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Monday, August 12, 2019

Blog Tour Review with Giveaways: Remember Me by Chelsea Bobulski

Book info:

Title: Remember Me
Author: Chelsea Bobulski
Genre: YA Horror
Release Date: August 6th, 2019
Publisher: Feiwel and Friends
Source: Copy from publisher which did not influence my opinion
My rating: 4 stars

Synopsis:

In this eerie and suspenseful YA, a teen girl discovers what connects her to the hotel she calls home as horrifying visions lead her to the truth.

Nell Martin is moving again, this time to the Winslow Grand Hotel, built in 1878. As Nell is settling in, strange things begin to happen. Doors lock of their own accord, writing appears on bathroom walls--and most horrifying of all--visions of a dead boy permeate her waking life. Thinking it was her mind playing tricks on her, she soon finds the past and the present colliding as she learns horrific details of a murder that happened at the hotel in 1905 involving a girl named Lea.

Nell and a mysterious bellboy must relive that day in hopes of finally breaking a curse that imprisons them both. And Nell discovers what truly links her to the history of the Winslow Grand Hotel.

BOOK LINKS

My Review:
I really liked a lot about this book. While there was a curse at this hotel, something that can be common in ghost stories like this, I feel like it totally played out differently than I would expect. The fact that the way to solve the curse wasn't completely spelled out from the beginning was something that kept me reading and hanging on every detail to see if I could figure it out, which I didn't. I really enjoyed the back and forth between the time periods and learning just what connection Nell had to the past. There were several scenes in the book that I could picture as they were described so vividly, probably would be perfect in a scary movie. I can't wait to have this book in my school library to recommend to my students when they are looking for a great scary ghost story.

About the Author:

Chelsea Bobulski was born in Columbus, Ohio, and raised on Disney movies, classic musicals, and Buckeye pride. She’s always had a penchant for the fantastical, the stories that teach us there is more to this world than meets the eye. She has a soft spot for characters with broken pasts, strange talents, and a dash of destiny in their bones. After graduating from The Ohio State University with a degree in history, she promptly married her high school sweetheart and settled down in Northwest Ohio with her notebooks and daydreams and copious amounts of chocolate. THE WOOD is her debut novel.

AUTHOR LINKS

Website: http://chelseabobulski.com/

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/14554651.Chelsea_Bobulski

Twitter: https://twitter.com/chelseabobulski

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseabobulski/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chelseabobulskibooks/

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.es/cbobulski/

GIVEAWAY:

Prize: Win (1) copy of REMEMBER ME by Chelsea Bobulski (US Only)

Starts: 06 August 2019

Ends: 20 August 2019

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INSTAGRAM GIVEAWAY:

For this particular giveaway, we have an exclusive Instagram. We are giving away a copy of REMEMBER ME by CHELSEA BOBULSKI (US ONLY). The giveaway will start onAUGUST 6th 2019 and will finish on AUGUST 20th 2019 (00:00 GMT+1).

Entries for the giveaway:

· Follow your Instagram and The FFBC Tours (@theffbc).

· Follow the author (@chelseabobulski)

· Comment why you want the book or why are you excited to read the book

Extra entries:

· Follow the FFBC owners: @whatmakespatri, @michellesulk, @artsyreadergirl

· Follow any other FFBC team member participating in the tour (@fictitiouswonderland, @taylorfennerwrites, @kagunderman, @shannonmiz, @the_book_return, @theabhorsenreads, @frayedbooks, @moonlight_rendezvous, @starlight.reads, @onemused, @thecleverreader, @thereadingcornerforall, @confessionsofayareader, @adreamindream, @wishfulendings, @tbrandbeyond, @musingsofagirl, @twilightreader1 and @buffywnabe).

· Tag a friend (each friend will be an extra entry).

The winner will be announced on AUGUST 22nd 2019 in our Instagram stories. The winner will be contacted by Instagram.

TOUR SCHEDULE:

http://fantasticflyingbookclub.blogspot.com/2019/06/tour-schedule-remember-me-by-chelsea.html

Saturday, June 15, 2019

Blog Tour Review: The Chosen (Contender #1) by Taran Matharu

BOOK INFORMATION

Title: The Chosen

Author: Taran Matharu
Series: Contender #1

Publisher: Feiwel and Friends
Release Date: June 4th 2019

Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Source: E-galley from FFBC Tours which did not influence my opinion
My rating: 4 stars

Synopsis:

Introducing an epic new trilogy from Taran Matharu, author of the New York Times–bestselling Summoner series.

Throughout history, people have vanished with no explanation. A group of teenagers are about to discover why.

Cade is settling into a new boarding school, contemplating his future, when he finds himself transported to another realm. He soon discovers their new world is populated with lost remnants from the past: prehistoric creatures, ancient relics, and stranger still — people. Overwhelmed by his new surroundings, Cade has little time to adjust, for soon he and his fellow classmates are forced to become contenders in a brutal game, controlled by mysterious overlords.

But who are these beings and why did they choose these teens? Cade must prepare for battle . . . because hiding is not an option.

BOOK LINKS

Amazon

My Review:

This is my first book by this author, and I was not disappointed at all. I can totally see what all the fuss about the other series has been about. This book was definitely a page turner. I loved all the history in the book, and the whole vibe of the historical people and animals and places reminded me of the tv show Land of the Lost. A favorite show of mine. And then there was the whole competition thing. From the beginning it was in my head that maybe it was aliens. Then maybe it was futuristic humans. The book really keeps you pretty much guessing till close to the end when the qualifying competition is about to begin. There's a lot of great action in this, characters that you really are interested in and want to either see succeed, or get what they deserve. I will definitely be ready to read book two whenever it is ready, as I need to know what else these characters will need to fight and do to save themselves, and possibly Earth itself.

