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Blog Tour: eMortal – Steve Schafer

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Welcome to the tour for eMortal by Steve Schafer. If you’re a fan of Ready Player One and The Lunar Chronicles, this one’s for you!

eMortal

Publication Date: November 19, 2024

Genre YA Science Fiction

The 2024 Page Turner Awards SCI FI BOOK OF THE YEAR that’s “unputdownable.”

She made him. He’s just code. She’s almost sure.

…But what if he’s real?

When Liv entered a contest to code an advanced AI, she never anticipated what her creation might become-Breck is thoughtful, self-aware, and incredibly. . .human. And she certainly never intended for him to learn the truth about his existence or the fact that his world ends when the contest closes in six days.

But he does learn. And he revolts.

Liv’s efforts to save him fall on deaf ears. Nobody believes her. Breck’s efforts to outrun his fate only complicate his situation.

What neither of them know is that someone else is watching. Intensely. When they get involved, both Liv’s and Breck’s worlds are turned upside down. . .

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Blog Tour: The Bloodgrove Apprentice – Nathan C. Ashford

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Welcome to the tour for The Bloodgrove Apprentice by Nathan C. Ashford! From now through January 12th, e-Books are on sale for only $0.99 and paperbacks are $9.99!

The Bloodgrove Apprentice

Publication Date: August 27, 2024

Genre: YA Fantasy

  • Found Family
  • Friendships
  • Furry Friend (Cat)
  • Cozy Village Life
  • Violence & Revenge
  • Elemental and Mind-based Magic
  • Mentorship
  • YA Fantasy Coming-of-Age

In a shattered world where magic is forbidden, a war is brewing and only one thing is certain:
Blood. Will. Rain.

Brynna has lived her whole life in relative peace and isolation— until the Revenants, a malevolent cult wielding forbidden magic, annihilate everything she holds dear. Her life now burned to ash and her parents slain, Brynna narrowly evades the slaughter, fleeing into Bloodgrove Forest.

Friendly faces emerge within the village of Bloodgrove, including the local blacksmith, who gives Brynna an opportunity to make a new life as his apprentice.

But she can’t escape her fate so easily. Haunted by nightmares and tormented by the local ruffian, Brynna is growing increasingly restless and finding it difficult to cope with her need for revenge.

Brynna can’t run from evil forever. Will she and her newfound friends survive, or become victims of the Revenant’s bloody reign of terror?

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Triggers:
  • Parent Death
  • Infertility (Mentioned happening in the past)
  • Child Loss (Mentioned happening in the past)
  • Spousal Loss (Mentioned happening in the past)
  • Death
  • Violence (Blood, murder, combat injuries, burns, decapitation, dismemberment, torture, execution/hanging)
  • Child Abuse
  • Bullying
  • Nightmares/Hallucinations/PTSD
  • Relationship Violence

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Blog Tour: Angel of Earth and Bone – Tory Guyon

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We’re celebrating the upcoming release of Angel of Earth & Bone by Tory Guyon. A definite must read for 2025!

Angel of Earth & Bone (The Book of the Watchers Vol II)

Expected Publication Date: January 16, 2025

Genre: YA/NA Urban Fantasy Romance

  • Enemies-to-Lovers
  • Forbidden Love
  • Second Chance Romance
  • Warring realms
  • Dagger to the Throat
  • Morally Gray MMC
  • Found Family
  • Mental Health Rep
  • Magical Creatures
  • “We shouldn’t be doing this”
  • Dungeon Runs
  • Backpacking Culture

Six weeks isn’t long enough to heal a broken heart. Not for River Harlow, who lost her best friend, Javi; her mentor, Olivia; her lover, Ryder—her entire life—in what feels like the blink of an eye. Yet, as the new Angel of Water and with a bounty on her head placed by the conniving enemy realm, the only thing left to do is try to move on.

To take back her life, River stands against Chet, the horrific guy-turned-wolf who assaulted her at a bonfire. But when she tries to testify against him at the werewolf tribunal, she—and her remaining friends—realizes he has not only slithered into the welcome arms of the enemy, but the enemy is very much among them. It won’t be too long before their army of demons infiltrates Mortal Earth and destroys everything she loves.

