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Wednesday, April 15, 2015

CAN'T WAIT TO READ: Truthwitch (The Witchlands #1) by Susan Dennard

Release date: January 5th 2016
Publisher: Tor
Pre-order: Amazon

Synopsis via Goodreads:

On a continent ruled by three empires, some are born with a “witchery,” a magical skill that sets them apart from others.

In the Witchlands, there are almost as many types of magic as there are ways to get in trouble—as two desperate young women know all too well.

Safiya is a Truthwitch, able to discern truth from lie. It’s a powerful magic that many would kill to have on their side, especially amongst the nobility to which Safi was born. So Safi must keep her gift hidden, lest she be used as a pawn in the struggle between empires.

Iseult, a Threadwitch, can see the invisible ties that bind and entangle the lives around her—but she cannot see the bonds that touch her own heart. Her unlikely friendship with Safi has taken her from life as an outcast into one of of reckless adventure, where she is a cool, wary balance to Safi’s hotheaded impulsiveness.

Safi and Iseult just want to be free to live their own lives, but war is coming to the Witchlands. With the help of the cunning Prince Merik (a Windwitch and ship’s captain) and the hindrance of a Bloodwitch bent on revenge, the friends must fight emperors, princes, and mercenaries alike, who will stop at nothing to get their hands on a Truthwitch.

About the Author

Susan Dennard has come a long way from small-town Georgia. With a masters degree in marine biology, she got to travel the world—six out of seven continents, to be exact (she’ll get to Asia one of these days!)—before she settled down as a full-time novelist and writing instructor.

She is the author of the Something Strange and Deadly series (from HarperTeen) as well as the forthcoming Witchlands Series (Tor, 2015). When not writing, she can be found hiking with her dogs, exploring tidal pools, or earning bruises at the dojo.

www.susandennard.com | facebook.com/SusanDennardAuthor

*Okay, first of all, I absolutely adore Susan Dennard. Her writing is beyond spectacular. Her debut trilogy blew my mind away and I expect nothing less from this new series. Love the coverart and blurb, and the fact that it has a magical concept.

One thing is guaranteed when it comes to Ms. Dennard, expect the unexpected and prepare to be intrigued. Can't wait to read Truthwitch!!

Monday, July 21, 2014

BOOK BLITZ~Strange & Ever After by Susan Dennard

The Strange and Ever After blitz has ended. Relive the tour below:

Series: Something Strange & Deadly #3

Release date: July 22nd 2014

Publisher: HarperTeen

Purchase: Amazon | B&N

Synopsis via Goodreads:

In the conclusion to the trilogy that Publishers Weekly called “a roaring—and addictive—gothic world,” Eleanor Fitt must control her growing power, face her feelings for Daniel, and confront the evil necromancer Marcus...all before it’s too late.

He took her brother, he took her mother, and now, Marcus has taken her good friend Jie. With more determination than ever to bring this sinister man to justice, Eleanor heads to the hot desert streets of nineteenth-century Egypt in hopes of ending this nightmare. But in addition to her increasingly tense relationships with Daniel, Joseph, and her demon, Oliver, Eleanor must also deal with her former friend, Allison, who has curiously entangled herself in Eleanor’s mission.

With the rising dead chomping at her every move and Jie’s life hanging in the balance, Eleanor is convinced that her black magic will see her through to the bitter end. But there will be a price. Though she and the Spirit Hunters have weathered every battle thus far, there will be consequences to suffer this time—the effects of which will be irreversible. And when it’s over, only some will be able to live a strange and ever after.

Susan Dennard will leave readers breathless and forever changed in the concluding pages of this riveting ride.

About the Author

Susan Dennard is a writer turned marine biologist turned writer again. Strange and Ever After is the conclusion to her trilogy, which includes A Darkness Strange and Lovely and Something Strange and Deadly. Among the traits she shares with her heroine Eleanor are a weakness for Shakespeare quotes, a healthy appetite for baked goods, and an insatiable curiosity. Sadly, Susan does not get to wear a corset or wave a parasol on a daily basis.

