Science in Fiction (#47): Honor Bound by Rachel Caine and Ann Aguirre

Welcome to this month's Science in Fiction feature! Science in Fiction is a meme I created to showcase the wonderful aspects of science in Young Adult fiction novels. For more information and previous feature, check out the "Science in Fiction" tag!

This month, I'm featuring Honor Bound by Rachel Caine and Ann Aguirre!

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I have not read Honor Bound, but I have read its predecessor, Honor Among Thieves. I LOVED Honor Among Thieves, and I'm so excited about its sequel. I mean, who wouldn't want to read about a bada** group of intergalactic fugitives?! There's a lot of space-related fiction out there today, but I want to direct your attention to this series.

Reasons you should read Honor Among Thieves (and Honor Bound!):

- Zara is SUPER cool. She is fierce, determined, and can kick some booty.

- Nadim is a sentient ship - how cool is it to have a ship as a supporting character?!

- This was the first book I read in which the protagonist asked for pronouns. That is neat!

- There is no real romance which can be a sad thing for someone like me, but a great thing for those not into romance!

- Action! Danger! Threats abound! 

Need I say more?

Anyway, I'm not going to relate Honor Bound to current events since I haven't read the book, but I can push this book (and series in general) on everyone! Check out Honor Bound on February 19th!

Stacking the Shelves (#320)

Stacking the Shelves is a weekly meme hosted by Tynga's Reviews, in which bloggers share the books and swag they've received in the past week!

So, what did I get in the week of Sunday, February 3rd to Saturday, February 9th?

In the mail:

  

A hardcover copy of King of Scars by Leigh Bardugo

A hardcover copy of Courting Darkness by Robin LaFevers

Preorders are here! I do love it when preorders show up, because usually I forget that I preordered them and when they show up, it seems like a surprise. I can't wait to read both of these!

That's it for this week! Actually, I got a box from Fierce Reads, but I'm too lazy to open that and post pictures right now. I had a long week and I'm glad it's over!

Blog Tour: Dark Alpha's Awakening by Donna Grant

Happy Friday, book lovers! We made it to the end of another week! Today I'm excited to share information about Donna Grant's latest novel, Dark Alpha's Awakening. See below!

About the Book:

Dark Alpha's Awakening by Donna Grant

Book Seven of the Reaper series

Publisher: Swerve

Publication Date: February 5, 2019

Official Summary:

There is no escaping a Reaper. I am an elite assassin, part of a brotherhood that only answers to Death. And when Death says your time is up, I’m coming for you…

Serving Death and the Reapers has been my life for centuries. I’ve always put my duty before everything, even my yearning for Death. But now, she’s fading – our foe is bent on destroying her and he will stop at nothing until he does. Death holds the key to our survival. I will do everything in my power to stop her from disappearing. For her, I will ensure we have the best fighting chance. For her…I will cross the divide keeping us apart.

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About the Author:

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Donna Grant has been praised for her "totally addictive" and "unique and sensual" stories. Her latest acclaimed series, Dark Kings, features a thrilling combination of dragons, Fae, and immortal Highlanders who are dark, dangerous, and irresistible. She lives with her two children and an assortment of animals in Texas. Visit Donna at www.DonnaGrant.com

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Reread Campaign: The Valiant by Lesley Livingston

Hello! Happy Thursday, fellow bibliovores. I'm excited to be a part of the re-read campaign for The Valiant, The Defiant, and The Triumphant. This trilogy by Lesley Livingston is coming to a close, so what better time to re-read (or read!) the first book. 

Check out The Valiant!

The Valiant by Lesley Livingston
Book One of The Valiant series

Publisher: Razorbill

Publication Date: February 14, 2017

Summary (from Goodreads):

Lost to history, the story of the female gladiator has never been told. Until now.

Fallon is the daughter of a proud Celtic king and the younger sister of the legendary warrior Sorcha. When Fallon was just a child, Sorcha was killed while defending their home from the armies of Julius Caesar.

