Cover Reveal: Love Song by Sasha Wasley

I'm thrilled to helping Australian author Sasha Wasley share the stunning cover for Love Song, the third novel in her Paterson Sisters Series.

The Paterson Sisters is rural fiction at its romantic best....and it's coming to the BIG SCREEN! Sasha has sold the film rights to all three novels. Here's hoping we'll be seeing Willow, Free and Beth on screen one day!

When she agreed to tutor Charlie Campbell, falling in love was the last thing on her mind. 

At 17, Beth Paterson had just lost her mother and was working hard to get in to university. She didn’t expect to lose her head over a boy – and she certainly didn’t expect him to vanish without even saying goodbye. 

These days, Charlie is a big star on the alternative rock scene, while Beth is a respected doctor in her hometown. But her ordered life is thrown into turmoil when Charlie comes back to fight for the tiny community where he was raised. They can’t stop crossing paths any more than Beth can ignore the resurgence of that wild attraction they once shared. 

However, Beth Paterson swore no man would ever screw her over again – least of all this man. She’s been protecting her heart since he left and she’s not about to let her guard down now.

Pre Order Love Song:

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 My Reviews:

Dear Banjo | True Blue

Sasha Wasley was born and raised in Perth, Western Australia. She lives in the Swan Valley wine region with her two daughters. She writes commercial fiction, crossover new adult/YA mysteries and paranormal. Sasha Wasley’s debut novel, The Seventh, was published in January 2015. Her first new adult paranormal romance series, The Incorruptibles, debuted in 2016.

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Be sure to grab yourself a copy of Love Song when it releases on June 4th and help me in congradulating Sasha not only on her latest release but her exicting film news!

 

Owl Post #224

Inspired by The Story Siren's In My Mailbox, Owl Post allows us bloggers to showcase the books we've bought, won or received throughout the week and is hosted by Brodie over at Eleusinian Mysteries. We all know that the Owl Post is the fastest way to send and receive mail and they certainly make me happy every time they drop a book off.   Hello book lovers! I hope you all had a fabulous Christmas and that the owls were good to you :) Here are some books I have received and bought lately including three novels that are some of my most anticipated reads of 2019!

For Review:

From Allen & Unwin/Hot Key Books:

- Soulbinder by Sebastien de Castell

I love this series and can't wait to read this fourth installment. I was so stoked to receive a copy for review. Planning to read this very soon.

- The Wicked King by Holly Black

The Cruel Prince was probably by (unexpected) favorite novel of 2018 and I literally swooned when I recieved this in the mail. This is my next read for sure! 

.... Thanks so much guys!

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From Pantera Press:

- Vardaesia by Lynette Noni 

ANOTHER book I'm beyond excited to finally have. Vardaesia is the conclusion to The Medoran Chronicles and I have to say I couldn't help myself....I had to begin this as soon as I received it. Love this series Lynette Noni has created. 

.....Thank you Anabel!

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From Simon & Schuster:

- Do You Dream of Terra-Two by Temi Oh

I'll be honest; I hadn't heard of this book before it arrived in the mail, but it does sound good. Planning to work it into my reading schedule sometime in Jan/Feb.

.....Thank you guys!

I Bought:

- Girls of Paper and Fire by Natasha Ngan 
-  The Bird and the Blade by Megan Bannen 
- Thief's Cunning by Sarah Ahiers 
- Fallen Academy: Year One by Leia Stone
I bought these books as a group for $23 including shipping from ebay. Not bad considering The Bird and the Blade is a hardback :)

What have the owls brought you lately?
Have they been generous?
And have you read any of these books?

Bookish New Year Resolutions for 2019

I don't know about you, but every year I make New Years resolutions and pretty much every year I fail to keep them. But this year I'm determined to see them through, especially some bookish inspired ones I'm hoping to keep......

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1. Read More
I know this may seem ridiculous as I do a lot of reading, but I really want to read more. I've been watching a lot of tv and dvd's lately and I feel my book TBR shelf is feeling it, so for 2019 I plan to read more. Which takes me to my second resolution....

