It's Monday! What Are You Reading? - 22 August, 2022

#IMWAYR is a weekly meme started on J Kaye’s blog and then was hosted by Sheila from Book Journey. Sheila then passed it on to Kathryn at The Book Date.

Hey Bookdragons! It's been a busy couple weeks both at home and at work. I decided to DNF one of the books I mentioned last week while I savored another fantasy novel. Then I was surprised with book mail from Entangled Teen and it sounded to good I had to start it right away. Here's what I've been reading... 

What I Read Last Week:

Gallant by V.E. Schwab

I keep trying with this author's books but I think I'm at the point where I've tried and failed to get through 4 books by her (A Darker Shade of Magic, City of Ghosts, The Invisible Life of Addie Larue, and now Gallant) so I'm giving up and writing V.E. Schwab off as an author whose books I just don't enjoy. It's not that the writing was bad, that's not at all what I'm saying. It's just that the story didn't hold me. It was predictable and a bit too young for my reading tastes. 

DNF @ Page 153

Fire Heart by Emma Hamm

I've been wanting to read this author's books for a while now and when I saw a The Bookish Box exclusive edition of it come up on PangoBooks I decided to get it since I had some PangoBucks and a credit from selling. I loved this book so much! I definitely will check out more by this author and I can't wait to read the next book.

Currently Reading: 

Fate Touched by Becky Moynihan

I started Fate Touched at work on Thursday and although I didn't have a ton of reading time, it was so easy to fall back into this series. Becky is a master storyteller and if you haven't discovered the A Touch of Vampire series yet, what are you waiting for?

The Liar's Crown by Abigail Owen

Entangled Teen surprised me with a book box for this book and it looked so good I put it at the top of my TBR list. I just finished Fire Heart last night so I'll be starting this one sometime today.  

 

Next Read

The Kiss Curse by Erin Sterling

I've been trying to make myself wait to read this one until closer to the beginning of September but I can't wait any longer! The ARC has been sitting on my shelf begging to be read. 

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 What are you reading this week? Have you read any of my recent reads?

{Book Review} ROOTS OF RUIN by Amber Mitchell

  

Roots of Ruin

Garden of Thorns Book 3

Amber Mitchell

Released: August 16, 2021 by Entangled Teen

Blurb:

They did the impossible, but their problems are far from over…

After freeing the Delmarion empire, Rose and Rayce must go to Varsha, the desert home Rose fled when she was a child—the country she’s meant to rule.

Rayce is the new emperor of Delmar, Varsha’s longtime enemy, but that won’t stop him from assisting the girl he loves. Armed with the brute force of Rayce’s military, Rose sets out to free her people from the oppressive rule of the usurper king who killed her father.

But even if they win, how can she be queen to her homeland and in love with the man ruling its bitter enemy? With her loyalties split between heart and crown, Rose must find a way to do the impossible again…unite two kingdoms at war, or sacrifice half of herself to save the other.

My Review:

I often think of this series because I really loved the first two books and was hoping for there to be a third book so I was happy when I was given an eARC to read. 

It's been a couple years since the second book came out and I definitely needed a refresher on where we left off. I do recommend rereading or at least refreshing yourself on the previous two books before starting this one.

Rose has grown so much as a character from the first book and it's been so rewarding watching her character arc. 

We start Roots of Ruin with peace in Delmar now that Rayce is the new Emperor but Rose and Rayce are unable to touch due to a method used to save Rayce's life in book two. And what of Rose's homeland? Don't worry, there is plenty of action and swoonworthy moments in this book and it leaves readers with a satisfying end in this truly fantastic trilogy. 

Overall, this book was well worth the wait and I'm so happy to have read this series. I highly recommend it to all fantasy lovers. 

My Rating:

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

5 of 5 Stars!

{Cover Reveal} STEALING INFINITY by ALYSON NOEL

 

Hey Bookdragons! Today I'm excited to help Entangled Teen share with you the gorgeous cover of Alyson Noel's upcoming novel, STEALING INFINITY! When I signed up for the reveal I just knew the reveal was a surprise, not who the author was going to be but I'm so pleased to see that it's one of my favorite authors! Check out the gorgeous cover below and add it to your Goodreads TBR!

About the Book

Title: Stealing Infinity

Author: Alyson Noel

Release Date: February 2, 2022

Publisher: Entangled Teen

Genre: YA, Fantasy, Romance, Time-Travel

Blurb:

When a young girl with an usual gift is whisked away to an academy for time-travelling teens, she becomes the target for a sinister organization hell-bent on rewriting history in this clever and fast-paced YA that is guaranteed to become your next fantasy romance obsession.

