within the plot. Moreover, I think the author did not give some legacy characters proper background, so those unfamiliar with the show would not get the references.

Nevertheless, I enjoyed reading the tale and thought the author paced it nicely, leading to a thrilling climax. Overall, “In Every Generation” is an admirable tribute and continuation to the classic series.

Giveaway:

3 winners will receive a finished copy of IN EVERY GENERATION, US Only.

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I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the In Every Generation by Kendare Blake Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

Book Tour Schedule

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The Momma Spot-Review-1-29-2022

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January 10, 2022
Darkest Mate by Alexis Calder

Darkest Mate by Alexis Calder

Release: December 21, 2021
Format: Paperback, eBook
Publisher: Alexis Calder
Source: Rockstar Book Tours
Find it at: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle

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Weakness means death. Or worse.

After I was abandoned as a child, I was taken in by the Shadow Pack. A group of ruthless, lawless, shifters who have only one rule: never let anyone see your weakness.

In exchange for them keeping me alive, I owe them. The leader of the Shadows is as handsome as he is ruthless. And he’s offered to wipe my debt in exchange for marriage. He’d offer protection, but it would cost me my freedom.

Survival in the Shadows depends on back alley deals and shady alliances. It’s become a way of life that I stopped questioning years ago. When a routine burglary goes wrong, I find myself captured by the one family I never should have crossed.

The Umbra family owns this city. They make us Shadow wolves look like the good guys. They should have killed me for my crimes, but there’s a tiny problem… It turns out Madoc Umbra is my fated mate.

Instead of killing me, I’m a prisoner. The rest of the family doesn’t know of our bond and I intend to keep it that way. Madoc’s brothers want to end my life; he wants to break the bond. I just want to get the heck out.

As long as I don’t let them see any weakness, I might have a chance of making it out of here alive.

Darkest Mate is a full-length paranormal romance. 17+ for dark content, steamy scenes, and language. This is book one in a trilogy and is not a standalone. Mind the cliff.

About the Author:

Alexis Calder writes sassy heroines and sexy heroes with a sprinkle of sarcasm. She lives in the Rockies and drinks far too much coffee and just the right amount of wine.

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Darkest Mate Review

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I recently read “Wolf Marked” by the author and thought the author did an equally admirable job writing “Darkest Mate.” Right into the tale, we get an idea bout the Shadow and the Umbra clan and how ruthless they are. The author amps the action and thrills from the first chapter as Ivy fights with Dax and meets the Dark Wolf. I enjoyed the fantasy elements and the concepts like the Alpha Challenge.

Ivy is lovely in the lead. Even though she was not the strong character I expected her to be, I liked how the author portrayed her, especially what she goes through with Holden and her mission. The author has a beautiful talent for writing fantasy romance, and I liked the chemistry between the characters. Some memorable parts were when Ivy shifts and has an experience with Dax under the moon or when Dax saves her when someone tries to drug her. The author also wrote the supporting characters well, and I had a passionate dislike for Stacey. The author also wrote the supporting characters well, and I loved the friendship between Ivy and Kate. Frankly, I thought this was a fun and decent start to the series.

However, the only criticism I have of the story is how the story felt a bit cliched at times. For instance, I’m not a fan of instant romances, and while I enjoyed the chemistry between Ivy and the Dark Wolf, it felt predictable. Also, I felt a lot happens towards the climax when Ivy goes under the mission and Madoc enters the picture. The book would have been perfect had the pacing been spaced out.

Overall, “Darkest Mate” is a fun start to the series, and I look forward to reading its continuation.

