Welcome to the tour for RITA by Bianca Rowena! Read on for more details
RITA (The Rita Series Book 1)
Publication Date: May 6, 2024
YA Sci-Fi Fantasy
Enemies to lovers
Chosen one
Medieval adjacent
Robot best friend
Mind reading
When her village is threatened by the evil Takano Rynn, leader of the Ruling Order, Rita defeats him in battle and believes him to be dead. She leaves her temple life behind to join the masses of Central City, where she befriends members of the Opposition including Parrin, Star and the little robot Beeps. But is Takano Rynn really dead? Or will Rita find herself drawn back to him by a mystical power that connects them both, only to face the biggest battle of all, the one for her heart?
We are super excited to present the absolutely gorgeous cover for USA Today bestselling author, Julie Hall’s upcoming release, Creatures of Chaos!
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Creatures of Chaos
Expected 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.
The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes, Crave by Tracy Wolff, The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent, and Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
The Inheritance Games – Love triangle, difference in class standings, mystery and intrigue
Crave – YA urban fantasy with multiple different supernatural creatures set in an academy environment
The Serpent and the Wings of Night – High stakes games where she is forced to make an alliance with a rival
Fourth Wing – Love triangle aspect and an underdog female main character
We’re thrilled to present the cover for Strangers in Our Hearts by Bri Eberhart! Make sure to add this one to Goodreads!
For Fans Of:
The Darkest Minds Cute Mutants The Young Elites X-Men Heroes
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?
To celebrate the June release, we are touring The Shadows of the Kingdom by Jen Bliton!
The Shadows of the Kingdom (The Light in the Shadows)
Publication Date: June 25, 2024
Genre: YA Fantasy Romance
💀Ancient evil
💀 Relationship struggles
💀 new monsters
💀 Undertaking quests
💀 Kingdom politics
💀 History revelations
After defeating the evil behind the attacks on the southern lands of Caldumn, Wren and Tyran begin to settle into their new life that begs to be calm… or so they thought.
With so many questions left unanswered about the Red Kingdom’s threat, and what they’ll now do after they withstood Rhonin’s advance, they receive a letter from a mysterious magic kind that kept themselves in the shadows with a warning of the Red Kingdom’s motives.
Now the threat won’t just be to the towns, but their world as they know it. Wren and Tyran begin the journey to stop the Red Kingdom at all costs. Faced with conflicting beliefs as to what they should do, their relationship is tested in more ways than they can imagine:
Jennifer lives in Southern California with her husband, tiny human, and five cats.
Coming from a background in Content Creation, she and her husband livestream gaming content on Twitch and gaming content on YouTube, where you can find her playing World of Warcraft, and Diablo IV. She loves being out in her garden and tries her best to grow various fruits and veggies throughout the year among any flowers, bulbs, or roots she can get her hands on.
The Genesis of Seven by Sara M. Schaller has a brand-new look and is now available!
The Genesis of Seven (The Empyrean Trilogy)
Genre: YA Urban Fantasy
Found Family
Good & Evil
Prophecies
Mystery
Action & Adventure
Angels
Morally Grey Devil
Eighteen-year-old Jordan Conway has always wanted to help people, but helping seven archangels to achieve their divine duty was never quite what he had in mind…
When Jordan is entrusted by the head nun of his orphanage to deliver a mysterious backpack to a New York City address, he comes unexpectedly face-to-face with Archangel Gabriel. Their acquaintance fast uncovers a labyrinth of secrets that connect Jordan’s once-normal life to an ancient heavenly prophecy. Now, he must help Gabriel to reunite the archangels before evil forces grow too strong.
Soon, Jordan and Gabriel find themselves on a divine quest across the globe, while deep in the pits of Hell, Satan plots his return to earth. To gain control, however, Satan needs the powerful prophetic objects locked safe inside Jordan’s backpack-and the devil will stop at nothing to get what he wants.
With that notion threatening his only family and the safety of his newfound friends, Jordan must do whatever it takes to protect the ones he loves and help the archangels succeed. If that means sacrificing all he thought he knew to go to war with the devil himself? Bring it on.
Sara M Schaller is an author and publishing professional who lives in Colorado.
Sara loves the world of pop culture and the performing arts, so when she is not reading or writing, she is either watching movies and shows, attending conventions, or going out to see live performances.She likes to write stories for all ages in the fantasy genre, and her writing usually contains elements of speculative fiction and features a large cast of characters.
