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Review: The Raven Boys

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The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater
Series: The Raven Cycle #1
Published by Scholastic Press on September 18, 2012
Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult, Paranormal
Pages: 409
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“There are only two reasons a non-seer would see a spirit on St. Mark’s Eve,” Neeve said. “Either you’re his true love . . . or you killed him.”

It is freezing in the churchyard, even before the dead arrive.

Every year, Blue Sargent stands next to her clairvoyant mother as the soon-to-be dead walk past. Blue herself never sees them—not until this year, when a boy emerges from the dark and speaks directly to her.

His name is Gansey, and Blue soon discovers that he is a rich student at Aglionby, the local private school. Blue has a policy of staying away from Aglionby boys. Known as Raven Boys, they can only mean trouble.

But Blue is drawn to Gansey, in a way she can’t entirely explain. He has it all—family money, good looks, devoted friends—but he’s looking for much more than that. He is on a quest that has encompassed three other Raven Boys: Adam, the scholarship student who resents all the privilege around him; Ronan, the fierce soul who ranges from anger to despair; and Noah, the taciturn watcher of the four, who notices many things but says very little.

For as long as she can remember, Blue has been warned that she will cause her true love to die. She never thought this would be a problem. But now, as her life becomes caught up in the strange and sinister world of the Raven Boys, she’s not so sure anymore.

I was so late to the party on this one and now I’m mad about it because The Raven Boys was awesome! I don’t know why I don’t read more YA because that’s obviously where all the fun is happening these days. Kids get all the good stuff!

Believe it or not, this was actually the first of Maggie Stiefvater’s books that I’ve ever read. Clearly I’ve been missing out.

Characters

I found it very easy to connect with and understand each one of the 5 main characters. Their differing personalities are well fleshed out and very pronounced so that you are easily able to keep track of who is who. The main protagonist, Blue is a girl after my own heart! This chick is a strong, take no shit kind of lady which I truly appreciate. She’s intelligent and unique and honestly, I just really want to know where her name came from.

I love each one of the boys for different reasons. While Gansey is the clear leader of the pack, I found it refreshing that he wasn’t the main love interest. Now based on some spoilers that I won’t mention, I’m not sure that he’ll never be Blue’s beloved but I’m sure I’ll find that out soon enough once I get to the other books in the series. What I enjoy about his character is that, while handsome and suave, he’s a super sleuthy nerd. My kind of guy!

Adam is the one I’ve got a soft spot for. The sweet guy with a kind heart and the willingness to work hard in life. Maybe he’s not ruggedly handsome, but I feel like I would be more attracted to him.

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Ronan ….. mmmmm Ronan. Not going to lie, I’m a sucker for the bad boy. If you asked me which of Rory Gilmore’s boyfriends I prefer, you’re damn straight I’m Team Jess! Tattoos, mouth like a sailor, fights at the drop of a hat … oooooooo baby!

I thought Noah was a special guy from the beginning, I just didn’t realize how special he was. I love his sweet, shy personality and the way that he’s drawn to Blue.

Setting

First of all, I’m such a fan of books that are able to seamlessly able to blur the lines between the living world with the supernatural or undead world. I’m intrigued by mediums and have been to a few myself so it was fun to read those parts of the book.

I love how each location throughout the story has a very distinct mood and feel. The house that Blue, her mother Maura, and the gaggle of intuitive women live in is a cozy, cluttered place that has a warm and welcoming feel. It is comfortable and has a very homey vibe.

In stark contrast, Monmouth Manufacturing where the boys live is large, industrial, and cluttered in a different way. It’s intriguing but doesn’t exactly give you the warm fuzzies. It definitely suits the boys who live there though. Cool like Gansey, edgy like Ronan, mysterious like Noah.

If you’ve read the post all about me, you’ll know that I am a sucker for a good graveyard. So it’ll come as now surprise that the church and graveyard is my favorite location in the book. Brooding and dark, I love it! I felt chills when I first read about Blue sitting there and encountering spirit for the first time. Such a cool place!

So now I guess I’m going to have to read the other books in The Raven Cycle series! I’m hoping I enjoy them all this much!

Are you a Raven Cycle fan? Who is your favorite Raven boy?

Behind the Blog – All About Me!