On the eve of her seventeenth birthday, Fallon is excited to follow in her sister's footsteps and earn her place in her father's war band. She never gets the chance.

Fallon is captured by ruthless brigands who sell her to an elite training school for female gladiators owned by none other than Julius Caesar himself. In a cruel twist of fate, the man who destroyed Fallon's family might be her only hope of survival. 

Now, Fallon must overcome vicious rivalries, deadly fights in and out of the arena, and perhaps the most dangerous threat of all: her irresistible feelings for Cai, a young Roman soldier and her sworn enemy.

A richly imagined fantasy for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Cinda Williams Chima, "The Valiant" recounts Fallon s gripping journey from fierce Celtic princess to legendary gladiator and darling of the Roman empire."

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Check out the series:

  

About the Author:

Lesley Livingston  is the author of Once Every Never, winner of the inaugural Copper Cylinder Award and shortlisted for the CLA Young Adult Book Award and the BC Stellar Book Award. She is also the author of the Wondrous Strange and Starling trilogies. She lives in Toronto.

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My Mood Board:

Have you read any of the books in this series? Are you excited about the conclusion? What are some of your favorite aspects of the series? (I personally am a huge fan of the romance!)

Waiting on Wednesday (#319): Dark Shores by Danielle L. Jensen

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

This week, I'm featuring:

Dark Shores by Danielle L. Jensen

Book One of the Dark Shores series

Publisher: Tor Teen

Publication Date: May 7, 2019

Summary (from Goodreads):

Piracy, blackmail, and meddling gods meet in Dark Shores, a thrilling first novel in a fast-paced new YA fantasy series by Danielle L. Jensen.

A PIRATE WITH A WILL OF IRON

Teriana is the second mate of the Quincense, a ship beholden to the Goddess of the Seas. Her people are born of the waves, and they alone know how to cross the impassable oceans between East and West. 

A SOLDIER WITH A SECRET

Marcus is the commander of the Thirty-Seventh, the notorious legion that has led the Celendor Empire to conquer the entire East. The legion is his only family, and even they don't know the secret he's been hiding since childhood.

A DANGEROUS QUEST

When a power-hungry ruler captures Teriana's crew and threatens to reveal Marcus's secret unless they help him conquer the unknown West, the two are forced into an unlikely–and unwilling– alliance. They unite for the sake of their families, but both must decide how far they are willing to go, and how much they are willing to sacrifice.

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I didn't like Jensen's previous series, but I am willing to try this new book. I hope it's good!

Release Day Blitz: Dark Alpha's Awakening by Donna Grant

Hey y'all! It's a big publication day! Today I'm excited to share information about Donna Grant's latest novel, Dark Alpha's Awakening. This book is available now!

About the Book:

Dark Alpha's Awakening by Donna Grant

Book Seven of the Reaper series

Publisher: Swerve

Publication Date: February 5, 2019

Official Summary:

There is no escaping a Reaper. I am an elite assassin, part of a brotherhood that only answers to Death. And when Death says your time is up, I’m coming for you…

Serving Death and the Reapers has been my life for centuries. I’ve always put my duty before everything, even my yearning for Death. But now, she’s fading – our foe is bent on destroying her and he will stop at nothing until he does. Death holds the key to our survival. I will do everything in my power to stop her from disappearing. For her, I will ensure we have the best fighting chance. For her…I will cross the divide keeping us apart.

Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes and Noble | Kobo

About the Author:

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Donna Grant has been praised for her "totally addictive" and "unique and sensual" stories. Her latest acclaimed series, Dark Kings, features a thrilling combination of dragons, Fae, and immortal Highlanders who are dark, dangerous, and irresistible. She lives with her two children and an assortment of animals in Texas. Visit Donna at www.DonnaGrant.com

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Promo: Entangled's Historical Romance Sale

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Here are just a few! There are so many more to check out. =)

    

    

    

(Links provided - click on the covers!)

Find a complete list of books HERE!

And on Barnes & Noble HERE!

But hurry! The sale ends on February 18th. Go forth and binge-read!