AUTHOR INFORMATION

Taran Matharu is the New York Times bestselling author of the Summoner series, which has been translated into 15 languages and has sold over a million copies. He was born in London in 1990 and found a passion for writing during early adolescence, beginning his first book at 9 years old.

Straight after graduating with a First Class degree in Business Administration, Taran was keen to explore a new avenue and get inside the publishing world, landing an internship in Digital Sales at Penguin Random House, from June to September 2013.

Thereafter, while taking time off to travel, Taran began to write ‘Summoner’ in November 2013 at the age of 22, taking part in ‘Nanowrimo 2013’ and sharing his work on Wattpad.com. The shared sample of the story went viral, reaching over 3 million reads in less than six months. Taran went on to launch his professional writing career, and has never looked back.

His SUMMONER series is published by Hodder Children’s (Hachette) in the UK, Australia and Commonwealth, Feiwel and Friends (Macmillan) in the US and Canada, Hachette Jeunesse in France, Heyne in Germany, Planeta in Spain, Crown in Taiwan, Record in Brazil, EKSMO in Russia, Jaguar in Poland, Ecliptic in Bulgaria, Alpress in the Czech Republic, Ithaki in Turkey, Forlaget Forar in Denmark and Unieboek in the Netherlands.

AUTHOR LINKS

TOUR SCHEDULE:

https://fantasticflyingbookclub.blogspot.com/2019/05/tour-schedule-chosen-contender-1-by.html

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Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Blog Tour with Author's Dream Movie Cast plus Giveaway: Ally (Nemesis #2) by Anna Banks

Book info:

Title: ALLY

Author: Anna Banks

Pub. Date: October 3, 2017

Publisher: Feiwel and Friends

Pages: 320

Formats: Hardcover, eBook

Find it: Amazon, Barnes and Noble, iBooks, TBD, Goodreads

Synopsis:

Princess Sepora of Serubel and King Tarik of Theoria have formed an uneasy truce between their kingdoms since the deadly plague began to rip through Theoria. Since their feelings for each other are entangled in politics and power, they must use their own trusted resources to find common ground.

But when traitors with powerful allies arise from unexpected places, Tarik and Sepora face challenges that will change both of their kingdoms forever. Will they learn whom to trust—including each other—in time to save their kingdoms, their relationship and even their lives?

Seer

Exclusive piece of art created for the series by David North.

All 12 will be revealed throughout the course of the blog tour.

About Book 1:

Title: NEMESIS

Author: Anna Banks

Pub. Date: October 4, 2016

Publisher: Feiwel and Friends

Pages: 368

Formats: Hardcover, eBook

Find it: Amazon, Barnes and Noble, iBooks, Goodreads

Synopsis:

The princess didn't expect to fall in love--with her nemesis.

Princess Sepora of Serubel is the last Forger in all the five kingdoms. The spectorium she creates provides energy for all, but now her father has found a way to weaponize it, and his intentions to incite war force her to flee from his grasp. She escapes across enemy lines into the kingdom of Theoria, but her plans to hide are thwarted when she is captured and placed in the young king's servitude.

Tarik has just taken over rulership of Theoria, and must now face a new plague sweeping through his kingdom and killing his citizens. The last thing he needs is a troublesome servant vying for his attention. But mistress Sepora will not be ignored. When the two finally meet face-to-face, they form an unlikely bond that complicates life in ways neither of them could have imagined.

Sepora's gift could save Tarik's kingdom from the Quiet Plague. But should she trust her growing feelings for her nemesis, or should she hide her gifts at all costs?

Author's Dream Movie Cast for Main Characters:
So I know it’s my duty and creative obligation as an author to dream up a movie cast of characters for all my books, but if I’m totally honest, I would cast all unknowns. Along those lines, I’ve collected a few images for your viewing pleasure.

Tarik

Sepora (but with silver eyes)

Sethos

Rashidi (lol!)

About the Author:

NYT Bestselling YA author of The Syrena Legacy series: OF POSEIDON (2012), OF TRITON (2013), OF NEPTUNE (2014).

Repped by rockstar Lucy Carson of the Friedrich Agency.

I live with my husband and daughter in the Florida Panhandle. I have a southern accent compared to New Yorkers, and I enjoy food cooked with real fat. I can’t walk in high heels, but I’m very good at holding still in them. If you put chocolate in front of me, you must not have wanted it in the first place.

Favorite Books:

Shatter Me, Cinder, Linger, Shiver, Forever, Pushing the Limits, Unravel Me, Shadow and Bone, Enclave, Divergent, Candor, Graceling, Fire, The Hunger Games Trilogy, The Host, Most of James Patterson, and Janet Evanovich makes me laugh through my nose in an unfeminine sort of way.

Visit Anna’s website, like her on Facebook, and follow her on Twitter.

Giveaway:

12 winners will receive a complete set of the exclusive pieces of art created for the series by David North (the images revealed during each tour stop), US Only.

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Tour Schedule:

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Week One:

9/25/2017- a GREAT read- Review

9/26/2017- PaperTrailYA- Interview

9/27/2017- Owl Always Be Reading- Excerpt

9/28/2017- Reese's Reviews- Review

9/29/2017- Two Chicks on Books- Interview

Week Two:

10/2/2017- Little Red's Reviews- Review

10/3/2017- Lisa Loves Literature- Guest Post

10/4/2017- Take Me Away To A Great Read- Review

10/5/2017- YA Books Central- Interview