Supernova by Julie Hall - Cover Reveal

 

"Some lines are meant to be crossed"

Supernova by Julie Hall is a YA Contemporary Fantasy and the fourth book in the Fallen Legacies series. The book will be released on October 10th.

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Book 1 / Book 2 /  Book 3 /  Book 4

Without further ado, here is the beautiful cover...

RELEASE DATE: 10.20.22

TITLE: Supernova

SERIES TITLE: Fallen Legacies, Book 4

AUTHOR: Julie Hall

GENRE: YA Contemporary Fantasy

TROPES: Forced Proximity, Enemies-to-lovers, Soulmates, Forbidden Love, Strong Female Lead, Morally GrayMale Lead, Touch Her And Die, One Bed

STEAM/HEAT LEVEL: Mild

TRIGGER WARNINGS: N/A

About the book:

(series spoilers)

Three months ago monsters breached the barrier between realms and poured from the spirit world into the mortal one, intent on enslaving humankind and angel-born alike.

The world is a different place and all I want is to manifest my angelic powers and fight beside the other Nephilim warriors, but when I find myself stranded on a deserted island with Thorne—public enemy number one—I may not live long enough to see that happen.

Even though Thorne helped us defeat his evil mother and stop the Fallen from spreading beyond London, he’s still a ruthless killer who almost brought upon the apocalypse. He may be the most attractive guy I’ve ever met, but he’s definitely the last one I should ever fall for.

I always thought there were lines I would never cross, but I’m learning just how wrong I was.

Supernova is a standalone enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, redemptive love story told from Nova’s point-of-view that is a continuation of the Fallen Legacies world intended to be read after Unleashing Fire.

PRAISE FOR THE SERIES:

"Filled with action, danger, romantic tension, and intrigue, Stealing Embers is absolutely addictive.”

―Casey L. Bond, award-winning author of When Wishes Bleed

"With a dark, thrilling plot and beautiful, compelling characters, Stealing Embers is a fantastic take on angel lore that will keep you flipping pages long after bedtime."

―Cameo Renae, USA Today bestselling author of the Hidden Wings series.

If you like Tracy Wolff , Cassandra Clare, Leia Stone, Jennifer L. Armentrout, you will like this one too.

There is a giveaway running until September 21st and you can learn more about it and also enter on my Instagram post @booknotes_athina .

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Athina

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Iron Hearts and Dragon Magic by Day Leitao - Cover Reveal

 

 

Today I'm revealing the cover of Iron Hearts and Dragon Magic, the sequel to Frozen Hearts and Death Magic. 

Romance, drama, and mystery abound in this telenovela-inspired upper-YA romantic fantasy duology for fans of multi-POV stories, forbidden love, enemies to lovers, family sagas, royal intrigue, and  mysterious magic.

   

Title: Iron Hearts and dragon Magic

Series: Of Fire and Fae (Book 2) 

Genre: YA romantic fantasy

Book links: Goodreads - Amazon - Bookbub

Cover illustrator: Nyaka-N (Bash-a) 

 Synopsis of Book 1: 

 Romance, drama, and mystery abound in this telenovela-inspired upper-YA romantic fantasy for fans of multi-POV stories, forbidden love, enemies to lovers, family sagas, royal intrigue, and mysterious magic. A forbidden fae kiss could be deadly. Naia was raised in the shadow of her twin brother, the crown prince, who has iron magic much more powerful than hers. But Naia has wishes of her own. They awaken when she finds a white fae almost dying in the woods. She only heard of them in stories; the dreaded race that razed cities to the ground, killed her grandparents, almost rid Aluria of humans—until they disappeared. Now, almost twenty years later, are they back? Is there another war coming? But the fae is evasive and secretive—and also alluring and fascinating, more beautiful than anyone she’s ever seen. And then it happens: Naia kisses him—and nothing will be the same again. In another kingdom, Leah, a necromancer princess, has to find a husband in less than four days, during the gathering, when royals from all over Aluria meet. Her family makes it very clear that she can pick any prince she wants—except one: Naia’s brother. And it turns out that he’s the one; the one who makes her heart beat faster. Meanwhile, war looms over the land. One of the kingdoms is amassing immense power. The White Fae might be returning. Amidst it all, Naia and her brother struggle with newfound magical powers, family secrets, and most of all, their own treacherous hearts.  

