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{Excerpt} Stormless by Nick Stitle

{Excerpt} Stormless by Nick Stitle
Posted July 3, 2023 by Michelle @ Book Briefs in Uncategorized / 0 Comments
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{Review+Giveaway}Truly Darkly Deeply by Victoria Selman

{Review+Giveaway}Truly Darkly Deeply by Victoria Selman

  Truly, Darkly, Deeply was so good! It is a phycological thriller by author Victoria Selman and this book really took me by surprise. The coolest part of this story is that it takes a different look at crimes. It explores the ripple effects that crimes can have on the people left in their aftermath. […]

Posted June 30, 2023 by Michelle @ Book Briefs in Giveaways, Reviews / 0 Comments
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{Review+Giveaway} Sanctuary For Seers by Kathleen Baldwin @KatBaldwin

{Review+Giveaway} Sanctuary For Seers by Kathleen Baldwin @KatBaldwin

Note: This is the fourth book in a series that must be read in order. If you are new to the Stranje House series, check out my review of book one, A School for Unusual Girls HERE, my review of book two,  HERE,  my review of book three HERE and my review for book four […]

Posted June 22, 2023 by Michelle @ Book Briefs in Blog Tours, Giveaways, Reviews, Young Adult / 2 Comments
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{Review} A Kiss of Iron by Clare Sager

{Review} A Kiss of Iron by Clare Sager

A Kiss of Iron is the first book in the Shadows of the Tenebris Court series by Clare Sager. This is a new adult fantasy romance and it is one of the best books I have read in 2023. I loved A kiss of Iron so much. It had everything I look for in a […]

Posted June 19, 2023 by Michelle @ Book Briefs in New Adult, Reviews / 0 Comments
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{Review} Dark Magic by Raluca Narita

{Review} Dark Magic by Raluca Narita

  The Goddess of Death, the Grimm Brothers, and the Devil collide in a thrilling new paranormal fantasy series. @darkmagicnovel is the first book in the Chronicles of the Underworld Series by @ralucanarita. First, I have to say that Dark Magic is a stunningly beautiful book. I loved the hardcover edition, and I loved how […]

Posted June 9, 2023 by Michelle @ Book Briefs in New Adult, Reviews / 0 Comments
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{Out Now} The Royal Gauntlet by Nicole Sanchez

The thrilling conclusion to Nicole Sanchez’s Game of the Gods is available now–download your copy The Royal Guantlet and read the series everyone is raving about! Title: The Royal Gauntlet Author: Nicole Sanchez Genre: Romantic Fantasy About The Royal Gauntlet: I need no shelter from the storm. I AM THE STORM. As the newly returned […]

Posted May 19, 2023 by Michelle @ Book Briefs in Uncategorized / 0 Comments
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{Review} Once upon a Legend by Mary Ting

{Review} Once upon a Legend by Mary Ting

Once Upon a Legend is a young adult fantasy reimagining of the story of Excalibur by Mary Ting. I really enjoyed this fast paced fantasy story, and I am excited to see where the series is going to go next. Once Upon a Legend is a great read for young adult readers of all ages. […]

Posted May 15, 2023 by Michelle @ Book Briefs in Reviews, Young Adult / 1 Comment
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{Review+Giveaway} Liar’s Beach by Katie Cotugno

{Review+Giveaway} Liar’s Beach by Katie Cotugno

Liar’s Beach is a young adult murder mystery. I was instantly drawn in because Liar’s Beach is a modern re-imagining of Agatha Christie’s murder mystery The Mysterious Affair at Styles. Though I have not read The Mysterious Affair at Styles, I am a big fan of Agatha Christie’s stories, so I was excited to see […]

Posted May 5, 2023 by Michelle @ Book Briefs in Blog Tours, Giveaways, Reviews, Young Adult / 1 Comment
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{Review+Giveaway} These Deadly Words by Nichole Heydenburg

{Review+Giveaway} These Deadly Words by Nichole Heydenburg

These Deadly Words is a young adult thriller/mystery by Nichole Heydenburg. Throw in a survivalist setting with the group of friends lost in the woods caught in a snow storm when they find a cabin to take shelter in the storm (and we are just getting started from there) and you have the the makings […]

Posted April 30, 2023 by Michelle @ Book Briefs in Blog Tours, Giveaways, Reviews, Young Adult / 2 Comments
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{Review+Giveaway} The Poison and the Paladin by Sarah M. Cradit

{Review+Giveaway} The Poison and the Paladin by Sarah M. Cradit

  The Book of All Things is a series of standalone fantasy romance tales set in the vibrant, epic world first introduced by USA Today Bestselling Author Sarah M. Cradit in the Kingdom of the White Sea trilogy. The Poison and the Paladin is a brother’s best friend, forbidden love romance featuring Edriss and Lorcan, […]