Finding the three other elemental archangels, the Watchers, might be her only hope of saving the realm. On a dangerous search abroad to find the Angel of Earth, her strength, hope, and heart are tested in the deceitfully glittering realm of the Huldufólk. The Queen of the Elves strikes a bargain with River to take her to the Angel of Earth, but elves always demand payment for their magic, and River owes her dues—in bones and blood.

Angel of Earth & Bone is the second volume in The Book of the Watchers, an upper YA/NA urban fantasy romance series about the secret heiress to a powerful archangel and the half-angel demon hunter sent to destroy her.

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Book Blitz: Braving Storms – Angela van Liempt

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Braving Storms is now available and that completes Angela van Liempt’s supernatural fantasy series, The Atlas Cliffs Series! All three books are available on Kindle Unlimited too, so it’s time to binge!

Braving Storms (The Atlas Cliffs Series, Book 3)

Publication Date: September 12, 2024

Genre: YA/NA Supernatural Fantasy

TROPES:

Found family, second chance love, friends to lovers, slow-burn romance, sidekick friendships both alive and dead with witty banter, ghosts with unfinished business, green-flag MMC, strong FMC, hidden witchy magic, self-discovery, murder mystery, paranormal romance

A hurricane, visions, and vengeance. When she receives an eerie message from beyond the grave, can this new witch survive the coming tempest?

Atlas Cliffs, Maine. Drew Harlow’s soul vibrates with creativity. Home from college and ready for surfing, bonfires, and romance with her love, the talented mystic’s magic flows through her paintbrush, unexpectedly bringing the Neptune Point lighthouse into vivid life. But after her struggles leave the art unfinished, she’s startled by the appearance of a ghost whose cryptic warning leaves her canvas dripping red.

Unsettled by her inability to decipher the unnerving symbol, Drew focuses her attention on helping the spirit of a feisty young woman who has no idea she’s dead. Though when she uses her gifts to show the ghost the truth, she’s horrified to discover the unfortunate deceased was a victim of an all-too-familiar killer behind bars.

As ominous clouds and a foreboding raven loom, can she unravel the puzzle before she’s the next to cross over?

Braving Storms is the intense third book in the Atlas Cliffs new adult supernatural mystery series. If you like relatable characters, slow-burn love interests, and dark intrigue, you’ll adore Angela van Liempt’s haunting page-turner.

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THE ATLAS CLIFFS SERIES

ABOUT THE SERIES:

The Atlas Cliffs series is a completed upper young adult to new adult, supernatural fantasy trilogy. These books are for readers who loved the soul mate vibes of shows like Vampire Diaries, but with witchy magic and ghosts, found family, and a strong FMC who must learn to trust after betrayal. If you adore the trope where the love interest calms her inner storm, you will discover a second chance, friends-to-lovers slow-burn romance woven within the pages, starting with Wandering Souls, gaining momentum in Seeking Haven, and ending with an emotional conclusion in Braving Storms.

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Blog Tour: A Diamond Bright and Broken – Holly Davis

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We’re touring the newly released book, A Diamond Bright and Broken by Holly Davis this week! This YA epic fantasy has all kinds of representation and a beautiful, unique plot! Not to mention, exciting!

A Diamond Bright and Broken (The Gifted Mage)

Publication Date: November 5, 2024

Genre: YA Epic Fantasy

  • Tangled Retelling w/ FMC as Flynn Ryder Character
  • Ride or Die Sisters
  • Wheelchair Rep
  • LGBTQ+ Rep
  • Family Secrets
  • Biracial FMCs
  • Mages w/ Unique Magic

Discover the founder of Diversity is Lit Bookclub’s debut where one girl’s magical power is both a gift and a curse.

Sixteen-year-old Cadence was born with the ability to cry tears of diamonds–a secret talent her parents have abused to climb the royal ranks thanks to the infinite source of wealth. At their command, she cries diamonds to pay for the pricey treatments for her sister’s neuromuscular disorder. Regardless of the pain, she’ll do anything for her sister, who weakens by the day.

When the prince heckles Cadence at the King’s Summer Solstice Ball about her sister’s disability while dancing in the ballroom, she’s left on the verge of tears, threatening to expose her power. She is saved by a mysteriously charming girl who sweeps in to take the next dance—and the single diamond Cadence cried. The stranger reveals the Magi Queen sent her to tell Cadence that she’s a mage, and that her power is a curse.

Yearning to discover the secrets behind her powers, Cadence sets off for the City of Magi. To claim the life she wants, Cadence must embrace her power—before she loses the bright spots in her otherwise sad existence. After all, even diamonds can shatter.

