My interest in this story was piqued when I saw the cover, however when I found out that the story is basically built on ballet, magic & a travelling fair/circus – well I had no choice but to read it. And, I am so glad I did. This was such an exciting story & I can’t wait to continue the series.
I was sent this book to review by YA Bound Book Tours.
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Twelve-year-old Freya enjoys karate and is the only one in her class whoās trusted with a part-time job. But everything changes when she meets a boy with yellow eyes. She learns about the guardians, and how an age-old fight has prevented them from fulfilling their purpose.
Freya finds new friends in the Crow tribe, but not everything in the castle is blissful. A destructive shadow lies within her and all she needs to do to release it is close her eyes.
But as the guardiansā war rages on, Freya realises that, although the shadowās power can be useful, it canāt create peace. To do that, Freya and her friends must solve the mysterious crime that began the war. Can they bring the guardians together before they destroy each other?
Crimival was a quick read which was great entertainment for a Saturday night when I was feeling super poorly. I didn’t completelyĀ loveĀ this story but I definitely want to read the first book as Crimival made lots of hints I want to know more about.
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I was sent this book to review as part of a blog tour organised by YA Bound Book Tours.
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Olivia Foster hasnāt felt alive since her little brother drowned in the backyard pool three years ago. Then Kara Hallas moves in across the street with her mother and grandmother, and Olivia is immediately drawn to these three generations of women. Kara is particularly intoxicating, so much so that Olivia not only comes to accept Kara’s morbid habit of writing to men on death row, she helps her do it. They sign their letters as the Resurrection Girls.
But as Karaās friendship pulls Olivia out of the dark fog sheās been living in, Olivia realizes that a different kind of darkness taints the otherwise lively Hallas womenāan impulse that is strange, magical, and possibly deadly.
Today I’m helping to reveal the cover of A Shifting of Stars by Kathy Kimbray… and isn’t it a beauty?!
This is absolutely a book I would pick up in a shop, & if it’s grabbed your attention to, you can find out more below…
17-year-old Libby Reid has always been told life can only be lived forward not backward. Libby’s chronically ill and she spends her time counting down the days until she has another flare. But that all changes when she meets Matt.
Matt RamĆrez is an 18-year-old boy who loves music, games and having a good time. But underneath he wants the world to see him. Really see him. And Libby sees him in ways no one has ever seen him before.
Deciding to make their last summer as teens memorable, they make a bucket list of things to do. Together they find adventure, friendship, love and most of all understanding.
Joyful and blessed are Voice-bearers, for the Heavens have set them apart.
As Whisperers gifted with the Voice, Betka and her people are enslaved. Only they can control the dangerous spirits that haunt the waters, but they are forced to serve under cruel taskmasters. Betka has little hope of freedom from her service or her own bitterness.
They toil for the goodness of others.
A powerful water spirit terrorizes the castle where Betkaās sister is serving. Betka is assigned to the crew sailing to face the foe, and she fears for the only family she has left.
Rage is found nowhere in them.
In the beleaguered, flooded castle, a new threat awaitsāa magic more powerful and horrifying than anything they have ever seen. Loyalties will be tested, and enemies will become desperate allies.
Betka is their only hope of escapeāif she can subdue the wrath that endangers them all.
She who wields the waters for revenge drowns herself tenfold.
You can buy a copy of the book using the links below:
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The synopsis of this book totally sucked me in so I knew I just had to read it… thankfully the story was just as captivating! Full of magic, love &Ā illusions,Ā this book is incredibly entertaining & will leaves readers numb by the end.
I was sent this book in return for an honest review as part of a YA Bound Book Tours blog tour.