Posted April 25, 2023 by Michelle @ Book Briefs in Reviews / 0 Comments
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QOTD: What are you currently reading? She’s not QOTD: What are you currently reading? She’s not here to play fair. But fate, and this alpha, don’t play games. Rogue Games is the first book in the paranormal romance Alpha Games series, perfect for fans of: Wolf shifter romance Fated mates Grumpy / sunshine Dominant alpha male Forced proximity HEA Dual POV For this book, you can pick the cover you prefer. The discreet cover or the regular cover with the couple on it. I love a discreet cover, which is your preference? GRAND PRIZE: Signed paperback + art print! TO ENTER: -Must be following ME, @reece.barden and @bookofmatchesmedia -Like, comment, and save this post EXTRA ENTRIES: -Share giveaway in story for 24hrs tagging @reece.barden and @bookofmatchesmedia -Add Rogue Games to your Goodreads TBR shelf and come back here and comment your profile name -Tag 3 friends in a comment (you can do this up to 10 times on each post) -Search #RogueGamesBOMM and enter the giveaway on all the tour hosts’ posts every day for 7 days for more chances to win! RULES: Giveaway will end on December 5, 2024 at midnight PST, open to US/INTL, not affiliated with IG, must be 18+ to enter, must be a public acct to verify entries. #ReeceBarden #RogueGames #AlphaGames #NewRelease #BOMMtours #BOMMIndieAuthors #BookOfMatchesMedia #BookAesthetic #Bookstagrammers #BecauseOfReading #BookRecommendation #BookReader #TotalBookNerd #BookNerds #BookAddiction #BookNerdigan #BookWorld #ILoveToRead #BookishLife #BookAddicted #Bookster #ReaderLife #BookAddicts
QOTD: Are you doing any shopping this weekend? if QOTD: Are you doing any shopping this weekend? if so, what are you hoping to get? The Book of Spirits is the fifth electrifying installment of the Joss Walker series, CIA Librarian in which Jayne Thorne faces her darkest hour as the world teeters on the brink of a magical war. Pushing her librarian skills-and her relationships-to the breaking point, Jayne must conquer a deadly gauntlet of riddles, rituals and hidden reliquaries to retrieve the totem before her enemies claim it for their own nefarious ends. With the fate of magic itself hanging in the balance, THE BOOK OF SPIRITS propels the Joss Walker novels to thrilling new heights in a pulse-pounding tale of arcane intrigue, unlikely alliances, and the unbreakable bonds of love and loyalty forged in the fires of destiny. GRAND PRIZE: Winner’s choice of any physical book in the series so far! TO ENTER: -Must be following ME, @josswalkerbooks and @bookofmatchesmedia -Like, comment, and save this post EXTRA ENTRIES: -Share giveaway in story for 24hrs tagging @josswalkerbooks and @bookofmatchesmedia -Add The Book Of Spirits to your Goodreads TBR shelf and come back here and comment your profile name -Tag 3 friends in a comment (you can do this up to 10 times on each post) -Search #TheBookOfSpiritsBOMM and enter the giveaway on all the tour hosts’ posts every day for 4 days for more chances to win! RULES: Giveaway will end on December 3, 2024 at midnight PST, open to US/INTL, not affiliated with IG, must be 18+ to enter, must be a public acct to verify entries. #JossWalker #TombOfTheQueen #MasterOfShadows #TheKeeperOfFlames #TheProphecyOfWind #TheBookOfSpirts #JayneThorneCIALibrarian #BOMMtours #BOMMIndieAuthors #BookOfMatchesMedia #IGReader #BookwormsOfInstagram #BookishPhotography #ReaderForLife #BookwormProblems #Readstagram #BookAddicted #BookAddicts #BooksOfIG #ReadMoreBooks #BookNerdigans #Bookgram #Goodreads #ReadersOfInstagram #Reader #BooksOfInstagram #Bookworm #BookLover
QOTD: What is your favorite holiday side dish? SY QOTD: What is your favorite holiday side dish? SYNOPSIS: It’s too hot to get out of Hell’s Kitchen. It seemed like a brilliant idea at the time. After inheriting her grandmother’s old cookbook, Helena decided to throw a dinner party for the ages, inviting her friends and even her boss! Then everything went wrong. The stove caught fire. The cat stole one of her filets. She even bit her tongue! And now her dinner plans could not be any more ruined because she’s accidentally summoned a demon. Now everything is going… right? The dinner was amazing, her friends are thrilled, and her boss would like to talk to her about a promotion! And of course, she would never be so foolish as to again summon the demon…. Review: Cookbooks and Demons was such a fun and charming cozy paranormal romance. I have really been enjoying the cozy fantasy genre lately and this book is perfect for readers who are looking for fun grumpy sunshine paranormal romance. I loved that