2. Read More...FOR ME

I have sooooooo many amazing sounding novels that I have accumulated over the years (yes, years) and while I appreciate each and every review novel I receive, I'm determined to make some time for me in 2019 and the books I've bought for myself. Books like The Selection series, The Bone Season, Carnival, The Illuminae Files, The Diabolic, the Talon series, Daughter of the Pirate King, the last four Throne of Glass books and the final two Court of Thorns and Roses, Muse of Nightmares, Rick Riordan's most recent five or so books, I could go on and on.

3. Buy Less...AKA Book Buying Ban
I know, I know. I say this to myself ALL the time, but aside from the latest releases in series and MUST haves, I really want to curb by book buying this year. Honestly, I have more than 1000 (and trust me, I counted each and every one) physical books sitting on my shelves that are NOT READ and I know I will only continue to buy more if I don't do something. As a hoarder who believes in "some day" I have a habit of collecting series so that when I do decide to read the series, I have all the books. And that ends today!

4. Be More Creative On The Blog

I've recently found myself in a bit of a rut and this has transferred over to my blog and its content. 2018 wasn't an easy year for me for reasons I will keep to myself, but 2019 promises to be different, so starting now I hope to be more creative with my posts. This includes new features and promo posts as well as more author interviews and giveaways (I have a LOT of signed swag and books that I have collected over the years) and I plan to start un-hauling it this year :) Keep an eye out!

5. Be More Active

In addition to the blogging rut I found myself in towards the end of 2018 which has effected by interactions with the bloggosphere and those who inhabit it, I also found myself loosing interest in participating and posting on Instagram and Facebook and Twitter. I adore chatting about all things bookish and the books and authors I adore and hope to get that passion back in 2019!

Here's to 2019 being a great year!

Do you have any new years resolutions, bookish or otherwise?

Book Shelf: Children of Blood and Bone (Legacy of Orïsha #1) by Tomi Adeyemi

Tomi Adeyemi conjures a stunning world of dark magic and danger in her West African-inspired fantasy debut Children of Blood and Bone.

They killed my mother.
They took our magic.
They tried to bury us.
Now we rise.

Zelie remembers when the soil of Orisha hummed with magic. When different clans ruled - Burners igniting flames, Tiders beckoning waves, and Zelie's Reaper mother summoning forth souls.

But everything changed the night magic disappeared. Under the orders of a ruthless king, anyone with powers was targeted and killed, leaving Zelie without a mother and her people without hope. Only a few people remain with the power to use magic, and they must remain hidden.

Zelie is one such person. Now she has a chance to bring back magic to her people and strike against the monarchy. With the help of a rogue princess, Zelie must learn to harness her powers and outrun the crown prince, who is hell-bent on eradicating magic for good.

Danger lurks in Orisha, where strange creatures prowl, and vengeful spirits wait in the waters. Yet the greatest danger may be Zelie herself as she struggles to come to terms with the strength of her magic - and her growing feelings for an enemy.

More info on Goodreads.....


Review:

Tomi Adeyemi’s debut novel Children of Blood and Bone is a lush and lyrical fantasy novel inspired by Nigerian folklore and weaves together a world of tyranny, magic and hope in the midst of oppression.

Zélie Adebola rememberers a time when magic existed in the land of Orïsha. Her mother was a powerful maji who helped the people in her village of Ilorin and Zélie planned to follow in her footsteps. Then everything changed; magic disappeared from the world one fateful night and the King’s guards invaded....killing all those with abilities including Zélie’s mother. Years later Zélie and girls like her secretly train in the art of self defence, hoping to protect themselves as much as possible against the guards and Monarchy that still treat them like garbage. When a chance encounter between Zélie and the Orïsha heir occurs in a marketplace Zélie finds herself reluctantly helping the heir steal a sacred artefact said to be able to help restore magic to Orïsha. As Zélie and her newfound ally princess Amari form an uneasy partnership, the two very different young women find themselves travelling to an ancient temple in an effort to perform a ritual to restore magic. As threats arise can they manage to stand together in the midst of it all, or will outside forces destroy them before they even have a chance?

I have to say I was very impressed by Children of Blood and Bone. Tomi Adeyemi’s debut novel has had a lot of hype surrounding it and heading into the story I wondered if it would live up to the expectations placed upon it. I have to say it definitely did. Beautifully written and detailed, Children of Blood and Bone brings together a fantasy world that sees an oppressed race of people fight to discover a way to have their birthright returned in a high stakes, fast moving and driven storyline.