Giveaway:

1 Winner will receive a $10 Amazon GC, International.

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I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the Darkest Mate by Alexis Calder Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

Book Tour Schedule

Week One:
Rockstar Book Tours-Kickoff Post-1-3/-2022
Two Chicks on Books-Excerpt-1-3-2022
Mythical Books-Excerpt/IG Post-1-4-2022
The Momma Spot-Excerpt-1-4-2022
BookHounds YA-Excerpt-1-5-2022
Sadie’s Spotlight-Review-1-5-2022
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GivernyReads-Review/IG Post-1-6-2022
Rajiv’s Reviews-Review/IG Post-1-7-2022
Coffee and Wander Book Reviews-Review/IG Post-1-7-2022

Week Two:
The Girl Who Reads-Review/IG Post-1-10-2022
#BRVL Book Review Virginia Lee Blog-Excerpt/IG Post-1-10-2022
Bri’s Book Nook-Review-1-11-2022
The Reading Devil-Review-1-11-2022
@coffeesipsandreads-Review-1-12-2022
What’s Beyond Forks?-Review-1-12-2022
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The Phantom Paragrapher-Review/IG Post-1-13-2022
Jaime’s Book World-Excerpt-1-14-2022

January 10, 2022
The Undiscovered Descendants by Jo Visuri

The Undiscovered Descendants by Jo Visuri

Release: November 15, 2021
Format: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
Publisher: Pohjola Press
Source: Rockstar Book Tours
Find it at: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, B&N, TBD, Bookshop.org

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A captivating modern-day fantasy filled with intrigue, suspense, mythology, magical objects, and special abilities, Jo Visuri’s adventurous tale will sweep you away to mystical Auor Island—where nothing is quite as it seems!

A remote island. Old secrets. And a cascade of unintended consequences.

Long ago, four clans from earth’s four corners were given magical abilities to help save humanity from oblivion. For generations, their descendants have lived in hidden communities without in touch with regular humans, leading to whispers of unforeseen consequences.
Now, in the present day and for unknown purposes, one Clan quietly and desperately seeks the rumored, undiscovered offspring.

Meanwhile, in the heart of a northern archipelago, Elin Bodil leads a perfectly ordinary, happy life on Auor Island with her family. By accident, she meets both a motorcycle driving stranger and the new mysterious boy next door. And Elin’s world is turned upside down.
As Elin is drawn into a brewing supernatural conflict with her two unusual acquaintances on opposite sides, she must decide who to trust while unearthing her island’s secrets and those buried deep within herself. But when the search for answers triggers the Clan’s sinister schemes, Elin and her companions will have to confront far bigger and deadlier secrets than they ever imagined. And they’ll need much more than themselves to survive.

Welcome to Auor Island and the legend and magic within its ruins.

About the Author:

Jo Visuri was born and raised on an island in Finland’s famous archipelago, where she found her one and only Viking coin at the age of six. After spending a few formative years living by a Norwegian fjord, Jo’s family moved to the sunny beaches of Los Angeles, CA. A graduate of Brown University, Jo has been privately writing stories since she could read one and launched her debut The Undiscovered Descendants in Fall 2021. She now lives and writes in San Diego, CA, when she isn’t distracted by her cuddly and demanding senior dog. To catch up on the latest news and updates, join Jo Visuri’s newsletter at: www.jovisuri.com.

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The Undiscovered Descendants Review:

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“The Undiscovered Descendants” is a gripping fantasy novel that would lure you into its exciting world and make you want more.

When the story started, I thought it would be another young adult drama novel as the new neighbor arrives. When they meet each other, Elin and Aeden have sizzling chemistry, and I wondered how it would progress. But, the story shook me when Hunter Tristan entered the picture and targeted Elin for the awakening ritual. The author opened a whole new world with the Dormant Descendants and Clans, and I could not put the book down.

The beauty of the tale is how all the characters appear somewhat gray, and you don’t know if they are hiding something. I enjoyed the dynamics of all the three characters, like when Aeden feels Elin slipping away from him when she spends more time with Tristan. The author also reveals the world in bits and pieces, so you fit the details as the story progresses. Some memorable moments in the tale are the scenes at the coffee shop or what happens at the dance. While the story starts off a bit slow, the author speeds the pace gradually, which eventually leads to a thrilling climax in the library.

