Blog Tour, Review & Playlist: Titan of the Stars by E.K. Johnston

 

Title: Titan of the Stars

Author: E.K. Johnston
Release Date: May 27, 2025

Titanic meets Aliens in this tense YA science fiction horror series by #1 New York Times bestselling author E.K. Johnston.

Celeste knows every inch of this ship. She's proud of her work as apprentice engineer. And as the maiden voyage of the Titan launches, she's optimistic for the promises of this new journey from Earth to Mars — this new life.

Dominic arrives at his suite where his valet is busy unpacking his things. His chest is tight, already feeling anxious inside his dad's precious new ship. Once it launches, he's trapped, inside the ship and inside the life his father has chosen for him — a life that will leave his dreams of art school behind. 

Discovered under melted ice caps, ancient aliens have been brought onto the Titan as well, and stored in display cases for the entertainment of the passengers . . . until an act of sabotage releases them into the ship, with zero discrimination for class, decks or human life . . .

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Titanic meets Aliens? Yes, please! The ultimate horror story for me is a science fiction tale that takes place on a spaceship. I don't know why this particular micro-trope is my jam but when I read the synopsis for this book I knew I had to partake of this book. 

I really enjoyed E.K. Johnston's writing style. I was immediately drawn into her narrative. It was so smooth and easy to read. This was my first book by this author and I was very impressed with how her writing won me over and felt like such a perfect fit for me. I love the entire concept and premise of this story. I adore science fiction horror and this entire plot was like the sweetest candy that I was eating up. The execution of the plot was a mixed bag for me simply because this book felt way too short. The sequence of events happens so quickly that there isn't much buildup. The plot itself was crafted very well but I feel like there should have been more time for the characters to get to know each other before chaos ensued. The world-building had a combination of showing and telling. There were things about this world that were spelled out to the reader and other things we learn from seeing through the eyes of the characters. 

I found these characters very relatable. I was able to step into their shoes easily. Their personalities were brought to life quite well. I would have loved a bit more build-up and a bit more time to get to know them better but overall I was pleased with the characters. 

POTENTIAL SPOILERS AHEAD! The romance in this book is mild. It felt more like the catching of feelings or a crush as opposed to a full-blown romance. I think that the main characters complimented each other well and made a great match. The "romance" felt a bit too instalovey for my taste, if I am being honest. I don't prefer instalove and I normally avoid it at all costs because I can never find an instalove romance believable. This "romance" had that vibe because the events take place over an extremely short period of time and I need more time for the characters to get to know each other and interact for me to be convinced of the romance. I could feel the beginnings of a pull between them but I think calling it a romance is a stretch. 

Overall, this was a satisfying story with relatable characters and a riveting plot but could use some lengthening to strengthen some aspects of the story. I was able to predict the plot twist at the end of the book but it was still enjoyable nonetheless. The ending sort of leaves off on a cliffhanger which surprised me since this book is marketed as a standalone to the best of my knowledge. I honestly don't know how the author could leave things how she did without a follow-up. Even without a future sequel, the story had an interesting ending that leaves things up to interpretation. So bravo to E.K. Johnston for making me worry my little head over that ending. If you enjoy books set on a spaceship with some horror elements then this book will fit the bill. If the author does potentially decide to continue this story I will definitely pick it up and I look forward to trying more books from this author.

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E.K. Johnston had several jobs and one vocation before she became a published writer. If she’s learned anything, it’s that things turn out weird sometimes, and there’s not a lot you can do about it. Well, that and how to muscle through awkward fanfic because it’s about a pairing she likes.

Her books range from contemporary fantasy to fairy-tale reimaginings, from hopeful sci-fi to quiet epics, and from small town Ontario to a galaxy far, far away. She has no plans to rein anything in.

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Book Tour & Review: Till Summer Do Us Part by Meghan Quinn

 

Title: Till Summer Do Us Part

Author: Meghan Quinn
Release Date: June 3, 2025

"I got what I wanted. I became buddy-buddy with my boss in an instant. But the cost will be hefty…finding a husband by tomorrow." 

Scottie Price just started a new job, and it's a real sausage fest. She's the only woman on a team filled with Brads and Chads. Expecting a bachelor pad atmosphere, she is quickly corrected when she finds out everyone is happily married.

In an effort to impress her boss, Scottie mentions her nonexistent husband in a company meeting. But eagle-eyed Chad points out her lack of wedding ring. Panicked, Scottie creates a story about her unhappy marriage. Unfortunately for Scottie, her boss has a solution―a one-on-one session with the best marriage counselor in the Northeast, who happens to be her boss's husband.

With no way out of her lie, Scottie agrees to see him. Frantic, she calls in help from her best friend who sets her up with his brother, an improv-obsessed millionaire.

Enter Wilder Wells. More than happy to take on the job, he teaches Scottie the main rule of improv: always say yes. But the rule backfires during the session when Wilder signs them up for an eight-day summer marriage camp with all of Scottie's co-workers where she'll have to share a cabin with her way-too-handsome fake husband.