Happy release day to author Jen Bliton! Make sure you get a copy of the next Light in the Shadows book, The Shadows of the Kingdom!
The Shadows of the Kingdom
Publication Date: June 25, 2024
Genre: YA Fantasy Romance
💀Ancient evil
💀 Relationship struggles
💀 new monsters
💀 Undertaking quests
💀 Kingdom politics
💀 History revelations
After defeating the evil behind the attacks on the southern lands of Caldumn, Wren and Tyran begin to settle into their new life that begs to be calm… or so they thought.
With so many questions left unanswered about the Red Kingdom’s threat, and what they’ll now do after they withstood Rhonin’s advance, they receive a letter from a mysterious magic kind that kept themselves in the shadows with a warning of the Red Kingdom’s motives.
Now the threat won’t just be to the towns, but their world as they know it. Wren and Tyran begin the journey to stop the Red Kingdom at all costs. Faced with conflicting beliefs as to what they should do, their relationship is tested in more ways than they can imagine:
We’re thrilled to announce that this gorgeous summer read by Alyssa Delle Palme, is now available in audiobook format!
𝑺𝒖𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒕 𝑷𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝑳𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒃𝒚 𝑨𝒍𝒚𝒔𝒔𝒂 𝑫𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒆 𝑷𝒂𝒍𝒎𝒆
Published: May 16, 2024
Genre: YA Romance
Narrator: @starring_alyssa_as_herself
Comp: The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han
After the death of her beloved grandmother, Sarah Williams, an 18-year-old aspiring writer and recent high school graduate, goes to her grandma’s cottage on Pine Lake. Sarah spent many happy childhood years in their cozy cabin nestled in the ancient pine trees, but she is plagued by her lifelong crush on Scott Roberts, her summer neighbour. They have a long history of summers together. Tired of her unrequited love, Sarah bravely pursues the gorgeous Swiss exchange student who is staying with the Roberts family for the summer.
Sarah’s summer begins to unravel when her family is rocked by a scandalous secret. Before the dust begins to settle, an unexpected tragedy sends Sarah into a tailspin. In her despair, she pushes everyone she loves away, even Scott. In order to find the path to healing and love, Sarah must rely on her grandmother’s lessons from the past.
Welcome to the book tour for The Island of Forever by Jeremy Harrison. This one has all kinds of Peter Pan vibes, and mythical creatures!
The Island of Forever
Expected Publication Date: June 18, 2024
Genre: YA Fantasy/LGBTQ+
🌴Coming-of-Age
🌴First Love
🌴Hidden Identity
🌴Chosen One
🌴Friends to Lovers
🌴Peter Pan Vibes
🌴Fairies and Merman
He’s his own worst enemy—and their only salvation.
Seventeen-year-old Max Greenfell grew up hearing stories about the Island of Forever—a beautiful paradise of intrigue and magic that was once controlled by a destructive shapeshifter who killed everything in his path. When monsters roamed its sandy shores, and the island’s magic began to dwindle, a hero emerged to overcome the evil and restore the land.
But all good stories have an end—and fairy tales are just that—or so he thought.
When a strange storm sweeps through his town, Max finds himself washed upon the shores of the fabled utopia. Faced with bullying and overwhelming anxiety at school, he finds solace in the island’s allure, creating a better reality to confront. But his arrival has disrupted the world’s balance, threatening to unleash the shapeshifter once more.
With help from a snarky merman and a pistol-wielding fairy, Max must embark on a dangerous adventure to ensure the island’s safety. Returning home will be a challenging journey, requiring him to confront his deepest emotions, confide in his closest allies, and survive an encounter with his greatest foe: himself.
Woven Song is now available and if you like epic tales full of myth, love, and betrayal, then you are going to want to read this!
Woven Song
Publication Date: June 7, 2024
Genre: YA Fantasy/ Asian Mythology
🧑🧑🧒🧒Found Family
😈Fallen Gods
🏮Asian mythology
🐈Orange Cat Chaos
❤️💔Will they, won’t they
⚔️Epic fight scenes
🤕Chronic illness rep
🐉 DRAGONS
🗡️Girls with swords
Isolated on the moon and yearning for the warmth of connection, a young Kaguya-hime falls to the mortal realm. While unknowingly sealing away her divine identity, she begins living as the mortal Yuki. But the mortal realm isn’t as charming as it seems…
Years later, after being banished from the imperial city of Gobe, Yuki returns on the emperor’s request with the hopes of restoring her family’s dojo. But when Yuki’s dreams are seemingly dashed after tragedy strikes, she is forced to face the unsettling truth behind her banishment.
