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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Book Spotlight - Rise of the Snake Goddess by Jenny Elder Moke + Giveaway

About the Book:

Title: RISE OF THE SNAKE GODDESS (Samantha Knox #2)

Author: Jenny Elder Moke

Pub. Date: June 7, 2022

Publisher: Disney-Hyperion

Formats: Hardcover, eBook, audiobook

Pages: 320

Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, Audible, B&N, iBooks, Kobo, TBD, Bookshop.org

Samantha Knox is back for another adventure in this 1920s female-driven mystery-adventure series!

Sam Knox’s second adventure takes her to the island of Crete, just off the coast of Greece, where she discovers the ancient Snake Goddess’s golden girdle in the depths of a cave shrine that has been buried for decades. After having been belittled by her archaeology professor throughout her first college semester, Sam knows this triumph will prove her worth in the field, but before she can take credit for the find, the girdle is stolen and the island is hit with a series of earthquakes that don’t feel quite geological.

Soon Sam, Bennett and Jo are embroiled in a wild hunt―one that takes them to tiny island shops, a glamorous auction party and a near fiery death―to find the girdle before someone can use it to raise an ancient goddess from her slumber. The final battle features gryphons, a labyrinth, the minotaur of legend and lots of snakes. Lots.

Reviews:

"Another action-packed, romance and mythology filled mystery...Themes of wealth, power, and chauvinism are skillfully woven throughout the story while readers are provided with a cast of characters they will easily find themselves rooting for!"―School Library Connection

"Billed as the heir apparent to Indiana Jones, Samantha is a witty and wise adventurer, and it feels as though Moke is building towards an eventual greater purpose for her heroine."―Booklist

"Jenny Elder Moke has done it again! Witty banter, ancient mysteries, thrilling action, and a mix of clever and dubious characters will keep you up all night in book two of the Samantha Knox series. A fantastic adventure!"―Jennifer Lynn Alvarez, author of Lies Like Wildfire

"Sam’s response to misogyny and classism propels the book’s action but also, in the deft hands of the author, provides readers with insights into the complexities of identity, self-awareness, and right action. While never becoming preachy, the book also thoughtfully explores issues related to the ethics of the acquisition and ownership of antiquities...Another satisfying supernatural adventure featuring an intrepid solver of puzzles."―Kirkus Reviews

“Ahead of her time and a force to be reckoned with, Samantha Knox is the female Indiana Jones we've long been waiting for! You haven't lived until you've read a Samantha Knox novel.”―Jen Calonita, New York Times best-selling author of the A Twisted Tale series

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About Jenny Elder Moke:

Jenny Elder Moke writes young adult fiction in an attempt to recapture the shining infinity of youth. Her debut novel, Hood, was a Junior Library Guild Selection, a Mayor's Book Club selection, and received critical acclaim.

When she is not writing, she’s gathering story ideas from her daily adventures with her two irredeemable rapscallions and honing her ninja skills as a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Jenny lives in Denver, CO with her husband and two children.

Giveaway Details:

1 winner will receive a finished copy of RISE OF THE SNAKE GODDESS, US Only.

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Tour Schedule:

Week One:

6/1/2022	YABooksCentral	Excerpt
6/2/2022	@simplybeccamee	IG Review
6/3/2022	Just Another Teen Reading Books	Review/IG Post
6/4/2022	Review Thick And Thin	Review/IG Post

Week Two:

6/5/2022	A Court of Coffee and Books	Review/IG Post
6/6/2022	Karen Dee's Book Reviews	Review/IG Post
6/7/2022	Book-Keeping	Review/IG Post
6/8/2022	More Books Please blog	Review/IG Post
6/9/2022	Lisa Loves Literature	Review/IG Post
6/10/2022	@wraithreads	TikTok Review/IG Post
6/11/2022	DB’S Guide to the Galaxy	Review

Week Three:

6/12/2022	@drewsim12	IG Review/TikTiok Review
6/13/2022	Read With Serena	Review/IG Post
6/14/2022	@ReadsReaders	YouTube Review/IG Post/TikTok Post
6/15/2022	Star-Crossed Book Blog	Review/IG Post
6/16/2022	popthebutterfly	Review/IG Post/TikTok Post
6/17/2022	Fire and Ice	Review/IG Post
6/18/2022	@coffeesipsandreads	Review/IG Post

Week Four:

6/19/2022	beersbooksandboos	Review/IG Post/TikTok Post
6/20/2022	The Real World According To Sam	Review/IG Post
6/21/2022	@jacleomik33 The Page Ladies	IG Post Review
6/22/2022	The Reading Devil	Review/IG Post
6/23/2022	Emmiepooh2	IG Review
6/24/2022	The Girl Who Reads	Review/IG Post
6/25/2022	Lifestyle of Me	Review

Week Five:

6/26/2022	Two Points of Interest	Review
6/27/2022	The Momma Spot	Review/IG Post
6/28/2022	BookBriefs	Review/IG Post
6/29/2022	Library of Alexandria Archives	Review/IG Post
6/30/2022	onemused	Review/IG Post

Thursday, June 16, 2022

Book Review - Anything But Pink by J.C. Benthin + Giveaway

Zinna is tired of being the only pink person in a gold world. She was told that being pink stinks by a bully. She decides to go on a quest to get rid of her pink for good. On her journey, she learns a valuable lesson and meets new friends on the way.

The book was a cute illustrated read to teach children that they are perfect the way they are. It also teaches little ones about self love, acceptance, and being unique.

*Disclosure - I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest opinion**

About the Book:

Title: ANYTHING BUT PINK

Author: J C Benthin & Andy Catling (Illustrator)

Pub. Date: May 9, 2022

Publisher: Kaleidoscope Volcano

Formats: Hardcover, eBook

Pages: 34

Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, B&N, Bookshop.org

Zinnia is the only pink person in a very gold world. After being told that pink stinks by a golden bully, she goes on a quest to get rid of her pink for good. Along the way, Zinnia learns a valuable lesson. Will she embrace her unique pink, or will she change to be just like everyone else?

About J.C. Benthin:

J.C. Benthin has been writing since a young age winning a Father's Day essay contest with the Kansas City Star justifying "Why my Dad’s the Best Outdoorsman" which won a John Deere Lawnmower and a Weber Grill. She has written Timmy the Time Machine, Pink Princess and Anything but a Prince for a next generation interactive children’s publisher. She has also written two young adult novels titled Catapult and Slingshot in The Kingston Chronicles Series. She is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). The author resides in Berkeley, California.

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Giveaway Details:

5 winners will receive a finished copy of ANYTHING BUT PINK, US Only.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Tour Schedule:

Week One:

6/6/2022	Ya Books Central	Guest Post
6/6/2022	Lady Hawkeye	Guest Post/IG Post
6/7/2022	Jazzy Book Reviews	Review/IG Post
6/7/2022	#BRVL Book Review Virginia Lee Blog	Spotlight
6/8/2022	@just_another_mother_with_books	IG Review
6/8/2022	M reads often	Review/IG Post
6/9/2022	Nonbinary Knight Reads	Review/IG Post
6/9/2022	Two Chicks on Books	Guest Post
6/10/2022	Little Red Reads	Review/IG Post
6/10/2022	@jaimerockstarbooktours	IG Post

Week Two:

6/13/2022	The Momma Spot	Review/IG Post
6/13/2022	@coffeesipsandreads	Review/IG Post
6/14/2022	@enjoyingbooksagain	IG Review
6/14/2022	BookHounds YA	Review/IG Post
6/15/2022	@froggyreadteach	IG Review/FB Post
6/15/2022	onemoreexclamation	Review/IG Post
6/16/2022	Emmiepooh2	IG Review
6/16/2022	Jenguerdy	IG Post
6/17/2022	onemused	IG Post
6/17/2022	Two Points of Interest	Review

Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Book Spotlight - Once Upon a K-Prom by Kat Cho + Giveaway

About The Book:

Title: ONCE UPON A K-PROM

Author: Kat Cho

Pub. Date: May 17, 2022

Publisher: Disney-Hyperion

Formats: Hardcover, eBook, Audiobook

Pages: 336

Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, Audible, B&N, iBooks, Kobo, TBD, Bookshop.org

What would you do if the world's biggest K-pop star asked you to prom? Perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Sandhya Menon, this hilarious and heartfelt novel brings the glamour and drama of the K-pop world straight to high school.