There are some surprising twists that I did not see coming. I also enjoyed how the author toggled the storyline from the three characters’ perspectives, making you closely connect with them. The author ends the book in a cliffhanger that makes you scream at the story and look forward to the next installment.

Overall, “The Undiscovered Descendants” is a gripping start to the series, and I can’t wait to read how it continues.

Giveaway Details:

2 winners will receive an eBook of THE UNDISCOVERED DESCENDANTS, International.

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Week One:

BookHounds YA-Guest Post-11-22-2021
Writer of Wrongs-Guest Post-11-22-2021
Living in a Bookworld-Excerpt-11-23-2021
The Momma Spot-Excerpt-11-23-2021
Jazzy Book Reviews-Excerpt-11-24-2021
Sadie’s Spotlight-Excerpt/IG Stop-11-24-2021
The Girl Who Reads-Review/IG Stop-11-25-2021
tmbacorbett.com-Excerpt-11-25-2021
Coffee and Wander Book Reviews-Review-11-26-2021
_bookbound_-Review-11-26-2021

Week Two:
Eye-Rolling Demigod’s Book Blog-Review-11-29-2021
Rajiv’s Reviews-Review/IG Stop-11-29-2021
@curlygrannylovestoread-Review/IG Stop-11-30-2021
Triquetra Reviews-Review-11-30-2021
BookBriefs-Excerpt-12-1-2021
Books a Plenty Book Reviews-Review-12-1-2021
Simply Daniel Radcliffe-Review-12-2-2021
More Books Please blog-Review/IG Stop-12-2-2021
Two Chicks on Books-Excerpt-12-3-2021
#BRVL Book Review Virginia Lee Blog-Review/IG Stop-12-3-2021

December 5, 2021
Heartless Prince by Angela De Vito , Leigh Dragoon

Heartless Prince by Angela De Vito , Leigh Dragoon

Release: November 2, 2021
Format: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion
Source: Rockstar Book Tours
Find it at: Goodreads, Amazon, B&N, TBD, Bookshop.org

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A fierce warrior must save the heart of her beloved prince before it’s too late in the first book of a new YA fantasy-adventure graphic novel trilogy, perfect for fans of Noelle Stevenson’s Nimona and Kazu Kibuishi’s Amulet

Evony is an orphaned princess from a kingdom destroyed by a power-hungry witch. Prince Ammon has recently been drawn to her, or at least he’s drawn to her uncanny ability to sense when familiars—servants to the witches—are approaching his kingdom’s borders. And Evony, well Evony has always longed for something more with Ammon. Wanting to prove himself to his kingdom and parents, Ammon takes Evony outside the borders to fight the familiars head-to-head.

All is well until they’re captured by witch Aradia, who steals Ammon’s heart and leaves his body to turn into one of her familiars. What’s worse, his sister Nissa has been taken hostage by Aradia’s daughter. Evony makes it her miss onto retrieve Ammon’s heart and save Nissa, taking her into the mysterious Witchlands. There, she will discover a secret about her past that will change everything.

About the Authors:

LEIGH DRAGOON was raised in a log cabin in the Adirondacks, where she developed an early love of reading and writing. She became a fan of Little Women at age nine, after Beth’s demise made her bawl herself to sleep. This led to a lifelong appreciation of the book. After years of annual rereads, she became fascinated with learning about Louisa May and her family. She adapted both Richelle Mead’s Vampire Academy and Marie Lu’s Legend series into graphic novel scripts. She has also written two prose Adventure Time novels: Queen of Rogues and The Lonesome Outlaw.

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ANGELA DE VITO is a freelance animator, storyboard artist, and character designer working in NYC. She graduated from the School of Visual Arts with a BFA in Animation in 2014. Since then she has worked on animation for commercials and series pitches. Angela has worked for such studios as Hornet, Inc.; Titmouse, Inc.; Aardman Nathan Love; Click 3X; CHRLX; and Disney Digital Network. She also animation directed Comedy Central Digital’s Loafy, created by Bobby Moynihan. She lives with her family and her two adorable, rambunctious cats.
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Heartless Prince Review:

“Heartless Prince” is a beautiful, magical tale!