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This book is the perfect adult summer read! A story with an adult summer camp setting with a fake marriage trope? I was all in!

Meghan Quinn in unmatched when it comes to romantic comedies. Her trademark humor keeps me coming back to her books again and again. I can always count on busting out laughing every time I read one of her books and it is the best feeling. Quinn's writing style is so accessible and easy to connect with. It's like sitting down with a friend and hearing them tell you their story. It's just so relatable. The plot in this book was so amusing and executed beautifully. All the "improv" had me on the edge of my seat because I had no clue what was going to come out of the mouths of these characters. All of the exciting and amusing situations had me locked in. The world-building was very immersive. I definitely got the summer camp vibes while reading this. 

These characters were top notch! I felt an instant connection with them. I was hopelessly invested in their narratives from the very start. These characters were so relatable and had incredible character growth. They really captured my heart. "Sanders" was truly an amusing and eccentric character. I enjoyed Scottie and Wilder's friend group and I am so excited to get to know them better in the future. (Hopefully!) 

This romance was so well-crafted. Scottie and Wilder were stuck playing out a fake marriage plot and all the while they were getting to know each other and falling in love. I loved their easy way with each other that was so organic. They each helped each other with their  issues and were frankly perfect for one another. 

The audiobook narration for this book is excellent. All three voice actors embodied their characters perfectly. 

Overall, this was the perfect summer read! Ideal for the beach, pool, a vacation, a road trip, a camping trip...whatever summer activity you get up to. This book has character that will win you over instantly, excellent character development, an exciting plot, and a super hot romance with all the feels! Meghan Quinn really outdid herself with this one. I can't wait for her next adventure!

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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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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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Book Tour & Review: The Path to Loving Him by Meghan Quinn

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Meghan Quinn comes a new forced proximity, single dad romantic comedy. This steamy, laugh-out-loud, enemies-to-lovers, small town standalone romance is now available in all formats and delivers the perfect happily ever after. One-click your copy today!

Title: The Path to Loving Him

Author: Meghan Quinn

Release Date: January 7, 2025

What does one do when they completely blow an interview?

If you’re me, you pick up a one-night stand with the most gorgeous man you’ve ever seen… 

That’s right, after a lousy interview that could have changed everything for me, I headed over to the local small town bar to sulk when the one man I shouldn’t want walked in. And when my friend convinced me to take him back to my hotel room, I didn’t think about it, I just did it . . . well, I did him.

It was an unforgettable night, but I didn’t stay for breakfast. Instead, I got out of there and tried not to think about him again.

Everything was fine until I received a call from the interviewer saying I got the job as the assistant baseball coach at Almond Bay High. I’d be working directly under the one and only Ryland Rowley–my one-night stand. 

Now, I’m not only working with him but renting the apartment above his garage. And I have to deal with the fact that he’s the man I dream about and can’t have while not letting my attraction get in the way of keeping the harmony between us. Sounds easy, doesn’t it?

It should have been, except the plan falls apart when my shower breaks, and night after night I have to slip into his house to use the bathroom only to find him in the kitchen, staring me down with those hungry, single dad eyes. 

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I don't know how every single new release from Meghan Quinn gets ten times better than the last (when they are already god-tier) but they do. 

Quinn's writing prowess blows me away. She dominates so hardcore in Romancelandia. Her storytelling is unmatched. I love her trademark humor that she weaves into all her stories. I mesh with her writing style so completely. It's like she is writing these books just for me. It's like she gets me and I love that. I am sure I am not the only person who feels this way about her writing. The plot of this book kept me engaged and salivating for more. I couldn't put this book down. The world-building is lovely and puts the reader smack dab in the middle of this quaint small town. 

I love all of the characters in this series. They are all distinct and have such unique personalities. The main characters were so relatable and I connected with them easily. This series has major squad goals, which is one of the things I love to see in a story or series. It adds so much depth to the story. I loved all the relationships and character dynamics. 

The romance in this book is one of the best that I have read in a while. It ticks off all the boxes for me. The main characters had glaring chemistry which was palpable. If you lit a flame around the two of them, everything would go up in flames. I loved the emotional aspects of their romance. It was easy to ship their romance because it was so obvious that they were perfect for each other. They shared the same passions and interests and had similar backgrounds. They just clicked in all ways. The sexual chemistry and tension were off the charts. I love how Quinn can write a sexy scene that is super hot and also has an emotional component that just makes it feel hotter. 

Overall, this was a heartfelt story with spice that hits all the marks. If you are looking for a series to sink your teeth into that has memorable characters that you will absolutely form an attachment to then this is the series for you. A lot is going on in this book despite the general lightness of it so it will hit you in the feels at times. I definitely recommend this, especially if you love addicting plots, scorching romance, and impeccable writing.

USA Today Bestselling Author, wife, adoptive mother, and peanut butter lover. Author of romantic comedies and contemporary romance, Meghan Quinn brings readers the perfect combination of heart, humor, and heat in every book.

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I was so excited to dive into this new release from one of my favorite authors. Please let me know what new releases you are looking forward to in 2025! Extra props for your best Sports Romance and Fantasy recs!