Have you ever noticed that the most charming and inviting blogs are the ones where you get to know the person behind the screen? Someone who shares themself with you no matter the subject they’re talking about. It’s that personality that keeps you coming back again and again regardless of how small or broad the niche.

This past weekend I had such a great time networking and learning at a bloggers conference called BlogJam Atlantic and one of the main threads that was present throughout the day was that it’s so important to share your own personal voice and story with your readers, no matter what your blog is about. It’s something I haven’t done much of with this blog because my focus so far has just been on the books. That’s about to change!

On the drive home, I thought a lot about how I would be able to incorporate more of myself in my writing here without taking away from the literary conversations I’m trying to have. In something like a review, I can do that by expressing my opinions and get into why I feel the way I do about things. In more general posts like my list of bookish podcasts, I can show myself more openly to you and talk about the things that I’m interested in. No matter the post, the language and words I use will definitely show you a part of who I am.

When I got home I saw a notification on twitter that the lovely Cat from The Bibliovert had nominated me for the Versatile Blogger Award. This was so timely because I truly do want to be a versatile blogger. I want to contribute to bookish culture and literacy and I want to do it in a way that allows you to get to know me so we can be friends! I want to have conversations with you and I want to meet other people who like the same things that we do. I want to find my people!

Along with this award, comes a fun tag to help share things about myself which is why the timing was so perfect. So here we go!

Rules:

♥ Thank the person who nominated you and include a link to their blog

♥ Share 7 things about yourself

♥ Nominate bloggers that you follow for this award

Thank you so much Cat for thinking enough of me to include me in your list! You can learn more about her in her post. Check out the other people that she selected too! They are fantastic!

Now here are some things that you may not know about me!

#Momlife

I have two wild and crazy boys who are 5 and 3 years old as of today. I’m not sure how that happened though, because I literally just gave birth. Sometimes I feel like it’s a strain on my sanity, but we have recently embarked on the journey of homeschooling which has been challenging but incredibly fun and rewarding. I can’t wait to see where it will take us!

True Crime Junkie

I know I mentioned in my spooky spoofs post that I don’t like reading horror novels or anything too scary and I really don’t. But there’s something about true crime shows, books and podcasts that really draws me in and satisfies some sort of morbid fascination in me. Some of my favorites are Making a Murderer, I’ll be Gone in the Dark, and My Favorite Murder.

Taphophile

I am what some call a “tombstone tourist” or a “cemetery enthusiast”. For whatever reason, I find graveyards incredibly peaceful, beautiful and interesting. You can find the most intricate artwork and amazing monuments. One of my favorite things to do is to find very very old graves and think about what the person might have been like or what life would have been like for them at the time they were alive. I feel that by acknowledging their life, their footprint on this earth is carried on and they are not forgotten. Even if it’s just in a small way.

Gamer

I love playing video games. I don’t have as much time for it these days with homeschooling and all of the other activities our family is involved in but it’s still one of my favorite ways to check out for a little while and relax. I wish I had more time for it and I’ll still try to when I have a change, but I have a channel on Mixer where I stream video games for fun. It has allowed me to meet some great friends and connect with people from all over.

Abandoned

I find abandoned buildings so cool! I love to explore a place that is all but forgotten and has been left behind. I don’t want to take anything or do any damage, I just want to explore and walk around a big time capsule. Writing all of these things is really making me see how weird I am!

Foodie

I love to cook! This wasn’t always the case, but in recent years I’ve really gotten into my groove in the kitchen. As much as I like cooking, I think I like eating even more. I enjoy trying new foods from all over the world and I’ll trying anything at least once if someone, somewhere likes to eat it! I don’t think I’ve ever been a picky eater a day in my life but when I married my husband, he sure was! It’s been a process, but I have slowly been able to encourage him to try and like to eat all kinds of different foods too. It’s so fun to help my kids find food that they love too!

Professional Student

If I could, I’d be a professional student! In a lot of ways I think that I already am. I am constantly learning. I enjoy taking courses, attending conferences or seminars, watching documentaries, reading non-fiction books about things I want to know more about. My brain has a thirst to know more and more and I have never felt that thirst satisfied at this point in my life. I feel like we’ve always got a chance to learn more and grow from it.