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About Day Leitao:

Day Leitao is originally from Brazil and lives in Montreal, Canada. She loves to write books with romance, magic, and humor. Find her at: dayleitao.com Goodreads Instagram Bookbub Facebook Amazon Tiktok    

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Rule of Shadows by E. V. Everest - Cover Reveal

 

Today I am really excited to share with you the cover for Rule of Shadows by E. V. Everest. It a YA Sci-Fi & Fantasy book and the third book in the Shadows & Starlight series and will be published on June 16th 2022. 

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Without any further ado, here is the beautiful cover.

Rule of Shadows by E.V. Everest

Series: Shadows and Starlight (Book 3)

Releasing Date: June 16, 2022

Genre: YA Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Publisher: Golden Bird Press

Book Synopsis:

Six names. Six responsible for her fate.

Even if Ana had every name, her path would be difficult. The guilty are powerful, protected, and dangerous. But Ana only has three of the names she needs. In order to claim the rest, she must grant Lady Jacobs three favors.

In doing so, Ana will descend deeper into the dark, glittering world of the Royal City and further away from the protective walls of the Academy. Who will win this game of shadows and crowns?

RULE OF SHADOWS is the third book in the Shadows & Starlight series. If you loved the royal court intrigue ofCruel Prince and the sci-fi, interstellar twist of Cinder, this series is for you!

Book 1: Seven Crowns

Book 2: The Botanist's Game

Book 3: Rule of Shadows

Book 4: Fallen Kingdom

There is a giveaway running until April 24th and you can learn more about it and also enter on my Instagram post @booknotes_athina 

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Smartasses - A Sexy Nerd Rom Com Anthology - Cover Reveal

 

What’s hotter than a sexy nerd?

Twelve sexy nerds.

Smartasses, a hilarious romantic comedy anthology from 12 bestselling authors is coming August 16th, and we have your first look at the amazing cover!

Because what's hotter than a sexy nerd?

Twelve of your favorite Rom Com authors bring you a new anthology

celebrating geeking out and falling in love.

Featuring Smartass Stories by:

Avery Flynn
Erin Mallon
Helena Hunting
Jana Aston
Jiffy Kate
Karen Grey
Kayley Loring
Krystyna Allyn
Penny Reid
Sara Ney
Sonali Dev
Susannah Nix

Reserve your copy today!

Smartassses will only be available 8/16/22-10/18/22

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Dark Fate - A Shifter's Fury by Karley Stafford - Cover Reveal

 

I am really excited to share with you the beautiful cover of Dark Fate -  A shifter's Fury  by Karley Stafford. It  is a dark urban fantasy book and it will be published on August 24th 2022.

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For the month of April, you can pre-order Dark Fate - A Shifter's Fury for 0.99$.

Without any further ado, here is the beautiful cover...

Title: Dark Fate

Author: Karley Stafford

Publisher: Self-published

Release Date: Aug 24, 2022

Genre: Dark Urban Fantasy

Pages: 350 (approx.)

Format: Paperback | Ebook | KU

About the book:

I am the alpha’s daughter, the alpha apparent, heir to our pack. A position I never wanted. I wish I could relinquish it to Cole, my shadow and second. But my father would be devastated, and the pack would surely ostracize me. 

My world goes to hell when my father makes a deal with the Cavell Wolves, known widely for their cruelty. The deal in which I will marry Jasper, the heir to the savage northern pack. The last thing I need is a male to be by my side to become the Alpha my father raised me to be. What he doesn’t know, is I’m already in love with a witch whom I would burn the world down for.

After a night gone wrong, betrayed by someone I trust, I find myself at the mercy of Marrock, my heinous father-in-law-to-be. Learning firsthand of the atrocities he’s willing to commit to getting what he wants. But I will not let him break my spirit.

Pre-order incentive: submit your proof of purchase and Karley will mail you a double-sided bookmark and a sticker as a thank you. Link can be found in her bio @bookishqueendom

About the author

Debut Novel – 2022

Karley Stafford is a busy bee who decided she wanted to add to her real-life never-ending story of constant tasks and dabble in the art of becoming an author. She is an advocate for mental health and writing has allowed her a healthy tool to heal.

Aside from her full-time career and her new venture as a wordsmith, full-time student, she also runs two companies; Literary Bound Tours (Co-owner) & Venom & Villainy where she curates designs to satisfy the dark & bookish hearts.