I’ll be honest, when I started reading this book, I thought it was a little bumpy. The author dives right into the plot, and it took time for me to understand what was happening. However, I could not put it down once I invested in the storyline, particularly when Aradia’s Witch enters the picture. The story is on fire, especially when Evony has to find Nissa.

Evony is perfect in the role. On the one hand, she is adorable and naive for showing her emotions upfront, but on the other hand, she has a powerful force to sense the familiars. There were some sweet moments, like how she has a crush on Ammon. Similarly, Nissa was also one of my favorites, and I loved her spunk and attitude.

Moreover, the book has many thrilling moments, like when they go through the forest to sense the Familiars or when she meets the Guard. Some scenes also shocked me, like the attack on Paul when the Familiars attack the barrier.

The creators also did a beautiful job in executing the story. The plot is gripping from the get-go, and I was wondering how it would turn out. Right from the beginning, I questioned why the Familiars were after Evony. Similarly, the illustrations are also lovely, and I particularly love the expressions of the characters. I feel Lady Nissa made the story adorable because of her gestures and expressions. Even the way they draw the backdrop of Gallea is gorgeous.

The story leads to an exciting climax as well as a shocking cliffhanger. Overall, “Heartless Prince” was a gorgeous fantasy graphic novel, and I am excited to read its continuation.

Giveaway Details:

3 winners will win a finished copy of HEARTLESS PRINCE, US Only.

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Book Tour Schedule

Week One:
For the Love of KidLit-Excerpt-11-1/-2021
BookHounds YA-Excerpt-11-2-2021
Kait Plus Books-Excerpt-11-3-2021
Book-Keeping-Review-11-4-2021
Books Are Magic Too-Review-11-5-2021
Nerdophiles -Review-11-6-2021

Week Two:
ZaineyLaney -Review-11-7-2021
The book review crew-Review-11-8-2021
History from a Woman’s Perspective -Review-11-9-2021
A Backwards Story -Review-11-10-2021
celiamcmahonreads-Review-11-11-2021
Rajiv’s Reviews-Review-11-12-2021
More Books Please blog-Review-11-13-2021

Week Three:
A Bookish Dream -Review-11-14-2021
@more.books.yes.please-Review-11-15-2021
lexijavabookish-Review-11-16-2021
Once Upon a Twilight -Review-11-17-2021
A Court of Coffee and Books-Review-11-18-2021
Don’t Judge, Read-Review-11-19-2021
Bri’s Book Nook -Review-11-20-2021

Week Four:
@momfluenster-Review-11-21-2021
The Momma Spot-Review-11-22-2021
Emelie’s Books-Review-11-23-2021
Nonbinary Knight Reads-Review-11-24-2021
The Bookwyrm’s Den-Review-11-25-2021
Eli to the nth-Review-11-26-2021
Lifestyle of Me-Review-11-27-2021

Week Five:
Two Points of Interest-Review-11-28-2021
onemused-Review-11-29-2021
popthebutterfly-Review-11-30-2021

November 12, 2021
Luna Rising by Sara Snow

Luna Rising (Luna Rising #1)by Sara Snow

Release: April 17, 2020
Format: Ebook
Publisher: Sara Snow
Source: Rockstar Book Tours
Find it at: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, Audible, TBD

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Xavier Blackwood is the man every girl at my college dreams about at night, myself included, but I’d never let anyone know that.

Standing at 6’8 with steel grey eyes, he’s a walking dream, but he’s also a world-renowned jerk.

Who would have thought that one night, after dragging myself home after doing double shifts at the diner, I’d be jumped by three men…only to have Xavier come to my rescue.

Oh yes, Xavier bloody Blackwood saved my life…but the thing I saw, the CREATURE that ripped those men to shreds wasn’t the Xavier everyone knows.