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Friday, January 24, 2014

Feature and Follow #73

This is a weekly blog hop hosted by the wonderful Parajunkee and Alison Can Read. This week's featured blogger is:

Question of the Week: What books are you looking forward to reading in 2014?

I'm getting repetitive now but I don't mind. I cannot wait to read Susan Dennard's Strange and Ever After, as well as Rae Hachton's Evermore and Kelly Creagh's Oblivion. I absolutely love these three series more than any other and cannot wait to get my hands on their upcoming conclusions.

Strange and Ever After (Something Strange and Deadly, #3)

How about you guys?

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Waiting on Wednesday #79

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill @ Breaking the Spines. This is a cool way to spotlight a upcoming release that you're anxious about, as well as checking out what other book lovers are anticipating as well. So, check out my WoW for this week:

Strange and Ever After (Something Strange and Deadly #3)
by Shannon Dermott

Release date: July 27th 2014

Publisher: HarperTeen

Synopsis via Goodreads:

Susan Dennard will leave readers breathless and forever changed in the concluding pages of this riveting ride.

To All the Boys I've Loved Before
by April 22nd 2014

Release date: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Synopsis via Goodreads:

To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before is the story of Lara Jean, who has never openly admitted her crushes, but instead wrote each boy a letter about how she felt, sealed it, and hid it in a box under her bed. But one day Lara Jean discovers that somehow her secret box of letters has been mailed, causing all her crushes from her past to confront her about the letters: her first kiss, the boy from summer camp, even her sister's ex-boyfriend, Josh.

As she learns to deal with her past loves face to face, Lara Jean discovers that something good may come out of these letters after all.

Why I'm Waiting

I've probably featured these books already on WoW but that's how excited I am about their releases. I can't wait to conclude Susan's series. The story really made an impact on me. As for the new Jenny Han book, I liked Burn for Burn and am interesting in reading the authors individual works.

What are you waiting for?

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Waiting on Wednesday #71: Strange and Ever After

Strange and Ever After
by Susan Dennard

Release date: July 22nd 2014

Publisher: HarperTeen

Synopsis via Goodreads:

In the conclusion to the trilogy that Publishers Weekly called “a roaring—and addictive—gothic world,” Eleanor Fitt must control her growing power, face her feelings for Daniel, and confront the evil necromancer Marcus...all before it’s too late.

Susan Dennard will leave readers breathless and forever changed in the concluding pages of this riveting ride.

Why I'm Waiting

Oh my gosh, words cannot express how much I adore this series. I'm seriously anticipating the third book, especially since Eleanor and the others will be traveling to Egypt. Love, love, love the concept. And oh my gosh, just look at that cover! It is super-fantastic! And oh my gosh, will Daniel and Eleanor finally be together? Susan you give me nothing in that synopsis but pure teasing. Is it July yet?

What are you waiting for?

Friday, August 2, 2013

Review: A Darkness Strange & Lovely by Susan Dennard

A Darkness Strange and Lovely (Something Strange and Deadly, #2)

Series: Something Strange & Deadly #2
Release date: July 23rd 2013
Publisher: HarperTeen
Purchase: Amazon

Synopsis via Goodreads:

Following an all-out battle with the walking Dead, the Spirit Hunters have fled Philadelphia, leaving Eleanor alone to cope with the devastating aftermath. But there’s more trouble ahead—the evil necromancer Marcus has returned, and his diabolical advances have Eleanor escaping to Paris to seek the help of Joseph, Jie, and the infuriatingly handsome Daniel once again.

When she arrives, however, she finds a whole new darkness lurking in this City of Light. As harrowing events unfold, Eleanor is forced to make a deadly decision that will mean life or death for everyone.

*A copy of this book was gifted by the author. That has not influenced my review in any way.