it was centered around cooking, which I think makes it the perfect read for the holiday season. It certainly made me hungry while I was reading it. Helena accidentally summons a demon while hosting a dinner party and when he helped turn the party into a hit, Helena decides to try her luck with Rafferty again. Super cute read. I enjoyed this one. #MeganMackie #CookbooksAndDemons #CulinaryInfernalSeries #CookbooksAndDemonsBOMM #BOMMtours #BOMMIndieAuthors #BookOfMatchesMedia #IGReader #BookStyle #ReadAllTheBooks #AddictedToBooks #BookwormLife #AvidReader #ILoveToRead #BookNerdigan #ReadMore #ReadMoreBooks #Bookgram #BookGeek #BooksBooksBooks #ILoveBooks #InstaBooks #BooksOfInstagram #Bookworm #BookLover
QOTD: Do you have any natural disasters where you QOTD: Do you have any natural disasters where you live? I am in Florida so we have quite a few Hurricanes, and some times some sink holes around the state. Today I am sharing a romantasy anthology, where 100% of proceeds will go to support those impacted by Hurricane Helene, reminding us that even in the fiercest storms, love and community can weather anything. The anthology is called Of Storms and stardust and it features over 2,000 pages of stories by L.J. Andrews, Melanie Karsak, R.L. Perez, Heather Renee, and more! The spice level varies from story to story from mild to high so there is something for everyone. In the heart of the storm, love shines its brightest. Of Storms and Stardust is a collection of over 30 enchanting fantasy romance short stories and novellas, where beloved tropes ignite the imagination—engagement balls, enemies turned lovers, slow-burn romances, and destined fates. From forbidden love and second chances to cozy fairy tale retellings and trials of destiny, each tale offers a spark of hope and heart. The charities that are being donated to are: -Homeward Bound of North Carolina -Samaritan’s Purse -Manna Food Bank So if you are a romantasy lover, then grab a copy of Storms and Stardust and you will also be helping some very deserving organizations help victims of Hurricane Helene. #OfStormsAndStardust #OfStormsAndStardustBOMM #CharityAnthology #HurricaneHelene #BOMMtours #BOMMIndieAuthors #BookOfMatchesMedia #BookStyle #BookwormsOfInstagram #ReadReadRead #BookishPhotography #AvidReader #BibliophileLife #Bookstagrammers #ILoveToRead #BookRecommendations #ReadMoreBooks #Readers #Bookgram #ReadersOfInstagram #BookBlogger #Reader #BooksOfInstagram #BookNerd #Bookworm
QOTD: What is the last series you finished? The e QOTD: What is the last series you finished? The epic conclusion of Eira’s journey of love, loss, and power. A pirate does not ask…they take. I absolutely loved the A Trial of Sorcerers series. This was the last installment and I am so sad that the series is done, but I loved the conclusion. There are some things left up in the air, but it works with the story. This series is perfect for readers who love stories involving: sorcerer competitions, slow-burn romance, adventures to distant lands, pirates, good triumphing over evil, and elemental magic. This is a series that must be read in order, and we pick up right where book 4 left off. I felt like we had our foot to the gas pedal for the entire story. There is so much happening, in the best way! I love Eira as a character and I loved watching her really come into her own in ways that I don’t think she ever could have anticipated from where she started in book1. This was really a wild journey for her. I can’t recommend this series enough. If you are looking for an epic quest/adventure style fantasy, you need to check out A Trial of Sorcerers. Elise Kova does a fantastic job with this story, these characters and her epic fantasy worldbuilding is brilliant. A fantastic series! #EliseKova #ATrialOfSorcerers #AHuntOfShadows #ATournamentOfCrowns #AnHeirOfFrost #AQueenOfIce #ATrialOfSorcerersSeries #AQueenOfIceBOMMARC #BOMMtours #BOMMIndieAuthors #BookOfMatchesMedia #BookwormsOfInstagram #IGReader #BookPhotographer #Readergram #InstaBookstagram #IGReaders #BookAesthetic #BecauseOfReading #BooksOfIG #ReadersOfIG #Bookgram #IGBooks #Goodreads #BookReview #BookLove #IGReads #Bookworm #BookLover
