  Immerse (Mer Chronicles #3) by Tobie Easton Publication Date: March 19, 2019 | Publisher: Month9Books Immerse is the spellbinding and breathless final installment of the Mer Chronicles series where descendants of the Little Mermaid must face deadly magic, shifting alliances, and the dangers of forbidden love. Lia can’t wait for her parents’ coronation. Now living in the sparkling palace beneath the waves, she sneaks off to Malibu whenever possible to see Clay. Tucked away in an abandoned seaside mansion, Lia and Clay devise a plan to ensure they can stay together forever. But when an old enemy resurfaces and Lia is restricted to the palace for the safety of all Merkind, she and Clay are ripped apart once more. She fears not only for Clay, but for her best friend Caspian, who seems to be swimming down a dangerous path. He has invited the conniving Melusine to the coronation ball, convinced she’s capable of change. And no matter how hard Lia fights it, showing up on Caspian’s arm is just the start of Melusine’s insidious return to her life. With threats Below growing more ominous by the day and a powerful ancient ritual looming, soon the two girls can’t escape each other. As their fates grow increasingly intertwined, Melusine might be the only one who can help Lia find the answers she desperately needs to save everyone she loves and to achieve her happily ever after. But can Lia trust her. ADD to Goodreads Shelf PURCHASE LINKS: BAM | Google Play | Chapters | Indies | Amazon | B&N | Kobo | TBD REVIEW BY VICKIE: Immerse - Tobie Easton I love the way Tobie Easton has addressed realistic ideas as she creates a wonderful, fantastical world. The beautiful world created in the ocean with incredible crafted words and a captivating story. There is inspiring love stories so magical they make your heart pound while reading this story. I love the mermaids and mermen. The adventure under the sea is worthy to keep you on the edge of your seat. The characters are well-developed and easy to follow. It is also easy to feel their emotions. I love Lia and Clay's story as well as Caspian and Melusine's. A fun story that I highly recommend to readers. I give it a literary rating of 5/5 written by vickie OTHER BOOKS IN THE SERIES  ABOUT THE AUTHOR  Award-winning author Tobie Easton was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, where she's grown from a little girl who dreamed about magic to a twenty-something who writes about it. Her debut novel, Emerge, is a Gold Medal Winner (Young Adult – Sci-Fi/Fantasy) of the Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards and is Book 1 in the acclaimed Mer Chronicles series. The trilogy follows the descendants of the Little Mermaid and offers fans a peek into a world where Mermaids aren't just real, but live secretly among us on land. She and her very kissable husband enjoy traveling the globe and fostering packs of rescue puppies. Tobie loves chocolate chip cookies and Oxford commas. A summa cum laude graduate of the University of Southern California, Tobie splits her time between Los Angeles and Boston. Learn more about Tobie and her upcoming books on www.TobieEaston.com. Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Goodreads GIVEAWAY! Giveaway Info: One (1) winner will receive a Starbucks Gift Card 
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ISBN: 1335470468 (ISBN13: 9781335470461) Published February 27th 2018 by Harlequin Teen SYNOPSIS: When Lizzie Lavenza enrolled at Ingold as its first female medical student, she knew she wouldn't have an easy time. From class demands to being an outsider among her male cohorts, she'll have to go above and beyond to prove herself. So when she stumbles across what appears to be a faulty Bio-mechanical--one of the mechanized cadavers created to service the school--she jumps at the chance to fix it and get ahead in the program. Only this Bio-mechanical isn't like the others. Where they are usually empty-minded and perfectly obedient, this one seems to have thoughts, feelings... and self-awareness. Soon Lizzie realizes that it is Victor Frankenstein--a former student who died under mysterious circumstances. Victor, it seems, still has a spark of human intelligence inside him, along with memories of things he discovered before his untimely death.. .and a suspicion that he was murdered to keep that information from getting out. Suddenly Lizzie finds herself intertwined in dark secrets and sabotage that put her life, and the lives of Victor and their friends, in danger. But Lizzie's determined to succeed--even if that means fighting an enemy who threatens the entire British Empire.