I Nominate …

YOU! If you’re a new blogger, an old blogger, a blogger who is starting over. Tell me about yourself! Share yourself with the world so we can see how unique your voice is and how no one else is quite like you are. Please feel free to accept this nomination and make sure to come back and share your link with me so that I can make sure to see it.

7 Spooky Spoof Books for the Halloween Season

Serious literature is great, but sometimes a little spoof never hurt anyone either! I’ll be really honest, I don’t do scary. I love true crime, mystery, or suspense but a big HELL NO to thrillers. As much as I’d like to read some Stephen King, I just don’t think it would be a good idea. I already don’t sleep enough as it it.

That being said, I could read Goosebumps books when I was younger … during daylight hours. Maybe some Nora Roberts as JD Robb … again during the day. I don’t like being scared just for the sake of it. This may stem from my early childhood when I saw Chucky while my babysitter’s teenage son and his friends were watching it and I was ruined from there on out. Or I’m a wuss. We may never know.

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While the the thriller genre isn’t my bag, I do enjoy the festivity and fun of the Halloween season. I like the silly spookiness of Hocus Pocus, the creepy cobweb decorations, and pumpkins carved as jack’o’lanterns. I love dressing up, seeing kids in their costumes, and ~~eating~~ passing out candy. Just don’t take me to a haunted house. Ever.

So that I can have the best of both worlds and get into the Halloween spirit, here are 7 spooky spoofs to make you laugh!

Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

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Pride and Prejudice and Zombies: Dawn of the Dreadfuls

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Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters

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Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter

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Queen Victoria: Demon Hunter

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A Fate Totally Worse than Death

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Naked Came the Manatee

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Do you have a favorite spoof? Lay on your recommendations!

10 Bookish Podcasts You Should Listen To

Unfortunately, as much as I’d like to, I can’t read all day long. Sometimes I need to cook, clean, or take care of my kids … you know, #adulting and all that. Fortunately, I can listen to bookish content in order to keep myself topped up those fuzzy literary feelings. I know, I know, I could just listen to audiobooks but this is a post about podcasts, ok?

While I’m busy doing all of those boring adult things, podcasts make that time way more enjoyable. I’m sure you’ll think I’m a complete wingnut when I say this, but one of my favorite chores to do is folding laundry because I make myself a fresh cup of tea, turn on my podcast playlist, and go to town! I zone out on the towels I’m folding and let my mind wander to whatever I’m listening to. It’s not usually perfect. I do have to break up sibling fights of course, but you get the idea! Cooking is another perfect time to listen to podcasts.

I have to make a confession though. I listen to other types of podcasts too, not just ones about books. Other subject matters I enjoy are true crime, blogging, homeschooling, organization, and the list goes on. If you’re looking for some more podcast recommendations, let me know!

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Review: Vic Boyo, Doofus Detective

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Vic Boyo, Doofus Detective in: Double Murders are Twice as Bad by Milo James Fowler
Published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform Genres: Mystery, Suspense
Pages: 234
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Two murders. One detective. Half a brain.
1931, New York City: Detective Vic Boyo may not be the brightest bulb in the chandelier, but that doesn't stop him from solving cases as only he can. With a little luck and a whole lot of gumption, Boyo sets out to find the murderer of a local cop. Problem is, Boyo's more interested in a gorgeous femme fatale accused of killing her husband. She's destined for the electric chair, but Boyo's got a hunch she might be innocent. And nobody gets in the way of Boyo's hunches, not even Vic Boyo himself.

I have not audibly laughed while reading a book in a very long time until I read Vic Boyo, Doofus Detective! I also caught myself rolling my eyes at one point which is great because I generally don’t have such physical reactions to books! It’s a fun spoofy detective tale in a 1930’s New York noir setting. The author has crafted a light and silly read from a dark and sinister plot which is quite a feat.

Characters

As the protagonist, Vic Boyo is a lovable buffoon with an ego larger than the thugs he faces. He sees himself as a cunning detective rivaling Sherlock Holmes himself, but in reality he stumbles through a case that he wasn’t assigned to in the first place. In addition to Vic, I enjoyed the character of his ever loyal secretary Miss Oglethorpe. It’s a mystery to me why he requires a secretary at all making her apparent busyness all the more comical. As the object of Vic Boyo’s affection, Maria Merryface fits into the beautiful femme fatal role. She doesn’t seem thrilled about once she sees Vic’s incompetence. The plot swirls around her and the fact that she’s been accused of her husband’s murder but Boyo knows in his … gut … that she didn’t do it.

