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domingo, 23 de mayo de 2021

The Falling Star - Book Tour + Q&A

Leia Mist mayo 23, 2021 1 Comentarios

Today I’m excited to participate in the Bookstagram & Creative Tour for The Falling Star by Imani Josey hosted by MTMC Tours! The Falling Star is the second book in The Blazing Star series & it was released on December 8th, 2020 from Wise Ink.

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Sinopsis

Seventeen-year-old Alexandria White only wants to go home, a wish that would be easier to pull off if home weren’t thousands of years in the future and halfway across the world.

Since her twin sister, Portia, touched an artifact during their history class, she’s been stuck in ancient Egypt surrounded by the unknown: knife-wielding priestesses, soul-consuming Scorpions, and a destiny so terrifying she fled Egypt’s capital city.

Alex has been hiding in plain sight and putting her academic skills to use as a royal tutor in the Nile Delta, an area on the brink of war. When tensions rise between clashing monarchies, everything Alex left behind—the magic that is her birthright, the danger of the Scorpions—is arriving at her door, as well as a major secret.

She’ll have to decide if she will flee again or take a stand and face her future in the past.

Author: Imani Josey |Series: The Blazing Star #2 | Publishing Date: December 8th, 2020 | Publisher: Wise Ink | Genres: YA Historical Fantasy

My Opinion

I was really looking forward to reading this sequel. As you know, I loved the first book and, even when Alex was my least favorite character due to all her egoism and attitude, in this book we get to know her a little bit more and that was great.

I have to admit I am still #TeamPortia but the way her intelligence and her gift are described got me intrigued from the start. It is really interesting this character switch on the narrative as well as the timeline keeps moving.

This time we also have a couple of questions answered by the author!

Q&A with the Author Imani Josey

When did you start getting interested in Egyptian history?
I’ve always had an interest! Personally, my mom was into ancient Egypt, and the stars, and that interest passed on to me as well. She gave me a picture of Nefertari when I was young that I keep in my office. My grandfather is also a history, so I come by a love of the ancient world quite honestly.

If you could have a coffee with an Egyptian deity, who would that be?
I would love to have Merneith, who was a queen and regent from the first dynasty. I’m working on a piece about her as well (though I have to get more words down).

About the author

Imani Josey is a writer from Chicago, Illinois. In her previous life, she was a cheerleader for the Chicago Bulls and won the titles of Miss Chicago and Miss Cook County for the Miss America Organization, as well as Miss Black Illinois USA.

Her one-act play, Grace, was produced by Pegasus Players Theatre Chicago after winning the 19th Annual Young Playwrights Festival. In recent years, she has turned her sights to long-form fiction.

The Blazing Star was her debut novel; it is followed by its sequel The Falling Star.

INTL Tour-wide Instagram Giveaway!

Head over to my Instagram account to enter the tour giveaway! Up for grabs: 3 signed copies of The Falling Star by Imani Josey! Ends on May 29th, 2021. Winner will be announced on @mtmctours’ Instagram account.

Tour Schedule:

May 17 @thereaderandthechef - Bookstagram | Book Blog
May 18 @jenniaahava - Bookstagram
May 19 @paperfury - Boostagram | Book Blog
May 20 @dreaminginpages - Bookstagram
May 21 @bookbriefs - Boostagram | Book Blog
May 22 @heyhelene14 - Bookstagram
May 23 @readerincolors - Bookstagram | Book Blog
May 24 @dbookishprincess - Bookstagram
May 24 @booksenvogue - Bookstagram
May 25 @lilareads_ - Bookstagram | Book Blog
May 26 @a_readof_roses - Bookstagram
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lunes, 5 de abril de 2021

The Blazing Star - Book Tour

Leia Mist abril 05, 2021 2 Comentarios

Today I’m excited to participate in the Bookstagram & Creative Tour for The Blazing Star by Imani Josey hosted by MTMC Tours! When transported to ancient Egypt, Portia and her genius sister must team up to save Thebes and find their way home. The Blazing Star is the first book in a YA Historical Fantasy / Time Travel series published by Wise Ink!

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Sinopsis

Sixteen-year-old Portia White is used to being overlooked—after all, her twin sister Alex is a literal genius.

But when Portia holds an Egyptian scarab beetle during history class, she takes center stage in a way she never expected: she faints. Upon waking, she is stronger, faster, and braver than before. And when she accidentally touches the scarab again?

She wakes up in ancient Egypt—her sister and an unwitting freshman in tow.Great.

Mysterious and beautiful, Egypt is more than they could have ever imagined from their days in the classroom. History comes alive as the three teens realize that getting back to the present will be the most difficult thing they’ve ever done. Stalked by vicious monsters called Scorpions, every step in the right direction means a step closer to danger.

As Portia and the girls discover that they’re linked to the past by more than just chance, they have to decide what it truly means to be yourself, to love your sister, and to find your way home.