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This new YA series has a touch of midlevel, and science fiction & even dystopian genres in it. Victor, a bright, gifted medical student studying the new field of bionics, tragically died. He was murdered by someone he truly trusted. Lizzie, was the first woman medical student at the University at Yorkshire. If it were not for her deceased father's good friend, Dr. Makepiece, she would ever been allowed in. She had invented a remarkable machine - under the pretense it was her father's invention - and she hoped to expand its usefulness through further studying bionics under Professor Makepiece. Unfortunately, few accepted her as a medical student. The only two medical students who have included are a timid younger brother of Victor, and his lifelong friend who suffers from a slight defect. The three of them are somewhat misfits. A young man received frequent flashbacks of memory of a former life. Why could he not speak nor act coherent? He soon learned, through abuse, not to hesitate nor question. Lizzy went to inquire of Dr. Makepiece about some things on her mind. When she couldn't readily find him, she wandered through the lab only to discover a Bio-Mechanical being who seemed to possess human traits. She began to silently work with him. There is a rumor going around school that could have a definite effect upon the nation! Although this seems a bit bizarre and incredible, it is not totally impossible in toddy's scientific world. In fact, it is slightly "scary" this scenario could truly happen! I did have some difficulty at the beginning of the book, in "connecting" with the story. I feel it needed to move more smoothly between scenes and individuals different "voices" It is an outrageous concept, yet is an interesting plot. If you enjoy Frankenstein literature, you will surely enjoy this/ The characters have been developed in a very realistic way, and the background scenes portrayed in a way one can visualize them. The Title and Cover are simple, yet, depicts the tale well. There is a lot of suspense/drama in this unusual tale. READER BEWARE: The is some profanity and some intimate situations not recommended for those under 17 years of age. I offer a Four Stars rating. ^This was gifted me with no request for a positive review. This is my honest review. 
304 pages | ISBN: 1488034257 (ISBN13: 9781488034251)
Published February 1st 2019 by Harlequin Teen BLURB: From Alisa Kwitney comes a connected novel set in the same alternative Victorian England of Cadaver & Queen. Corpse & Crown follows the story of Agatha DeLacey, an Ingold nursing student who travels to London and uncovers a devastating secret about the country's Bio-Mechanicals. Inspired by the classic story of Oliver Twist and complete with a dashing Artful Dodger-inspired male lead, this retelling is a satisfying follow-up to Kwitney's clever and critically acclaimed young adult debut. Purchase Links: Amazon | Books-A-Million | Barnes & Noble Add toGoodreads Shelf REVIEW by LAWonder10: In the second book of this bizarre series for Young Adults, the university is destroyed by outraged citizens in the community. The school must temporarily be moved to London. Lizzy & Victor continue in their uncanny relationship, after discovering the head professors' secrets. However, there is a definite change in existing friendships and newly formulated ones. This was a very similar repeat of the first book, adding a few "twists" but lacking in as much originality. It was still interesting. Also, Lizzy's roommate, Aggie has a larger role along with a new entertaining character. It emphasizes the point that there is good and bad in all people. It is important to encourage the good in oneself and others. The new characters added a definite "flair" and were described in away they each felt real. Reader Beware: Again, this has some profanity and sensitive, graphic subjects. I do not recommend it to any youth under the age of 17 years of age. I offer a Three and a Half Stars for this novel. ^This was gifted me with no request for a positive review. This is my honest review. 
I'm the author of YA, graphic novels and novels for adults who still feel young, at least most of the time.
My latest books are Cadaver & Queen from Harlequin Teen, a Feminist Frankenstein meets Grey's Anatomy tale, and Mystik U from DC Comics, which features Zatanna and other magical characters in their first year at college. My first novel, Till the Fat Lady Sings, is also about college and romance and eating disorders. (It was my thesis at Columbia University's MFA Program, where I felt like an outlier for liking comic books and romance as much as literature.) I was an editor at Vertigo, the mature/dark fantasy branch of DC Comics, before going freelance. (I've also written two hormonal werewolf books as Alisa Sheckley.) I live in an old house in Rhinebeck, NY with my husband, my cat, and the occasional visiting skunk. Website | Twitter | Goodreads |
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Join me in this promotion for a new, exciting Young Adult book by talented Author, Jill Criswell! Read the Review by LAWonder10 & the Guest Post provided by Jill Criswell. My thanks goes out to Blackstone Publishing for providing this material and for the Giveaway! 