On the verge of death, Yuki’s life becomes intertwined with the dragon god, Ryu, and together they must fight to save the mortal realm from Izanami, the ruler of the land of the dead. Caught between living as a mortal or a goddess, Yuki must fight to write her own mythology before the gods do it for her.
Woven Song weaves Asian mythology into an epic tale of love and loss, of loyalty and betrayal — where love is as soft as a lullaby, secrets are currency for the wicked, and every friend might be a foe.
In the quaint seaside town of Loch Lomond, an ominous fog descends, shrouding the landscape in mystery and fear. As the locals whisper of lurking terrors within its depths, the fog thickens, casting an eerie pall over the town.
When a girl goes missing, simple shepherd Ivas Sbarg has the only clue to what happened, and he ventures into the mist to find her. He stumbles upon a chilling revelation: something far more sinister than the monstrous fog is on the horizon, and it hungers for the souls of all who dwell in Loch Lomond.
In a desperate bid to unravel the mystery and save their town from impending doom, Ivas, a girl with horns, and an incredible cast of villagers, must navigate the treacherous fog and confront otherworldly forces. But as they delve deeper into the heart of darkness, they soon realize that the true enemy may lie closer than they ever imagined.
A gripping tale of unlikely alliances and unwavering courage, The Shepherd and the Horned Girl plunges readers into a world of ancient legends and supernatural horrors. With its richly developed characters and palpable sense of dread, this haunting narrative explores themes of grief, resilience, and the unbreakable bonds of friendship.
Prepare to be ensnared by the chilling atmosphere and heart-pounding suspense of The Shepherd and the Horned Girl—a mesmerizing journey that will leave you hooked until the very last page.
My thoughts: this is a dark fairy tale, about a Dead God who sends a terrible fog full of monsters ahead of him, a brave Shepherd, a girl with horns and the power of friendship.
Ivas tends his flock with his loyal dog Blanc, and braves the fog to rescue a lost lamb one night, a night that changes his life. There in the fog he sees a Messenger, and it delivers a scroll to a young woman in a neighbouring cottage. The next morning, that girl, Ruby, is missing. Ivas knows the fog took her, and that only he might be able to find her.
The fog is growing and cutting off the small town from the world – so Ivas, Ruby, his friend Tess and her aunt (who happens to be a witch) join forces to fight off the Dead God and repel the fog, before it can take their town.
This tale of resilience, bravery, friendship and determination is haunting and beautiful.
Also available now:
The highly anticipated second book in this dark and twisted fantasy horror series is finally here!
Don’t go in the woods…
Desperate for respite from the horrors of their past, Ivas and Ruby seek refuge in the serene mountains away from the seaside, hoping to leave their troubles behind. After narrowly escaping the clutches of supernatural scavengers from the sea, Ivas and Ruby find sanctuary on a secluded mountain farm. But tranquility proves elusive as they soon discover that the monsters they sought to escape are lurking in the shadows of this new wilderness.
As Ruby, finally free from her cursed horns, begins to embrace her newfound sense of safety, a sinister presence emerges from the depths of the forest. A legendary monster, responsible for the countless disappearances haunting the woods, sets its sights on the unsuspecting duo.
With danger closing in from all sides, Ivas and Ruby must summon all their courage and ingenuity to survive the relentless pursuit of this ancient terror. As they unravel the mysteries of the mountain and confront their darkest fears, they realize that the true battle for their lives has only just begun.
Join Ivas and Ruby on another heart-pounding adventure fraught with peril and suspense in The Shepherd and the Reaper, the thrilling next installment in this spellbinding series of fantasy horror.
About the Author
Breanna Bright is the author of ‘In The End’ and ‘The Shepherd and the Horned Girl’. She lives in the American Midwest but is always on the move with travels and adventures, searching for the next story.
*I was kindly gifted a copy of this book in exchange for reviewing it, but all opinions remain my own.
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