LIKE OTHER GIRLS Blog Tour

I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the LIKE OTHER GIRLS by Britta Lundin Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway! 

Title: LIKE OTHER GIRLS

Author: Britta Lundin

Pub. Date: August 3, 2021

Publisher: Disney-Hyperion

Formats: Hardcover, eBook, Audiobook

Pages: 384

Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, B&N, iBooks, Kobo, TBD, Bookshop.org

"What if I played football?" I ask. As soon as it's out of my mouth, I feel stupid. Even suggesting it feels like I've overstepped some kind of invisible line we've all agreed not to discuss. We don't talk about how Mara is different from other girls. We don't talk about how Mara is gay but no one says so. But when I do stuff like this, I worry it gets harder for us all to ignore what's right in front of us. I direct my gaze to Quinn. "What do you think?"

"I think it's frickin' genius," he says.

After getting kicked off the basketball team for a fight that was absolutely totally not her fault (okay maybe a little her fault), Mara is dying to find a new sport to play to prove to her coach that she can be a team player. A lifelong football fan, Mara decides to hit the gridiron with her brother, Noah, and best friend, Quinn-and she turns out to be a natural. But joining the team sets off a chain of events in her small Oregon town-and within her family-that she never could have predicted.

Inspired by what they see as Mara's political statement, four other girls join the team. Now Mara's lumped in as one of the girls-one of the girls who can't throw, can't kick, and doesn't know a fullback from a linebacker. Complicating matters is the fact that Valentina, Mara's crush, is one of the new players, as is Carly, Mara's nemesis-the girl Mara fought with when she was kicked off the basketball team. What results is a coming-of-age story that is at once tear-jerking and funny, thought-provoking and real, as Mara's preconceived notions about gender, sports, sexuality, and friendship are turned upside down.

Britta Lundin's sophomore novel will give readers all the feels, and make them stand up and cheer.

Events 

Tuesday, August 3

Like Other Girls 🎉 Launch Signing 

Skylight Books

7-8:30pm 

more details

Saturday, August 7

Like Other Girls 🎉Virtual Event

Britta Lundin in conversation with Carly Usdin (filmmaker, author The Avant Guards)

noon PT/3pm ET

register here to get the link

My Review will be added once I read the book... since I can't find my date to post this!

About Britta Lundin: 

Britta Lundin is a TV writer and author. 

She’s written for shows such as Riverdale, Betty, and The Big Leap and is the author of the young adult novels Like Other Girls (out August 2021) and Ship It. 

Originally from the Pacific Northwest, she lives with her wife, kid, and dog in Los Angeles.

Website | Twitter | Goodreads | Amazon

Giveaway Details:

3 winners will receive a finished copy of LIKE OTHER GIRLS, US Only.

Tour Schedule:

Week One:

8/1/2021	Tween 2 Teen Book Reviews	Review
8/2/2021	BookHounds YA	Excerpt
8/3/2021	Rajiv’s Reviews	Review
8/4/2021	Kait Plus Books	Excerpt
8/5/2021	Lifestyle of Me	Review
8/6/2021	onemused	Review
8/7/2021	booksaremagictoo	Review

Week Two:

8/8/2021	EveryonesLibrarian	Review
8/9/2021	@curlygrannylovestoread	Review
8/10/2021	BRITTREADSALATTEBOOKS	IG Post
8/11/2021	A Bookish Dream	Review
8/12/2021	Nonbinary Knight Reads	Review
8/13/2021	Unconventional Quirky Bibliophile	Review
8/14/2021	Fyrekatz Blog	Review

Week Three:

8/15/2021	@coffeebooksandmascara	Review
8/16/2021	Midnightbooklover	IG Post
8/17/2021	A Gingerly Review	Excerpt/IG post
8/18/2021	The Bookwyrm’s Den	Review
8/19/2021	@drewsim12	Review
8/20/2021	Adrianna.reads	Review
8/21/2021	Mallory Books	Review

Week Four:

8/22/2021	GivernyReads	Review
8/23/2021	popthebutterfly	Review
8/24/2021	@pagesofyellow	Review
8/25/2021	My Fictional Oasis	Review
8/26/2021	Perusewithcoffee	Review
8/27/2021	The Phantom Paragrapher	Review
8/28/2021	Eli to the nth	Review

Week Five:

8/29/2021	@fictitious.fox	Review
8/30/2021	Bibliosini	Review
8/31/2021	Two Points of Interest	Review