QOTD: How has your week been? Mine was good. It w QOTD: How has your week been? Mine was good. It was productive but not too busy. And we worked on our christmas decorations. I’ve got the Halloween library all cleaned up and I am going to start working on my christmas library this week (hopefully) I still need to get some garland for it, but let me know if you have any other bookish christmas ideas I can incorporate. You made your choice. Remember that. Full of heartache, morally gray-to-black characters, excruciating choices, and spine-chilling action that will have you on the edge of your seat, Bound by Fate is the second installment of the Realms In Peril series. This dark fantasy romance deals with themes that may be triggering to some. Please check the content information. I loved the first book in the series and I am super excited to continue reading. #ANCaudle #WorthyOfFate #BoundByFate #RealmsInPerilSeries #BoundByFateBOMMARC #BOMMtours #BOMMIndieAuthors #BookOfMatchesMedia #BookAesthetic #Bookstagrammers #BecauseOfReading #BookRecommendation #BookReader #TotalBookNerd #BookNerds #BookAddiction #BookNerdigan #BookWorld #ILoveToRead #BookishLife #BookAddicted #Bookster #ReaderLife #BookAddicts
QOTD: what new decorations should I get for the Ch QOTD: what new decorations should I get for the Christmas library this year? This is my Christmas library from last year. I loved it so much that I can’t wait to decorate again for this year. I know I’m going to keep my book themed tree but hit me with all of your bookish Christmas library ideas! #christmaslibrary #christmastree #christmasdecor #christmasdecorations #homelibrary #homelibrarydesign #homelibraries #homelibrarydecor #book #bookstagram #booklover #bookishdecor #bookishchristmas #booknerd #bookaddict #readerlife #bookcollector #bookcollection #bookphotography #booklove #librarydesign #librarygoals
QOTD: How is your November going? My month is fl QOTD: How is your November going? My month is flying by. I can’t believe how quickly the time is going. I need to get cracking on my November TBR! One book I am hoping to read soon is Cookbooks and Demons. I love a cozy fantasy. SYNOPSIS: It’s too hot to get out of Hell’s Kitchen. It seemed like a brilliant idea at the time. After inheriting her grandmother’s old cookbook, Helena decided to throw a dinner party for the ages, inviting her friends and even her boss! Then everything went wrong. The stove caught fire. The cat stole one of her filets. She even bit her tongue! And now her dinner plans could not be any more ruined because she’s accidentally summoned a demon. Now everything is going… right? The dinner was amazing, her friends are thrilled, and her boss would like to talk to her about a promotion! And of course, she would never be so foolish as to again summon the demon…. GRAND PRIZE: Paperback of Cookbooks and Demons TO ENTER: -Must be following me, @meganmackieauthor and @bookofmatchesmedia -Like, comment, save, and tag 1 bookish friend EXTRA ENTRIES: -Share giveaway in story for 24hrs tagging @meganmackieauthor and @bookofmatchesmedia -Add Cookbooks and Demons to your Goodreads TBR shelf and come back here and comment your profile name -Tag 3 friends in a comment (you can do this up to 5 times on each post) -Search #CookbooksAndDemonsBOMM and enter the giveaway on all the tour hosts’ posts until Nov 22nd. RULES: Giveaway will end on November 22, 2024 at midnight PST, open to US/INTL, not affiliated with IG, must be 18+ to enter, must be a public act to verify entries. #MeganMackie #CookbooksAndDemons #CulinaryInfernalSeries #CookbooksAndDemonsBOMM #BOMMtours #BOMMIndieAuthors #BookOfMatchesMedia #BookwormsOfInstagram #IGReader #BookishCommunity #AddictedToBooks #ForTheLoveOfReading #AvidReader #BookAesthetic #BookNerdigan #AlwaysReading #BooksOfIG #IGBooks #Bookgram #Goodreads #BookReview #Reader #BookPhotography #BookLover #Bookworm
QOTD: What are you hoping to read this week? Toda QOTD: What are you hoping to read this week? Today I am sharing a book that I loved- Creatures of Chaos by Julie Hall. SYNOPSIS: Chaos, the vicious supernatural competition where heroes are born and riches are won. To most, it’s just an urban legend whispered in the darkest shadows, but that all changes when my best friend drags me into a savage world where vampires, shifters, and fae compete for glory and fame. As a creature without magic, I’d be a fool to enter Chaos, but the prize—a dagger of untold power—could change my powerless existence. With that dagger, I could wield magic, earn respect, and maybe, just maybe, win the heart of the dragon heir… it’s a risk I have to take. Now, I’m pitted against beasts in a ruthless battle with no powers, no plan, and an infuriatingly attractive ally who’s just as likely to slit my neck as save it. Every round of Chaos leads me closer to seizing my deepest desires or losing everything. In Chaos, survival is the only rule. And winning is all that matters. GRAND PRIZE: -Deluxe hardcover edition of Creatures of Chaos + swag -$25 Amazon gift card TO ENTER: -Must be following me, @julie.hall.author and @bookofmatchesmedia -Like, comment, save, and tag 1 bookish friend EXTRA