Showing posts with label Julia Ember. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Julia Ember. Show all posts

Monday, November 23, 2020

Quarantine Releases (18)


For those of us in the US, this week we get new books and Thanksgiving! I don't know about you, but my holidays will look a little different this year. I'll be celebrating Thanksgiving with just my immediate family, and between now and Christmas, I'll be having another surgery. The pandemic has wrecked havoc on everyday life and special holidays, but at least we still have books to get us through it! There are only three books coming out this week, so this post will be a shorty.

How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories by Holly Black

An illustrated addition to the New York Times bestselling Folk of Air trilogy, that started with The Cruel Prince, from award-winning author Holly Black.

An irresistible return to the captivating world of Elfhame.

Once upon a time, there was a boy with a wicked tongue.

Before he was a cruel prince or a wicked king, he was a faerie child with a heart of stone. #1 New York Times bestselling author, Holly Black reveals a deeper look into the dramatic life of Elfhame's enigmatic high king, Cardan. This tale includes delicious details of life before The Cruel Prince, an adventure beyond The Queen of Nothing, and familiar moments from The Folk of the Air trilogy, told wholly from Cardan's perspective.

This new installment in the Folk of the Air series is a return to the heart-racing romance, danger, humor, and drama that enchanted readers everywhere. Each chapter is paired with lavish and luminous full-color art, making this the perfect collector's item to be enjoyed by both new audiences and old.

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Ruinsong by Julia Ember

In Julia Ember's dark and lush LGBTQ+ romantic fantasy Ruinsong, two young women from rival factions must work together to reunite their country, as they wrestle with their feelings for each other.

Her voice was her prison…
Now it’s her weapon.

In a world where magic is sung, a powerful mage named Cadence has been forced to torture her country's disgraced nobility at her ruthless queen's bidding.

But when she is reunited with her childhood friend, a noblewoman with ties to the underground rebellion, she must finally make a choice: Take a stand to free their country from oppression, or follow in the queen’s footsteps and become a monster herself.

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Bright Shining World by Josh Swiller

A darkly funny thriller about one boy's attempt to unravel the mysterious phenomenon affecting students in his new town, as he finds a way to resist sinister forces and pursue hope for them all.

Wallace Cole is perpetually moving against his will. His father has some deeply important job with an energy company that he refuses to explain to Wallace who is, shall we say, suspicious. Not that his father ever listens to him. Just as Wallace is getting settled into a comfortable life in Kentucky, his father lets him know they need to immediately depart for a new job in a small town in Upstate New York which has recently been struck by an outbreak of inexplicable hysterics--an outbreak which is centered at the high school Wallace will attend.

In the new town, go from disturbing to worse: trees appear to be talking to people; a school bully, the principal, and the town police force take an instant dislike to Wallace; and the student body president is either falling for him or slipping into the enveloping darkness. Bright Shining World is a novel of resistance, of young people finding hope and courage and community in a collapsing world.

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Only three books this week, but they all look great! Are you particularly excited for any of them? Let me know in the comments!

Friday, September 14, 2018

Blog Tour: The Navigator's Touch by Julia Ember


I am excited to be participating today in the blog tour for The Navigator's Touch by Julia Ember! The Navigator's Touch is the sequel to her novel The Seafarer's Kiss. I hope everyone enjoys the book, and go to the bottom of the page to enter the giveaway!


Title: The Navigator's Touch
Author: Julia Ember
Series: The Seafarer's Kiss
Release: September 13, 2018
Publisher: Duet Books

Synopsis:

After invaders destroyed her village, murdered her family, and took her prisoner, shield-maiden Ragna is hungry for revenge. A trained warrior, she is ready to fight for her home, but with only a mermaid and a crew of disloyal mercenaries to aid her, Ragna knows she needs new allies. Guided by the magical maps on her skin, battling storms and mutiny, Ragna sets sail across the Northern Sea.

She petitions the Jarl in Skjordal for aid, but despite Ragna’s rank and fighting ability, the Jarl sees only a young girl, too inexperienced to lead, unworthy of help. To prove herself to the Jarl and win her crew’s respect, Ragna undertakes a dangerous expedition. But when forced to decide between her own freedom and the fate of her crew, what will she sacrifice to save what’s left of her home?

Inspired by Norse mythology and J.M. Barrie’s Peter Pan, this companion novel to The Seafarer’s Kiss is a tale of vengeance, valor, honor, and redemption.

You Can Find it At:
Goodreads
BAM

Author Bio:

Julia Ember is the author of The Seafarer's Kiss and The Navigator's Touch, as well as several novellas and short stories for young adults. Originally from Chicago, Julia now resides in Edinburgh, Scotland. Her hobbies include riding horses, starting far too many craft projects, and looking after her city-based menagerie of pets with names from Harry Potter. She regularly takes part in events for queer teens. A world traveler since childhood, she has now visited more than sixty countries.

You Can Find Her At:
Website
Twitter
Facebook
Goodreads
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Follow the Rest of the Tour:

http://www.chapter-by-chapter.com/tour-schedule-the-navigators-touch-by-julia-ember/

Giveaway:

An annotated paperback copy of both books in the series

a Rafflecopter giveaway