Pub date: August 6th, 2019 | Hardcover Price: $26.99
Genre: Young adult, fantasy Format: Ebook, hardcover, audiobook | ISBN: 978-1982556273 SYNOPSIS: Burn brightly. Love fiercely. For all else is dust. Every child of Glasnith learns the last words of Aillira, the god-gifted mortal whose doomed love affair sparked a war of gods and men, and Lira of clan Stone knows the story better than most. As a descendant of Aillira and god-gifted in her own right, she has the power to read people's souls, to see someone's true essence with only a touch of her hand. When a golden-haired warrior washes up on the shores of her homeland--one of the fearful marauders from the land of the Frozen Sun--Lira helps the wounded man instead of turning him in. After reading his soul, she realizes Reyker is different than his brethren who attack the coasts of Glasnith. He confides in her that he's been cursed with what his people call battle-madness, forced to fight for the warlord known as the Dragon, a powerful tyrant determined to reignite the ancient war that Aillira started. As Lira and Reyker form a bond forbidden by both their clans, the wrath of the Dragon falls upon them and all of Glasnith, and Lira finds herself facing the same tragic fate as her ancestor. The battle for Lira's life, for Reyker's soul, and for their peoples' freedom has only just begun. Links: Blackstone Publishing | Amazon | Add to Goodreads |
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Raised from early youth to be a "killing machine", Reyker has learned to compartmentalize his brain so he will not allow this "killer" to take over his mind. Is he losing the battle within himself? Lira, a descendant of a God-gifted mortal, whose love affair sparked a war between Gods and man, was blessed with a special gift. She was raised to use her special gift for the good of the kingdom. When she discovers a Viking enemy on the shore, she recalls this moment from a recent dream. Using caution, she decides she must keep him a secret and save him. However, most secrets cannot be kept for long.... This is a great fable in which several key lessons are taught, i.e.: one can grow from learning and sharing differences; one is in error when stereotyping individuals; forgiveness is for one's own good; and good and evil exists in all cultures and governments. This Young Adult book offers adventure, mythology, romance, suspense, intrigue, and action in one novel. There is graphic violence and suggestive phrases. The characters are very diverse and creatively developed. Most feel real. The book Cover and Title are chosen well. I offer a Five Stars rating for this novel ^Tis was gifted me with no request for a positive review. This is my honest review 
ADVANCED PRAISE for Beasts of the Frozen Sun:
“Beasts of the Frozen Sun sweeps the reader into a lush and vivid world of magic and betrayal, crowned by a heroine who captivates from the first pages and a love story powerful enough to bring time to a standstill. An amazing debut.” — Erin Beaty, author of the Traitor’s Circle trilogy “Beasts of the Frozen Sun is a fierce saga, beautifully told, that will transport readers to a time of magic and gods, battles and clan warfare. A totally engrossing and epic adventure—I couldn’t get enough of Lira and Reyker’s story.” — Jessica Leake, author of Beyond a Darkened Shore and Through the White Wood 
GUEST POST: Jill, in your new novel, Beasts of the Frozen Sun, you provided an impressive map and created some very interesting characters. What process did you go through is accomplishing this feat, and in creating these characters? Hi Lu Ann, What a great question! I'll start with how the map came about. I like to create elaborate worlds in my writing, but I often get so absorbed in the plot that I lose track of details like distances between places and where villages and landmarks are in relation to one another. Several readers of early drafts of Beasts of the Frozen Sun mentioned being confused about these details. That's when I realized I needed a map. I started with a hand-drawn sketch, which I later used to design a digital map using a map-making software program. I've referenced that map so many times during revisions of Beasts and in writing the sequel that it was well worth the effort of making it. Kurt Jones, my book's cover designer at Blackstone, used my digital map to make the one that ended up in the book, so I'm especially proud of it! As for the characters, Lira and Reyker developed first. I knew the heart of the story would be these two people from different countries and cultures, and the characters were influenced by this. I envisioned Lira's Celtic-inspired culture, and with the aid of historical research and reading books that take place in similar cultures (mainly Juliet Marillier's Sevenwaters series), I understood what Lira's role in such a world might be, and her character took shape. It was the same for Reyker's Norse-inspired culture (influenced by Juliet Marillier's Saga of the Light Isles, George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series, and the History Channel TV show Vikings). Once I understood Lira and Reyker's cultures, and some of the basic storylines I wanted to explore through them, the other characters just sprang to life around them. That's how it always works for me, as a writer--if I build an interesting, intricate world, I know the characters will show up and whisper their stories to me. That is very enlightening and quite astounding! Thank you, Jill, for this insight! Thank you for being a part of my blog and for the awesome Giveaway! 
Jill Criswell is a writer of Young Adult Historical Fantasy. She was born and raised in the swamps of northeastern Florida. She earned degrees in English and Psychology and an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Central Florida. Her greatest passion, besides reading and writing, is traveling the world; she’s visited fifty countries across six continents, falling in love with places like Iceland, Namibia, and Cambodia. She works as a university English teacher and lives in South Carolina, near the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, with her husband and daughter (who is named after a volcano in Iceland).