Susan Dennard has once again captivated me with her effortless and incomparable story telling. A Darkness Strange and Lovely will have you hooked and earnestly reading to uncover more.

The sequel picks up on the emotional and physical issues of Eleanor Fitt. She's left to cope with the aftermath from taking on the dead with the Spirit Hunters back in Philadelphia and it most certainly isn't pleasant. El continues mourning the loss of her brother, trying to deal with her mother's health issues, as well as struggling to live amidst having no finances or connections. Aside from that, Marcus is still very much loose and coming after her. Hence, her journey to Paris to seek out the help of the Spirit Hunters and learn more about her brother's letters.

What I loved most about the second book is the fact that Susan brought readers to Paris. We get the opportunity to experience the city of lights in a completely different time and that really enticed me as I turned the pages because, though, in reality I've never been there, while reading the story I felt as if I was walking the streets with the characters and experiencing Paris along with them.

The story also depicts character growth where Eleanor is concerned. She's learning to understand another side of herself, as well as accepting her feelings for a certain other. El's character has developed much further from when we first get to know her and I no longer get a teen girl vibe from her. She comes across as more grown up, though, there's still that level of curiosity and need to explore deeper that we know her for.

Aside from the interesting characters brought over from the first book, Susan also brings forth someone new and very likable, but mentioned briefly before. I'd have to say Oliver outshined the other characters in this one, in my opinion. With his connection to both Eleanor and her brother, Oliver had so much depth I wanted to explore, and I just loved his personality. I suspected his relationship with El's brother went far beyond being bound as a demon, but I assume Susan will shed some more light on that in the next book.

The only issue I had with A Darkness Strange & Lovely is the fact that Daniel was hardly in it. I was actually anticipating his return more to see if he and Eleanor would make any progress. Throughout this book there hardly was any resolution made but wow, that scene between the two towards the end of the story had me screaming, "YES! YES! YES! FINALLY!" And that one scene made up for all the wait.

What else can I say, wonderful writing, imaginable details, beautiful city, just adventurous all round. I enjoyed A Darkness Strange & Lovely and cannot wait to see how the story wraps up in the third book. Besides, I feel as If I'm travelling along with them to Egypt. Woohoo!

Monday, July 22, 2013

Susan Dennard's #ADarknessStrange Twitter Party!

You're invited to participate in the Susan Dennard twitter party Today!

All you have to do is tweet your questions throughout the day to:

@stdennard using hashtag #ADarknessStrange

and you just might win a SIGNED copy of the book in Paperback or Hardcover!

Susan will start answering questions around 4pm West Coast time/7pm East Coast time

So head on over to twitter right now and ask all the questions you want!

A DARKNESS STRANGE & LOVELY comes out July 23rd!

Are you ready to take on the dead again?

For More Information

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susandennard.com | twitter.com/stdennard | somethingstrangeanddeadly.com

Sunday, April 28, 2013

Stacking the Shelves #36

This is a weekly meme hosted by Tynga's Reviews, where you showcase all the books you've received in the past week. And boy did I get a lot. Check out my haul:

Paperback ARCs:

Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea (Between, #1)

A Darkness Strange & Lovely (Book #2) by Susan Dennard

Mystic (Book #3) by Alyson Noel

Don't Look Now (Book #2) by Michelle Gagnon

Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea (Book #1) by April Tucholke

Won:

*Thank you YA Sisterhood

Emblaze (Book #3) by Jessica Shirvington

Gifted:

The New Rules for Blondes: Highlights from a Fair-Haired Life

Between (Book #1) by Kerry Schafer

The New Rules for Blondes by Selena Coppock

eBooks via Netgalley:

All Our Pretty Songs by Sarah McCarry

The New Kid (Book #1) by Temple Mathews

Crush.Candy.Corpse Sylvia McNicoll

Piece of My Heart by Lynn Menna

The After Girls by Leah Konen

Screwed by Laurie Plissner

The Rebound Girl by Tamara Morgan

After the Ending (Book #1) by Fairleigh & Pogue

*Special thanks to Susan Dennard, Michelle Gagnon, St. Martin's, HarperCollins, Ace, Sourcebook Fire, It Books, Teen Libris, JL & Co, Merit Press, Carinna Press, L2 Books, and Penguin.