Karley lives in Canada, as a single mom. Her family unit is whole with their two dogs Rogue & Kylo. She is a self-proclaimed ginormous nerd who loves anything and everything magical.

Social Links:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookishqueendom

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/563336201607708

• Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@karleystaffordauthor

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The Omen of Crows Nest by Cathrina Constantine - Cover Reveal

 

"Secrets, lies, and sorrow are lurking in the shadows of Crows Nest..."

The Omen of Crows Nest by Cathrina Constantine is a YA Speculative fantasy and it will be released on May 4th 2022.

Purchase The Omen of Crows Nest here

Without any further ado here is the beautiful cover...

TITLE: The Omen of Crows Nest

SERIES TITLE: N/A

GENRE: YA Speculative Fantasy

STEAM LEVEL: N/A

TRIGGER WARNINGS: Mild gore

RELEASE DATE: 05.04.22

About the book: 

No blood. No body. No murder.

That’s what the police found after Penelope spun her bizarre tale. In a hysterical state, she said her father was butchered and eaten by a mob of birds ~ in her bedroom.

They claim she’s crazy.

That she suffers from delusions.

Penelope is dead set on proving them wrong.

After being institutionalized for eight months, Penelope is out and more determined than ever to find answers to her so-called hallucinations. With her father’s untimely disappearance, she’s convinced her family is hiding something sinister.

There is a giveaway running until April 7th and you can learn more about it and also enter on my Instagram post @booknotes_athina .

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The Hood by Frost Kay - Cover Reveal

 "The fairytales had it wrong. Robin Hood was a woman ."

The Hood by Frost Kay is a  YA Romantic Fantasy and it is the fifth book in The Twisted Kingdoms series. It can, however, be read as a standalone. The book will be published on April 29th 2022.

Purchase The Hood here

Add The Twisted Kingdom series to your Goodreads TBR:

Book 1 / Book 2 / Book 3 / Book 4 / Book 5

Without any further ado here is the beautiful cover

 TITLE: The Hood

SERIES TITLE: The Twisted Kingdoms, Book 5 (can be read as a standalone)

GENRE: YA Romantic Fantasy

STEAM LEVEL: Mild

TRIGGER WARNINGS: n/a

RELEASE DATE: 04.29.22

About the book: 

Coming home from war wasn't what Robyn expected. Relegated as lady of the manor, with the threat of an arranged marriage to the very man trying to steal her land, she refuses to be sidelined.

When the duke's men accost a shifter family in the woods, she decides to take matters into her own hands. Robyn joins the fray and receives help from an unlikely source. A Dragon. But no good deed goes unpunished.

She never meant to become a hooded rogue wanted by the very man intent on securing her as his wife, nor falling for the rakish dragon king determined to whisk her away to his lair.

Trapped between two worlds, Robyn has to make a difficult choice. Duty and honor, or love and family.

The King of Thieves? He was a myth. The Queen of Thieves? She became a legend.

The Hood is a complete, *stand-alone novel*, inspired by the classic fairytales Robin Hood and Mulan with a "happily ever after" ending. It's a must have for romantic fantasy readers who loved The Moonfire Bride by Sylvia Mercedes and Sherwood by Megan Spooner. If you love books that feature enemies to lovers, found family, mates, dragons, and pulse pounding adventure, you need to start this fantasy retelling with epic twists.

If you like The Moonfire Bride, Realm Breaker, A Dance with the Fae Prince, you will like this one too.

There is a giveaway running until April 7th and you can learn more about it and also enter on my Instagram post @booknotes_athina .

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Athina

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Rising Shadows by Sydney Hawthorn - Cover Reveal

 

Hello everyone!!

Today I am really excited to share with you the beautiful cover of Rising Shadows by Sydney Hawthorn, which is the third book in The Navarre Chronicles. It is a dark NA fantasy book and since the release date is not set yet, you can start preordering the book from April 25th 2022.

Without further ado here is the beautiful cover...

Synopsis:

(For Awakening Shadows, book 1, since the blurb for book3 is not complete!)

A Princess. A Warrior. A Slave. A kingdom falling to ruin. And a Queenmeant to save them all.

Navarre has been at peace for three hundred years, the prophecies of the promised princess no more than a whispered memory of the past. Sheltered from the world around her, naïve Princess Joseline is no stranger to the responsibility and isolation of being heir. But when an attack on her eighteenth birthday reveals the looming return of the legendary demon king, shattering every protective boundary around her, Joseline is thrown full force into the long-forgotten prophecy and the role she plays in his demise.