He wasn’t human…

He was a wolf, a demon, a creature from myths, and it was the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen until he attacked me too and knocked me out.

Humans that learn about the existence of werewolves have to die.

…There are NO exceptions.

The Werewolf Xavier saved me, but now I am condemned to death

To make things worse, both Xavier and Axel claim I am their mate

…this can’t be good.

About the Author:

Sara Snow was born and raised in Texas, and she moved to the Washington, D.C. area after high school. She’ll always be a Texas girl at heart, though! Now she lives in Northern Virginia with her family and her adorably fierce Yorkshire Terrier, Loki. In fact, Loki inspired her to write her best-selling series “Luna Rising” (although he’s still more of a beta than an alpha!).

When not eagerly working on her next book, she loves to geek out at Marvel movies, play games with her family and friends, and travel around the world (when there isn’t a pandemic, that is!).

No matter where she or what she is doing, she can rarely be found without a book in her hand.

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Luna Rising Review:

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“Luna Rising” is a guilty pleasure at its best and so much fun to read.

The author doesn’t in jumping right into the action. The story is short and filled with romance and thrills, and I could not put it down. I loved the concept of the Enchanted and wondered what would happen to Ruby.

Ruby is enjoyable in the read as she starts to know Xavier better. Xavier is probably the highlight of the show because I found him to be complex. He must follow his responsibilities, but he doesn’t know how to in Ruby’s presence. Some of the notable moments are when Ruby witnesses Xavier ripping the main to shreds or Natalie’s scenes with Ruby.

Speaking of romance, I also enjoyed how the author incorporated the love angle between Ruby and Xavier. The two of them share a tortured romance, where you know it won’t bode well and invite more problems. Yet, you cannot help but take in by their chemistry. It was sweet to see their first kiss and how they tried to understand their feelings for each other.

Another favorite character of mine was Adolfa, who I found fascinating. The scenes where Natalie goes to the Enchanted to find out more were intriguing. I liked how the author added various twists where you don’t know what will happen to Ruby, especially when Axel comes into the picture. The author also ends the story in a cliffhanger where you want to pick up the next book and continue reading.

Overall, “Luna Rising” is an entertaining start to the “Luna Rising” series, and I look forward to reading the rest of the series.

Giveaway Details:

2 winners will win a finished copy of LUNA RISING, US Only.

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Week One:
BookHounds-Guest Post-11-8/-2021
Writer of Wrongs-Guest Post-11-9-2021
The Reading Devil-Excerpt-11-10-2021
Rajiv’s Reviews-Review-11-11-2021
_Bookbound_-Review-11-12-2021

Week Two:
Books a Plenty Book Reviews-Review-11-15-2021
Triquetra Reviews-Review-11-16-2021
The Momma Spot-Review-11-17-2021
Books and Zebras -Review-11-18-2021
Emmiepooh2 -Review-11-19-2021

November 11, 2021
Alien’s Captive by Tina Moss

Alien’s Captive (Earth Brides & Alien Warriors, #1) by Tina Moss

Release: October 26th 2021
Format: Ebook
Publisher: City Owl Press
Source: Rockstar Book Tours
Find it at: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle

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All I’ve wanted since my abduction from Earth’s first long-range space flight is freedom from my alien captives. But when I’m sold off to a Rhonar warrior, I learn I’m not the only one enslaved on this hellish planet, and survival comes at a cost.

The dominant alpha alien they call Xelan may be my new master, but his fair dealings—and devilishly sexy charms—give me hope for the future.
If I can strike an agreement with the battle-scarred warrior, perhaps together we can change the destiny of those bound in chains.
And if I can’t—well, I haven’t backed down from a fight yet.

However, as enemies line up to destroy the alien warriors and subjugate the galaxy, I discover that the universe has a sense of humor.
Fated mates are real. And Xelan declares me his.
How can I attain my freedom if I’m tied to another being? Even if his possessive growls and single-minded attention ignite my desires in ways I’ve only dreamed, I cannot be his.

