Book Blitz: The Prophecy of Shadows by Michelle Madow + Giveaway!

Welcome everyone to the book blitz for The Prophecy of Shadows by Michelle Madow! Who's excited about a new book series by Michelle Madow? I know I am! I've had the pleasure of working with Michelle many times and years ago and I must say her books keep getting better and better! 

Enjoy this post and be sure to enter the giveaway below before you leave. :)

The Prophecy of Shadows
by Michelle Madow
Series: Elementals #1
Published by: Dreamscape Publishing
Publication Date: January 26th 2016
Genres: Urban Fantasy, Young Adult

Filled with magic, thrilling adventure, and sweet romance, Elementals is the first in a new series that fans of Percy Jackson and The Secret Circle will love!

When Nicole Cassidy moves from sunny Georgia to gloomy New England, the last thing she expects is to learn that her homeroom is a cover for a secret coven of witches. Even more surprisingly … she’s apparently a witch herself. Despite doubts about her newfound abilities, Nicole is welcomed into this ancient circle of witches and is bedazzled by their powers–and, to her dismay, by Blake–the school’s notorious bad-boy.

Girls who get close to Blake wind up hurt. His girlfriend Danielle will do anything to keep them away, even if she must resort to using dark magic. But the chemistry between Blake and Nicole is undeniable, and despite wanting to protect Nicole from Danielle’s wrath, he finds it impossible to keep his distance.

When the Olympian Comet shoots through the sky for the first time in three thousand years, Nicole, Blake, Danielle, and two others in their homeroom are gifted with mysterious powers. But the comet has another effect–it opens the portal to the prison world that has contained the Titans for centuries. After an ancient monster escapes and attacks Nicole and Blake, it’s up to them and the others to follow the clues from a cryptic prophecy so that they can save their town … and possibly the world.

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“Elementals is going to blow your mind!”
-Crossroad Reviews, ★★★★★

“Five glittery stars for being such a compelling read!”
-Andrea Heltsley, Goodreads Reviewer ★★★★★

“A perfect mixture of magic and mythology. An entrancing story of trust, friendship and well naughty boys. WITCHES are not the only thing walking the earth!”
– BenjaminOfTomes, BookTuber ★★★★★

Everyone stared at me, and I looked to the front of the room, where a tall, lanky man in a tweed suit stood next to a blackboard covered with the morning announcements. His gray hair shined under the light, and his wrinkled skin and warm smile reminded me more of a grandfather than a teacher.

He cleared his throat and rolled a piece of chalk in his palm. “You must be Nicole Cassidy,” he said.

“Yeah.” I nodded and looked around at the other students. There were about thirty of them, and there seemed to be an invisible line going down the middle of the room, dividing them in half. The students near the door wore jeans and sweatshirts, but the ones closer to the wall looked like they were dressed for a fashion show instead of school.

“It’s nice to meet you Nicole.” The teacher sounded sincere, like he was meeting a new friend instead of a student. “Welcome to our homeroom. I’m Mr. Faulkner, but please call me Darius.” He turned to the chalkboard, lifted his hand, and waved it from one side to the other. “You probably weren’t expecting everything to look so normal, but we have to be careful. As I’m sure you know, we can’t risk letting anyone else know what goes on in here.”

Then the board shimmered—like sunlight glimmering off the ocean—and the morning announcements changed into different letters right in front of my eyes.

Michelle Madow grew up in Baltimore, graduated Rollins College in Orlando, and now lives in Boca Raton, Florida. She wrote her first book in her junior year of college, and has been writing novels since. Some of her favorite things are: reading, pizza, traveling, shopping, time travel, Broadway musicals, and spending time with friends and family. Michelle has toured across America to promote her books and to encourage high school students to embrace reading and writing. Someday, she hopes to travel the world for a year on a cruise ship.Visit Michelle online at www.michellemadow.com, and be sure to sign up for her newsletter and follow her on Amazon to get instant updates on her books!

