Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Book Spotlight - The Do-Over by Lynn Painter + Giveaway

 

About The Book:

Title: THE DO-OVER

Author: Lynn Painter

Pub. Date: November 15, 2022

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Formats: Hardcover, eBook, Audiobook

Pages: 304

Find it: GoodreadsAmazon, Kindle, Audible, B&NiBooks, KoboTBD, Bookshop.org

In this riotous young adult romp for fans of Recommended for You and A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow, a teen girl has the worst Valentine’s Day ever—only to relive it over and over again.

After living through a dumpster fire of a Valentine’s Day, Emilie Hornby escapes to her grandmother’s house for some comfort and a consolation pint of Ben & Jerry’s. She passes out on the couch, but when she wakes up, she’s back home in her own bed—and it’s Valentine’s Day all over again. And the next day? Another nightmare V-Day.

Emilie is stuck in some sort of time loop nightmare that she can’t wake up from as she re-watches her boyfriend, Josh, cheat on her day after day. In addition to Josh’s recurring infidelity, Emilie can’t get away from the enigmatic Nick, who she keeps running into—sometimes literally—in unfortunate ways.

How many days can one girl passively watch her life go up in flames? And when something good starts to come out of these terrible days, what happens when the universe stops doling out do-overs?

Reviews:

"Painter plucks readers’ every heartstring, from writing a sweet love story between two teens with very different views on romance to honestly depicting how Emilie’s parents’ messy divorce has impacted her feelings of self-worth. Italicized confessions at the beginnings of various chapters prove there is a playful side to Emilie that is further brought out by Nick, whose constant teasing leads to flirty banter...unequivocally hilarious and delightful." -- Kirkus Reviews

"Throughout, Emilie struggles to navigate her parents’ acrimonious divorce, and the resulting financial precarity and blow to her self-worth. By combining these personal trials with a lighthearted love story, Painter delivers a thoughtfully elevated romantic jaunt." -- Publishers Weekly

 

About Lynn Painter:

Lynn Painter is a New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author who writes romantic comedies for both teens and adults. She lives in Nebraska with her husband and pack of wild children, and when she isn't reading or writing, odds are good she’s guzzling energy drinks and watching rom-coms. 

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Giveaway Details:

1 winner will receive a finished copy of THE DO-OVER, US Only.

Ends December 6th, midnight EST.

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Tour Schedule:

Week One:

11/7/2022

YA Books Central

Excerpt

11/8/2022

Kait Plus Books

Excerpt

11/9/2022

A Dream Within A Dream

Excerpt

11/10/2022

Mindyourshelf

IG Review

11/11/2022

Fire and Ice

Review

11/12/2022

@booksrn_rashi

IG Review

Week Two:

11/13/2022

My.Bookish.Mind

IG Review/TikTok Post

11/14/2022

travelersguidetobooks

IG Review

11/15/2022

@jennareadstuff

TikTok Review/IG Post

11/16/2022

A Court of Coffee and Books

Review/IG Post

11/17/2022

The Page Ladies @jacleomik33

IG Review

11/18/2022

OneMoreExclamation

Review/IG Post

11/19/2022

onemused

IG Review

Week Three:

11/20/2022

Nerdophiles

Review

11/21/2022

Books With A Chance of Traveling

Review/IG Post

11/22/2022

@planwithemm

IG Review

11/23/2022

@just_another_mother_with_books

IG Review

11/24/2022

The Book View

Review/IG Post

11/25/2022

A Blue Box Full of Books

IG Review/LFL Drop Pic

11/26/2022

Lisa Loves Literature

Review/IG Post

Week Four:

11/27/2022

Two Points of Interest

Review

11/28/2022

The Real World According To Sam

Review/IG Post

11/29/2022

@thechattybookworm

TikTok Review/IG Post

11/30/2022

Confessions of a YA Reader

Review

12/1/2022

@lexijava

Review/IG Post

12/2/2022

Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers

Review/IG Post


Sunday, November 20, 2022

Book Review - Wrassle Castle Book 2: Riders on the Storm by Paul Tobin

 

In the second book in the series, Lydia is moving up in the ranks in the tournament. She feels that victory is in her reach until a villain threatens to ruin her chances. Her best friend is captured and Lydia must decide if she will go or stay.