But how long can I fight the pull of a mating bond before I lose my head—and my heart—to the heat burning between us?
Only the stars know.

Alien’s Captive is a sci-fi romance launching two new series in the world of the Rhonar alien warriors. Will they find their brides? Steamy seduction, alien abduction, enemies-to-lovers, and a HEA guaranteed.

About the Author:

Tina Moss is a USA Today Bestselling Author of urban fantasy, paranormal romance, and sci-fi romance. She lives in NYC with a supportive husband and corgi Bear, though both the males hog the bed and refuse to share the covers. Her corgi Chuck now lives in her heart. Moreover. when not writing, she enjoys reading, watching cheesy horror flicks, and traveling. As a 5’1″ Shotokan black belt, she firmly believes that fierce things come in small packages.

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Alien’s Captive Review:

If I had to describe a book that I would consider a guilty pleasure reading, it would be “Alien’s Captive.”

The author did a lovely job of writing the characters’ emotions as well as the world-building. Ava is fun! She doesn’t let something like getting abducted in space stop her from being brave. However, I also liked how the author portrayed her emotions nicely, like the scenes where Ava feels unsure who to trust and if Ava had made a mistake. I loved her when she wanted to be part of the mission.

Similarly, Xelan is also compelling as she tries to understand his feelings for Ava. The author writes romance nicely, and I felt drawn towards the chemistry between Xelan and Ava as soon as he finds her in the slave pen. Ava soon becomes his Truxoria, who he feels he has to protect. Moreover, I enjoyed the flashbacks (or his backstory) with Calzara. The author also spiced up the scenes between the two, and the steamy romance added nicely. There are also characters you despise, like the dastardly Calth.

Another character who I found captivating was Brok. Even though he makes a guest appearance in a few scenes, he brings an aura of mystery, and I wanted to know more about him. The characters are what made this story so enjoyable to read.

There are some adventurous moments as well, like the shocking moments that Ava witnesses on stage. Some exciting moments are when Xelan falls in front of Ava or when they go to the party.

Overall, “Alien’s Captive” is an exciting start to “Earth Brides & Alien Warriors,” and I look forward to reading its continuation.

Patreon Promotion:

Tina has a promo on my Patreon too that if anyone signs up in the $10 tier, they receive the eBook and a signed paperback. It runs until the end of October: https://smarturl.it/tinamosspatreon

Giveaway Details:

1 winner will receive a finished copy of ALIEN’S CAPTIVE, US Only.

How to enter. Subscribe to Tina’s newsletter for your chance to win!

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Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

Book Tour Schedule

Week One:
Rockstar Book Tours-Kickoff Post-10-25-2021
Two Chicks on Books-Excerpt-10-25-2021
The Momma Spot -Excerpt-10-26-2021
BookHounds YA-Guest Post-10-26-2021
Sadie’s Spotlight-Excerpt-10-27-2021
jaimerockstarbooktours-IG Post-10-27-2021
Angel’s Guilty Pleasures-Guest Post-10-28-2021
Rajiv’s Reviews-Review-10-28-2021
Don’t Judge, Read-Review-10-29-2021
Books a Plenty Book Reviews-Review-10-29-2021

Week Two:
Karen Dee’s Book Reviews -Review-11-1-2021
Coffee and Wander Book Reviews -Review-11-1-2021
More Books Please blog-Review-11-2-2021
_bookbound_-Review-11-2-2021
@curlygrannylovestoread -Review-11-3-2021
The Reading Devil-Excerpt-11-3-2021
@bookstagramofmine -Review-11-4-2021
The Phantom Paragrapher-Review-11-4-2021
#BRVL Book Review Virginia Lee Blog-Review-11-5-2021
I’m Shelfish-Excerpt-11-5-2021

October 31, 2021
Snotlings by Tarryn Mallick

Snotlings by Tarryn Mallick

Release: October 25, 2021
Format: Ebook
Publisher: Tarryn Mallick
Source: Rockstar Book Tours
Find it at: Goodreads, Amazon, B&N, TBD

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Can you survive the snotpocalpyse?