ENTRIES: -Share giveaway in story for 24hrs tagging @julie.hall.author and @bookofmatchesmedia -Add Creatures of Chaos to your Goodreads TBR shelf and come back here and comment your profile name -Tag 3 friends in a comment (you can do this up to 5 times on each post) -Search #CreaturesOfChaosBOMM and enter the giveaway on all the tour hosts’ posts every day for 14 days for more chances to win! RULES: Giveaway will end on November 11, 2024 at midnight PST, open to US / International, not affiliated with IG, must be 18+ to enter, must be a public act to verify entries. #JulieHall #CreaturesOfChaos #CreaturesOfChaosSeries #NewRelease #BOMMtours #BOMMIndieAuthors #BookOfMatchesMedia #BookBookBook #IGReader #Readergram #AddictedToBooks #IGReaders #BookwormLife #TotalBookNerd #BookNerds #ReadMore #Bookworms #BookCommunity #IGBooks #BookReview #BooksBooksBooks #BookPhotography #BooksOfInstagram #BookNerd #BookLover
QOTD: what are you up to today? Today I am shari QOTD: what are you up to today? Today I am sharing the fifth and final book in the trial of sorcerers series by @elisekova. I love this series and I can’t wait to see how it all wraps up! If you are new to this series now is the perfect time to read it! Book one- A Trial of Sorcerers is on sale for $2.99 (normally $5.99) digitally across all platforms from Nov 1-30. This series is perfect for readers who love stories involving: sorcerer competitions, slow-burn romance, adventures to distant lands, good triumphing over evil, and elemental magic. A pirate does not ask…they take. Five kingdoms at the brink of war, an Empire ready to capitalize on the chaos, a pirate queen terrorizing the seas… And one young woman with a score to settle. Eira is done playing by the rules. Done limiting her magic and her heart. Done doing what she’s told by people in power. She’s going to show the world exactly why they were right when they called her “dangerous.” Don’t miss the epic conclusion of A Trial of Sorcerers series! #EliseKova #ATrialOfSorcerers #AHuntOfShadows #ATournamentOfCrowns #AnHeirOfFrost #AQueenOfIce #ATrialOfSorcerersSeries #AQueenOfIceBOMMARC #BOMMtours #BOMMIndieAuthors #BookOfMatchesMedia #booklover #booknerd #bookaddict #tbr #toread #bookphotography #bookish #bookishlove #bookishlife #readmorebooks #reader #readers
QOTD: What are you currently reading? I’m read QOTD: What are you currently reading? I’m reading A Kingdom of Stars and Shadows by Holly Renee and I am liking it ok so far. I think I will like it more as we get further into the series, but it is an interesting setup. Has anyone read that series? Cursed by Fate by Adalynd Grayves is the next book in the Once Upon a Curse series. TROPES: -Forbidden Love -Age Gap (She’s an immortal goddess, and he’s human) -Screw Fate/Destiny -MMC has Golden Retriever energy -Forced Proximity -Touch her and die -Star-crossed lovers -Soulmates -Reimagining of Greek Myths -Deities and gods -A journey to the Underworld -One True Love -Cottagecore vibes One night. One Fate. One man. A thread that will change everything. GRAND PRIZE: -Paperback set of the entire ONCE UPON A CURSE series! -You may find extra goodies from some of the authors individually! TO ENTER: -Must be following ME, and: @bookofmatchesmedia @magnetras_book_nook @authorrileyhunt_trishbeninato @lsembers @dc.gomez @c8_marie @eryn_brooks_author @bookishstephaniek @wanderlustinkpress @lela_grayce -Like, comment, save, and tag 1 bookish friend EXTRA ENTRIES: -Add each book from Once Upon A Curse series onto your Goodreads TBR, come back here and put your profile name in the comments -Follow the hashtag: #OUACBOMMEvent for 9 weeks and enter on any posts to grab extra entries! RULES: Giveaway will end on November 7, 2024 at midnight PST, open to US/INTL, not affiliated with IG, must be 18+ to enter, must be a public acct to verify entries. #AdalyndGrayves #CursedByFate #OnceUponACurse #BOMMtours #BOMMIndieAuthors #BookOfMatchesMedia #BOMMEvents #BookBookBook #IGReader #BookishCommunity #Readergram #InstaBookstagram #ReadersOfInsta #Bookstagrammers #BookNerds #BookishLove #ReadABook #BookCommunity #BookDragon #BooksBooksBooks #ReadersOfInstagram #BookPhotography #Bookaholic #BookNerd #Bookworm