Saved from Aeron’s clutches by a secret organization of warriors trained to protect her, Joseline is forced to choose between her curiosity to understand their motives and her duty to her people’s safety. Swept into the impending war threatening her country, Joseline must learn at all costs not only to fight, but to control the ancient magical power awakening within her.

Her life and the lives of her people depend on it.

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The Sylvan and the Sand by Sarah M. Cradit - Cover Reveal

 

"Marry your enemy. Dare to survive."

The Sylvan and the Sand by Sarah M. Cradit is a NA fantasy romance book that is the second book in The Bok Of All Things series but you can read it as a standalone. The book will be released on May 10th.

Buy The Sylvan and the Sand here

Add The Book Of All Things to your Goodreads TBR:

The Raven and the Rush here

The Sylvan and the Sand  here

Without further ado here is the beautiful cover..

The cover art is done by @theillustratedauthor on Instagram

TITLE: The Sylvan and the Sand

SERIES TITLE: The Book of All Things, Book 2

GENRE: NA Fantasy Romance (Enemies to Lovers, Arranged Marriage Tropes)

STEAM LEVEL: Medium

TRIGGER WARNINGS: Violence, Bullying,

RELEASE DATE: May 10, 2022

About the book:

Yesenia Warwick artfully dodges her father’s talks of marriage, set on proving she is just as capable as her brothers. Her three loves—kin, homeland, and independence—are all she needs.

Corin Quinlanden suffers under the cruel contempt of his ruthless father and brother as they their scheme and plot from their castle in the trees. He’s given up wishing for happiness. A strategic marriage, far from home, is as high as he dare dream.

But the king of this realm has his own plan.

Everything the gilded Quinlandens have “earned” was stolen from the Warwicks. So when all the leaders of the realm are summoned to a celebration with the king, both houses approach this fete balancing on a sharp blade’s edge.

But the king’s celebration quickly turns to horror. The lords and ladies can only watch, helpless, as the devious king masterminds a series of marriages between their children, spinning the kingdom into chaos.

Brash, fearless Yesenia Warwick is now the unwilling bride of tender-hearted Corin Quinlanden. Neither her silver-tongued wit, nor her unmatched skill with daggers, can erase what has been done.

The choice ahead of her is simple, but impossible.

Embrace her dangerous new life in the den of her enemy, or send the kingdom to war.

If you like Elise Kova, Sarah J Maas and Jennifer L Armentrout, you will like this one too.

There is a giveaway running until March 24th and you can learn more about it and also enter on my Instagram post @booknotes_athina .

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Athina

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Shattered Souls by Beck Michaels - Cover Reveal

 "Survival demands more than blood. It demands souls"

Shattered Souls by Beck Michaels is a YA epic fantasy and the third book in the Guardians of the Maiden series. It will be published on August 30th by Plume Press.

Purchase the series here

Add Shattered Souls to your Goodreads TBR here

Without further ado here is the beautiful cover...

Title: Shattered Souls

Author: Beck Michaels

Publisher: Pluma Press

Release Date: Aug 30, 2022

Genre: YA Epic Fantasy

Pages: 500+

Format: Hardcover | Paperback | Ebook

Synopsis of the book:

Mourning the loss of her cousin and her bond, Dyna lies trapped with the enemy. Alone and afraid, the time has come to be her own savior. She will use every skill and spell her Guardians taught her to survive. Because the damsel is dead. This time, she fights.

Cassiel and the Guardians are desperate to find their Maiden. Except they cannot do it alone. Their journey to cross Troll Bridge proves harder than ever as they race against the impending winter. When the High King summons him to answer for his crimes, Cassiel will sacrifice everything in order to save the one person he can’t live without. Even if it means his fate will end in exile—or a throne.

Dyna and her Guardians will all face a trial by fire as they confront their greatest threat yet. Themselves. And when ice meets flame, will they be willing to pay the price?

The hunt for Mount Ida reaches new heights and dark lows as the Guardians of the Maiden continues in this heart-gripping tale about the bonds of love, duty, and power.

About the author:

Beck Michaels is the bestselling author of the enchanting epic fantasy

series, the Guardians of the Maiden. For her, the best books are the ones with characters that pull on your heartstrings. Therefore, she’s always looking for ways to collect tears from her readers. Beck currently lives in Indiana with her husband and two children, where she spends most of her time reading and daydreaming of adventures in faraway lands.