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Then we have a gaggle of gangsters and cops to round things out. None of whom blatantly stood out to me as amazing characters but certainly added to the hilarity and movement of the plot. Add in a smart-alec kid who ends up helping things along and you’ve got yourself a good time!

Setting

I could close my eyes and picture the grey, dreary streets of 1930’s New York City which is either a testament to Fowler’s writing or it means that I’m too into the gritty film noir scene. Could be either, really. From the atmosphere of the city, to the accents and speech, I was fully immersed. The streets, speakeasys, and warehouses were almost a character in themselves.

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My biggest complaint is that it wasn’t long enough! Vic Boyo is such a fun character and I would love to read more of his exploits as I think it would make for a great series. When I read this, I had been on a self-improvement book kick so this was a welcome change of pace.

What was your last laugh-out-loud read?

Bookish Lingo to Help You Talk the Talk!

One of the things that I noticed when immersing myself into reading culture is the amount or bookish lingo that exists in this space. And that’s not a bad thing! Having your own jargon within a group can really help create a sense of belonging and community. It’s like secret code or something!

Bookish culture is ripe with acronyms and idioms. It makes a lot of sense because the main thread that connects us is our love for the written word. Adding to it that we can be a bit nerdy and you’re bound to find some gibberish and slanguage in there.

I’ve compiled this list of these terms to help you talk the talk with your literary friends and to help you understand what the hell all these people are talking about. If you want to be my literary friend, add me on Goodreads or Instagram because that’s where I am most active! Feel free to comment below and tell me your favorites and any others that I have forgotten.

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TBR

To Be Read: A collection of books that you plan on reading at some point. Often expressed as a list or a pile, a TBR is never-ending as you are continually adding to it by acquiring new books before you’ve finished reading the ones you already have.

DNF

Did Not Finish: You had great intentions of crossing this book off your TBR but for whatever reason, it did not meet your standards. Maybe it was a stupid main character, maybe a grammatical error pissed you off, maybe it’s just not in your wheelhouse. I’ve only DNF’ed one book in my recent lifetime!

RTC

Review To Come: Pretty self explanatory when you know what it stands for!

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Wheelhouse

Area of interest: Genres, topics or fields of knowledge that you are familiar with and enjoy. Wikipedia says that “Wheelhouses are the small enclosed parts of a bridge which historically held the ship’s steering wheel. So ‘in someone’s wheelhouse’ refers to something being within one’s areas of competency, like command of a ship is within a ship captain’s abilities.”

ARC

Advanced Reader’s Copy: An unfinalized copy of a book provided to reviewers by publishers before the official publication date. Also known as a DRC (digital review copy), eARC for electronic versions, galley, or uncorrected proof.

ISBN

International Standard Book Number: Unique identifying number for any given published book.

Binge

To read a single book or a series in a single sitting without coming up for air. That might be an exaggeration, but you get what I mean … quickly!

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There are a few common items of bookish lingo that you’ll likely come across as you dive into the amazing rabbit hole of literary culture. I chose to stick to the basics in this post but if the interest is there, I’d love to do further informative posts on other bookish topics!

What bookish lingo did I miss? Which ones confused you? Let’s chat!

Review: AndroDigm Park 2067

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AndroDigm Park 2067 by J.M.J. Williamson
Genres: Fiction, Science Fiction
Pages: 240
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five-stars

When the CEO of the world’s largest android manufacturer is brutally murdered, Marshal Shelby is tasked with hunting down her assassins and those behind them. His investigation leads him to AndroDigm Park - a fantasy park for the super rich, where quests can literally live out their fantasies in a world populated with android creatures and human replicants. They can travel back in time to the days of Camelot, ride dragons, slay demons, and engage in any kind of debauchery they desire. If you're rich enough, anything is possible at AndroDigm Park. But is it all about fun and games or is there something more sinister about the park and the people behind it?

I’m not going to question it, but 2018 has been a great reading year! AndroDigm Park 2067 is another 5 star read added to my list and I’m not mad about it. When the author asked for a review, I really wanted to check it out because it sounded different from my usual choices. If you want to know what I read, you can find out more about me or become my friend on Goodreads!