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Audiobook Review: After the End by Amy Plum

After the End (After the End, #1) by Amy Plum

Read by: Emily Rankin, Graham Hamilton

Series: After the End #1

Published by HarperCollins on May 6th 2014

Format: Audiobook

Listening Time: 8 hrs and 47 mins

Source: Scribd

Genre: YA - Dystopian

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She’s searching for answers to her past. They’re hunting her to save their future. World War III has left the world ravaged by nuclear radiation. A lucky few escaped to the Alaskan wilderness. They've survived for the last thirty years by living off the land, being one with nature, and hiding from whoever else might still be out there. At least, this is what Juneau has been told her entire life. When Juneau returns from a hunting trip to discover that everyone in her clan has vanished, she sets off to find them. Leaving the boundaries of their land for the very first time, she learns something horrifying: There never was a war. Cities were never destroyed. The world is intact. Everything was a lie. Now Juneau is adrift in a modern-day world she never knew existed. But while she's trying to find a way to rescue her friends and family, someone else is looking for her. Someone who knows the extraordinary truth about the secrets of her past.

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If Miles couldn’t drive, he’d be a complete dead weight.” Juneau

After the End, the first book in a series written by Amy Plum is about what happens after World War III in 1984. Interesting, right? Well, I was intrigued with the plot and Plum’s story did not disappoint.

I was intrigued about the fact that this community thrived for about thirty years in the Alaskan wilderness without anyone finding about them. Or, even without the other people in the settlement finding out about the real world.

The heroine Juneau has grown up in a small commune at the foot of the Denali mountains in Alaska after the third World War. Unbeknownst to her, the elders in the community have been keeping a secret from them – there was no World War and that they were hidden in Alaska as test subjects.

When Juneau comes home after a hunt and discovers everyone in the commune missing, all their dogs slaughtered, she discovers how much the elders have hidden from them.

What I liked about the audiobook

• The alternating voice of the hero Miles and the heroine Juneau, was perfect. I liked listening to the characters’ inner thoughts which helped in setting the scene.
• Miles’ voice felt believable and age appropriate. He was 18 years old and he sounded like an 18 year old.
• Juneau, who was 17 sounded like a naïve 17 year old (because of how she grew up) was well done.
• The characters were well fleshed out. I felt that everything each character did was important to the plot. I didn’t feel that there was a lot of fluff in the story.
• There was enough intrigue to keep me wanting to know more about Amrit.
• The narrators were perfect. Graham Hamilton did a superb Miles and I felt his voice was age appropriate and helped add character to Miles. Emily Rankin voiced Juneau and I thought she also did a superb job.
• Loved the snips of humor throughout the book (see quote above). Those were the highlight of reading this book, and Miles’ sarcasm was perfect!
• The mystery about the magic kept me entertained. I wanted to know more about the experimental drug that they were formulating, and the power that it seemed to cause.

What I hated about the audiobook

• The first few chapters were unbelievable. Well, in Juneau’s case since it seemed like she knew what to do when in fact she had been raised in a community separate from the modern world. Sure, they knew things from the Encyclopedia Britannica but still, everything that she did felt too convenient.
• The book was a slow start for me (see comment above). If this wasn’t an audiobook, I probably would have, no, I would have stopped reading the book altogether.
• Nothing happens throughout the book. It was basically a road trip, with baddies following both Miles and Juneau. There wasn’t a good amount of action for the most part.

Last Thoughts about the audiobook

After the End is a journey of self-discovery for Juneau and Miles. And although nothing exciting happens throughout the book, I love the pacing, snark, sarcasm, and humor.

Totally Awesome! I loved it, would read again.

Cover Reveal + Giveaway: Reign of Shadows by Melissa Wright | Win a $15 & $10 Amazon GC!

Hello my BEAUTIFUL readers! 

Today I am excited to share with you a great new cover reveal from Author Melissa Wright for her book REIGN OF SHADOWS! It's the 3rd book in the Descendants series. If you haven't heard about this series, then click here to find out more. 

Along with the cover reveal, Melissa has offered to give away TWO amazon giftcards for my blog readers. How cool is that?! 

So without further ado, Melissa and I bring you...

REIGN OF SHADOWS!

Reign of Shadows by Melissa Wright

Series: Descendants Series, #3

Genre: YA/NA Urban Fantasy

Brianna can see her future, but it’s the past that haunts her. Plans laid in place centuries ago are threatening not only her and her sister, but all of the Seven Lines. As the shadows plot their way to old rule, the visions shift again. Her power has led to some hard choices—and the occasional stab wound—but this set of futures holds nothing but darkness.

Unable to bear the idea of losing the footing they've so recently gained, she turns the soldiers of the Seven. But with shadows hidden among the ranks, can she overcome the path they've set in place, or is she blindly following their lead?

 Coming Summer of 2014!