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Book Review: Find Me Their Bones by Sara Wolf

Find Me Their Bones
Bring Me Their Hearts Book 2
Sara Wolf
November 5, 2019
Entangled Teen
eBook, Hardcover, audiobook 400 pages

BLURB
No one can save her.

In order to protect Prince Lucien d’Malvane’s heart, Zera had to betray him. Now, he hates the sight of her. Trapped in Cavanos as a prisoner of the king, she awaits the inevitable moment her witch severs their magical connection and finally ends her life.

But fate isn't ready to give her up just yet.

With freedom coming from the most unlikely of sources, Zera is given a second chance at life as a Heartless. But it comes with a terrible price. As the king mobilizes his army to march against the witches, Zera must tame an elusive and deadly valkerax trapped in the tunnels underneath the city if she wants to regain her humanity.

Winning over a bloodthirsty valkerax? Hard. Winning back her friends before war breaks out? A little harder.

But a Heartless winning back Prince Lucien’s heart?

The hardest thing she’s ever done.

My Review:

Wow! I liked this one so much more than the first book. While the first book was a cover-request that was an okay read for me, this one kept my interest to the end. 

Zera is back, but now she has to face Lucien and the realization that her secret is out. And with the emergence of someone thought long dead, her world and that of everyone around her is about to be turned on its' head. 

The author left us with a cliffhanger at the end of book one, and there will be a cliffhanger at the end of this one that will leave you craving for the third and final installment right away. I liked the addition of the mythology and new creatures in this book, I thought they really added to the story.

Overall, this is one of those follow up books that is definitely worth reading even if you didn't love-love the first book. 

My Rating:

🌟🌟🌟🌟

4 of 5 Stars!

Book Review: Sick Kids In Love by Hannah Moskowitz

Sick Kids In Love
Hannah Moskowitz
November 5, 2019
Entangled Teen
eBook, Hardcover,300 pages

BLURB
Isabel has one rule: no dating.
It's easier--
It's safer--
It's better--
--for the other person.
She's got issues. She's got secrets. She's got rheumatoid arthritis.
But then she meets another sick kid.
He's got a chronic illness Isabel's never heard of, something she can't even pronounce. He understands what it means to be sick. He understands her more than her healthy friends. He understands her more than her own father who's a doctor.
He's gorgeous, fun, and foul-mouthed. And totally into her.
Isabel has one rule: no dating.
It's complicated--
It's dangerous--
It's never felt better--
--to consider breaking that rule for him.

My Review:

As a whole Sick Kids in Love is a quick, cute read with a good representation of dealing with chronic illnesses. Isabel and Sasha's stories are relatable to anyone who suffers from a disease that leaves them self-conscious. I think it's a great topic for YAs to read. 

As a character, I was a bit iffy on how I felt about Isabel. She's a little weird with the article or column or whatever she writes for her school. I kind of glossed over those parts.  But I liked Sasha right away and I enjoyed Isabel and Sasha's interactions. 

The best part, the tagline even says so, is that neither character dies in the end which makes it a sort of uplifting story instead of a tearjerker. 

Overall, if you like contemporary romance with #ownvoice leads and an underrated rep, you should check out Sick Kids In Love. 

My Rating:

🌟🌟🌟

3 of 5 Stars!

Cover Reveal: CRAVE by Tracy Wolff

Hey Bookdragons! Happy Monday! Today I'm helping Entangled Teen and author Tracy Wolff reveal the cover of her 2020 release - described as one of Entangled Teens biggest, most anticipated releases of 2020 - CRAVE!

Crave is a romantic and thrilling tale of forbidden love, about the undying battle between feeling nothing and feeling so much, it could destroy everyone you love.

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Book Review: 8 SOULS by Rachel Rust

8 SOULS

by Rachel Rust

Standalone

YA Paranormal Horror

ebook, Paperback, 253 pages

May 6, 2019 by Entangled Teen

Blurb:

All her life, seventeen-year-old Chessie has had recurring dreams about a little white farmhouse. Quaint? Not quite. The house is the site of the unsolved murders of Villisca, Iowa, where eight people were slaughtered in 1912. With her parents on the verge of divorce, Chessie is stuck spending the summer with her grandparents in Villisca—right across the street from the axe murder house.

