Blog Tour, Review & Playlist: Nightweaver (Nightweaver #1) by R.M. Gray

 

Title: Nightweaver
Series: Nightweaver #1

Author: R.M. Gray
Release Date: October 13, 2023

For fans of Adalyn Grace's Belladonna and Lauren Roberts’s Powerless, Nightweaver is a propulsive YA fantasy debut about a strong-willed heroine avenging her brother and discovering her destiny.

Six hundred years ago, Nightweavers, cursed beings with untamed power, claimed the continents for their own. The ocean was meant to be a safe haven for humanity, including seventeen-year-old Aster Oberon and her pirate family. But after Aster’s brother is killed in an epic battle at sea against Nightweavers, Aster and her family are thrust into a new life on land.

When a handsome Nightweaver named Will offers the Oberons protection and work at his opulent estate, Aster is suspicious. As the arrogant and entitled right hand to the wicked prince, Will is everything that she has been taught to hate. But as he shows empathy and kindness, Aster can’t ignore a blooming attraction. And even more, Will opens her eyes to a new There are monsters worse than Nightweavers, monsters who may be behind her brother’s death.

As Aster hunts the creatures responsible, dark secrets threaten to unravel everything she once believed about her family, herself, and her world.

Filled with elemental magic, forbidden romance, and breathtaking twists, this is a propulsive romantasy about an iron-willed heroine avenging her brother and discovering her destiny—perfect for fans of Powerless and Heartless Hunter.

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Disclaimer: I received this book for free from the publisher/author. I am leaving a voluntary review and all opinions are my own. 

Loved this!! This book was a romantasy that was right up my alley and I truly, wholeheartedly, irrevocably fell so hard for this story. Reading this book is like falling into a manic state of euphoria. I just clicked with it so much. 

Right off the bat, I have to say that I loved the unique ideas that the author came up with for this book. They were so interesting and riveting. I can honestly say that I have never read anything like this before. This author's writing voice was magnetic. I was pulled right into the story. The plot was marvelously crafted. Many of the plot points were very predictable but I was still engaged and excited to read more. The storytelling was so immersive and compelling that I was totally unbothered by the predictable elements in the story. The world-building was so vivid and atmospheric. I felt as if I had stepped into this world. I also loved the darkness in the story. There was a lot of blood, gore, and monsters in the book and I was grateful that the author didn't hold back. 

These characters were so fascinating. I was so drawn in by them. They were full of so much depth and were so relatable. Aster was so sassy and rebelled against authority (pirate) and was unapologetically herself. I just adored her! I definitely have mixed feelings about Will. I liked him at first but as more things came to light I wasn't as enamored with him. The way that he lied to Aster and kept things from her was such a betrayal of her trust and if I were Aster I don't think that there would be any coming back from that. I am interested to see how Aster handles it in the next book. I enjoyed Aster's character growth. She came a long way from the obstinate, grief-stricken girl at the beginning of the story. All of the side characters in this book were excellent. They added tons of depth to the story and made things very interesting. 

I enjoyed the forbidden romance in this book. I felt that Aster and Will had great chemistry. I am almost certain that the second book is going to swerve into love triangle territory and I am here for it! Aster and Titus also had incredible chemistry and I am excited to see where the author takes the romance in the story. Aster has formed a genuine connection with both of them so I think that a love triangle would be very convincing. The spice level in this book was in the "just kissing" zone and I'm not upset about it because the romance was very well written. This is also marketed as a Young Adult Romantasy so I expected the spice level to be low. 

Overall, this is a captivating and unique story brimming with pirates, strange magic, forbidden love, and a bit of havoc. If you love a good revenge plot then this book is going to be perfect for you. This is an imaginative story with memorable characters, beautiful storytelling, a fascinating magic system, and mysterious non-human creatures. This book was just so fun! It's going to be torturous to have to wait for the next book in this series! 

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R.M. Gray lives in Texas with her husband and two giant dogs, where she enjoys writing stories about pirates, magic, mystery, and all things fantastical. A self-proclaimed expert at whistling and a dedicated collector of lightsabers, she spends her days drinking too much Earl Grey tea, re-watching old cartoons, and thinking up new ways to break readers’ hearts. She invites you to visit her online at rmgraybooks.com or @rmgrayauthor.

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Blog Tour, Review & Playlist: The Forest King's Daughter (Thirstwood #1) by Elly Blake

Title: The Forest King's Daughter
Series: Thirstwood #1
Author: Elly Blake
Release Date: February 11, 2025

For fans of Sarah J. Maas and Holly Black, The Forest King’s Daughter is an enemies-to-forbidden-lovers romance from the New York Times bestselling author of Frostblood.

Once upon a time, among the bloodred trees of Thirstwood, a young forest princess became friends with a lonely demon boy. He gifted her an amber ring, a worthless trinket…or so he thought…because no sooner did he slide it onto her finger than the demon queen and forest king declared war.

