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The Wind Weaver (Reign of Remnants Book 1) by Julie Johnson

PUB DATE – April 8,2025

This is the first book in a new romantasy series that features magic, war, and a kick-butt heroine that reignites the embers of an ancient prophecy, unleashing a storm that could save her realm or doom them all.

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Nightweaver (Nightweaver #1) by R.M. Gray

Last week I missed participating in TBR Beyond Tours book tour for this book because I was in Instagram “jail” (when they don’t let you like/comment/follow), but I’m so happy to finally share this engaging book that is out now. I’m just getting into it, so check back later for my full review. It’s an engaging, fast-paced book with great world building and interesting characters. I’m really enjoying it so far.

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Embers of Fate (Hearts of Valine #1) by Dani Loughary

Rating: 4 out of 5.

I thoroughly enjoyed this romantasy debut about a young queen, Gwen, and the commoner guard, Tyreal, who has sworn to protect her with his life. Gwen and Tyreal have known each other since they were children and though unspoken, have loved each other from the beginning. That love is forbidden, however, because tradition dictates that she must marry a fellow royal.

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The Tyranny of Faith (Empire of the Wolf #2) by Richard Swan

Rating: 4 out of 5.

Book 2 of the trilogy starts shortly after the Battle of Galen’s Vale. Justice Vonvalt returns to capital city Sova to find seeds of rebellion stirring. Senators openly speak against the Emperor and fanatics preach vengeance in the streets. Vonvalt returned to deal with traitors amongst the Justices, but before he can get a handle on it all, the Emperor’s grandson is kidnapped and Vonvalt is ordered to drop everything to find him. He and his allies Helena, Bressinger, and Sir Radomir, are forced to go to the southern frontier, where they once again run into Claver and his templar knights.

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The Nightmare Before Kissmas by Sara Raasch

Rating: 4 out of 5.

This was a really cute mm romance that gave me Romeo and Juliet vibes. In this book, Santa is not warm and fuzzy, but rather an insincere power-hungry dictator determined to strip power from all holidays for Christmas alone. The Christmas heir, Prince Coal, who did not want to be the heir, is initially clueless about the darker side of the holiday. He starts to sense that all is not as it seems when he discovers that the hot Halloween Prince he’d been flirting with, Hex, was being held at the Christmas court as a hostage. Once Coal learns the extent of his father’s tactics, he is determined to find a way for all holidays to work together for the benefit of all.

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A Cruel Thirst by Angela Montoya

Book Tour Feature

Today I’m happy to be a part of @tbrbeyondtours & @angelamontoya_author book tour for A Cruel Thirst by Angela Montoya. It’s a Young Adult Fantasy book that comes out on December 17, 2024. It sounds so good. I can’t wait to read it.

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A Vile Season by Davide Ferraro

Rating: 4 out of 5.

I devoured this YA Historical Romance book in one day. It was such a fun read, with vampires, angry villagers, vampire hunters, dukes, court intrigue and revenge. The main character, Count Lucian, has been a vampire for centuries. He’s gotten comfortable living in a remote old castle with his servants and protege. But, all good things come to an end and he’s chased out of his castle by a group of vampire hunters.

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At the End of the River Styx by Michelle Kulwicki

Book Tour:

I’m happy to be a part of TBR Beyond Tours book tour for the new YA Fantasy At the End of the River Styx by Michelle Kulwicki that came out on Sept. 24, 2024.

I just started reading this book and I’m already hooked. I love the two main characters and can relate to their feelings of guilt and shame. The book is beautifully written and I can’t wait to see what happens. I’ll write a full review once I’ve finished the book.

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The Trials of Imogene Sol by C.L. Walters

Rating: 4 out of 5.

This is a fast-paced YA Dystopian SciFi/Fantasy centered around Imogene Sol, a cadet at The Ring Academy on Serta. She is an orphan of notorious parents who killed hundreds of thousands of people in a bombing against the Federation. Supported by an anonymous benefactor, Imogene is hated by most people because of her name, and she’s had to work twice as hard as everyone to be successful. As she enters the final trials that will dictate not only her first placement out of the academy, but her entire future, obstacles are put in her way to ensure she fails. When she’s framed for an act that could not only see her future career in jeopardy, but imprison her for life, she has to figure out who is out to get her and stop them. Before they stop her. Permanently.

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