{Audio Book Blog Tour: Review + Giveaway} Angelbound - By Christina Bauer

 

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Author: Christina Bauer

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Release Date: 12/30/2016

Purchase Info: Amazon ~ Audible

*Now an audio book!*
Eighteen-year-old Myla Lewis is a girl who loves two things: kicking ass and kicking ass. She’s not your everyday quasi-demon, half-demon, and half-human, girl. For the past five years, Myla has lived for the days she gets to fight in Purgatory’s arena. When souls want a trial by combat for their right to enter heaven or hell, they go up against her, and she has not lost a battle yet.
But as she starts her senior year at Purgatory High, the arena fights are not enough to keep her spirits up anymore. When the demons start to act weird, even for demons, and the King of the Demons, Armageddon, shows up at Myla’s school, she knows that things are changing and it is not looking good for the quasi-demons. Myla starts to question everything, and does not like the answers she finds. What happened 17 years ago that turned the quasi-demons into slave labor? Why was her mom always so sad? And why won’t anyone tell her who her father is?
Things heat up when Myla meets Lincoln, the High Prince of the Thrax, a super sexy half-human and half-angel demon hunter. But what does a quasi-demon girl to do when she falls for a demon hunter? It’s a good thing that Myla is not afraid of breaking a few rules. With a love worth fighting for, Myla is going to shake up Purgatory.

Marvelous!

My first audio book review ever, and I couldn't be more thrilled than to review Angelbound!!

When I first knew that the entire book was being narrated by the author, I was a little skeptical, but she truly brought every character to life.

Myle is a badass, there's no doubt about it, she kick-ass and takes names. Making sure there is  balance in her twisted world is what she's aiming for, yet there is something lurking in the shadows waiting to take her down.....

One of my favorite things about this entire story line was how everything ended up intertwining together. All the plots, side-plots and details landed together at the end. The demons, Angels and everything in-between had a very organic combination. I commend the author on her fantastic plot development during Myla's entire journey through this novel. She was able to keep her sassy, smarta$$ quality, all while vanquishing those who do not belong.

I will say that I fell in love with the inner love story. It reminded me of something that J.R. Ward would write, but there was no denying it was 100% original. It warmed my heart and made me slightly jealous.

Now I cannot wait to see where Myla's badass-ness takes her in the next installment in this series! Because it's going to be a wild ride for sure!!


4/5

 

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About the Author

Christina Bauer knows how to tell stories about kick-ass women. In her best selling Angelbound series, the heroine is a part-demon girl who loves to fight in Purgatory’s Arena and falls in love with a part-angel prince. This young adult best seller has driven more than 500,000 ebook downloads and 9,000 reviews on Goodreads and retailers. It is now available as an audiobook on Audible and iTunes.

Bauer has also told the story of the Women’s March on Washington by leading PR efforts for the Massachusetts Chapter. Her pre-event press release—the only one sent out on a major wire service—resulted in more than 19,000 global impressions and redistribution by over 350 different media entities including the Associated Press. 

Christina graduated from Syracuse University’s Newhouse School with BA’s in English along with Television, Radio, and Film Production. She lives in Newton, MA with her husband, son, and semi-insane golden retriever, Ruby.

 

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Giveaway

• Dragon Bling
• Angel Wing Bobby Pins
• Dragon Scale Ring
• ANGELBOUND AudioBook copy from Audible

 

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{Blog Tour: Review + Giveaway} Gilt Hollow - By Lorie Langdon

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Author: Lorie Langdon 

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Release Date: 9/27/2016 

Purchase Info: Amazon ~ B&N 

Willow Lamott’s best friend is a murderer, and no one in the small town of Gilt Hollow will let her forget it. For four long years, she’s tried to fade into the background—but none of that matters when Ashton Keller comes striding into school, fresh out of juvie and fueled by revenge. The moment their eyes meet, Willow no longer feels invisible. Drawn to the vulnerability behind Ashton’s mask of rage, she sinks deeper into his sinister world and begins to question whether he’s a villain, a savior, or both.
Ashton thought he wanted vengeance, until Willow reminded him what he’d been missing. Now he longs to clear his name and become the person she sees in him. But the closer they get to uncovering the truth, the darker the secrets become, and Ashton fears his return to Gilt Hollow will destroy everyone he loves, especially the girl he left behind. 

The suspense KILLED ME!


Gilt Hollow was such a different read for me, it was refreshing and took me my thrill seeking mind to another level.