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The Witch’s Tower by Tamara Grantham (Twisted Ever After #1) Published by: Clean Teen Publishing Publication date: March 11th 2019 Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult Synopsis:Four Doms who have never met their match, meet Samantha. Obsession over obligation. Pleasure over pain. Submission over sensibility. Courage over consequences. She died. Well almost. And still, Samantha Hunter wanted more. More of what, she didn’t quite know, but she’d been searching for it forever. She definitely was not looking for a walking complication like Oleg Balashov. With a commitment to an arranged marriage, there was no room for love in Oleg’s life, no time for submissive beginners who needed training, no need for anything more than the simple clarity of a mutually beneficial transaction. His fellow Doms were the only people worth counting on. Then Samantha walked into his club. Even in Paris, the daughter of a United States Senator doesn’t belong with a Russian mafia prince, but she’s a fearless and inexperienced submissive about to rewrite all the rules for the Masters at Club Duval. Contemporary Polyamorous Romance. Slow burning it up with three standalone books in the upcoming Unmatched Series. Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40663689-the-witch-s-tower?ac=1&from_search=true Purchase: 99¢ for release week only! Amazon: https://books2read.com/u/bOZRVg?store=amazon B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-witchs-tower-tamara-grantham/1129071896?ean=9781634223348 iBooks: https://itunes.apple.com/bo/book/the-witchs-tower/id1411245369?mt=11 Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/the-witch-s-tower-1 
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Tamara Grantham is the award-winning author of more than a dozen books and novellas, including the Olive Kennedy: Fairy World MD series and the Shine novellas. Dreamthief, the first book of her Fairy World MD series, won first place for fantasy in INDIEFAB’S Book of the Year Awards, a RONE award for best New Adult Romance of 2016, and is a #1 bestseller on Amazon with over 200 five-star reviews. Tamara holds a Bachelor’s degree in English from Lamar University. She has been a featured speaker at multiple writing conferences, and she has been a panelist at Comic Con Wizard World speaking on the topic of female leads. For her first published project, she collaborated with New York-Times bestselling author, William Bernhardt, in writing the Shine series. Born and raised in Texas, Tamara now lives with her husband and five children in Wichita, Kansas. She rarely has any free time, but when the stars align and she gets a moment to relax, she enjoys reading fantasy novels, taking nature walks--which fuel her inspiration for creating fantastical worlds--and watching every Star Wars or Star Trek movie ever made. You can find her online at www.TamaraGrantham.com. Author links: http://www.tamaragrantham.com/ https://www.facebook.com/tamaraclairegrantham https://twitter.com/TamaraGrantham 
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Right Girl, Wrong Timing by Natalie Decker (Offsides, #3) Published by: Swoon Romance Publication date: March 12th 2019 Genres: Contemporary, Young Adult Synopsis:Adaline Frost’s life officially sucks. Now that her BFF has found her true love, Addy is constantly stuck being the third wheel. On top of that, she hasn’t started her junior project yet, so her advisor pairs her up with what could only be described as the “Reject Breakfast Club.” Instead of the weirdo and the troublemaker, Addy is forced to work with two stoners, a popular girl, and her crush, Austin Reed, the jock who broke her heart. Austin Reed is sick of being labeled “dumb jock.” If he doesn’t get an A on this project, he can kiss his future goodbye. Austin thought he’d gotten lucky being partners with the very nerdy Adaline Frost, but boy was he wrong. Addy jumps down his throat about his being late and calls him names like “manwhore” on the daily. She has no idea Austin works before and after school in order to help his mom with the bills. Yeah, he’s made mistakes and has had lots of girlfriends, but he doesn’t need Adaline Frost to remind him of it every time he sees her. Can Austin and Addy ever be a thing? Right Girl Wrong Timing is book 3 in the Offsides series by Natalie Decker. Goodreads | Purchase: Amazon | 
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Natalie Decker is the author of RIVAL LOVE series and the Scandalous Boys series. She loves oceans, sunsets, sand between her toes, and carefree days. Her imagination is always going, which some find odd. But she believes in seeing the world in a different light at all times. Her first passion for writing started at age twelve when she had to write a poem for English class. However, seventh grade wasn't her favorite time and books were her source of comfort. She took all college prep classes in High school, and attended the University of Akron. Although she studied Mathematics she never lost her passion for writing or her comfort in books. She's a mean cook in the kitchen, loves her family and friends and her awesome dog infinity times infinity. If she's not writing, reading, traveling, hanging out with her family and friends, then she's off having an adventure. Because Natalie believes in a saying: Your life is your own journey, so make it amazing! Author links: http://www.authornataliedecker.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Natalie.Decker.0711/ https://twitter.com/AuthorNatDecker https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7487891.Natalie_Decker