Years later, Cassia is a crucial force in her father’s army, wielding her ring of light that can blind and disorient hundreds of demons at a time. Then battle-hardened Zeru abducts her, planning to steal the ring back to fix his costly childhood mistake. Exhausted, terrified, and more than a little mistrusting, Cassia is forced to travel with Zeru to a place they both believed only existed in storybooks, one where their childhood friendship slowly rekindles into something much more. But it’s only a matter of time before the war they’ve escaped comes for them, and a hidden threat to forest folk and demons alike grows in the shadows.

From the author of the Frostblood Saga comes the first book in an enchanting, adventure-filled fantasy series about the daughters of the powerful forest king, sure to leave readers breathless and desperate for more.

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I really enjoyed Elly Blake's Frostblood Saga so when I saw The Forest King's Daughter while browsing upcoming releases I was so excited! 

Blake has a beautiful writing style that is both lyrical and easy to read. I was swept up in her immersive writing instantly. The plot of the story was so compelling and intriguing. I loved the unique premise of the story and how Blake wove everything together. I was completely dazzled by this story from start to finish. The pacing was perfect and showcased both the characters and the world-building to great effect. The world-building was exquisitely vivid and wonderfully detailed. 

I was wholly invested in these characters. From their first emergence I was entranced. I found both main characters very relatable. I loved that all of the characters in the book were distinct with differentiating personalities. The character growth was impressive. I also loved the underlying themes of self-acceptance and dealing with the expectations others place upon us. 

This was a slow-burn forbidden romance that felt a bit rushed but really captured my heart nonetheless. I loved how the two of them slowly build back their childhood bond and how it shifts to more. This is certainly a star-crossed lovers trope. I adored the banter between them and there was so much tension!

Overall, this story is a ode to folktales with forbidden romance and warring species. If you enjoy atmospheric world-building, magical forests, fantastical creatures, enemies-to-lovers vibes, whimsical storytelling, and charming characters then this book will be the perfect fit for your TBR. I am excited to continue this series!

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Elly Blake is the NYT bestselling author of FROSTBLOOD. After earning a BA in English literature, she held a series of seemingly random jobs including project manager, customs clerk, graphic designer, reporter for a local business magazine, and library assistant. She lives in Southwestern Ontario with her husband, kids and a Siberian Husky mix who definitely shows Frostblood tendencies.

Her work is represented by Suzie Townsend of New Leaf Literary & Media.

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Release Blitz & Review: The Kiss Lottery by Ilsa Madden-Mills

The Kiss Lottery by Ilsa Madden-Mills is now live!

Title: The Kiss Lottery
Author: Ilsa Madden-Mills
Release Date: February 11, 2025

From bestselling author Ilsa Madden-Mills comes a steamy novella about first love and second chances where a city girl returns home for a Valentine’s Day tradition…and the boy who broke her heart.

Roses are red, violets are blue—someone in Rose has feelings for you…

Yeah, bad ones. Everly Davis didn’t leave her tight-knit hometown on the best terms. It’s been ten years, but you don’t forget heartbreak like that. Then again, the anonymous invite to the annual Kiss Lottery in Rose, Tennessee, gives Everly content for her podcast. And she has a bone to pick with that old heartbreak anyway.

Beckett Whitfield has never left Rose—and he’s never forgotten Everly. He even named the villain in his latest bestseller after her. Turns out she’s not happy about that. Nothing about their reunion is particularly happy, and after the way they left things, what did he expect?

When the Kiss Lottery pairs them together, Everly and Beckett will have to confront old feelings that never went away and the secrets they never shared. But finally telling each other everything might be exactly what they’ve needed all along.

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Ilsa Madden-Mills is such a unicorn author! I have loved every single book that I have read from her. I know that when I pick up one of her books that I am going to have an awesome experience. 

I am always over the moon for this author's writing style. It is so relatable and flows beautifully. Her storytelling always catches my eye. The plot of this book was so entertaining and kept me engaged. I loved the quirky vibe of the small town in the story. It felt so real and inviting.

The characters in this book were delightful. The main characters were easy to connect with and I enjoyed their story. The side characters brought so much magic to the story. They balanced it out nicely and kept things interesting. 

I loved the Ilsa Madden-Mills delivered a tantalizing slow burn romance despite this being a novella. Beckett and Everly had binge-able banter that I was ravenous for. All of the friends-to-enemies-to-lovers vibes had me on the edge of my seat. I had some mixed feelings about the chemistry between the main characters. At times it felt like it was working and at other times I felt it needed more development. In the end, Beckett could have groveled a bit more but all in all their romance was adorable. 

Overall, this is the perfect book for all those Valentine's Day vibes. This is a feel good (sort of) second chance romance with humor and plenty of charm. Some parts of the story were a little predictable but still so satisfying. If you are looking for a quick read with a unique plot and entertaining characters then you'll want to pick this one up!

#1 Amazon Charts, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and USA Today best-selling author Ilsa Madden-Mills pens angsty new adult and contemporary romances.

A former high school English teacher and librarian, she adores all things Pride and Prejudice, and of course, Mr. Darcy is her ultimate hero. 

She's addicted to frothy coffee beverages, cheesy magnets, and any book featuring unicorns and sword-wielding females. Feel free to stalk her online.

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