SOCIAL LINKS:

• Website: http://www.beckmichaels.com

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beckmichaels_writes

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeckMichaelsWrites

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeckMichaels

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A Crown of the Gods by S. M. Gaither - Cover Reveal

 "The old gods are growing restless. An ancient evil is stirring. Can they stop the coming storm?"

A Crown of the Gods by S. M. Gaither is a NA Romantic Epic Fantasy and the fourth book in the Shadows and Crowns series. The book will be released on May 31st 2022. 

Purchase the Shadows and Crowns series here

Add the books to your Goodreads TBR:

1. The Song of the Marked here

2. A Twist of the Blade here

3. The Call of the Void here

4. A Crown of Gods here

You might have noticed that A Crown of the Gods looks a little different from previous books in the series—and that’s because the whole series is in the process of getting a brand new look! Visit @authorsmgaither’s feed for more information about the cover change.

Without further ado, here is the beautiful cover.

TITLE: A Crown of the Gods

SERIES TITLE: Shadows and Crowns Series, Book 4

GENRE: NA Romantic Epic Fantasy

STEAM LEVEL: Medium

RELEASE DATE: 05.31.22

TRIGGER WARNING: violence, death, main character struggles with anxiety/ptsd

About the book:  (From Book 1)

Mercenary Casia Greythorne cares about two things: Completing whatever her latest job is, and earning

enough coin to buy the expensive medicine that’s keeping her mentor alive. So when the king himself offers her a job, she can’t resist the massive reward he offers—even if it means working with Captain Elander, the arrogant, mysterious right-hand to that king.

Her partner may be infuriating, but at least their mission seems simple and quick enough: Investigate the origins of the strange plague that’s been ravaging their empire, help find a cure, and then call it a day. But in a land brimming with old magic and meddling gods, nothing is ever that simple, and nothing is ever what it seems. As the bodies pile up and strange monsters begin to wreak havoc throughout the realms, Cas and Elander will have to work together to protect their world whether they like it or not. Because one thing is clear:

Something ancient and evil is stirring in the shadows of that world.

And their empire will not survive its full unleashing.

If you enjoyed Throne of Glass - Sarah J. Maas and From Blood and Ash - Jennifer L. Armentrout, you will like this one too.

There is a giveaway running until March 2nd and you can learn more about it and also enter on my Instagram post @booknotes_athina .

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Athina

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Married by Sunday by Sarah Ready - Cover Reveal

 

Polar-opposites, insane chemistry, and a wedding to stop.

What could go wrong?

Married by Sunday, a wild, opposites attract, romantic comedy standalone in the Soul Mates in Romeo Romance Series from Sarah Ready is coming March 22nd, and we have the gorgeous cover!

Opposites clash in this wild, unpredictable rom com, where two strangers team up to stop a wedding at all costs.

Nathaniel Barry is monochromatic, meticulous, and uptight. Izzy Harris is wild, unpredictable, and free-spirited. Nathaniel has a trendy apartment, a successful career, and a girlfriend he’s about to propose to. Izzy has no home, no career, and nobody special to hold her down.

They’re polar-opposites in every way.

So when they sit next to each other on the train to Romeo, New York they clash from the very start. Naturally, Nathaniel decides he wants nothing to do with Izzy. And Izzy...well, she has a different opinion.

No matter how much Nathaniel protests, Izzy knows it was fate that brought them together. Nathaniel’s girlfriend just ran off to marry another man, and Izzy swears she’ll help Nathaniel win her back. They have three days to stop the ill-advised wedding. It should be easy. It should be simple. But when two polar opposites team-up to stop a wedding, there’s only one guarantee – that nothing will go as planned.

Married by Sunday is Book 5 in Sarah Ready’s Soul Mates in Romeo Romance Series.

Pre-order your copy today!

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About Sarah Ready

Author Sarah Ready writes contemporary romance and romantic comedy. Her books have been described as “euphoric”, “heartwarming” and “laugh out loud”. Her debut novel The Fall in Love Checklist was hailed as “the unicorn read of 2020”. She loves to write fast-paced, emotionally compelling romances about quirky, smart women and the men who love them.