The cool thing about AndroDigm Park 2067 is that, while totally fictional, there is enough human realism to make your mind wonder if this is the path the world will take by the year 2067. Williamson took the primal human emotional states of lust, loss, and determination and spun an exciting, futuristic tale that managed to draw me in within the first few pages. Sometimes it takes me a few chapters to become invested in characters or plot, but this sucked me right into the vortex.

Characters

The characters in AndroDigm Park 2067 are well developed and relatable. Even Jess, the AI fembot is so close to human and I loved her interactions with other characters. You could cut the sexual tension between main protagonists Shelby and Scarlet with a knife which was almost enough to make me blush. Although, I will say, that it annoyed me slightly that they were both so goddamn perfect!

Setting

Can we just talk about the world building for a minute?! Think the Jetsons with a gritty, noir twist. I was so intrigued by the technology! Flying cars, artificial intelligence, a VR themepark! I’m such a tech nerd so these things tickle just the right spots. Even the more “normal” settings like the cabin are beautiful and well thought out.

If you’re into futuristic science fiction (no aliens, don’t worry) grab this and devour it in a sitting few sittings because it’s it’s worth it for all the smut alone! I hate cheesy romance novels so this was a love story I could get behind.

DIY Bookshelf Build

I had been throwing around ideas and scouring Pinterest (come on over and follow me) for bookshelf inspiration for a while now and I finally pulled the trigger and got down to business on my own DIY bookshelf build! I say “I”, but the majority or the heavy lifting was done my darling Dad who is always willing to lend a hand on a project like this one.

Before the Build

One of my reading goals for the year is to organize my books better so this project checks that goal off my list! I keep a large majority of my books on 2 tall bookshelves in our living room which flank an electric fireplace. This area is one of my favorites in our home to decorate but these shelves always let me down because they’re just not the look I’m going for. They look cheap (because they are), they make the space too dark, and they are too thin for the space. Keep in mind here that I am no where near a professional decorator because I have neither the talent or budget of Joanna Gaines.

I didn’t want to spend a whole lot of money or time on this project because there are lots of other things that need to be done around the house of greater importance. Saying that, I also didn’t want it to look like shit so basically I want to have my cake and eat it too. The usual. Luckily for me, I was able to achieve this by keeping things very simple.

After the Build

With some basic 1 x 10 pine boards (cut to size at the hardware store) and brackets, Dad and I knocked out this project in under 3 hours. I did do a little prep work by varnishing the boards the night before which took me about an hour. The white brackets had me a little worried but I am happy with the result.

I wanted it to be open, bright, simple and functional and I think that our easy DIY bookshelf build checked all of those boxes!

Spam me with your DIY Bookshelf Builds in the comments!

Review: The Story Peddler

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The Story Peddler (The Weaver Trilogy #1) by Lindsay A. Franklin
Published by Enclave Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult
Pages: 336
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five-stars

Selling stories is a deadly business

Tanwen doesn’t just tell stories—she weaves them into crystallized sculptures that sell for more than a few bits. But the only way to escape the control of her cruel mentor and claw her way from poverty is to set her sights on something grander: becoming Royal Storyteller to the king.

During her final story peddling tour, a tale of treason spills from her hands, threatening the king himself. Tanwen goes from peddler to prey as the king’s guard hunts her down . . . and they’re not known for their mercy. As Tanwen flees for her life, she unearths long-buried secrets and discovers she’s not the only outlaw in the empire. There’s a rebel group of weavers . . . and they’re after her too.

You guys! I have not been this immersed in a magical world since Harry Potter and Terry Pratchett’s Discworld!

I’ll back up a bit and let you in on some really fun stuff. If you read my last post, you’ll know that I read The Story Peddler as part of a blog tour leading up to it’s publication. This is my first blog tour so I was super excited when Laura from Unicorn Quester reached out to ask me to join in! Be sure to check out the other stops on the tour to meet some other great bloggers and see what they’ve got to say. You’ll also be able to learn a little more about the author and maybe even win something! If you’re here from other stops along the way, welcome!! I hope that you’ll come back soon.

Now let’s get down to it!