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 book summary: Reagan Bellamy’s neighbor, Dash Carter, refuses to wither under her stare. Reagan’s too busy to waste time on a loser with musical pipe dreams. Between classes and her need to stay ahead of the game, she’s got too much on her plate to give him the time of day. For the first time in a long time, Dash Carter feels optimistic about the future. He’s clean, he’s on a good path, and he’s surrounded himself with people who make life better. Unfortunately, his beautiful neighbor still thinks he’s a slacker, bothering Dash more than it should. When Dash inadvertently puts Reagan in a difficult position with her new boss, he becomes more invested in her life despite warnings from his mentor to not get involved with someone whose beliefs don’t match his own. The more Reagan digs her heels in against the religious freaks she’s forced to interact with, the more she begins to question everything she’s built her life upon. When the tide begins to turn in Reagan’s heart and her worldview flips upside down, trusting God means putting everything on the line, including her heart.  REVIEW by LAWonder10: This is a delightfully entertaining tale of a reformed "party-er" and an, unlikely, close-knit college roommate group of girls. (Although several other individuals "come into play".) Dash Carter was a member if a popular college band... That was then, before he re-evaluated his life choices. Reagan had worked too hard to receive this scholarship. Anything less than perfection wouldn't do. Whereas her roommates were often encouraging her to "have a Life" outside of her college studies, she had learned in her Freshman year that it was a big mistake to drift from her set goals. Dash lived in the same apartment complex as Reagan and her roommates. Although the other three girls were gorgeous, it was Reagan that held his attraction. Maybe it was because she never noticed him. He was used to having girls fall all over him. Right now, however, that was not a problem because he was on a sabbatical. After a particularly challenging night, Reagan's day got worse when she discovered a flat tire on her car. She had a very important meeting and did not have time to change it. Who else but tnh egotistical, Dash Carter would offer her a ride? She was desperate! This is a sometime humorous and sometimes poignant story about misconceptions, communication problems, and redemption. (Keep some Kleenex handy.) I really loved the characters, topic and literary delivery. The characters truly all seemed alive and the situations clearly portrayed until the reader felt he/she was there. The Cover Was very simply created but yet very "fitting". The Title was effective, although it took a little thought to see how effective it was. The only negative thought was the drama was slightly "drawn-out" and slightly repetitive at times. Otherwise, it was an outstanding story. I offer a Four and a Half Stars rating. This book was gifted me with no requirement of a positive review. This is my honest review.    My husband and I live outside Atlanta, Georgia, with our three dogs and two college-aged kids. I have a journalism degree from the University of Georgia (Go Dawgs!) and I’m a member of Romance Writers of America . Find out more at http://www.christyhayes.com  Brought to you by Prism Book Tours And the Author  “Bravery is not an immunity to fear—it is rising up to meet it with the hope that nothing is impossible.” — Sile Derrick, FLEDGLING  Legend (Dragonrider Legacy 3) by Nicole Conway Publication Date: May 7, 2019 | Publisher: Month9Books SYNOPSIS: In a war of gods and tyrants, the will of the dragonrider must never falter. Captured and tortured by the brutal tyrant, Argonox, Reigh’s worst fears have now been realized. Argonox has successfully twisted his mysterious dark power for a truly evil purpose—reanimating the long-deceased legendary dragonrider, Beckah Derrick, and her monstrous king drake. But Argonox’s cruelty won’t end there, and Reigh fears the worst is yet to come. Rescue is unlikely as the Tibrans prepare to make their final strike, poised to break Maldobar’s ranks of proud dragonriders once and for all. With many of its cities already captured by the Tibran Empire, all hope now rests with Jaevid, Princess Jenna, Phillip, and their mismatched band of dragonrider allies to lead the last stand and save their kingdom. Even in such frightful times, Jaevid may find he still has a few old friends ready to take up their weapons and stand at his side again. But facing down Beckah is perhaps the one thing that might break Jaevid’s resolve. Can he really strike down the woman he used to love in order to save the kingdom? One final battle will decide the fate of our heroes. Can the strength dragonrider prevail once again? Or will the Tibran Empire become Maldobar’s new legacy?    NICOLE CONWAY is an author from North Alabama. She graduated from Auburn University in 2012, and has previously worked as a graphic artist. She is happily married with one son. Website • Twitter • Goodreads  Giveaway Info:
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Kingdom of Salt & Sirens Boxed Set Publication date: March 5th 201 | Genres: Fairy Tales, Fantasy, Young Adult Synopsis: The Little Mermaid but not as you remember it… Beneath the turbulent seas, beyond the smokey depths, lies a Kingdom that exists in your wildest imagination. A world where mermaids swim, sirens sing and shipwrecks hide mysterious creatures. Make waves with our 11 magical retellings of the timeless classic, The Little Mermaid. Dive into a world filled with adventure, love and magic! One click now for your happily ever after. Authors include: J.A Armitage R. Castro Jennifer Ellision Mira Crest K.M Pyne Laura Greenwood Jacque Stevens Scarlett Kol Anne Stryker Nikki Landis Tracy Korn Goodreads | Amazon | 
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The Time Traveler's Guide to Romance by Madeline J. Reynolds Book Tour + Giveaway! {Ends 3/15/19}3/3/2019   The Time Traveler’s Guide to Modern Romance by Madeline J. Reynolds Publication Date: March 4, 2019 Publisher: Entangled Teen Elias Caldwell needs more than his life in nineteenth-century England has to offer. He’d rather go on an adventure than spend one more minute at some stuffy party. When his grandfather gives him a pocket watch he claims can transport him to any place and time, Elias doesn’t believe it…until he’s whisked away to twenty-first-century America. Tyler Forrester just wants to fall hopelessly in love. But making that kind of connection with someone has been more of a dream than reality. Then a boy appears out of thin air, a boy from the past. As he helps Elias navigate a strange new world for him, introducing him to the wonders of espresso, binge-watching, and rock and roll, Tyler discovers Elias is exactly who he was missing. But their love has time limit. Elias’s disappearance from the past has had devastating side effects, and now he must choose where he truly belongs—in the Victorian era, or with the boy who took him on an adventure he never dreamed possible?   Madeline J. Reynolds is a YA fantasy author living in Chicago. Originally from Minneapolis, she has a background in journalism and has always loved storytelling in its various forms. When not writing, she can be found exploring the city, eating Thai food, or lost in an epic Lord of the Rings marathon. Website • Twitter • Instagram • Goodreads TOUR SCHEDULE: March 4, 2019-Chapter by Chapter-Interview March 4, 2019-Literary Gold-Spotlight March 4, 2019-Rockin’ Book Reviews-Spotlight March 5, 2019-TheBookNerdDiaries-Interview March 5, 2019-What Is That Book About-Excerpt March 5, 2019-Hayden Quinn Writes-Review March 5, 2019-Shirley Cuypers-Review March 5, 2019-A Book Addict’s Bookshelves-Spotlight March 6, 2019-A Dream Within A Dream-Review March 6, 2019-More Books Please blog-Spotlight March 6, 2019-Lisa Loves Literature-Spotlight March 6, 2019-Maiden of the Pages-Interview March 6, 2019-That Bookish Princess-Excerpt March 7, 2019-Chapters through life-Review March 7, 2019-BookHounds-Interview March 7, 2019-Books Direct-Excerpt March 7, 2019-Storme Reads-Review March 8, 2019-Confessions of a YA Reader-Excerpt March 8, 2019-ashleysgotbookcitement-Review March 8, 2019-The Reading Faery-Interview March 8, 2019-bookblogarama-Interview March 8, 2019-Ramblings of a Book Nerd-Review   
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The Transhuman Project by Erin Rhew Publication date: January 15th 2019 Genres: Science Fiction, Young Adult Synopsis: When a video of Molly Richards is taken out of context and goes viral, she’s thrust into the upper echelons of social media stardom and becomes an overnight success in a country where Life Channel ratings reign supreme. As Kadar’s fastest-rising celebrity, her life becomes a media circus, a show put on for the shallow national audience salivating for the next new thing. But in a world where image is king, danger and death hide among the shadows. In the nearby country of Pacifica, the brutal Caezar turns his citizens into robotic weapons who infiltrate Kadar as sleeper transhumans. They walk among the populace, unaware they are pawns in the madman’s personal arsenal. Only Molly, her friends, and an elite group of Kadarian fighters known as the Cyber Knights fully understand the transhuman threat, and only they can break the Caezar's terrorist grip on both Pacifica and Kadar. Battling Fire Bots and humanoid agents, they seek to put a stop to the Caezar's tyranny by unraveling the secrets buried between layers of deception. And they have to do it all while smiling and waving for the cameras. As Molly and her friends peer behind the glitz and glamour, they discover something more frightening and more sinister than anything they’ve encountered yet...the truth. Goodreads | ~ Purchase: Amazon | Barnes and Noble | Smashwords |Kobo | iBooks | 
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Erin Rhew is an editor, the operations manager for a small press, and a YA fantasy and sci-fi author. Since she picked up Morris the Moose Goes to School at age four, she has been infatuated with the written word. She went on to work as a grammar and writing tutor in college and is still teased by her family and friends for being a member of the "Grammar Police." A Southern girl by blood and birth, Erin spent years in a rainy pocket of the Pacific Northwest before returning to her roots in the land of hushpuppies, sweet tea, and pig pickin’. She’s married to fellow author, the amazingly talented (and totally handsome) Deek Rhew, and spends her time writing side-by-side with him under the watchful eye of their patient-as-a-saint writing assistant, a tabby cat named Trinity. Erin and Deek enjoy taking long walks, drinking coffee, lifting, boxing, eating pizza, staying up late into the night talking, and adventuring together. Author links:Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads |Website | 