QOTD: what are you up to today? Today I am shari QOTD: what are you up to today? Today I am sharing a book I’m super excited to read- This Will be Fun. The Princess Bride meets People We Meet on Vacation in this cozy romantasy about a group of friends who once saved their magical land together but haven’t spoken in ten years, reuniting to attend a royal wedding then ending up on a new quest to defend the realm, for readers of Legends and Lattes and lovers of Shrek. This will be fun is the perfect blend of cheeky elements for romance and fantasy readers alike, including questmates-with-benefits, magical truth or dare, spicy bathtub scenes, gossip-rag parchment scrolls, pumpkin spice “brews,” and more. Thank you to @AvonBooks for sending me a copy of the book. #AvonBooks #EBAsher #ThisWillBeFun #storygramtours #bookstagram #books #booklover #booknerd #bookaddict #bookphotography #booklove #bookcommunity #readerlife #reader #readerforlife #readers #bookish #bookishlove #bookishfeatures #reading #readmorebooks
QOTD: What is on your November TBR? Today I am sh QOTD: What is on your November TBR? Today I am sharing a review of Reign of Cinders and Glass with you. In a world ruled by immortals, her only hope may lie in the heart of their darkest prince. Reign of Cinders and Glass is the first in the adult fantasy Fated Fairytales series by author Linsey Hall and Veronica Douglas. This adult Cinderella retelling was an intriguing mix of some themes we know and love from the classic Cinderella tale and a great mix of fresh and different elements woven into the story- Vampires and spies! It was so interesting. In Reign of Cinders and Glass we meet Ella and Prince Cassius. I loved both of them. They had fantastic chemistry. Everything about their story pulled me in. Once I picked up this book, I did not want to put it down! I love retellings, and this was a great one. Really great, strong characters, the writing is captivating, the world is easy to fall into and the romance is so much fun! I loved it and I can’t wait to see what Fated Fairytale we are going to get to see next. This book was a hit! If you are a fan of retellings, then this is a can’t miss Cinderella tale that you are going to love. This adult Cinderella retelling features: A strong heroine with a secret power A brooding vampire prince who is obsessed with the heroine Touch her and die Enemies to lovers A one-horse moment Found family Discovery of magic Cinderella favorites – a masquerade ball, a handsome prince, wicked vampire sisters, devoted animal friends, a (tipsy) fairy godmother, and of course, a Happily Ever After #NewRelease #VeronicaDouglas #LinseyHall #ReignOfCindersAndGlass #ReignOfCindersAndGlassRelease #Romantasy #RomanticFantasy #Fantasy #FantasyRomance #Romance #FairyRetelling #Bookish #BookInfluencer #BookBlogger #MustRead #ReadNow #OneClick #FatedFairytales #ReignOfCindersAndGlassBOMMReview #BOMMtours #BOMMIndieAuthors #BookOfMatchesMedia
QOTD: What is your favorite candy? Perfect for f QOTD: What is your favorite candy? Perfect for fans of forbidden love, high-stakes games, and everything supernatural. Creatures of Chaos is a fast-paced YA urban fantasy series that’s being called The Serpent and the Wings of Night meets Crave. ———— There’s only one rule in Chaos: win or die trying. ———— Creatures of Chaos was FANTASTIC! I loved this book so much! I listened to the audiobook version and the narration was wonderful as well. There are lots of supernatural creatures in this world, and they can enter the chaos trials- a deadly competition where the winner gets a super powerful dagger. Our main character Locklyn does not have any power, so entering a competition against some of the strongest supernatural beings does not seem like a smart move for her, but watching her in the trials was riveting for me. Locklyn was such an easy person to root for, and I also quite enjoyed the love triangle that was presented. Creatures of Chaos is a book that has everything I love- a great plot that keeps moving at a brisk pace, easy worldbuilding, plenty of twists and turns and great characters. There is no spice, but I can’t wait to see where the romance goes in the next book. Overall, I could not stop listening to this book. I loved every single second of it. I can’t wait for the next book. I need it in my grubby little hands right now! #JulieHall #CreaturesOfChaos #CreaturesOfChaosSeries #CreaturesOfChaosBOMMARC #BOMMtours #BOMMIndieAuthors #BookOfMatchesMedia #BookwormsOfInstagram #BookBookBook #ReadReadRead #BookPhotographer #Bookaholics #ReadersOfInsta #ILoveToRead #BookNerds #Bookworms #BooksOfIG #BookDragon #IGBooks #ReadersOfInstagram #BooksBooksBooks #BookPhotography #IGReads #BookNerd #Bookworm
Last year for Christmas I decorated my library and Last year for Christmas I decorated my library and I loved it so much that I decided to decorate it for Halloween as well. So this is my year 1 Halloween Library! I’m happy with how it came out. I’ll collect more decor over the years. What should I get for next year? I’ll show a close up of some of the shelf decor in another video. Let me know your thoughts! QOTD: are you dressing up for Halloween? What are you going to be? #Halloween #halloweendecor #halloweenlibrary #halloweenlibrarydisplay #homelibrary #homelibrarygoals #homelibrarydesign #homelibraries #homelibrarydecor #library #librarylove #bookish #bookishhalloween #booknerd #booklove #readerlife #bookishdecor #bookaddict #bookcollection #readmorebooks #librarygoals