All about Book 1 - Bound by Prophecy and Book 2 - Shifting Fate

Bound by Prophecy

by Melissa Wright

Series: Descendants Book #1

Available in Ebook, Paperback and audio - 252 pages

Published April 2013 by Author

Genre: YA/NA Urban Fantasy

Twenty-two-year-old Aern is done watching his brother destroy the only thing that matters. He never wanted to take Morgan’s place among council, never wanted to rule their hidden world. But when the key to the prophecy is found, a young girl named Brianna whom Morgan will destroy, Aern knows he has to take action.

Emily just wants her sister back. She doesn't care about the prophecy, or realize what’s at stake. But when she goes after Aern, the truth of the matter uncoils, and Brianna isn't the only one who’s in danger. Suddenly, they’re at the center of a secret war, and unless they can work together, they’ll both have a sacrifice too big to make.

What he really wants, is for things to go back to normal. But now he’s kidnapped a girl, and his brother’s men are after him. His only hope is to join with the Division, but they have plans of their own, and it’s the last thing Aern is willing to do.

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Shifting Fate

by Melissa Wright

Series: Descendants Book #2

Available in Ebook, Paperback and audio - 214 pages

Published December 20th 2013 by  Author

Genre: YA/NA Urban Fantasy

According to prophecy, Brianna Drake was born to save the world. The trouble is, she doesn't have the slightest idea how. Her visions should have given her the answer, but they’re beginning to shift, making the danger too unpredictable, even for a prophet.

If she can just help her sister restore their hidden powers, she might be able to stop what’s coming. But an old enemy returns, and he’s got plans for Brianna and her visions.

What neither of them knows is that fate has given a stranger one chance to find her. He was trained to protect the chosen—but if he fails, the future will crumble.

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About The Author: Melissa Wright

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Melissa Wright is the author of the Frey Saga and the upcoming Descendants series. Melissa spends her time working on novels, but when not writing she can be found on goodreads and pinterest.

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Blog Tour: New Sight by Jo Schneider | Review + Giveaway!

Title: New Sight

Author: Jo Schneider

Published: April 22nd 2014 by Jolly Fish Press

Genre: Urban Fantasy > Magic > Romance

Paperback (ebook), 310 pages

Source: Publisher - Print ARC

Reading Level: YA

After succumbing to the sudden and terrifying urge to rip people’s eyes out of their sockets, 16-year-old Lysandra Blake finds herself tied down in a psych ward, convinced she’s crazy. The doctors have no answers, and Lys is ready to give up when the mysterious Jeremiah Mason appears, telling Lys that she’s not insane—she’s addicted to a rare and deadly drug that she has no recollection of using. Mr. Mason offers to take her to his facility where he can treat her. Desperate yet suspicious, Lys agrees to go with Mr. Mason to his facility where she meets with a fellow addict, the tall and handsome Kamau. Together they discover that Mr. Mason may not have told them the truth about their condition—they’re thrown headfirst into a world of daunting powers that are not only unbelievable, they are dangerous.

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*hangs head and sighs* Have you ever read a book and after finishing you just don't know what you really felt about the book? There so many different emotions I went through (and still am going through) after reading New Sight. Sadly, the biggest emotion was confusion. Many times I said to myself "What the heck just happen or okay, that made no sense whatsoever." This book was definitely different, but very good at the same time. 

Okay, okay, I'm getting ahead of myself. Allow me to give you a rundown about the story. 

As story begins where we meet a troubled teen named, Lys. Lys is staying in a hospital for her own good. She recently ripped out her eye and her Mother's eye for no reason other than she felt the NEED to do so. This very powerful urge to take the eyes of others is not only horrifying but confusing to herself and her family. Now chained to a bed for her own safety, Lys feels helpless and scared to what will happen next. When her Father comes to visit her he tells Lys there may be someone, a man named Mr. Mason who knows what is happening to her and how to "fix the problem". With nothing left to lose Lys is transfer to a  secluded "medical center" where she may find the help she needs. When Lys is told this "NEED" she feels is related to a party drug called "Pop" she doesn't know what to think. Can I drug really cause these effects or is there something more going on...

A sudden turn of events causes Lys to finally find out the TRUTH of what's happening to her and the others in the center "friends" she has meet along the way but sometimes knowing the truth is not always safe. Lys and her new friends are gifted with powers not many other humans have but are clueless to how to use these magical powers or even why they have them in the first place. Finding the answers they seek turns turns out to be a whole new problem. Lies, and betrayals go hand and hand. Who can Lys and her friends really trust or more so who should they trust...

