Genre: Fantasy, Paranormal

Synopsis:

Sinisa Strigidae has never been normal. She’s spent the last three years of her life as a Reaper, a slave to the underrealm. When she finally freed herself, it wasn’t to return to an ordinary mortal life, but to become a Guardian, an empowered being forgotten by almost all of mankind.

But now she discovers she’s even more than that.

She's prophesized.

An ancient prophecy, foretold by the very Divinity of Fate herself, proclaims that Sinisa will be the one to defeat Veltuur, ruler of the underrealm.

But Sinisa has only just escape his clutches and is trying to reclaim her life. Her path is her own now and she’s not so eager to return to the place that kept her imprisoned.

But her dear friend, King Acari, is still trapped there, and she would do anything to see him freed, even if it means going against one of the Gods. 

JESSACA WILLIS is a fantasy writer, with an inclination toward the dark, the horrifying, and the paranormal.

She studied social work for both her undergrad and graduate degrees, and incorporates themes from her education (family dynamics, mental health, oppression) into her writing.

Jessaca is a self-proclaimed nerd who loves to cosplay at conventions, play video games or read comics in her downtime, and to binge-watch the latest fantasy and sci-fi television series. Along with a bunch of other self-proclaimed nerds, she lives in Portland, Oregon with her partner and their human- and fur-babies.

Her debut series, The Awakened is an apocalyptic fantasy series about four people from across the world, trying to learn to live with their powers after society has collapsed.

Kingdom of Ice and Bone (Frozen Sun Saga #2)

Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Fiction

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Synopsis:

Lira and Reyker have lost everything. Including each other.

Lira of Stone watched her home burn and her clan fall beneath the sword of the warlord known as the Dragon. She believes the man she loves, a warrior who defected from the Dragon s army, is dead. Alongside her exiled brother and his band of refugees, she will fight the forces that conquered her island. But the greatest danger may come from Lira herself with the blood of banished gods running through her veins, she s become a weapon, and no one is safe from the power of her wrath.

Reyker Lagorsson thought he was done being a Dragonman. That was before he saw Lira leap from a cliff and vanish into the sea. Determined to honor her memory by protecting her people, Reyker must feign loyalty to the warlord, undermine him at every turn, and seek alliances with renegade soldiers without succumbing to the battle-madness that threatens to possess him once more.

When the Fallen Ones offer Lira a chance to defeat the Dragon, her quest leads her to a place she never expected Iseneld, the warlord s homeland. Her journey into the heart of the Frozen Sun will put her on a collision course with Reyker, costing both of them more than they ever imagined, and leaving her with a terrible choice: to save their countries, she must forsake everything she loves.

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Who would you say is your favourite character from the story and why? 

So I love Lira and Reyker, obviously, but Draki really hooked me in the sequel. He finally gets his chance to show us he’s more than the cartoon villain he pretends to be—there’s depth to him that we didn’t get to see in the first book, and I really enjoyed fleshing out his character.

How did the story occur to you? Did you find inspiration anywhere? How was the process different from the 1st book?

The first book, Beasts of the Frozen Sun, was inspired by my travels in Iceland—which is the basis for the fictional country of Iseneld in the series. In Beasts, we only see Iseneld in flashbacks, but in Kingdom, our main characters finally make it there. I was able to include a lot of settings based on real places in Iceland, and that scenery was a huge inspiration.

Writing the sequel was definitely different. The first book sort of wanders, and a lot of the focus is on Lira and Reyker’s budding romance. In the sequel, the characters are separated; there’s a lot more focus on their individual missions—Lira learning to use her newly-acquired gifts, Reyker forming an alliance with a renegade army—and on their strange relationships with the warlord, Draki.

If you could choose one song to describe your book, which one would it be? 

I have a whole playlist for the book, but the song on the playlist that best captures the overall theme of the book is “Who Will Save You Now” by Les Friction. (Check out the lyrics, and that epic, movie-finale sound, and you’ll see what I mean.)

If your book was going to be made into a movie, who would play your characters? 

What drink and place do you think will go with your book to have a perfect book date?

I think sitting by a fire, drinking a Black and Tan made of Guinness and Viking Gylltur, on a rainy day, in a place where you can see the gray waters of the Atlantic out the window would be just about perfect. But if you can’t make that happen, having a picture of Reynisfjara on a foggy day to look at also works.

Can you recommend your readers any other books in case they are left hungry for more once they finish KINGDOM OF ICE AND BONE? 

What would you say is the most difficult part of writing a book?

What’s next for you? 

by Tansey Morgan

Publication date: September 20th 2020

Genres: Adult, Paranormal, Romance 

The Bro Code

Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary, Romance, Fiction

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Synopsis:

As a certified stand-up bro, Nick Maguire knows that some things in life are sacred: Do not skip ab workouts. Never back down from spicy foods. And always accept the outcome of Rock, Paper, Scissors. For these are the revered doctrines of The Bro Code, rules of conduct that have been passed down through the ages from bro to bro.