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Triplicity by J. Mercer Publication date: January 6th 2019 Genres: Mystery, Romance, Young Adult Goodreads Amazon One week on an Alaskan cruise, three teens, and an endless trail of lies. Enter a series of thefts on board and they all fall under scrutiny. Though Navy acts a proper preacher’s daughter, she did end up with someone else’s purse in her hands, and Jesse knows way more than he should about what’s gone missing. Isaiah, however, is the one with motive—enough money and he could get back to his ranch. Each holds a piece of the truth, but exposing the thief could damn them all. They must navigate through the lies they’ve told, choose between standing together or saving themselves, and decide if innocence is worth facing their ugliest secrets. *For readers of Kasie West and Jenny Han.* 
Triplicity - J. Mercer 1/4/2019
A great young adult contemporary story! I really like the friendships that were formed in a short time and would probably go on for much longer than the cruise they were on. Maybe a vacation at the ranch. The characters are well-developed. Navy, Jesse, Isaiah and Bern have a great friendship. I love the way they back each other up and are always there to help each other out. The emotions they had were easy to feel. The book cover and the title fit the story perfectly. I highly recommend this book to all young adult readers and anyone who likes a good read. I give this story a literary rating of 5/5 written by vickie 
J. Mercer grew up in Wisconsin where she walked home from school with her head in a book, filled notebooks with stories in junior high, then went to college for accounting and psychology only to open a dog daycare. She wishes she were an expert linguist, is pretty much a professional with regards to competitive dance hair (bunhawk, anyone?), and enjoys exploring with her husband–though as much as she loves to travel, she’s also an accomplished hermit. Perfect days include cancelled plans, rain, and endless hours to do with what she pleases. Find her on Facebook @jmercerbooks or online at www.jmercerbooks.com.
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Remote by Lisa Acerbo Publication date: December 24th 2018 | Genres: Science Fiction, Young Adult Synopsis:When technology fulfills every dream, reality is a nightmare. Below the streets of New State, the Grounders fight to remain free of the technological control of the world above. When dusk falls, Wren risks her life by entering the capital city as a raider to secure resources for the rebellion. Each step further inside puts her life in jeopardy from New State’s deadliest weapons – Phantoms. More machine than human, tortured until devoid of emotion and caring, Phantoms have only one objective. Kill. And they do it with exacting precision. Wren is good at her job as a raider and committed to the cause until she meets Codex, a New State citizen who doesn’t quite fit her preconceived expectations. After a couple of awkward encounters, he shows her the meaning of hooking up—a computer simulation that allows people to live out their fantasies—without the complication of emotional entanglements or physical reality. But what Wren feels for Codex is very real. And it’s punishable by death. As she and Codex grow closer, Wren convinces him to leave New State for the underground. But unrest between New State and the Grounders escalates, and Phantoms move in to destroy her world. Nothing goes as Wren planned. Families are arrested, loyalties are strained, and Wren’s forced to choose between her people and her feelings. The wrong choice could mean the end of her people, and reality could slip away—forever… Goodreads | ~ Purchase: Amazon 
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Lisa Acerbo is a high school teacher and adjunct faculty at the University of Phoenix. She lives in Connecticut with her husband, daughters, two dogs, and horse. When not writing, she mountain bikes, hikes, and tries to pursue some type of further education. Author links: FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | WEBSITE | GOODREADS | 
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 SYNOPSIS: A Groundhog Day meets Pretty in Pink mashup from author Laurie Boyle Crompton, Pretty in Punxsutawney tells the tale of a girl willing to look beneath the surface to see people for who they really are. Andie is the type of girl who always comes up with the perfect thing to say…after it’s too late to say it. She’s addicted to romance movies—okay, all movies—but has yet to experience her first kiss. After a move to Punxsutawney, PA, for her senior year, she gets caught in an endless loop of her first day at her new school, reliving those 24 hours again and again. Convinced the curse will be broken when she meets her true love, Andie embarks on a mission: infiltrating the various cliques to find the one boy who can break the spell. What she discovers along the way is that people who seem completely different can often share the very same hopes, dreams, and hang-ups. And that even a day that has been lived over and over can be filled with unexpected connections and plenty of happy endings. MY REVIEW: (LAWonder10) In the manor of "Groundhog Day", Pretty in Punxsutawney is a humorous tale of a young woman's experience of being "stuck in time"... The worst day of her life being lived over and over! The author has put a "quirky twist" on the events, that it is lightly entertaining and teenager will especially enjoy. In the beginning, the dialogue felt slightly repetitive of past films, but as the plot unfolded, it became quite inspirational,, to a degree. The whole story "flowed" smoothly and was written very well. It kept the reader's interest. The Book Cover is eye-catching and depicts the story well. Although the Title is "fitting" to a degree, I feel it could have been better chosen. All in all, I still feel it deserves a Four Stars rating. *This book was gifted me with no request for a positive review. This is my honest review.   