She’s soon hearing voices calling out for help and begins unraveling a link between herself and the town’s bloody history. And when she falls for a cute boy harboring a big secret, the pieces fall into place as she at last discovers the truth of Villisca's gruesome past…

My Review:

COVER: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 This cover is awesome. You usually associate pink as a happy color, right? Well, I'm loving that more creepy books are getting pink/hot pink covers. I love the blurred typography of the title and the large 8 in the center of the cover that looks like someone painted it on but was running out of paint. Behind that we see a silhouette of a girl standing in what appears to be a field, which definitely fits the small Iowa farm town setting.

 

Summary/Tagline: 🌟🌟🌟🌟 “Death isn't always final." - This adds to the paranormal vibe of the story before you even read the blurb. It brings forth visions of hauntings and ghosts and evil spirits...

 

Characters: 🌟🌟🌟🌟 I really liked the main character in this book. Chessie has been plagued by recurring nightmares about an old farmhouse... but not just any old farmhouse. The Villisca Ax Murder House and these dreams would not be complete without blood, gore, and bodies strewn in front of windows. She's learned not to tell anyone she's still having these dreams because it would mean a one-way ticket back to a shrink. You would think that would make her unable to trust others and kind of spooky and weird right? But I actually liked her right off the bat. She's well rounded and a survivor in the manner of speaking that she doesn't let these nightmares (and eventually daymares) change who she is as a person.

Worldbuilding: 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Imagine going to visit your grandparents in rural Iowa. I'm not sure if you've ever been to Iowa, but it can't be much different than rural Wisconsin - and there isn't much to do in rural Wisconsin. But then imagine finding out that your grandparents live across the street from a house infamous for a gruesome family massacre nearly 100 years earlier. A massacre that's culprit was never caught. Oh... and did I mention this is the house you've been having nightmares about for as long as you can remember? Welcome to Chessie's world! I thought the author perfectly incapsulated the feel of a small town and the history of Villisca's famous unsolved murder and the house that still remains to this day. 

Actual photo of the Villisca Ax Murder House in Villisca, Iowa

Story: 🌟🌟🌟🌟 I went into this one knowing a bit about the Villisca Ax Murders due to watching an episode of Ghost Adventures so I was really excited about the premise of this book. I think the author did a fantastic job building up the story with Chessie's recurring nightmares and the history of the house across the street from her grandparents as well as the recent disappearances of young girls. I liked the build-up with the creepy occurrences (like when Chessie hears someone say her name and ask for help though she's alone in her room) and loved the surprise at the end. I had high hopes for this book going in and it didn't let me down!

Overall  🌟🌟🌟🌟 4.2 of 5 Stars!

My Rating:

🌟🌟🌟🌟

4.2 of 5 Stars!

I Can't Wait For... 8 Souls

Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they're books that have yet to be released.

I saw first learned about this book on Monday when Entangled Teen sent out there latest blogger email looking for reviewers. It is so up my alley so I signed up and hope to get an eARC...

8 Souls

Standalone
By Rachel Rust
YA Paranormal Horror
eBook, 253 Pages
May 6, 2019 by Entangled Teen


Blurb

All her life, seventeen-year-old Chessie has had recurring dreams about a little white farmhouse. Quaint? Not quite. The house is the site of the unsolved murders of Villisca, Iowa, where eight people were slaughtered in 1912. With her parents on the verge of divorce, Chessie is stuck spending the summer with her grandparents in Villisca—right across the street from the axe murder house.

She’s soon hearing voices calling out for help and begins unraveling a link between herself and the town’s bloody history. And when she falls for a cute boy harboring a big secret, the pieces fall into place as she at last discovers the truth of Villisca's gruesome past…

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What do you think? Will you be checking this one out?

Book Review: War of the Wilted by Amber Mitchell

War of the Wilted (Garden of Thorns, #2) by Amber Mitchell

Blurb:

Like flowers denied water, people are wilting under the emperor's tyranny.
Rose will not rest until the Gardener is dead. But there are bigger battles to fight, and Rayce—leader of the rebellion and the only man Rose has ever loved—believes their best chance at winning the war is to join forces with her sworn enemy.

Saving innocent people is more important than her quest for revenge. But their new ally can’t be trusted—and he knows her darkest secret. One betrayal could leave the war and Rayce’s life hanging in the balance, and Rose will need to make the ultimate sacrifice to save them all.

My Review:

I was so glad that there is a sequel to Garden of Thorns. I loved that book so much, it was easily one of my favorite books last year. 