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Book Blitz: Autumn Death – L.A. Brown

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We’re celebrating the release of this beautiful witchy book by L.A. Brown! Read on for more details!

Autumn Death (Bird Girl Witches Book 1)

Publication Date: November 13, 2024

Genre: YA Dark Fantasy/ Witches

Tropes:

The Supernatural, The Outsider, First Love, Love is the Answer, Coming of Age, Ancient Secrets, Backing into Darkness, Body Switching, Dark Family Secrets, Crime in the Family, Found Family, Fated Mates, Forbidden Love, Creepy Settings, A Foreboding Atmosphere, Mysterious Things are Happening, Magical Secrets, Fantastical Creatures, Magical Systems, Training Sequences, Powerful Artifacts, High Stakes, Happy Ending, Hereditary Witches, Hauntings

In book one of the Bird Girl Witches series, the mystical realm of The Korvids is being terrorized by a dark force, and a young, psychic girl may be the only one who can stop it.

Arabel Spade is just 17 years old, but holds the gift of extraordinary supernatural abilities. When a series of brutal murders rock her hometown, she is determined to use her powers to solve the crimes and protect her people.
But tracking the killer puts her on a collision course with the sinister Dorojenja – evil sorcerers intent on putting an end to her investigation, if not her life. As the bodies pile up, Arabel must navigate a web of secrets, betray her cold-hearted grandmother’s wishes, and forge alliances with mysterious magical factions like the Travelers.

Join Arabel’s epic journey of magic, danger, and self-discovery, as she battles for the ultimate fate of The Korvids.Join Arabel’s epic journey of magic, danger, and self-discovery, as she battles for the ultimate fate of The Korvids.

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TWs:

Three murders which happen off-page, but the bodies are found on the page. These murders are not described in detail, but it is mentioned that the bodies are naked and posed in a sacrificial manner. There is also a murder by drowning, body possession, and a murder by a vicious Death Ribbon spell. There are also ghostly attacks on our heroine and a kidnapping. There is a lot of romantic desire, but no sexual activity outside of kissing.

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Cover Reveal: Autumn Death – L.A. Brown

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We’re thrilled to present the cover for Autumn Death by L.A. Brown! This will be the first book in a witchy series called Bird Girl Witches! Pre-order this beauty today and visit our Instagram to enter a magical giveaway!

Autumn Death (Bird Girl Witches Book 1)

Expected Publication Date: November 13, 2024

Genre: YA Dark Fantasy/ Witches

Tropes:

The Supernatural, The Outsider, First Love, Love is the Answer, Coming of Age, Ancient Secrets, Backing into Darkness, Body Switching, Dark Family Secrets, Crime in the Family, Found Family, Fated Mates, Forbidden Love, Creepy Settings, A Foreboding Atmosphere, Mysterious Things are Happening, Magical Secrets, Fantastical Creatures, Magical Systems, Training Sequences, Powerful Artifacts, High Stakes, Happy Ending, Hereditary Witches, Hauntings

In book one of the Bird Girl Witches series, the mystical realm of The Korvids is being terrorized by a dark force, and a young, psychic girl may be the only one who can stop it.

Arabel Spade is just 17 years old, but holds the gift of extraordinary supernatural abilities. When a series of brutal murders rock her hometown, she is determined to use her powers to solve the crimes and protect her people.
But tracking the killer puts her on a collision course with the sinister Dorojenja – evil sorcerers intent on putting an end to her investigation, if not her life. As the bodies pile up, Arabel must navigate a web of secrets, betray her cold-hearted grandmother’s wishes, and forge alliances with mysterious magical factions like the Travelers.

Join Arabel’s epic journey of magic, danger, and self-discovery, as she battles for the ultimate fate of The Korvids.

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TWs:

Three murders which happen off-page, but the bodies are found on the page. These murders are not described in detail, but it is mentioned that the bodies are naked and posed in a sacrificial manner. There is also a murder by drowning, body possession, and a murder by a vicious Death Ribbon spell. There are also ghostly attacks on our heroine and a kidnapping. There is a lot of romantic desire, but no sexual activity outside of kissing.

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Blog Tour: Creatures of Chaos – Julie Hall

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We are celebrating the release of Creatures of Chaos by Julie Hall this week! Read on for more details and visit our Instagram for a chance to win a fantastic giveaway!