 Disney-a-thon

Disney-a-thon (@disneyreadathon) / Twitter

Aug 1 - 31st     TEAM Alice

1. Alice - Adventure

2. White Rabbit - pressure is high for the MC

3. Cheshire Cat - Happy Book

4. Mad Hatter - Intriguing Cover

5. The Tweedles - Read One of the Groups Reads

6. The Red Queen - off with your head, you can skip 1 prompt and still get the pts.

Grinchathon July 25th to 31st

 Grinchathon

Grinchathon (@Grinchathon) / Twitter July 25th to 31st

1. Together

2. Cool

3. G,B,O

4. Happy

5. Quick

6. Dark - Because Dungeons are Dark and Moist!

7. Card - (2 of wands)

The Queen Will Betray You Tour

 

Hello and welcome to my stop on The Queen Will Betray You Tour hosted by Terminal Tours! 

This is book two, and so this post may contain spoilers for book 1. Also was suppose to be a review but drama from the family and life made me ummmm... not be able to read it...!

ABOUT THE BOOK:

The breathtaking sequel to The Princess Will Save You in the Kingdoms of Sand and Sky duology — a brilliantly-executed YA fantasy homage to The Princess Bride

To stay together forever, Princess Amarande and her stableboy love, Luca, must part: Amarande to reclaim her kingdom from usurpers, and Luca to raise a rebellion and find his destiny. Arrayed against them are all the players in the game of thrones for control over the continent of The Sand and Sky. Facing unspeakable betrayals, enemies hidden in the shadows, and insurmountable odds, their only hope is the power of true love…

FIRST LINES OF BOOK 1 & 2:

Book 1: The Princess Will Save You – 

The whisper and clang of steel rang out over the foothills of Ardenia, a princess and a pauper meeting swords.

Book 2: The Queen Will Betray You – 

In the fevered hour after he narrowly escaped with his life, the young prince paused only to scrape up parchment and a quill.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Sarah Henning is a recovering journalist who has worked for the Palm Beach Post, Kansas City Star and Associated Press, among others. While in South Florida, Sarah lived and worked through five hurricanes, which gave her an extreme respect for the ocean. When not writing, she runs ultramarathons, hits the playground with her two kids and hangs out with her husband Justin, who doubles as her long-suffering IT department. Sarah lives in Lawrence, Kansas, which, despite being extremely far from the beach, happens to be pretty cool.

LINKS

Website

Goodreads

Instagram

Twitter

Tor Teen Instagram

Tor Teen Twitter

BUY LINKS

Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55077665-the-queen-will-betray-you

Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08GJS5JGZ/ref=x_gr_w_bb_glide_sin?ie=UTF8&tag=x_gr_w_bb_glide_sin-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B08GJS5JGZ&SubscriptionId=1MGPYB6YW3HWK55XCGG2

Barnes & Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-queen-will-betray-you-sarah-henning/1137525405;jsessionid=D8FAB58A243F9F606F7132B9534BCC47.prodny_store02-atgap11?ean=9781250237460

Book Depository https://www.bookdepository.com/The-Queen-Will-Betray-You-Sarah-Henning/9781250237460

IndieBound https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781250237460Indigo https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/the-queen-will-betray-you/9781250237460-item.html?ref=isbn-search

6/28 Movie Night - I Kill Giants

 

Twelve-year-old Barbara Thorson flees from reality, living in the imaginary world of fantasy and magic, where she fights with giants. Her family does not understand her, peers do not like her, and she irritates teachers. And only recently moved here Sofia, her same age, trying to make friends with her.

My thoughts: I didn't even think i would shed a tear during this flick, I was hoping a superhero type movie not one dealing with illness and the coping of it. Though I loved it anyways. So there. watched it with a buddy in Discord for Movie Night which is held in a friends discord since my is no more at the moment!

Kyle's Little Sister Blog Tour

 KYLE'S LITTLE SISTER Tour Assets

I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the KYLE'S LITTLE SISTER by BonHyung Jeong Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway! 

About the Book:
Title: KYLE'S LITTLE SISTER
Author: BonHyung Jeong
Pub. Date: June 22, 2021
Publisher: JY
Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
Pages: 240
Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, B&N, iBooks, Kobo, TBD, Bookshop.org
My name is Grace, not "Kyle's little sister!"

 

Having a good-looking, friendly, outgoing older brother sucks—especially when you're the total opposite, someone who likes staying home and playing video games. Your parents like him better (even if they deny it!), and everyone calls you "Kyle's little sister" while looking disappointed that you're not more like him. I was really hoping I'd get to go to a different middle school, but no such luck. At least I have my friends...until he finds a way to ruin that, too...! Argh! What do I have to do to get out of his shadow?!