QOTD: What are you doing for Halloween? Crown and QOTD: What are you doing for Halloween? Crown and Dragon is the third book in the Bound by Dragons series, and it is fantasy rom com perfect for readers looking for The humor of Tessonja Odette’s A Rivalry of Hearts, the adventure feel of Pirates of the Caribbean, and the dragon-riding excitement and romance of Fourth Wing. -——— The grumpy/sunshine, dragon-riding duo is back… -——— GRAND PRIZE: Signed hardcover of Crown and Dragon + dragon sticker! TO ENTER: -Must be following me, @alishaklapheke and @bookofmatchesmedia -Like, comment, save, and tag 1 bookish friend EXTRA ENTRIES: -Share giveaway in story for 24hrs tagging @alishaklapheke and @bookofmatchesmedia -Add Crown and Dragon to your Goodreads TBR shelf and come back here and comment your profile name -Tag 3 friends in a comment (you can do this up to 5 times on each post) -Search #CrownAndDragonBOMMNR and enter the giveaway on all the tour hosts’ posts every day for 7 days for more chances to win! RULES: Giveaway will end on October 28, 2024 at midnight PST, open to US/INTL, not affiliated with IG, must be 18+ to enter, must be a public act to verify entries. #AlishaKlapheke #BoundByDragons #KingdomOfSpirits #CrownAndDragon #BoundByDragonsSeries #NewRelease #BOMMtours #BOMMIndieAuthors #BookOfMatchesMedia #BookBookBook #BookMagic #IdRatherBeReading #ReadReadRead #BibliophileLife #BookwormLife #BookAddicts #ReaderLife #AlwaysReading #Bookworms #ILoveReading #Readers #ILoveBooks #Goodreads #BookLove #IGReads #Bookworm #BookLover
QOTD: What is your favorite read of October (so fa QOTD: What is your favorite read of October (so far)? DANGER LURKS. READY YOURSELF. They exiled him from his realm, and soon, the lone wanderer shall have his revenge. ————— House of the Raven is the first book in the The Eldrystone series by author Ingrid Seymour. This was a slow burn enemies to lovers fantasy with a light romance. The world building was the star of this book for me. It was wonderfully described and a great unique world. There is also strong character growth with Valeria. I enjoyed watching her come into her own during the journey. In addition to our main characters, there are also some really fun side characters. Val’s cousin, Jago was my favorite character in the book! He is great comic relief from some of the book’s tenser moments. The romance in this book is pretty light, but there may be more in the second book. I would say this is more for plot based readers who like great world building and an interesting magic system. I think if the romance expands in the next installment, it will grab more attention from romantasy fans. I am intrigued by the world and magic system and am interested to see where the series is going to take us next. Check it out if you like... -enemies to lovers -slow burn -fierce FMC -anti-hero MMC -fae -unique world -forced proximity -touch her and ☠️ #IngridSeymour #HouseOfTheRaven #TheEldrystoneSeries #HouseOfTheRavenBOMMReview #BOMMtours #BOMMIndieAuthors #BookOfMatchesMedia #fantasy #fantasyreads #fantasybooks #fantasybookseries #fantasyromance #romantasy #indieauthor #indiereads #spicyfantasy #spicyromance #spicybooks #KU
QOTD: Any weekend plans? Today I am featuring the QOTD: Any weekend plans? Today I am featuring the special edition paperbacks for the Bound by Ravens series- a new adult fae romantasy These books are special because they have: -Foiled and embossed title + elements -Duplex printed (art on the inside flaps) -Custom designed interior -Sprayed Edges -Quote bookmark included and you can save 10% with COUPON CODE for Etsy + Ko-fi BOMMBOOKS —— Two rival thieves One fated heist gone wrong And a curse that threatens to steal more than their freedom -— GRAND PRIZE: -Signed set of Special Edition paperbacks of Bound By Ravens and The Night Market -Swag pack TO ENTER: -Must be following me, @jesikahsundin and @bookofmatchesmedia -Like, comment, save, and tag 1 bookish friend EXTRA ENTRIES: -Share giveaway in story for 24hrs tagging @jesikahsundin and @bookofmatchesmedia -Add the Bound By Ravens Series to your Goodreads TBR shelf and come back here and comment your profile name -Tag 3 friends in a comment (you can do this up to 5 times on each post) -Search #BoundByRavensBOMMSpecial and enter the giveaway on all the tour hosts’ posts every day for 10 days for more chances to win! RULES: Giveaway will end on October 30, 2024 at midnight PST, open to US/INTL, not affiliated with IG, must be 18+ to enter, must be a public act to verify entries. #JesikahSundin #BoundByRavens #TheNightMarket #BoundByRavensSeries #SpecialEditions #BOMMtours #BOMMIndieAuthors #BookOfMatchesMedia #BookStyle #BookwormsOfInstagram #LibraryOfBookstagram #BookPicture #BooksForLife #AvidReader #Bookstagrammers #BookAddicts #AlwaysReading #Bookworms #ILoveReading #BookGeek #ReadersOfInstagram #BookBlogger #BooksOfInstagram #Bookaholic #BookLover #Bookworm