Elena Soo has always felt overshadowed. Whether by her more successful older sisters, her more popular twin brother, or her more outgoing best friend, everyone except Elena seems to know exactly who they are and what they want. But she is certain about one thing - she has no interest in going to prom. While the rest of the school is giddy over corsages and dresses, Elena would rather spend her time working to save the local community center, the one place that's always made her feel like she belonged.

So when international K-pop superstar Robbie Choi shows up at her house to ask her to prom, Elena is more confused than ever. Because the one person who always accepted Elena as she is? Her childhood best friend, Robbie Choi. And the one thing she maybe, possibly, secretly wants more than anything? For the two of them to keep the promise they made each other as kids: to go to prom together. But that was seven years ago, and with this new K-pop persona, pink hair, and stylish clothes, Robbie is nothing like the sweet, goofy boy she remembers. The boy she shared all her secrets with. The boy she used to love.

Besides, prom with a guy who comes with hordes of screaming fans, online haters, and relentless paparazzi is the last thing Elena wants - even if she can't stop thinking about Robbie's smile...right?

About Kat Cho:

Kat Cho used to hide books under the bathroom sink and then sneak in there to read after bedtime. Her parents pretended not to know. This helped when she decided to write a dinosaur time-travel novel at the tender age of nine. Sadly, that book was not published. She currently lives and works in NYC and spends her free time trying to figure out what kind of puppy to adopt. Kat is the internationally bestselling author of the Gumiho duology (Penguin) and Once Upon a K-Prom (Disney).

Giveaway Details:

1 winner will receive a finished copy of ONCE UPON A K-PROM, US Only.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Tour Schedule:

Week One:

5/1/2022	Inside the Wong Mind	Review/IG Post
5/2/2022	My Fictional Oasis	Review/IG Post
5/3/2022	YABooksCentral	Excerpt
5/4/2022	laura's bookish corner	Review/IG Post
5/5/2022	GivernyReads	Review/IG Post
5/6/2022	A Bookish Dream	Review/IG Post
5/7/2022	Tales Of A Bookbug	Review/IG Post

Week Two:

5/8/2022	Quill Tree Fox	Review/IG Post
5/9/2022	@bujos_n_books	IG Review
5/10/2022	The Book View	Review/IG Post
5/11/2022	A Court of Coffee and Books	Review/IG Post
5/12/2022	wilted pages	Review/IG Post/TikTok Post
5/13/2022	Dear Rivarie	Review/IG Post
5/14/2022	Ruei's Reading Corner	Review

Week Three:

5/15/2022	Nagma \| TakeALookAtMyBookshelf	IG Review
5/16/2022	onemoreexclamation	Review/IG Post
5/17/2022	Lisa Loves Literature	Review/IG Post
5/18/2022	Fire and Ice	Review
5/19/2022	A Backwards Story	Review/IG Post
5/20/2022	The Clever Reader	Review/IG Post
5/21/2022	Nerdophiles	Review

Week Four:

5/22/2022	Library of Alexandria Archives	Review/IG Post
5/23/2022	The Momma Spot	Review/IG Post
5/24/2022	The Real World According To Sam	Review/IG Post
5/25/2022	two points of interest	Review
5/26/2022	Kait Plus Books	Review/IG Post/TikTok Post
5/27/2022	@drewsim12	IG Review/TikTok Post
5/28/2022	@thebookishfoxwitch	IG Review

Week Five:

5/29/2022	onemused	IG Review
5/30/2022	Eli to the nth	Review/IG Post
5/31/2022	@lexijava	Review/IG Post