First of all, the world in which this story takes place is close enough to our reality not to be completely out of touch but with pieces to magic and fantasy that make me wish I lived in it. When a book has a map in it, it’s usually a sign that I’ll like it! I enjoyed the descriptive writing style as it really allowed me to see Tanwen’s cottage, the secret forest hideout and the palace which makes me feel more deeply connected to the story.

The character development is something else that stands out to me as a huge strength in The Story Peddler. Each character feels truly alive based on the authors descriptions and the dialogue between characters. I enjoyed the realistic awkwardness of romantic connections, bickering between comrades, and vile villains. I really liked the switch between the 2 strong, female protagonists. Each had very different lives and arrived at different circumstances but I was able to feel a connection with both women. Even secondary characters take on lives of their own and add great colour and depth to the story.

The aspects of fantasy and magic are by far my favorite part of the book and storytelling is at the center of the plot. Characters who are storytellers have the ability to weave story strands into tangible items and the way the author describes the process gives it a beautiful life of it’s own. The way that magic is presented in a story is always interesting to me and in The Story Peddler, these magical abilities are different than anything I’ve read before which is always nice.

Something I’m really excited about is that this book is only beginning and that it is the first in a series. I can’t wait to learn what happens next and hopefully hear about the other magical abilities of colormasters and songweavers which were briefly discussed but not fully fleshed out.

Check out The Story Peddler blog tour and visit a few other stops!

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Also by this author: The Story Peddler (The Weaver Trilogy #1)
The Story Peddler (The Weaver Trilogy #1) by Lindsay A. Franklin
Published by Enclave on May 1, 2018
Pages: 336
Goodreads

Selling stories is a deadly business

Tanwen doesn’t just tell stories—she weaves them into crystallized sculptures that sell for more than a few bits. But the only way to escape the control of her cruel mentor and claw her way from poverty is to set her sights on something grander: becoming Royal Storyteller to the king.

During her final story peddling tour, a tale of treason spills from her hands, threatening the king himself. Tanwen goes from peddler to prey as the king’s guard hunts her down . . . and they’re not known for their mercy. As Tanwen flees for her life, she unearths long-buried secrets and discovers she’s not the only outlaw in the empire. There’s a rebel group of weavers . . . and they’re after her too.

About the Book

Selling stories is a deadly business

Tanwen doesn’t just tell stories–she weaves them into crystallized sculptures that sell for more than a few bits. But the only way to escape the control of her cruel mentor and claw her way from poverty is to set her sights on something grander: becoming Royal Storyteller to the king.

During her final story peddling tour, a tale of treason spills from her hands, threatening the king himself. Tanwen goes from peddler to prey as the king’s guard hunts her down…and they’re not known for their mercy. As Tanwen flees for her life, she unearths long-buried secrets and discovers she’s not the only outlaw in the empire. There’s a rebel group of weavers…and they’re after her too.

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About the Author

Lindsay A. Franklin is an award-winning author, award-winning freelance editor, and homeschooling mom of three. She would wear pajama pants all the time if it were socially acceptable. She spends a lot of time in made-up worlds, and she’s passionate about sparking imagination through stories of infinite possibility. Her debut fantasy novel, The Story Peddler, releases in 2018. When she’s not exploring the fantastical, she’s exploring the Bible and encouraging young women through her devotional books (click here for more information on Adored).

Lindsay lives in her native San Diego with her husband (master of the dad joke), their awesomely nerdy kids, two thunder pillows (AKA cats), and a stuffed wombat with his own Instagram following (@therealwombatman). You can find Lindsay on social media, too, if Wombatman hasn’t hijacked all her accounts. She’s @LinzyAFranklin on Instagram and Twitter, and she Facebooks at www.facebook.com/LindsayAFranklin.

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Let’s Party!

Calling all book readers! Join authors Lindsay A. Franklin and Sara Ella to celebrate the releases of their novels, The Story Peddler and Unbreakable, on May 1st!

Grab your favorite drink and snack and be prepared for a fun time of chatting with Lindsay and Sara, games, and giveaways.

The party starts at 8 PM EST (7 PM CST and 5 PM PST). Can’t wait to see you there!

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Giveaway Time!

Want to dive into a new world or in need of a good book? Use the link below to enter to win a signed print copy of The Story Peddler, a blue strand book sleeve, custom Story Peddler bookmark,a fluffhopper sticker, anda set of five mini Story Peddler art prints! (US only.)