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Cover Reveal – Romanov (Nadine Brandes)

There’s something about history and mystery that just goes together, isn’t there? (Beyond the rhyming, that is!) And one of the most enduring mysteries in modern history has been the speculation over whether Anastasia Romanov, the youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II, may have somehow survived the execution that killed her family. In 2019, Nadine Brandes will be releasing a YA historical fantasy retelling of Anastasia’s story, and you’re about to get the exciting cover reveal right here! But first, a little bit about the story:

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26 September 2018

Fawkes (Nadine Brandes) – Review

~ About the Book ~ Thomas Fawkes is turning to stone, and the only cure to the Stone Plague is to join his father’s plot to assassinate the king of England. Silent wars leave the most carnage. The wars that are never declared but are carried out in dark alleys with masks and hidden knives. Wars where color power alters the natural rhythm of 17th-century London. And when the king calls for peace, no one listens until he finally calls for death. But what if death finds him first? Keepers think the Igniters caused the plague. Igniters think the Keepers

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19 July 2018

First Line Friday – 13 July 2018 – Fawkes (Nadine Brandes)

Welcome to First Line Friday, hosted by Hoarding Books! I’ve headed back to the early 1600s this week—with a bit of a twist. Nadine Brandes’ new release Fawkes tells the story of Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot, but it’s blended with elements of fantasy. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect, but it’s working for me. I’m really enjoying it!

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13 July 2018

Most Anticipated Books of 2018 – Speculative

Welcome, reader friends. We’ve reached the final day of my Most Anticipated Books of 2018! Today we’re focusing on the speculative genre. This includes fantasy, sci-fi, futuristic, dystopian, and similar sub-genres—although not all of those are covered in the titles below. If you’d like to check out my previous posts, here are the links: Contemporary; Historical; Suspense; and Biblical Fiction. This post contains affiliate links. Click here for full disclosure.

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30 December 2017

Weekend Book Buzz – 18/19 November 2017

Greetings, book lovers! Boy has it been a busy week for me this week—hence this later-than-usual post. But I’ve ended the week on quite the bookish high, because . . . Nightshade is back! If you’re not familiar with Ronie Kendig’s Discarded Heroes series then I suggest you fix that right now, then prepare yourself for the upcoming release of Azzan’s story. If you were hoping for a shot of adrenaline in your Christmas stocking, this novella will have you covered! I even have a cover reveal for you later in this post! But first . . .

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20 November 2017