About Laurie Boyle Crompton Laurie Boyle Crompton is the author of, BLAZE, THE REAL PROM QUEENS OF WESTFIELD HIGH and LOVE AND VANDALISM (Sourcebooks 2013, 2014, 2017), ADRENALINE CRUSH (FSG/Macmillan 2014, Square Fish 2016), and the upcoming PRETTY IN PUNXSUTAWNEY (Blink/HarperCollins 2019). Laurie graduated first in her class from St. John's University with a BA in English and Journalism. Since then, she's written for national magazines like ALLURE, survived a teaching stint at an all-boys high school, and appeared on Good Day New York several times as a Toy Expert. And yes, a 'toy expert' is an actual thing that people sometimes get to be. She has lived in places like Orlando, Florida where she and her husband spent all of their spare time and money visiting theme parks before moving to the Cotswolds in England for six months, which was every bit as cool as that sounds. The Cromptons are now back in New York where their two children resent never getting to visit Disney or the Cotswolds. You can visit Laurie at lboylecrompton.com or check out her anti-eating-disorder artwork at dreamer-girl.com. Laurie Boyle Crompton’s TLC Book Tours TOUR STOPS:Monday, January 14th: Bookmark Lit Tuesday, January 22nd: 100 Pages a Day Wednesday, January 23rd: Book Fidelity Thursday, January 24th: Blooming with Books Friday, January 25th: @katielmae Monday, January 28th: From the TBR Pile Wednesday, January 30th: Diary of a Stay at Home Mom Thursday, January 31st: Kahakai Kitchen Friday, February 1st: Books a la Mode Saturday, February 2nd: @love_my_dane_dolly Monday, February 4th: Christian Chick’s Thoughts Tuesday, February 5th: Write Read Life Wednesday, February 6th: Helen’s Book Blog  
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The Birds, The Bees, and You and Me by Olivia Hinebaugh Published by: Swoon Reads | Publication date: January 22nd 2019 Genres: Contemporary, Young Adult Synopsis: Seventeen-year-old Lacey Burke is the last person on the planet who should be doling out sex advice. For starters, she’s never even kissed anyone, and she hates breaking the rules. Up until now, she’s been a straight-A music geek that no one even notices. All she cares about is jamming out with her best friends, Theo and Evita. But then everything changes. When Lacey sees first-hand how much damage the abstinence-only sex-ed curriculum of her school can do, she decides to take a stand and starts doling out wisdom and contraception to anyone who seeks her out in the girls’ restroom. But things with Theo become complicated quickly, and Lacey is soon not just keeping everyone else’s secrets, but hers as well. Goodreads | ~ Purchase: Amazon | B&N | iBooks | Kobo | 
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Olivia Hinebaugh loves all stripes of literature for children. When she isn’t writing fiction, she can be found writing freelance, making art, discovering new songs on Spotify, texting her writing buddies, or folding laundry. She lives near Washington, D.C. with her spouse, three kids, a dog that looks like a coyote, and a one-eyed cat. The Birds, The Bees, And You And Me is her debut novel. Author links: Website | Goodreads |Facebook | Twitter | 
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All Is Fair by Dee Garretson Published by: Swoon Reads | Publication date: January 22nd 2019 Genres: Historical, Romance, Young Adult Synopsis: Lady Mina Tretheway knows she’s destined for greater things than her fancy boarding school, where she’s being taught to be a proper English lady. It’s 1918, and war is raging across Europe. Unlike her father and brother, who are able to assist in the war effort, Mina is stuck sorting out which fork should be used with which dinner course. When Mina receives a telegram that’s written in code, she finally has her chance to do something big. She returns to her childhood home of Hallington Manor, joined by a family friend, Lord Andrew Graham, and a dashing and mysterious young American, Lucas. The three of them must band together to work on a dangerous project that could turn the tide of the war. Thrilled that she gets to contribute to the war effort at least, Mina jumps headfirst into the world of cryptic messages, spycraft, and international intrigue. She, Lucas, and Andrew have to work quickly, because if they don’t succeed, more soldiers will disappear into the darkness of war. Goodreads | ~ Purchase: Amazon | B&N | iBooks |Kobo | 
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Dee writes contemporary, science fiction and historical adventure stories for a wide range of ages. Her books have been chosen as Junior Library Guild selections, the Scholastic Book Club, and have been nominated for numerous state awards lists. In addition to books published under her own name, she also writes for the Boxcar Children series. Connect with her on twitter at @deegarretson or find out more about her books at deegarretson.com Author links: WEBSITE | GOODREADS | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | 
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