Heading into his senior year, Cassidy High’s star soccer player has his priorities straight and intends to spend his time playing sports, hanging out, and living by the code. But when his best bro Carter’s sister Eliza returns from studying overseas, the awkward, academic girl Nick remembers is different.

Carter might be Nick’s bro, but Eliza becomes his whole world—and he has to make a choice between them. Is being with the girl of your dreams worth breaking the most important rule: never date your best friend’s sister? Somehow, Nick never expected that following The Bro Code may have even bigger consequences than breaking it.

I wrote The Bro Code to be a satirical critique of “bro culture” that is accessible through a romantic comedy/coming-of-age story. It focuses on Nick, a “bad boy” bro who navigates his senior year of high school and whether or not to break The Bro Code for his best friend’s sister, Eliza. (The Bro Code specifically says bros are not to date their friends’ sisters.)

The main “bros” are Nick, Carter, and Austin. They are all hyperathletic, popular guys on the soccer team, love video games and country music, and are addicted to pizza and attention from girls. They also live by The Bro Code.

Carter is the most studious and responsible of the three, whereas Austin is the most reckless. Nick falls in the middle. Eliza is Carter’s slightly younger sister who is “off-limits” and Nick’s love interest. She is very studious, plays volleyball, and loves to paint. 

Could you describe your story with emojis?

😎⚽🍕

Who would you say is your favourite character from the story and why? 

I actually like Madison the best. Madison is a more minor character who is Nick’s love interest at the beginning of the story. She is really sassy and unafraid to go after what she wants, which I respect about her. Of the bros, Nick is my favourite; I’m very proud of him for how he develops through the story. (Can I say that? 😊)

How did the story occur to you? Did you find inspiration anywhere?

I had heard of “the bro code” from a TV show, How I Met Your Mother, and the blatant sexism of it frustrated me, but I noticed that the TV show flaunted it through humour. I thought I could try that, too, but to have the opposite message (reverse sexism).

The rules of The Bro Code were inspired by past guys at my high school and current teenagers. I noted some of the ridiculous things they did—like making fun of each other not liking spicy foods—and turned those into the code.

If you could choose one song to describe your book, which one would it be? 

Elizabeth A. Seibert is the author of The Bro Code and is featured in Imagines: Celebrity Encounters Starring You. Elizabeth has amassed over 30 million reads and two top awards on Wattpad.com and loves discussing feminism, waffles, and the Oxford comma.

Take My Throne (Boys of King Academy #3)
by Louise Rose, G. Bailey

Release Date: September 10th, 2020

Genre: Contemporary, Adult, Reverse Harem

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Hello beautiful bookish people!

One thing this quarantine is allowing me to do aside from reading, is catching up on those shows I haven't been able to watch otherwise. One of them was the massively controversial show, 13 Reasons Why. 

As an overall I am going to say that 13 Reasons Why S1 and S2 made sense. While S1 followed the story written by Jay Asher about Hannah's suicide, S2 followed up the story with the trial of the parents suing the school alongside Jess getting a chance to tell her story. 

Dawn Rising (Awakened #1)

Genre: Young Adult, Adult, Fairy Tale, Fantasy, Adventure

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Synopsis:

Note from the author: I'm officially categorizing it as Adult, but several betas assumed it was YA (The main character is 20 and most characters are 20-24ish, but themes are very heavy on YA-type ideas like coming-of-age).

ONCE UPON A TIME, A GIRL WAS BORN. A HUNDRED YEARS LATER, SHE GREW UP.

Aurianna must rewrite the past in order to save the future. She was supposed to be the answer to an enigmatic prophecy discovered on the night of her birth. But a terrible curse changed her life forever.

That is, until a mysterious stranger arrives to break the spell. He awakens Aurianna to the truth of her past and the powers she never knew she had.

When he sweeps her back in time, she discovers there is more to her life than she ever imagined. The world she encounters is both strange and familiar. But learning to control her newfound elemental powers will be the least of her problems.

She must race against time to uncover the truth about a catastrophe that will leave the world broken, divided, and at war.

Aurianna just wants answers. But the people need a savior.

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If you could choose one song to describe your book, which one would it be? 

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Lisa M. Green writes stories of myth and magic, weaving fairy tales into fantasy. Lisa began writing at a very young age and even considered a career in screenwriting or journalism. Throughout her childhood, she drove everyone insane with her constant stories and plays. Lisa enjoys reading, writing, cooking, traveling, hiking, and playing video games that girls aren’t supposed to like. Visit lisamgreen.com for more information about the author and her books.