The story itself I felt had really great potential in so many ways. The main reason it failed in some areas for me was because of how confused I was for much of the book. There were gaps and holes in the storyline. I felt at many times that the author didn't do a good job at helping the reader understand what was going on. I found myself getting lost and saying "What just happen there?" or "Huh?" Sadly the story was really good and fun to read when I understood what I was reading. I immensely enjoyed Lys and pretty much all of the secondary characters in the book. Lys and her friends had to endure so much, SO MUCH hardships. I was constantly feeling sorry for them and hoping something, anything good would come of all of this.  I really feel if the story would have been clearer to what was going on and more in depth detailing then my feeling would be a lot different. A 5 star read maybe, but because I was often left scratching my head in confusion this lessened the likability of the book. 

One of the best things I did love about the story was the use of magic, the powers the characters had, and the reasoning behind them. The magical aspect of the book was mind-blowing, truly it was. I adored the fantasy and adventure author Jo Schneider brings to the book as well as the mystery of who is good and who is bad. I was constantly guessing who really could be trusted and who had ulterior motives. For Jo's first book I definitely say it has some potential. Would I read the next one in the series? Yes, but only because I really want to find out what happens next. 

All in all, I did "LIKE" New Sight. While I did struggle with many parts of the book I also really enjoyed the overall story. To anyone who enjoys reading fantasy and magic based books I would definitely recommend NEW SIGHT. 

I liked it a lot. Would recommend.

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About The Author: Jo Schneider

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JO SCHNEIDER lives in Bountiful, Utah, but she has spent countless hours traveling all over the world. Her goal is to visit all seven continents, and she's nearly finished. Being a geek at heart, Schneider has always been drawn to science fiction and fantasy; she writes both. Based on her travels and her experience obtaining a black belt in Shaolin Kempo Karate, Schneider's works feature authentic, impressive settings and extraordinary action sequences.

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Teaser Tuesday #47 - All Our Yesterdays by Cristin Terrill

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly meme hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading.

Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

The Rules:

• Grab your current read

• Open to a random page

• Share two (2) or so “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page

• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)

• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers.

My teaser comes from the book: 

All Our Yesterdays by Cristin Terrill

James stares at me. 
         "What?" he says, the shocked remnants of a smile still on his face. 
          "James..." I whisper.
          "I don't understand. Why-" I pull the gun from my belt, and he swallows the rest of the sentence with a gulp. "Jesus Christ, Marina."
          "I don't go by that name anymore." I lift the gun. "I'm sorry, but I have to do this." 

Taken from page: 236

I love your comments. If you'd like to share your teasers with me then please leave your links to your blog posts below. I will come by check them out. Even if you don't blog you're welcome to comment. :) 

Thank you for stopping by and Happy Reading!

Cover Reveal: Stakeout (Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter #2.5) by Nikki Jefford

Today I have the pleasure of sharing the official cover reveal for Author Nikki Jefford's new novel, STAKEOUT. STAKEOUT is an Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter novella told from Noel Harper’s POV.

To find out more about this series, click here.

Now onto the cover reveal...

Stakeout (Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter #2.5) by Nikki Jefford 

Stakeout by Nikki Jefford 

Series: Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter #2.5

Expected publication: January 14th 2014 by Acorn Valley Press

Genres: New Adult, Paranormal, Urban Fantasy

Approximately 40,000 words

Noel Harper got a second chance at life when the government recruited her as an undercover vampire informant. Since the day they brought her back from the good-as-dead, she has wanted to prove herself worthy. 

When a member of her investigative unit is murdered, Noel is paired up with a vampire hunter named Dante to spy on a suspect in Fairbanks. The problem? They're not the only ones on stakeout. Taking down murderous vampires is one thing. Dealing with the past is another. But this time, Noel isn't letting fear win. She's calling in help from the other side and discovers a shocking secret along the way.

Book One: Aurora Sky

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Book Two: Northern Bites

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About The Author: Nikki Jefford

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Nikki Jefford is a third generation Alaskan who found paradise in the not-so-tropical San Juan Islands (Wash.) where she is once more neighbors with Canada in a town without a single traffic light. She loves fictional bad boys and heroines who kick butt.

When she's not reading, writing, working, or out on a nature walk, she's out riding her Suzuki DRZ400SM. 

What are your thoughts on the cover? Leave me a comment. I would love to know. :)