This follow up is filled to the brim with betrayal, sacrifices, and tough decisions. With Rayce holding the Gardner captive in the rebellion headquarters for intel, Rose tries to tell Rayce it's not a wise decision but their differences in opinion will drive a wedge between them and Rose will have to rise and become the queen she was always meant to be, the last thing she ever wanted. 

It's time for Rose to be strong, avenge her father, save her people. Empires will fall, the strong will survive, and the world will change forever. 

I loved this book, I couldn't stop reading when I started. Even though it has been a while since I read Garden of Thorns I was able to seamlessly read this book without missing a beat or needing to recap the events of book one. 

Overall, this series is a must read for fantasy fans.

My Rating:

🌟🌟🌟🌟

4 of 5 Stars!

Book Review: SEVENTH BORN by Monica Sanz

Seventh Born by Monica Sanz

Blurb:

Abomination. Curse. Murderer. All names hurled at eighteen-year-old Seraphina Dovetail. As the seventh-born daughter to a witch, she’s the cause of her mother losing her powers and, in turn, her life.

Abandoned as a child, Sera dreams of becoming an inspector and finding her family. To do that, she must be referred into the Advanced Studies Program at the Aetherium’s Witchling Academy. Her birth order, quick temper, and tendency to set things on fire, however, have left her an outcast with failing marks…and just what Professor Nikolai Barrington is looking for.

The tall, brooding, yet exceedingly handsome young professor makes her a proposition: become his assistant and he’ll give her the referral she needs. Sera is quickly thrust into a world where witches are being kidnapped, bodies are raised from the dead, and someone is burning seventhborns alive. As Sera and Barrington grow ever closer, she’ll discover that some secrets are best left buried…and fire isn’t the only thing that makes a witch burn.

My Review:

*Note: I jumped into this book blind without reading the blurb after I received a review copy from Netgalley. The opinions found within this review are unbiased.*

Seventh Born kind of reminded me of a watered down mash-up of Harry Potter and K E O'Connor's School of Exorcists series. The book overall could use some extra detail, the world is underdeveloped, the magic system isn't really explained, and the characters are one dimensional. I felt sorry for Sera who is treated awfully for being the dreaded "seventh born" child in her family and the cause of her mother's death but at the same time she constantly complains about the things she's not allowed to do as a seventh born which gets annoying fast. 

I did like that Sera tried to rebel against her status as a seventh born but I disliked her relationship with her teacher. This is a YA novel and it's a little inappropriate.

Overall, this book holds some appeal but I found myself wanting more from the worldbuilding and plot.

My Rating:

🌟🌟

2 of 5 Stars!

Book Review: Kiss of the Royal by Lindsey Duga

Kiss of the Royal by Lindsey Duga

Blurb:

In the war against the Forces of Darkness, the Royals are losing. Princess Ivy is determined to end this centuries-long conflict once and for all, so her new battle partner must succeed where the others failed. Prince Zach’s unparalleled skill with a sword, enhanced by Ivy’s magic Kiss, should make them an unstoppable pair—but try convincing Zach of that.

Prince Zach has spent his life preparing for battle, but he would rather be branded a heretic than use his lips as nothing more than a way to transfer magic. A kiss is a symbol of love, and love is the most powerful weapon they have—but try convincing Ivy of that.

With the fate of their world on the line, the battlefield has become a testing ground, and only one of them can be right. Falling for each other wasn’t part of the plan—but try convincing their hearts of that.

My Review:

I was intrigued by the idea of this book - a kiss that can heal or make the receiver stronger in  battle. I liked the mythology of how the Royals came to be even though it seemed a little like sister wives that first Raed had kids with Myriana then turned around and had kids with her friend to "continue the species." Now, at present time it seems anyone can be a "Royal," which struck me as odd since most books I've read lays out a kingdom with one king and queen, their children, maybe some siblings as Dukes and Duchesses, etc. So it felt like the idea of being Royal wasn't so special after all.

First we meet Ivy, and of course being a direct descendant of Myriana she's more powerful than the rest of the "Royals," but her battle partners keep getting killed. She's afraid she'll be put out to pasture for breeding purposes, so to speak. Insert Zach, a prince with legendary swordsman skills from a neighboring kingdom. Together they could be unstoppable - but Zach's mother was a "Romantica," a believer that Love - not a Royal's kiss - would defeat the dark forces. On this, I kind of have to see Zach's point - Ivy's world is so cold; do your duty then when you're too old or your kiss isn't good enough anymore you get sent away to make more royals. There's no real family connections, no warmth, no love. 

