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Beating Heart Baby by Lio Min (Blog Tour: ARC Review)

When artistic and sensitive Santi arrives at his new high school, everyone in the wildly talented marching band welcomes him with open arms. Everyone except for the prickly, proud musical prodigy Suwa, who doesn’t think Santi has what it takes to be in the band. But Santi and Suwa share painful pasts, and when they open up to each other, a tentative friendship begins. And soon, that friendship turns into something more. . . . Will their fresh start rip at the seams as Suwa seeks out a solo spotlight, and both boys come to terms with what it’ll take, and what they’ll have to let go, to realize their dreams?… Read More Beating Heart Baby by Lio Min (Blog Tour: ARC Review)

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Tokyo Dreaming by Emiko Jean (Blog Tour: ARC & Audiobook Review)

When Japanese-American Izumi Tanaka learned her father was the Crown Prince of Japan, she became a princess overnight. Now, she’s overcome conniving cousins, salacious press, and an imperial scandal to finally find a place she belongs. She has a perfect bodyguard turned boyfriend. Her stinky dog, Tamagotchi, is living with her in Tokyo. Her parents have even rekindled their college romance and are engaged. A royal wedding is on the horizon! Izumi’s life is a Tokyo dream come true. Only… Her parents’ engagement hits a brick wall. The Imperial Household Council refuses to approve the marriage citing concerns about Izumi and her mother’s lack of pedigree. And on top of it all, her bodyguard turned boyfriend makes a shocking decision about their relationship. At the threat of everything falling apart, Izumi vows to do whatever it takes to help win over the council. Which means upping her newly acquired princess game. But at what cost? Izumi will do anything to help her parents achieve their happily ever after, but what if playing the perfect princess means sacrificing her own? Will she find a way to forge her own path and follow her heart?… Read More Tokyo Dreaming by Emiko Jean (Blog Tour: ARC & Audiobook Review)

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A Golden Fury by Samantha Cohoe (Blog Tour: Excerpt)

Thea Hope longs to be an alchemist out of the shadow of her famous mother. The two of them are close to creating the legendary Philosopher’s Stone—whose properties include immortality and can turn any metal into gold—but just when the promise of the Stone’s riches is in their grasp, Thea’s mother destroys the Stone in a sudden fit of violent madness. While combing through her mother’s notes, Thea learns that there’s a curse on the Stone that causes anyone who tries to make it to lose their sanity. With the threat of the French Revolution looming, Thea is sent to Oxford for her safety, to live with the father who doesn’t know she exists… Read More A Golden Fury by Samantha Cohoe (Blog Tour: Excerpt)

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Where Dreams Descend by Janella Angeles (Blog Tour: Excerpt)

In a city covered in ice and ruin, a group of magicians face off in a daring game of magical feats to find the next headliner of the Conquering Circus, only to find themselves under the threat of an unseen danger striking behind the scenes. As each act becomes more and more risky and the number of missing magicians piles up, three are forced to reckon with their secrets before the darkness comes for them next. The Star: Kallia, a powerful showgirl out to prove she’s the best no matter the cost. The Master: Jack, the enigmatic keeper of the club, and more than one lie told. The Magician: Demarco, the brooding judge with a dark past he can no longer hide… Read More Where Dreams Descend by Janella Angeles (Blog Tour: Excerpt)

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Lobizona by Romina Garber (Blog Tour: Review)

Some people ARE illegal. Lobizonas do NOT exist. Both of these statements are false. Manuela Azul has been crammed into an existence that feels too small for her. As an undocumented immigrant who’s on the run from her father’s Argentine crime-family, Manu is confined to a small apartment and a small life in Miami, Florida. Until Manu’s protective bubble is shattered. Her surrogate grandmother is attacked, lifelong lies are exposed, and her mother is arrested by ICE. Without a home, without answers, and finally without shackles, Manu investigates the only clue she has about her past–a mysterious “Z” emblem… Read More Lobizona by Romina Garber (Blog Tour: Review)

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Anna and the Apocalypse (Blog Tour: Movie Trailer & 12 Things that Anna Recommends For Surviving the Apocalypse)

Welcome to my stop on the Anna and the Apocalypse Blog Tour! My stop will be featuring the Anna and the Apocalypse movie trailer as well as a list of 12 things that Anna recommends for surviving the apocalypse! I hope that you enjoy this post, and also hope that Anna’s list might save your life someday! And… Read More Anna and the Apocalypse (Blog Tour: Movie Trailer & 12 Things that Anna Recommends For Surviving the Apocalypse)

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Children of the Bloodlands by S.M. Beiko (Blog Tour: Excerpt & Giveaway) [CLOSED]

Welcome to my stop on the Children of the Bloodlands Blog Tour hosted by ECW Press! I really enjoy S.M. Beiko‘s writing, and cannot wait to finish Scion of the Fox and then dive right into Children of the Bloodlands! I mean, who doesn’t love binge reading series like that?! You can read an excerpt from Children of the Bloodlands below, and… Read More Children of the Bloodlands by S.M. Beiko (Blog Tour: Excerpt & Giveaway) [CLOSED]

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What the Flower Says of Death by Danielle Koste (Blog Tour: Character Interview & Giveaway) [CLOSED]

Welcome to my stop on the What the Flower Says of Death Blog Tour! My stop will be featuring an interview with Jack and Violet (the two main characters in the book) as well as a giveaway that ends in 9 days (so don’t miss out)! Also, don’t forget to check out all of the other tour… Read More What the Flower Says of Death by Danielle Koste (Blog Tour: Character Interview & Giveaway) [CLOSED]