Author: Imani Josey |Series: The Blazing Star #1 | Publishing Date: December 6th, 2016 | Publisher: Wise Ink | Genres: YA Historical Fantasy

My Opinion

Right now I am at the middle of the book, and as an Egyptian culture fan, I am really loving it. The quality of the descriptions, from buildings to clothes and passing through the daily issues are amazing and really appreciated. From the moment Portia arrives in the past, we get into clothing and climate descriptions, it even helps you feel normal talking about other traditions thah may seem very different or even weird to us.

The characters are not perfect but they give their best in every challenge they face (totally felt the burning of the Nikes for being "strange" lol). I specially loved Portia's strenght and sharpness. Another thing I want to point out is how quickly you get into this story and the fact that it has a great amount of humor, which we don't see a lot this days.

Totally recommend this book, specially if you are an Egypt fan like me. I can't wait to know what will happen with Portia and her friends!

About the author

INTL Tour-wide Instagram Giveaway!

Head over to my Instagram account where 3 lucky readers will win a signed copy of The Blazing Star! This is open internationally & it ends April 10th, 2021 at 11:59pm EST.

Tour Schedule:

March 29 @thereaderandthechef - Bookstagram | Book Blog
March 30 @dreaminginpages - Bookstagram
March 31 @paperfury - Boostagram | Book Blog
April 1 @booksenvogue - Bookstagram
April 2 @bookbriefs - Boostagram | Book Blog
April 3 @morrighanrose - Bookstagram
April 4 @ghostlightbooks - Bookstagram
April 5 @readerincolors - Bookstagram | Book Blog
April 6 @lilareads_ - Bookstagram | Book Blog
April 7 @rebireads - Bookstagram
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sábado, 12 de diciembre de 2020

Book Tour: Sentinals Awaken by Helen Garraway

Leia Mist diciembre 12, 2020 0 Comentarios

Today I’m excited to participate in the Book Promo tour for Sentinals Awaken by Helen Garraway! Sentinals Awaken is the first book in the saga of Remargaren, a vibrant, ancient world of high fantasy suffused with magic and adventure. It was released on October 11th, 2020 from Jerven Publishing.

Title: Sentinels Awaken

Author: Helen Garraway

Series: Sentinals #1

Publisher: Jerven Publishing

Publishing Date: October 11th, 2020
Genres: Epic Fantasy

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As a three thousand-year-old threat reemerges, only one man has the power to awaken the world’s greatest protectors and restore order to the realm. He just doesn’t know it yet.

When Jerrol Haven, a captain in the King’s Rangers, discovers treason at the highest level, he knows immediately that the knowledge puts his life at risk. And indeed, though he expected the ailing King to shield him, the ambitious Crown Prince sentences Jerrol to death. What hold does the Prince have over his weakened father, and who or what is he protecting?

As Jerrol flees for his life, he is rescued by the enigmatic Lady Leyandrii, a goddess who, according to legend, once saved the land of Remargaren from malevolent wild magic users known as the Ascendants by raising a veil to nullify their power and exiling them. Now, with signs that her veil is weakening and the Ascendants are creeping back into power, she has returned and is in dire need of Jerrol’s help. For though he doesn’t know it, Jerrol possesses a rare gift: By chance, he touches a revered Sentinal tree and awakens Birlerion, one of the Lady’s personal guard who have been sleeping in the strange, tall trees since they were last called to battle.

Aided by Birlerion and an old friend, Jennery, Jerrol begins his journey to help Lady Leyandrii save Remargaren once more. But time is running out: As it was with the King, the old guard Lords are everywhere being usurped, attacked, and assassinated, while their heirs behave strangely and refuse to honour the Lady as Remargarens have done for millennia. Jerrol must unravel the mystery of the Ascendants’ return, stop the sinister force that is dividing good families through bloodshed and betrayal, and rescue the King—and his troubles are only just beginning.

Sentinals Awaken is the first book in the saga of Remargaren, a vibrant, ancient world of high fantasy suffused with magic and adventure.

My opinion so far

From the begining, this book takes you to a realm of magic, ghosts and legends. I loved the way it quickly engaged me with the story and the characters but also the rich history of the land of Remargaren. It totally has the vibes of an epic adventure with treasons and plot twists.

I am eager to continue my reading and let you know about it at the end.

About Helen Garraway:

Helen Garraway lives in the UK and has been writing about the world of Remargaren, a fantasy world of her creation since 2016.

Sentinals Awaken is Helen's debut fantasy novel and will be followed next year by Sentinals Rising and Sentinals Justice, both of which are currently being edited.

An avid reader of many different fiction genres, a love she inherited from her mother, Helen writes fantasy novels and enjoys paper crafting and scrapbooking as an escape from the pressure of working for a Video conferencing company, as a Product Manager.

Having graduated from the University of Southampton with a Degree in Politics and International Relations, she remains an active member of their alumni.

You can find out more at Website | Goodreads | Instagram | Twitter

INTL Instagram Tour-wide Giveaway!

Head over to my Instagram account where you can enter the Instagram tour-wide giveaway for a chance to win a signed copy of Sentinals Awaken! (Make sure to also check #SentinalsAwakenMTMC hashtag for more tour posts!)