Kiss of the Royal moves quick enough but I feel like the world and minor characters could have been a bit more developed. The whole point of this book is two people who don't agree on how things should be falling in love and true love's kiss triumphing over evil which is all fine and good but reads more like a Disney fairytale. It's filled with magic, curses, witches, and dragons to be slayed. 

Overall, I liked this book and I'm glad it was a standalone. I think this is a perfect book for readers looking for a YA Fantasy reminiscent of fairytales of old.

My Rating:

🌟🌟🌟

3 of 5 Stars!

{Book Review Blog Tour} Bring Me Their Hearts by Sara Wolf

Bring Me Their Hearts by Sara Wolf

Blurb:

Zera is a Heartless—the immortal, unaging soldier of a witch. Bound to the witch Nightsinger ever since she saved her from the bandits who murdered her family, Zera longs for freedom from the woods they hide in. With her heart in a jar under Nightsinger’s control, she serves the witch unquestioningly.

Until Nightsinger asks Zera for a prince’s heart in exchange for her own, with one addendum: if she’s discovered infiltrating the court, Nightsinger will destroy Zera’s heart rather than see her tortured by the witch-hating nobles.

Crown Prince Lucien d’Malvane hates the royal court as much as it loves him—every tutor too afraid to correct him and every girl jockeying for a place at his darkly handsome side. No one can challenge him—until the arrival of Lady Zera. She’s inelegant, smart-mouthed, carefree, and out for his blood. The prince’s honor has him quickly aiming for her throat.

So begins a game of cat and mouse between a girl with nothing to lose and a boy who has it all.

Winner takes the loser’s heart.

Literally.

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My Review:

Meet Zera, second Heartless of the witch Nightsinger. Her sole purpose after Nightsinger saved her from the bandits who killed her parents and nearly killed her is to protect Nightsinger and kill any threats. Nightsinger has control over her because Zera isn't technically alive - Nightsinger keeps Zera's heart in a jar forcing Zera to do her bidding. 

The witches fear another war is brewing between them and the nobles so they devise a plan. They'll send a Heartless to infiltrate the palace posing as a potential bride for Crown Prince Lucien d'Malvane to literally steal his heart so the witches can hold him captive as a Heartless.

Unfortunately, Zera is the right age and look to pose as one of the Spring Brides, but she's far from what anyone would think of a girl from noble blood. Zera is crass, sarcastic, and sassy - not to mention she constantly has to feast on raw meat. But the witches have no choice and Nightsinger proposes a trade - the prince's heart in exchange for Zera getting her heart back. But if she's caught infiltrating the court Nightsinger will destroy her heart. 

She's out to steal the prince's heart. But will he end up stealing her non-existent heart instead?

First off, let me say I've loved the cover of this book from the first time I saw it. It is seriously gorgeous.

As for the story, I liked it - it was a really unique idea. I loved Nightsinger and the other witches names and I enjoyed Zera's sassy, unpredictable banter. I kept having to remind myself that she wasn't a zombie throughout this book (because of the eating raw meat and not having a heart/being technically alive). 

I thought the world-building and backstory of the witches and other characters was well-plotted and kept me engaged, although I felt the story dragged at certain times. This book does end in a cliff-hanger which makes me eager to read the next book.

Overall, if you're looking for a unique fantasy novel with a smart-mouthed heroine, look no further than Bring Me Their Hearts.

My Rating:

🌟🌟🌟🌟

3.75 of 5 Stars!

About The Author:

Sara Wolf is a twenty-something author who adores baking, screaming at her cats, and screaming at herself while she types hilarious things. When she was a kid, she was too busy eating dirt to write her first terrible book. Twenty years later, she picked up a keyboard and started mashing her fists on it and created the monster known as Lovely Vicious. She lives in San Diego with two cats, a crippling-yet-refreshing sense of self-doubt, and not enough fruit tarts ever. 

Author Links:

Website: http://sarawolfbooks.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sara_Wolf1

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/authorsaraw/

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sara-Wolf-476490705731978/

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6862831.Sara_Wolf

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Sara-Wolf/e/B00BVOVP08/

Book Review: Love Beyond Opposites by Molly E. Lee

Love Beyond Opposites (Grad Night #3) by Molly E. Lee

Blurb:

If high school has taught mathlete Jade Aaron anything, it's that nerds never get the guy. 