Before writing romance full-time Sarah had lots of fun teaching at an Ivy League. Then she realized she could have even more fun writing romance. Her favorite things after writing are adventuring and travel. You’ll frequently find her using her degree at a dino dig site, crawling into a cave, snorkeling, or on horseback riding through the jungle – all fodder for her next book. She’s lived in Scotland, Norway, Portugal, Switzerland and NYC. She currently lives in the Caribbean with her water-obsessed pup and her awesome family.

You can visit her online at www.sarahready.com

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Flame & Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody - Cover Reveal

 

"She vowed she'd never return to Faerie...

But vows were made to be broken."

Flame & Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody is a YA Fantasy Romance book and the first in the Fae & Crystal Thorns series. The book will be published on May 10th.

Keep in mind that there is a special preorder price of .99! This will go up after release day, so now is the time to grab it!

Preorder Flame & Crystal Thorns here

Add Flame & Crystal Thorns to your Goodreads TBR here

Without further ado, here is the beautiful cover...

RELEASE DATE: 05.10.22

TITLE: Flame & Crystal Thorns

SERIES TITLE: Fae And Crystal Thorns, Book 1

GENRE: YA Fantasy, Fantasy Romance

STEAM/HEAT LEVEL: Mild

TRIGGER WARNINGS: N/A

Here is the beautiful naked cover .

About the book: 

As a human girl, Chloe’s natural resistance to iron is the only thing that can save her older sister and all of Faerie from a bloodthirsty group of mortals. But Chloe knows the dangers of Faerie all too well. She’d rather become her town apothecary, stay safe, and settle down with a nice, mortal young man.

When it becomes clear Chloe is their only chance, she nervously heads to Faerie. It’s just as mystical and as lethal as she remembers. She’s given a special magic that has never been allowed to mortals before. It doesn’t help that she has to touch the irritatingly handsome fae, Quintus, to use it.

Even worse, the bloodthirsty mortals are more powerful than anyone expected. To fuel them, they have weapons, flames, and revenge. They won’t stop until they control every court in Faerie.

With the weight of the conflict on her shoulders, Chloe realizes the nasty mortals could defeat even her…if they find out her darkest secret. She could lose her sister, her family in the mortal realm, but even worse, she might be losing her heart.

If you like the rich world building of Throne of Glass, the enemies to lovers romance of Once Upon a Broken Heart, and the mythical creatures and twisty plot of The Cruel Prince, then you’ll devour Kay L. Moody’s breathtaking new young adult epic fantasy series.

There is a giveaway running until February 22nd and you can learn more about it and also enter on my Instagram post @booknotes_athina .

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Athina

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Shadow Kissed by Rebecca L. Garcia - Cover reveal

 "Some fates belong to the shadows..."

Today I am really excited to share with you the cover for Shadow Kissed by Rebecca L. Garcia. It is a NA Fantasy Romance and the first book in the  Marked by Blood series. The book will be released on April 15th.

Purchase the book here

Add the book to your Goodreads TBR here

Without further ado, here is the beautiful cover...

RELEASE DATE: 04.15.22

TITLE: Shadow Kissed

SERIES TITLE: Marked By Blood, Book 1

GENRE: NA Fantasy, Fantasy Romance, Enemies-to-lovers

STEAM/HEAT LEVEL: Mild

TRIGGER WARNINGS: N/A

About the book:

Olivia knows everyone at the guild is on high alert, but no one will tell her why. She’s certain th edeath of her boyfriend is behind it, but the truth is far worse. Darkness has come to the mortal kingdom. When the guild protecting them is attacked by vampires, Olivia is swept away from th esafety of her home when her mom and best friend are taken.

Before she can get away, she’s captured by a vampire, Sebastian, who insists he’s protecting her. But when she’s taken to the City of Nightmares, the most dangerous place in the vampire kingdom she realizes she’s been made prisoner.

As she fights to survive in a world where mortals are nothing more than things to be fed on or traded, Olivia must use her wits and place her trust in the handsome, but deadly Sebastian, if she’s going to figure out a way to save her loved ones.

However, some of the world's most vicious vampires want her dead. Others want her for themselves. When the truth comes out, Olivia realizes the ones she loves have been shielding her from a fate worse than death. Can she escape the clutches of her bloody destiny, or will she succumb to the shadows?

If you like  A Dance With the Fae Prince by Elise Kova and Ember Of Night by Molly E. Lee, you will enjoy this one too.

There is a giveaway running until February 17th and you can learn more about it and also enter on my Instagram post @booknotes_athina .