It’s evident that Adeyemi draws from the trials and tribulations facing minority’s groups today and instilled this into her story, giving a magical twist to themes very relevant in our world today. The inclusion and use of Yorùbá language and dialect gives the story real substance while the explosion of West African mythology and folklore bring the history and legends Adeyemi implores to life with such vibrancy.

Children of Blood and Bone unfolds through the varying perspectives of three characters; Zélie, Amari and Inan. This offers a well rounded perspective of the story with the characters conflictions, struggles and battles allowing the readers to experience a vast degree of emotions and events throughout the novel from different viewpoints. This really made for a deeper understanding of the characters and their motives. Admittedly some I liked more than others while there were others who grew on me.

I enjoyed the concept of two different sets of siblings being explored and thought the relationships between Zélie, Tzain, Amari and Inan were intriguing to witness. Zélie and Amari are two different but strong female personalities with a lot of potential. Personally I liked Inan more in the beginning of the novel than I did in the end; I think he faulted in his decisions but enjoyed Tomi Adeyemi’s exploration of the length people will go to for familial approval. This made for a good undertone to the story.

There’s obviously a romantic element of the story that plays a part, but this aspect only supports the action and adventure woven amongst the passion and desperation of the storyline. Zélie's love interest within the novel both won me over and let me down. I appreciated the way their romance developed in the beginning of the story, but by the end I was highly disappointed by the choices he made.

Children of Blood and Bone was an impressive debut with a lot of nuances to explore and leaves it readers keen to delve into the deftly created world Tomi Adeyemi has introduced as soon as they have the chance!

Rating: 
Source: Purchased by me from Dymocks
Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia
Format: Paperback
Release Date: March 8th 2018
Buy: Angus & Robertson | Booktopia | The Book Depository | Amazon
Final Thoughts: A highly enjoyable novel, Children of Blood and Bone left me eager for more.

Waiting on in 2019

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking The Spine where you can spotlight an upcoming release that you're eagerly anticipating.

Today I've decided not to showcase a book I'm waiting on this week, but the books I'm waiting on in 2019!    Here are the sequels/next in a series that I can't wait to get my hands on......

What are you waiting on this year? There are SO many amazing ones set to release in 2019. I'd love to know what you are most excited for!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Hello book lovers and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
 
I want to wish everyone a safe and happy New Year from The Rest Is Still Unwritten and hears to what I'm sure will be a great year in 2019! 

Thank you to all the amazing authors, publishers, tour coordinators and readers I have had the pleasure of interacting and working with last year. 

Lets hope 2019 it's full of nothing but promise, possibilities and endless opportunities. 

Oh and books. Lots and lots of books ;)

Waiting on Wednesday #252

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking The Spine where you can spotlight an upcoming release that you're eagerly anticipating.

This week I'm waiting on.....  

Nexus by Sasha Alsberg & Lindsay Cummings 

Releases on: May 7th 2019

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#1 New York Times bestselling authors Sasha Alsberg and Lindsay Cummings deliver the dazzling finale to the acclaimed Androma Saga, where stunning betrayals and devastating secrets send an embattled galaxy spiraling into the ultimate nightmare.

Her ship is gone, her crew is captured and notorious mercenary Androma Racella is no longer the powerful Bloody Baroness, but a fugitive ruthlessly hunted across the Mirabel Galaxy. The bloodthirsty Queen Nor now rules most of the galaxy through a mind-control toxin and she’ll stop at nothing to destroy her most hated adversary.

Andi will risk anything, even her precious freedom, to find a cure. Stranded with her unlikely ally, Dex, on the unforgiving ice planet of Solera, their plan to infiltrate a black-market city proves dangerously irresistible.

Back in Arcardius, Nor’s actions have opened Mirabel to invasion. As Andi’s crew fights to regain their freedom, Andi and Dex discover a threat far greater than anything they’ve faced before.

Only by saving their mortal enemy can the crew of the Marauder make one last desperate strike to save the galaxy—unaware that a shattering, centuries-old secret may demand the most wrenching sacrifice of all.

Thoughts:

Nexus has been on my watch list ever since I read Zenith. Zenith started slow for me, but I feel the series has a lot of potential and am really keen to see where the authors go with the characters. Looking forward to reading this one!

What are you waiting on this week?