Ashton is innocent, spending time behind bars for a crime he didn't commit, he's determined to clear his name...even if that means finding answers by himself. Though when he returns home he finds companionship in Willow. Their connection is genuine and feels real from the first time they meet. It amazed me how the author was able to articulate such a connect on paper, it was truly magical.

As Ashton & Willow attempt to uncover the truth behind Ashton's case so many issues seem to arise, but Willow is there for him no matter what....but the final secret that Ashton is hiding is huge, and I mean HUGE! It was surprising to know that Ashton held onto this burden for so long, it really shows his true character & strength.

Overall this entire novel had me emotionally invested in the characters & their outcome. I was rooting for Ashton from page 1 & wanted nothing but for all this haters to eat their words! You'll just have to read for yourself to find that out!


4/5

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About the Author

Lorie Langdon has longed to write her own novels since she was a wee girl reading every Judy Blume book she could get her hands on. So a few years ago, she left her thriving corporate career to satisfy the voices in her head. Now as a full-time author, she spends her days tucked into her cozy office, Havanese puppy by her side, working to translate her effusive imagination into the written word.

Lorie has been interviewed on Entertainment Weekly.com and several NPR radio programs, including Lisa Loeb’s national Kid Lit show. The DOON series has been featured on such high profile sites as USAToday.com, Hypable.com and BroadwayWorld.com. 

Lorie’s first solo novel, GILT HOLLOW, a YA romantic thriller, releases September 27th 2016!

WEBSITE: http://www. lorielangdon.com/

TWITTER: @LorieLangdon

GOODREADS: https://www. goodreads.com/author/show/ 6591473.Lorie_Langdon

FACEBOOK: https://www. facebook.com/ AuthorLorieLangdon/

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-Giveaway is open to International. | Must be 13+ to Enter

-ONE winner will get a chance to have a 10-15 minute Skype call or Google Hangout (Winner's Choice) with Lorie and a Signed Copy of Gilt Hollow.

-ONE winner will receive a signed copy of Gilt Hollow.

-THREE winners will receive a copy of Gilt Hollow.

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{Review} Polarity in Motion - By Brenda Vicars

Author: Brenda Vicars

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Release Date: 12/2014

 Purchase Info: Amazon

Fifteen-year-old Polarity Weeks just wants to live a normal life, but with a mother diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, that’s rarely easy. Her life gets exponentially more disastrous when her sixth-period history classmates start ogling a nude picture of her on the Internet. Polarity would never have struck such a shameless pose, but the photo is definitely of her, and she’s at a complete loss to explain its existence.

Child Protective Services yanks her from her home, suspecting her parents. The kids at school mock her, assuming she took it herself. And Ethan, the boy she was really starting to like, backpedals and joins the taunting chorus. Surrounded by disbelief and derision on all sides, Polarity desperately seeks the truth among her friends. Only then does she learn that everyone has dark secrets, and no one’s life is anywhere near normal.

What an amazing story of self discovery!

Polarity in Motion was a fantastic breath of fresh air. It was emotional, uplifting and empowering to see Polarity embark on such a journey. Not only did she rise from humiliating ashes, she became better for it.

Polarity is the kind of character you instantly relate to, she is down to earth, awkward & just trying to find a place to fit it. Dealing with her mother is hard enough, so she feels like school is a safe ground to feel normal. That is until crap hits the fan. I couldn't imagine what Polarity must have gone through when she was not only being made fun of at school, but taken out of the arms of her mother. I shed quiet a few tears during some of these extremely emotional scenes, because I wanted to help....and if an author can suck you in like that then they're doing something right.

My only qualm with the book was a few things on how it ended, they seemed a little too "easy" for me, I wanted a tad bit for fight, but overall I truly enjoyed this book & thank Brenda for creating such a stong couragous character for me to enjoy!

4/5

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About the Author:

Brenda Vicars has worked in Texas public education for many years. Her jobs have included teaching, serving as a principal, and directing student support programs. For three years, she also taught college English to prison inmates.

She entered education because she felt called to teach, but her students taught her the biggest lesson: the playing field is not even for all kids. Through her work, she became increasingly compelled to bring their unheard voices to the page. The heartbeat of her fiction emanates from the courage and resiliency of her students.

Brenda’s hobbies include reading, making things out of re-purposed wood, pulling weeds in the garden, and going to Zumba classes.