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Athina

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A Hunt of Shadows by Elise Kova - Cover Reveal

 

Hello everyone!!

Today I am really excited to share with you the cover of A Hunt Of Shadows by Elise Kova. It is the second book in A Trial of Sorcerers series and it is a YA Fantasy. The book will be released on March 1st 2022.

Purchase A Hunt of Shadows here

Add A Trial of Sorcerers series to your Goodreads TBR:

Book 1 here

Book 2 here

Without any further ado here is the beautiful cover...

TITLE: A Hunt of Shadows

SERIES TITLE: A Trial of Sorcerers series, Book 2

GENRE: YA Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery, Coming of Age, Competition, Slow-burn romance

STEAM/HEAT LEVEL: Mild

TRIGGER WARNINGS: On-screen fantasy violence, Kidnapping/Captive, Mentions of death of

a family member

RELEASE DATE: 03.01.22

The naked cover of the book is also stunning.

Synopsis of the book:

The second book in A Trial of Sorcerers is filled with forbidden magic, shadowy intrigue, heart-pounding action, and slow-burn romance.

Eira is now a champion of the Solaris Empire. She’s off to a land she’s only dreamed about. But a nightmare awaits her. Her sworn enemy has escaped. His allies are powerful and deadly. And Eira finds herself tangled in the dangerous web of the undercity of Risen where the mysterious Court of Shadows and lethal Pillars battle for the fate of the kingdom. But vengeance has a price. When Eira is captured by her enemies, it’s not only her life, but the lives of her friends, and the man she loves most, at stake. The woman she was won’t be enough to turn the tides churning against her from long before she was born. She’ll have to become something more. She’ll have to love deeper and fight fiercer than ever before. The only way to kill a legendary champion, will be to become one herself.

Experience Eira’s adventure in the A Trial of Sorcerers series by USA Today bestselling author Elise Kova today, for readers who enjoy young adult, epic fantasy, filled with sorcery, deep friendships, forbidden romance, and tales of faraway lands.

A Hunt of Shadows takes place after the events of A Trial of Sorcerers. Readers should begin with A Trial of Sorcerers before reading A Hunt of Shadows.

This book is perfect for fans of the Legend of Korra, Truthwitch, A Sorcery of Thorns, Audrey Grey, Sylvia Mercedes, Frost Kay.

There is a giveaway running until January 17th and you can learn more about it and also enter on my Instagram post @booknotes_athina .

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Athina

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House of Darakai by K.L. Kolarich - Cover Reveal

 

Hello everyone!!

Today I am really excited to share with you the cover for House of Darakai by K.L. Kolarich. It is the second book in The Haidren Legacy series and it is a NA high fantasy. The book will be released on March 8th.

Preorder House of Darakai here

Add The Haidren Legacy series to your Goodreads TBR:

Book 1, House of Bastiion here

Book 2, House of Darakai here

Without further ado here is the beautiful cover

RELEASE DATE: 03.08.22

TITLE: House of Darakai

SERIES TITLE: The Haidren Legacy, Book 2

GENRE: NA High Fantasy, Epic Fantasy

STEAM/HEAT LEVEL: Mild

TRIGGER WARNINGS: Violence / Substance Abuse / Reference to Rape / Ethnocentricity

"Behind the mask of duty and power, no one is who they seem..."

Synopsis:

(For book 1 to avoid spoilers)

Centuries after the Forgotten Wars ravaged the world and turned it to ash, the Houses of Pilar, Darakai, Boreal, and Bastiion forged an accord with the royal line of Thoarne, founding a Quadren of advisory to thethrone of Orynthia. Every generation, a single haidren from each of the four Houses is appointed to this coveted chair.

Upon her Ascension to adulthood, Luscia Tiergan takes her seat at court as al’haidren to the House of Boreal and is quickly drawn into a maze of political traps and dark secrets. As she adjusts to her new life, Luscia uncovers a pattern of forgotten children, slain in the streets of Bastiion.

Raised on superstitious rumors about Boreal’s penchant for sorcery, Zaethan Kasim, al’haidren to the House of Darakai, inevitably clashes with Luscia when she arrives in Bastiion. But when his position is threatened by an old rival, Zaethan is forced to set aside his hatred and form an uneasy alliance with the Boreali al’haidren to secure his claim.