I though this book was a bit lackluster. I feel like they used the word "wrassle" way too much. It got annoying and I was wondering if the author knew other words. At first, I thought the background bubble noise was funny but, after a few bubbles it was annoying filler that didn't add to the story.  Like the previous book, the scenes can randomly back and forth with no indication. It made the story feel choppy at times. I feel like this second book was a completely unnecessary and the story could have been completed in two book instead of three.

Friday, November 18, 2022

Book Review - Wrassle Castle Book 1: Learning the Ropes by Paul Tobin

 

Lydia Riverthane loves wrassling and wants to be a professional wrassler like her brother. A wrassler is known to be the greatest fighter in all of the kingdoms. As Lydia tries to accomplish her goal, her beloved brother is accused of treason. She is determined to prove her brother's innocence. She realizes the only way she can prove his innocence is enter the tournament.

I thought this was an okay graphic novel. I found that the story was a bit confusing as there wasn't always a break before the story changed focus. However, I did find the book to be entertaining and I am interested in finding out if Lydia is able to rescue her brother.

Thursday, November 17, 2022

Book Spotlight - Son of the Salt Chaser by A. S. Thornton + Giveaway

 

About The Book:

Title: SON OF THE SALT CHASER (Salt Chasers #2)

Author: A.S. Thornton

Pub. Date: (November 1, 2022

Publisher: CamCat Books

Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Audiobook

Pages: 436

Find it: GoodreadsAmazon, Kindle, Audible, B&NiBooks, Kobo, TBD, Bookshop.org

The gift of magic may be a curse.

After her desert-transforming wish, Emel follows Saalim to Madinat Almulihi to reclaim all she has lost. But the seaside city is not what she expected. When she is tasked with assisting the palace healer, she is faced daily with the reminder that Saalim―focused only on seeking the revenge of those who killed his family―does not remember her at all.

Cursing the magic that destroyed her love and brought her to an unwelcoming city, Emel regrets her decision to leave her settlement. That is, until she meets Kas. Though inscrutable, he is the first person to help her forget her past, and the pull of finding happiness with him tempts her from the life she wished for with Saalim.

But darkness waits in the desert, and not all people in Madinat Almulihi are what they seem. When Emel understands she is entangled in the fate of the city―and of Saalim―she is faced with the realization that magic may be the most powerful card in her hand. It might be the only way to save all that she loves, but if she plays her hand wrong, it could destroy everything.

 

Grab book 1, DAUGHTER OF THE SALT KING now!

 

About A.S. Thornton:

A. S. Thornton has evolved from book blogger to author with a particular fondness for writing forbidden love in ancient deserts. She lives in Northern California, where she works as a veterinarian. Learn more about her on IG @as_thornton and visit her website asthornton.com.

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Giveaway Details:

1 winner will receive a finished copy of SON OF THE SALT CHASER, US Only.

Ends November 22nd, midnight EST.

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Tour Schedule:

Week One:

10/24/2022

Books and Kats

Guest Post

10/25/2022

A Dream Within A Dream

Guest Post

10/26/2022

Wottaread

Review

10/27/2022

Two Chicks on Books

Guest Post/IG Post

10/28/2022

Nagma | TakeALookAtMyBookshelf

IG Review

10/29/2022

@jennareadstuff

IG Review/TikTok Post

Week Two:

10/30/2022

Sadie's Spotlight

Excerpt

10/31/2022

Jenguerdy

IG Spotlight

11/1/2022

Wanderingwitchreads

TikTok Review/IG Post

11/2/2022

Karen Dee's Book Reviews

IG Review

11/3/2022

Rajiv's Reviews

Review/IG Post

11/4/2022

Books a Plenty Book Reviews

Review

11/5/2022

Fire and Ice

Review

Week Three:

11/6/2022

@booksrn_rashi

IG Review

11/7/2022

The.bibliophile.michelle

IG Review

11/8/2022

Book-Keeping

Review/IG Post

11/9/2022

Wonder Struck

Review/IG Post

11/10/2022

GryffindorBookishNerd

Review/IG Post

11/11/2022

@simplybeccamee

IG Review

11/12/2022

The Momma Spot

Review/IG Post

Week Four:

11/13/2022

The Page Ladies @jacleomik33

IG Review

11/14/2022

Lifestyle of Me

Review

11/15/2022

Brandi Danielle Davis

IG Review/TikTok Post

11/16/2022

@thechattybookworm

TikTok Review/IG Post

11/17/2022

bookbriefs

Review/IG Post

11/18/2022

two points of interest

Review/IG Post


Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Book Spotlight - We Ride Titans: The Complete Series Book by Tres Dean + Giveaway

About The Book:

Title: WE RIDE TITANS

Author: Tres Dean, Dee Cunniffe, Sebastián Píriz (Illustrations), Jim Campbell, Adrian F. Wassel (Editor)

Pub. Date: November 8, 2022

Publisher: Vault Comics

Formats: Paperback, eBook

Pages: 128

Find it: GoodreadsAmazon, Kindle, B&NiBooks, KoboTBD, Bookshop.org

Pacific Rim meets Shameless in this sci-fi kaiju action adventure, female-helmed thrill ride where one woman must keep the monsters in check – as well as her explosive family!

It’s Mechs vs. Kaiju in this hard-hitting, action sci-fi adventure!

Kaiju hit hard. Family hits harder.

Just when you break free … you get pulled back in.

Trying to keep your family from imploding is a tall order. Titan-rider Kit Hobbs is about to find out it's an even taller order when that family has been piloting the Titan that protects New Hyperion from the monstrous kaiju for generations. With an addicted, spiraling brother, a powder keg of a father, and a whole bunch of twenty-story monsters, she's got her work cut out for her.

For fans of Pacific RimMech Cadet Yu, Kaijumax, Big Girls, Ultramega, Gundam, Power Rangers, and Ultraman.

Reviews:
"We Ride Titans ... delivers something new from a genre that was getting a little played out.  - Graphic Policy

"The creative team crafts a compelling hero, making the story feel fresh."       - CBR

 

 

About Tres Dean:

Tres Dean is a comic author (currently writing We Ride Titans for Vault Comics and Eternal Warrior: Scorched Earth for Valiant) and culture writer from Richmond, VA. He's the author of FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION: DWAYNE "THE ROCK" JOHNSON from Quirk Books. As a culture writer he's written for GQ, the Huffington Post, Men's Health, SyFy, Uproxx, AskMen, and Geek. Alongside artist Jamie Jones he co-created the comic series DODGER and with writer Stewart Jester and artist Kendrick Drews made the one-shot KILL THE DRUG WAR. He also wrote the comic debut of pro wrestling superstar Joey Ryan in JOEY RYAN: BIG IN JAPAN, also drawn by Jamie Jones. He currently resides in Brooklyn, New York.

 

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About Sebastián Píriz:

Sebastián Píriz is a comic book artist and creator living in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Website | Twitter | Instagram | Goodreads

 

Giveaway Details:

2 winners will receive a finished copy of WE RIDE TITANS, US Only.

Ends November 22nd, midnight EST.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Tour Schedule:

Week One:

11/7/2022

A Dream Within A Dream

Excerpt

11/7/2022

Mythical Books

Excerpt/IG Post

11/8/2022

Sadie's Spotlight

Excerpt/IG Post

11/8/2022

Two Chicks on Books

Excerpt/IG Post

11/9/2022

Lady Hawkeye

Excerpt/IG Post

11/9/2022

Rajiv's Reviews

Review/IG Post

11/10/2022

See Sadie Read

Review/IG Post

11/10/2022

@froggyreadteach

IG Review

11/11/2022

OneMoreExclamation

Review/IG Post

11/11/2022

@allyluvsbooksalatte

IG Review

Week Two:

11/14/2022

Nerdophiles

Review

11/14/2022

Emily Ashlyn

IG Review/TikTok Post

11/15/2022

@thebookishfoxwitch

IG Review

11/15/2022

A Blue Box Full of Books

IG Review- LFL Drop Pic

11/16/2022

The Page Ladies @jacleomik33

IG Review

11/16/2022

Two Points of Interest

Review

11/17/2022

Brandi Danielle Davis

IG Review/TikTok Post

11/17/2022

Lifestyle of Me

Review

11/18/2022

The Real World According To Sam

Review/IG Post

11/18/2022

Celia's Reads

Review/IG Post