Top Ten Tuesday: Authors I Haven't Read, But Want To

 

Top Ten Tuesday is a meme hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. It was created by The Broke and the Bookish. Each week there is a different question for book bloggers to ponder over. 

This week's topic is: 

AUTHORS I HAVEN'T READ, BUT WANT TO

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1. Mark Lawrence

I honestly get tingles every time I read one of the synopses for one of Mark Lawrence's books or even glimpse the cover. 

2. Katee Robert

This is one of those authors that I know I would love if I ever just finally picked up one of their books. Plus, her books appeal to different tastes and when you're in the mood for that sort of thing, well...yeah.

3. Stephanie Garber

I have heard incredible things about the Caraval series and its spinoff series. I'm really excited to dig into them both!

4. Julie Hall

This is one of those authors that I have already purchased the books for but haven't read yet. #readerslife

5. Lana Pecherczyk

All of Lana Pecherczyk's books sound incredible. The premises of her book series really speak to me. 

6. Ashley Poston

I really love the variety in Ashley Poston's stories and I love the niches that she has carved out.

7. Rebecca Jenshak

I love me some sports romance so Rebecca Jenshak's books have been on my radar for a while.

8. Danielle L. Jensen

I have been wanting to read Danielle L. Jensen since her first series was released. All of her books sound so interesting and I am truly eager to read them. 

9. Avery Stone

All of Avery Stone's book series sounds awesome and right up my alley. Plus, they have gorgeous covers that make me drool just a bit. 

10. John Gwynne

I have heard wonderful things about John Gwynne's books and those covers really make me want to read them.

Which author's books are you eager to read? Have you read any of the authors listed above? Feel free to leave the link to your Top Ten Tuesday post!

Six Degrees of Separation - April 2022

Six Degrees of Separation is a monthly meme hosted by Kate @ Books Are My Favourite and Best. You can check out her post to learn more about the meme but the general idea is to take the current month's chosen book and link six other books to it creating a chain from book to book. 

Here are the rules from Kate's blog:

How the meme works

Books can be linked in obvious ways – for example, books by the same authors, from the same era or genre, or books with similar themes or settings. Or, you may choose to link them in more personal ways: books you read on the same holiday, books given to you by a particular friend, books that remind you of a particular time in your life, or books you read for an online challenge.

A book doesn’t need to be connected to all the other books on the list, only to the ones next to them in the chain.

How to Join the Meme

Each person’s chain will look completely different.  It doesn’t matter what the connection is or where it takes you – just take us on the journey with you. Don’t worry if you haven’t read the first book either: you can always find ways to link it based on your expectations/ideas about it.

Join in by posting your own six degrees chain on your blog and adding the link in the Linky section (or comments) of each month’s post. If you don’t have a blog, you can share your chain in the comments section. You can also check out links to posts on Twitter using the hashtag #6Degrees

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This month's book is  Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield. 

While I've not heard of this book, the aquatic setting and horror/mystery nature of the book reminds me of Fear the Drowning Deep by Sarah Glenn Marsh.

Fear the Drowning Deep has a historical aspect since it is set in 1913. I've always loved fantasy or paranormal stories that take place in a historical setting. Another book that I enjoyed that does this is The Dark Days Club by Alison Goodman. 

The Dark Days Club has the word 'dark' in the title and so does Dark Arts and a Daiquiri by Annette Marie. 

Dark Arts and a Daiquiri has a character in it that is a druid and so does West by Stacey Marie Brown. 

Whenever I hear the word West I am always reminded of one of my all-time favorite YA romances, P.S. I Like You by Kasie West. 

P.S. I Like You has characters that share a love of the same music band. So naturally, it brings one of my favorite rockstar romances to mind, Final Serenade by N.N. Britt.

There you have it! This week's chain. Can you believe that all these different books could be linked? If you've read any of the books featured then let me know! Feel free to comment with your Six Degrees of Separation chain.

Release Blitz & Review: Legacy (Joey Santana #3) by Karina Espinosa

 

Title: Legacy

Series: Joey Santana #3
Author: Karina Espinosa
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Cover Designer: Orina Kafe
Publication Date: March 31, 2022
Hosted by: Lady Amber’s PR

Blurb:
Humans vs Supes. The war has finally begun.

With our faction leaders taken by the humans, we are left to fend for ourselves in a locked down supernatural district with limited supplies. Great. How long can we survive without the outside world?

In my desperate attempt to rescue my friends, I make a deal with both Magdalena and the seelie. Unfortunately, that plan backfires and the consequences are dire. Leaving me in a predicament in which I can’t solve on my own.

With my family curse looming over my head, and the need to help the supes, I desperately try to fix everything. But when it all comes crashing down, will I be able to survive?

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REVIEW

Disclaimer: I received this book at no cost from the publisher/author. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. I am leaving a voluntary review and all opinions are my own. 

Holy wow! After finishing this book I am so full of adrenaline that it's hard to contain it. I don't know why but I mistakenly assumed that this was a trilogy. I don't know what gave me that assumption but I have never been more glad to be wrong. There is going to be at least one more book in this series and I am so stoked for it after that ending!

I am so very satisfied with the plotting of this series. I really like the originality that the author has used in the creation of the story. A lot of shifter books can be repetitive and a lot of them use a lot of the same tropes and ideas. This series really stands out in terms of creativity. This series isn't a carbon copy of other shifter romances. I was on the edge of my seat trying to figure out all of the mysteries in this story. There are still many to uncover and I can't wait for everything to be revealed. I really love this author's writing style. It's so easy to read and very polished at the same time. The writing has a natural flow and it's easy for the reader to connect to the story. The world-building is well written. It's easy to grasp the world these characters live in and it's easy to fall right into the world. 

The characters in this series are so compelling. I was drawn to them from the very beginning of the first book. They have a magnetic quality that draws the reader in and doesn't let go. I love how distinct each character is. Each character has their own identity and personality that differentiates them from the other characters. I also love how relatable the characters are. It's so easy to connect with them. 

I have really loved the slow-burn aspect of the main romance in this series. Feelings do come to the forefront in this book though for Reed and Joey. They have been building up some serious feelings and we finally get to see them declare those feelings. Any hope of something more for them is snatched away in the last chapter because of Joey's family curse so I am really excited to read the next book and see what unfolds for the two of them. I am also really enjoying the potential budding romance between some of the other characters. And I still have hope for some of the secondary characters to be paired together in the end. 

Overall, this sequel really exceeded my expectations. This book surprised me in many ways. I loved the shocking twists and turns in the story that kept me guessing. If you enjoy paranormal romance with creative and unique plotlines, well-developed characters that you can't get out of your head, and a slow-burn romance that is just so satisfying then you need to pick up this series! I can't recommend it enough!

Karina Espinosa is the Urban Fantasy Author of the Mackenzie Grey novels and The Last Valkyrie series. An avid reader throughout her life, the world of Urban Fantasy easily became an obsession that turned into a passion for writing strong leading characters with authentic story arcs. When she isn't writing badass heroines, you can find this self-proclaimed nomad in her South Florida home binge-watching the latest series on Netflix or traveling far and wide for the latest inspiration for her books. Follow her on social media!

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