Following a disturbing stream of innocent bloodshed across Orynthia, Luscia and Zaethan discover their ideals are far more aligned than they might have imagined. But in a land of war and deceit, the path to peace should never be trusted.

If you like authors Brandan Sanderson / Robin Hobb / Sarah M. Cradit, you will like this one too.

There is a giveaway running until January 16th and you can learn more about it and also enter on my Instagram post @booknotes_athina .

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Athina

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The Phoenix Priest by Cassidy Clarke - Cover Reveal

 

Hello everyone!!

Today I am really excited to share with you the cover for The Phoenix Priest by Cassidy Clarke. It is a NA high fantasy book and the second in The Blood & Water Saga. The book will be released on March 25th.

Without further ado here is the beautiful cover...

Title of book:  The Phoenix Priest 

Series Name:  The Blood & Water Saga

Author:  Cassidy Clarke

Book number:  2 of 5

Genre:  NA High Fantasy

Release Day:  March 25th, 2022

Synopsis:

(Spoilers for those who have not read The Saltwater Heir)

 

Elias Loch has nothing left to believe in.

After the loss of his battlemate, all he wants is to go home to Nyx and lose himself to grief. But when the Goddess of Death summons him to Artem, a kingdom of fire and steel, he finds himself plunged into a series of trials to earn him and his princely companion an audience with Artem's Empress—trials that will force him to confront what it truly means to have faith in his goddess…and himself.

 

Finnick Atlas is playing a game against the gods, and he's used up all his cheats.

Burdened by his new title and the two gods walking his halls, he needs to be at the top of his game to keep control over his kingdom. But with a maddening magic threatening to steal what's left of his sanity, a goddess puppeting his little sister's body for nefarious ends, and an arranged marriage with the Queen of Lapis looming on the horizon, he's running out of sleeves to slip aces into. Luckily, a new friend from the Lapisian delegation may just be the key to winning all his games…if he can trick a worshipper of the Trickster Goddess.

Soren Nyx can't seem to die.

Trapped inside her own body, she has only one goal left: to keep Anima, Goddess of Life, from seeing into her memories and finding her family's weaknesses. But retreating into the depths of her own mind has unintended consequences, and with the help of an old friend, Soren must navigate the lost memories of her childhood as Soleil, all with one question in mind: will she finally give in to the death that's been chasing her since girlhood, or will she rise again as someone new?

Also here is the cover of book 1 , The Saltwater Heir

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Athina

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The Lost Sister by Alexa H. Michaels & Elinora Pane - Cover Reveal

 Hello everyone!!

Today I am really excited to share with you the beautiful cover of The Lost Sister by Alexa H. Michaels & Elinora Pane. It is a New Adult epic fantasy book and it is the first book in The Daughters of Elydon Duology. The book will be released on February 8th 2022.

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Add The Lost Sister to your Goodreads TBR here

Without any further ado here is the cover...

RELEASE DATE: 02.08.22

TITLE: The Lost Sister

SERIES TITLE: The Daughters of Elydon Duology, Book 1

GENRE: NA Epic Fantasy, High Fantasy

STEAM/HEAT LEVEL: Mild

TRIGGER WARNINGS: N/A

"Our family was torn apart by our father’s hunger for power..."

Synopsis:

Meira: I’ve lived two hundred years without my sister --my twin. And the worst part is she doesn’t even know I exist. Now, I’m sneaking into the kingdom where I was born, right under the nose of our megalomaniac father, who happens to be the king. He can’t know I’m here, or we’ll both be trapped.

I can only pray that my sister isn’t cruel like him. That she will accept me and want to escape. I have to save her. Or die trying.

Rina: My father is a tyrant king. And now he’s betrothed me to a monster. This palace is just a gilded cage, and I have to find a way out. Just when I give up and decide to do something desperate--a miracle. My mirror image appears in the market. This stranger claims to be my twin. She promises me escape.

If I don’t go with her now, I’ll be trapped here forever.

The Lost Sister is a high fantasy adventure. This epic voyage has dark elements, heart breaking romances, and plenty of narrow escapes on the high seas and islands in the world of Theria.

***This is the first book in the Daughters of Elydon duology. That means this book has a “to be

continued…” ending.

If you like authors Elise Kova, Danielle Jensen & Sylvia Mercedes, you will like this one too.

There is a giveaway running until February 7th and you can learn more about it and also enter on my Instagram post @booknotes_athina .

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Athina

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