Jackson Hart loves picking his nose. But when he finds a tiny warrior in his booger, everything turns WEIRD and DANGEROUS! Not only does he have a civilisation of snotlings up his nose . . . one wants revenge.
Mucuszar and his awful germ army have conquered both nostrils and Jackson’s world is next!

Can Jackson and his friends stop the snotpocalypse? Or will Mucuszar’s deadly creation destroy the planet?

About the Author:

I became a writer because I had a story to tell. A story about snot! It may seem strange to write a book about boogers, but growing up, my little brother tormented me with his snot every… single… day!

I got my degree in Creative and Professional Writing and studied numerous courses and books, applying everything I had learnt to my book. It took me a short six years and now Snotlings is nearly ready to be shared with everyone.

To know that families around the world will squish together in bed and read my story and laugh- as I did with my Mum and brother- brings me so much happiness!

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Snotlings Review:

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If you can get past the image that the world-building of this story revolves around the boogers from someone’s nose, this book is very entertaining! Get ready for a “snotastic” adventure as you read “Snotlings”!

I have to hand it to the author for coming up with such a creative concept for the story. As soon as Jackson sees a warrior who lives in his nose who can communicate with him, I wonder how the story would progress. The author adds in a lot of adventure as the team prepares for the snot zombies. Crust and Goober made a good team, and I liked reading their exciting action-adventure scenes. Crust was my favorite warrior, and I loved how he risked his life for the greater good to protect everyone from the evil Mucuszar, or when he survives the rapids and the close bond he shares with his father. Moreover, some moments made me laugh, like how Mrs. Fung gives up some concoctions to make him get better. Even Jackson’s friends are entertaining, like Rosa and Tane, and I adored Olivia.

Another reason why I enjoyed the story is that it indirectly educates the human body to the younger readers as well. For instance, when Goober explains the pathway of the auditory nerves and the nose hairs was entertaining as well as informative. We also learn that there are good bacteria vs. bad ones and new terms like “Engulf.” Moreover, I enjoyed the different words the author came up with, like phlegmray, Vomitor, Flufector, and Snotpocalypse!

The illustrations by Nahum Zierschare also excellent and give the story an adventurous look. The pictures are detailed and gorgeous and would make you stop reading to appreciate them. Overall, “Snotlings ” is a book that would keep middle graders entertained throughout!

Giveaway Details:

1 winner will receive a SNOTLINGS Book Box with fun goodies and finished copy of SNOTLINGS, US Only.

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Book Tour Schedule

Week One:
Rockstar Book Tours-Kickoff Post-10-18-2021
Two Chicks on Books-Interview-10-19-2021
BookHounds YA-Interview-10-20-2021
Lily Luchesi’s Blog-Guest Post-10-21-2021
bookblogarama -Spotlight/Excerpt-10-22-2021

Week Two:
Rajiv’s Reviews-Review-10-25-2021
Nerdophiles -Review-10-26-2021
Lifestyle of Me-Review-10-27-2021
Fyrekatz Blog-Review-10-28-2021
Books a Plenty Book Reviews-Review-10-29-2021

Week Three:
#BRVL Book Review Virginia Lee Blog-Review-11-1-2021
I’m Shelfish-Spotlight/Excerpt-11-2-2021
The Momma Spot -Review-11-3-2021
celiamcmahonreads-Review-11-4-2021
Don’t Judge, Read-Guest Post-11-5-2021

Week Four:
The Bookwyrm’s Den-Review-11-8-2021
Little Red Reads-Review-11-9-2021
Locks, Hooks and Books-Review-11-10-2021
Two Points of Interest-Review-11-11-2021
@curlygrannylovestoread-Review-11-12-2021
Jaime’s World-Excerpt-11-13-2021

October 26, 2021