QOTD: What is the best Halloween costume you have QOTD: What is the best Halloween costume you have ever seen? Be Careful what you wish for. Wish is the first book of the Onyx Mist series, which is a dark fantasy. I really enjoyed this book, and I was pleasantly surprised by how dark and rage filled the emotions in this story felt. I could feel Mora’s hate and anger leaping off the page, which is a testament to how good the writing is. This is an excellent debut novel from Sara Flanagan. Mora is cursed to be bound to a bottle, and is forced to grant the bottle holder three wishes. She has been cursed for hundreds of years, and to say she is bitter and resentful of this is an understatement. If you like villainous main characters, then you will really appreciate Mora. (though the actual villain in the story is so much worse!) Once Zadriel entered the scene, I was totally enraptured by this story. I loved the world, I loved the writing and I loved the plot. Just when I thought I knew what was going to happen next, Sara switched things up on us. Some of the twists and turns really took me by surprise and I love it when that happens. This was an excellent first installment to what looks like it will be a deliciously dark fantasy romance. I loved this book and can’t wait for the next one! Check out this book if you enjoy: -haunted, morally grey FMC -monstrous villain -lovers to enemies -female rage -cinnamon roll that-could-kill-you MMC -binding magic and curses -touch him/her and die -enemies to lovers -multiple povs #SaraFlanagan #WishBook #TheOnyxMistSeries #WishBOMMARC #BOMMtours #BOMMIndieAuthors #BookOfMatchesMedia #BookOfTheDay #Bookworms #BookishLove #BooksOfIG #ReadMore #ReadMoreBooks #ReadABook #ReadersOfIG #Booktography #AlwaysReading #BookRecommendations #BookNerdigans #BookCommunity #IGBooks #BookObsessed #Bookgram #Readers #ILoveReading #BookGeek #BookDragon
QOTD: Who are some authors you fan girl for? I w QOTD: Who are some authors you fan girl for? I will forever be the biggest fan girl of @HelenScheuerer! Her books are some of my all time favorites and they make me feel all the emotions! I love them so much. So when I tell you I am over the moon excited for her new series- that is no exaggeration. Today I get to share the cover for her upcoming release- Iron & Embers! 😍 From the author of the Legends of Thezmarr series, Iron & Embers by Helen Scheuerer is the first book in The Ashes of Thezmarr series. Perfect for fans of The Witcher and The Bridge Kingdom, Iron & Embers is filled with a sizzling enemies-to-lovers romance, dark magic and a world of assassins and warriors. Alchemist. Poisoner. Storm wielder. Wren Embervale, alchemist-turned-assassin, finds solace in only one thing: seeking vengeance for the death of her friends from wars past. But when an unknown form of alchemy is used to attack a king of the war-torn midrealms, Wren is charged with finding a cure for the strange new poison. Offered a place at the ancient alchemy academy of Drevenor, she must claim her spot by conquering the Gauntlet – a gruelling series of deadly trials that could cost her sanity, or her life. Yet the biggest threat of all might come from the man assigned to protect her – Torj Elderbrock, the silver-haired war hero who has hated her since she assassinated his last charge. Their shared history ignites a simmering tension that threatens to consume them both. With peace between the kingdoms as fragile as ever, and enemies lurking around every corner, Wren will discover whether love can truly heal all wounds – or if it is in fact the most lethal poison of all . . . Set five years after the events of the Legends of Thezmarr series, Iron & Embers by Helen Scheuerer is the breathtaking first instalment in an epic new fantasy romance trilogy. #iron&embers #helenscheuerer #legendsofthezmarr #ashesofthezmarr #favoriteauthor #booklover #booksbooksbooks #bookworm #bookish #bookishfeatures #booklover #booknerd #bookaddict #bookphotography #readerlife
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