So when rock star Lennon Pryor starts pursuing her, It's not rocket science. This doesn't add up. 

I mean, sure, he's hot. 

And charming. 

And a god on the guitar...

But he's also the world's biggest player. Being with him would be a bigger mistake than 2+2=5. 

Until graduation night, when a reckless moment leads to a reckless kiss. And now Jade's falling for the one guy destined to break her heart.

My Review:

Jade Aaron is a mathlete, a nerd, the type of girl Lennon Pryor would never in a million years be interested in - or so she thinks. With gradation coming up she can't wait to get to UCLA and be able to pursue the art degree her mother thinks is a waste of time. She should be pursuing a more logical degree in mathematics. But just once Jade wants to live a little. Starting with attending Lennon Pryor's graduation bash.

Lennon Pryor has his eye on the prize, he's thisclose to signing a record deal for his band with a label that will extend their three-month tour opening for the BlackHats and get them an album. He doesn't have time to start a relationship he'll just end up abandoning. But he can't stop thinking about Jade Aaron, the girl he's wanted to be with since the first time he saw her freshman year.

It's graduation night, and it will be a wild, life changing ride.

I really loved this book. When I requested it I didn't realize it was the third book in (what I believe is) a trilogy but this book can be read as a standalone. I love any book where the male main character is a rock star and this book shows Lennon on the brink of stardom and not wanting to miss out on the girl he's always wanted. 

I loved that Jade was an artist who was working on a graphic novel, it made her such a cool character. Jade's mother, on the other hand, was so out of line in the beginning trying to discourage Jade's passion. I hate parent characters like that but it seems to be a popular trope. 

This book is a fun, fast read. I devoured it in an afternoon on a snow day and the time flew by. 

Overall, this book is perfect for anyone looking for a quick, cute read about getting a chance with someone you never thought would be interested in you.

My Rating:

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

5 of 5 Stars! 

Excerpt Reveal: TRUE STORM by L.E. Sterling

Today I'm helping Entangled Teen and L.E. Sterling reveal an excerpt from the third and final book in her True Born Trilogy, TRUE STORM!

Don’t Miss the Excerpt Reveal from True Storm by L.E. Sterling, which releases on May 1, 2018!

His hands still on my face. “I’m sorry,” I manage to say, trying to control a nervous need to giggle like a hyena. “Are we fighting? Maybe I didn’t notice because it’s all we ever seem to do.” 

A wicked grin lights his features. “That’s not all we seem to do,” he whispers, seconds before he replaces his thumb with his lips. 

It’s a soft kiss at first, tentative. Like someone asking your name. But it lights me up, sending fire shooting through my body, heat curling through my belly. I must sigh because Jared pulls back for just a moment, a question in his eyes and hunger written all over him. Then he claims my lips again, holding my face in his hands as the earth spins away from me.

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About True Storm:

Lucy’s twin sister, Margot, may be safely back with her—but all is not well in Plague-ravaged Dominion City. The Watchers have come out of hiding, spreading chaos and death throughout the city, and suddenly Lucy finds herself under pressure to choose her future: does it lie with her handsome new friend, Alastair; her guardian, the enigmatic True Born leader Nolan Storm; or the man who makes her heart trip, her savage True Born bodyguard Jared Price?

But while Lucy ponders her path, fate has other plans. Betrayal is a cruel lesson, and the Fox sisters can hardly believe who is behind the plot against them. To survive this deadly game of politics, Lucy is forced to agree to a marriage of convenience. But is the DNA of her will stronger than the forces opposing her? And can she turn the tide against the oncoming storm? As they say in Dominion, rogue genes can never have a happy ending...

Want to read more? Pre-order your copy of True Storm (True Born Trilogy, #3) by L.E. Sterling today!

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About L.E. Sterling:

L.E. Sterling had an early obsession with sci-fi, fantasy and romance to which she remained faithful even through an M.A. in Creative Writing and a PhD in English Literature – where she completed a thesis on magical representation. She is the author of two previous novels, the cult hit Y/A novel The Originals (under pen name L.E. Vollick), dubbed “the Catcher in the Rye of a new generation” by one reviewer, and the urban fantasy Pluto’s Gate. Originally hailing from Parry Sound, Ontario, L.E. spent most of her summers roaming across Canada in a van with her father, a hippie musician, her brothers and an occasional stray mutt – inspiring her writing career. She currently lives in Toronto, Ontario. 

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