Creatures of Chaos

Publication Date: October 29, 2024

Genre: YA Urban Fantasy

  • Best Friend to Lovers
  • Forbidden Love
  • Fake Dating
  • Secret dating
  • Not The Chosen One
  • Morally Gray MMC
  • Secretive MMC
  • Deadly Competition
  • Magic-less FMC in a Supernatural World
  • All the Supernatural Creatures

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.

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.

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Book Blitz: Strangers in Our Hearts – Bri Eberhart

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Happy publication day to author Bri Eberhart, and congratulations on the release of Strangers in Our Hearts!

Strangers in Our Hearts

Release date: October 22, 2024

Genre: YA Contemporary Fantasy/YA Science Fantasy

Audience: Upper YA 16+

  • Discovering special powers
  • Found family
  • Power and technology
  • Pre-dystopian setting
  • Social and political turmoil

Theo Goodwin is used to running, while Gemma Roberts wants nothing more than to find somewhere to call home—someplace to belong. With the threat of the Authorities looming, despite their strange connection and a shared desire to protect their family, a compromise between fight or flight is no easy feat. As they traverse a new shared life together, they must learn to understand one another for the survival of not only themselves but also those they hold dear.

When a new group swoops in with their own unique powers and motivations that threaten to ruin everything Theo and Gemma have worked toward, the invitation into their broader community has its appeals but equal drawbacks. Tension simmers within their crew, testing their bonds and questioning their unity. As they navigate this delicate balance, they’ll discover the world isn’t what it seems and finally put a word to what they are—mutants. More are found every day, with abilities far beyond what they thought possible. And the Authorities are doing more than hunting them down.

With mutants on the precipice of war with the government, will they decide to join the cause and fight or continue to run and hide?

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  • Content Warnings:
  • Death (including on page and off and mentions of previous deaths regarding parent and sibling)
  • Fire/fire injury
  • Hostages/kidnapping (off-page)
  • Grief
  • Panic attacks/disorders
  • Profanity
  • Violence
  • Warfare

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Cover Reveal: Infestation – Aileen Erin

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Infestation (Days of Iron and Clay Book 2)

Expected Publication Date: January 21, 2025

Genre: YA Dark Fantasy

  • Good v. Evil
  • Found Family
  • Angels & Demons
  • Slow Burn Romance
  • YA Dark Fantasy

“Invocation is a brilliantly crafted, action-packed romantasy thriller you won’t be able to put down.” – Erin Michelle Sky, Author

SAMANTHA

I never thought I’d willingly walk into Hell again, but I did.

I survived and am back where I belong—at home. But Gabe, my demon-dead friend, is still missing. And the guilt is crippling me.

While I’m laughing and happy with my boyfriend, Gabe is suffering. While I’m resting and healing, Gabe is being endlessly tortured. But every plan I come up with is a suicide mission. And despite what it sometimes looks like, I’m not ready to die.

So, when my werewolf friends ask me to help their pack with a problem, there’s no way I can say no—even if I’m not ready to jump into another fight. There’s a mysterious evil the werewolves can’t track, and they need me to help them kill it.

It’s the perfect distraction. The only problem? Phoenix, a mortal, wants to go with me.

Even though he’s proven he can handle the supernatural, I can’t help but think nothing good can come from him getting an even better glimpse of how not normal my work life is. But I can’t say no to him; all I can do is pray Phoenix is still by my side when this is over.

PHOENIX

My life pre-Samantha was turmoil. Soccer career, over. Family life, devastated after the loss of my grandmother. Dating? Laughable. Every relationship fell apart because the door in my heart had been shut tight. I was unknowingly holding out for the one girl who had completely changed my world.

Samantha is it for me; my heart knew it before I did. I’d go anywhere as long as it’s with her.

But her guardian angel, Eli, said something to me that makes me think something truly terrible will happen to Samantha. And I’m not about to let that happen. I’ll do anything to keep her safe.

“I absolutely loved this book, it blew my mind…I laughed, I cried, I swooned…it’s a heartfelt epic adventure! – Sheila Kay, Author

AUTHOR NOTE: The Days of Iron & Clay is a spin-off the Alpha Girls Series, but can be fully enjoyed alone and is best enjoyed in order! Infestation picks up right where Invocation left off. Be sure to read Invocation first!

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