Bought (Hardbacks):

Embrace (Book #1) by Jessica Shirvington

Of Poseidon by Anna Banks

I had a massive haul this week. How about you, what did you get?

Friday, October 12, 2012

Feature and Follow #22

This is a weekly blog hop hosted by the wonderful Parajunkee and Alison Can Read. Today's question is:

Q: What book do you think would make a great Halloween movie? Please explain in graphic detail of goriness...

Definitely Something Strange & Deadly and Nevermore. I know I mention these two a lot but its because they're both great and creepy alike. There's not a lot of goriness but the main character in Something Strange loses her hand and there are mention of really gross things. I haven't read a lot of creepy books so I can't really think of anything else.

How about you?

Friday, September 21, 2012

Feature and Follow 9/21

This is a weekly blog hop hosted by the wonderful Parajunkee and Alison Can Read. Today's question is:

What hyped up book was worth all of the fuss?

I haven't read a lot of hyped up book and the few I've read weren't all that great but I'd have to say Something Strange and Deadly by Susan Dennard. The book did garner a lot of interest and after reading it I was completely sold. In my opinion, it was a fantastic debut and I'm not just saying that because I had the pleasure of hosting the blog tour.lol. Well, maybe just a little.

Something Strange and Deadly (Something Strange and Deadly, #1)

How about you?

Friday, August 31, 2012

Feature and Follow 8/31

Follow Friday is a feature created by Parajunkee and Alison Can Read. It's a fun blog hop where you meet other book bloggers and find people to follow.

Q: Best cover? What is the best cover of a book that you've read and loved?

That's a hard one. I've read and loved some books with really beautiful covers, but if I have to pick one for the moment it'd have to be Susan Dennard's Something Strange & Deadly.

Isn't that dress just gothly and dramatic. I'm a huge fan of historical fiction so that cover works for me.

Please check out my review of the book as well :)

Which book did you pick?

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Something Strange & Deadly Blog Tour Wraps + Giveaway Winner

The Susan Dennard Blog Tour has ended on a successful note! And of course, that wouldn't have been possible without the participation of you wonderful bloggers, and Susan as well.
So, a very special thank you to all those who made this blog tour a success and thank you for continuing on with me on other tours to come!

Re-live it all again by checking out each stop below. Oh, almost forgot, find out if you're the lucky winner of an autographed copy of the book.

July 24 -   Charming Chelsey's *Review & Interview
Two Chicks On Books *Review & Guest Post

July 25 -   Bengal Reads *Guest Post
   What's Hot! *Review & Author Spotlight
   Forbidden Passions Reviews *Review

July 26 -   Auntie Spinelli Reads *Blurb & Dream Cast
    Letters Inside Out *Review & Author Spotlight
   For The Love Of Film & Novels *Review

July 27 -   Linny's Literature *Interview & Book Playlist
Bookcase To Heaven™ *Review & Author Spotlight
Claire Reads *Review

July 28 -   Starry-Eyed Revue *Review & Dream Cast
    Book Me! *Review & Author Spotlight
Fiction Freak *Review & Author Spotlight

July 29 -   Harley Bear Book Blog *Guest Post
   Kindle Fever *Review & Author Spotlight
The Readers Antidote *Review & Interview

July 30 -   Book-A-Holic *Blurb & Book Playlist
Paperback Princess *Review & Author Spotlight
   Rainy Day Ramblings *Review & Author Spotlight

July 31 -   A Written Rhapsody *Review & Author Spotlight
Tumbling In Books *Review

August 1- Itching for Books *Tour Wrap. Giveaway winner announced!

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