My Review will be here soon, by the end of the day I hope!

About BonHyung Jeong: 

BonHyung Jeong (Bon) studied Cartooning at the School of Visual Arts in New York, and Kyle's Little Sister is her debut graphic novel, made possible with the help of numerous people. She hopes to make connections with others through relatable stories. Currently living in Korea, she's always busy playing console games - exactly like someone in the book!

Instagram | Goodreads 

Giveaway Details:

3 winners will receive a finished copy of KYLE'S LITTLE SISTER, US Only.

Rafflecopter link:

http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/e2389ba21291/?

Rockstar Book Tours

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE ROAD TRIP

 HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE ROAD TRIP Blog Tour Assets

I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE ROAD TRIP by Melissa de la Cruz Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway! 

About the Book:

Title: HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE ROAD TRIP

Author: Melissa de la Cruz

Pub. Date: May 4, 2021

Publisher: Disney-Hyperion

Formats: Hardcover, eBook

Pages: 272

Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, B&N, iBooks, Kobo, TBD, Bookshop.org

An original novel inspired by the hit Disney+ television series HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE MUSICAL, by the #1 New York Times best-selling author of the Descendants series, Melissa de la Cruz.

Join everyone's favorite Wildcats from the Disney+ smash hit original series High school Musical: The Musical: The Series in this novel by New York Times bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz.

On the heels of their wildly successful run of High School Musical, the gang learns of a can't-miss opportunity—a High School Musical convention in the next state. There's something for everyone: panels about mounting your next hit show, cafeteria-tray-dance workshops, Wildcat cosplay, and even a special appearance from the pooch who played Sharpay's dog (well, one of her puppies, that is).

Ready to hit the road, the crew immediately begins making plans. Nini can't wait to use the weekend to show how much she cares for Ricky (especially since they just got back together). Kourtney debates signing up for a singing workshop (especially if she's maybe, just maybe, considering auditioning for the next show), and Gina and Ashlyn decide it'll be the perfect trial run for living together (especially because Gina has never actually had a friendship last this long). Carlos can't wait to help Miss Jenn prep for the spring musical, even if Seb has to stay behind to help with the family farm. But car breakdowns, late starts, and a lost E.J. throw a wrench in their plans. 

Will the East Highers get the weekend getaway of their dreams? Or will the bumps on the road get the better of them?

Praise For HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE ROAD TRIP:

A breezy and fun read, the book contains chapters that offer pithy first-person accounts from each character, including quirky Miss Jenn; Carlos and his boyfriend, Seb; recently reunited couple Nini and Ricky and their BFFs, Kourtney and Big Red; popular senior E.J. and his songwriter cousin, Ashlyn; and talented triple threat Gina. The plot includes references to the series and themes straight from the musical: nurturing your talent, showing others how much they matter, and acknowledging the importance of teamwork. Although race isn’t mentioned overtly, the characters are cued as racially diverse, following the casting of the TV show. Fans will appreciate the inside jokes, but explanations in the text make it accessible even to those unfamiliar with the program.

A lighthearted and charming read.—Kirkus Reviews.

Review  to come!

About Melissa: 

Melissa de la Cruz (www.melissa-delacruz.com) is the author of the #1 New York Times best-selling Descendants series, as well as many other best-selling novels, including all the books in the Blue Bloods series: Blue Bloods, Masquerade, Revelations, The Van Alen Legacy, Keys to the Repository, Misguided Angel, Bloody Valentine, Lost in Time, and Gates of Paradise. She lives in Los Angeles, California, with her husband and daughter.

Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Tumblr | Goodreads | Amazon

Giveaway Details:

3 winners will win a finished copy of HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE ROAD TRIP, US Only.

Rafflecopter link:

http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/e2389ba21271/? 

Tour Schedule:

Week One:

5/1/2021 jillpiscitello Excerpt

Week Two:

5/2/2021 YA Books Central Excerpt

5/3/2021 Living in a Bookworld Excerpt

5/4/2021 BookHounds YA Excerpt

5/5/2021 Perusewithcoffee (blog) Review

5/6/2021 Musing of Souls Review

5/7/2021 Kait Plus Books Excerpt

5/8/2021 The Book View Review

Week Three:

5/9/2021 onemused Review

5/10/2021 Lifestyle of Me Review

5/11/2021 Emelie's Books Review

5/12/2021 Midnightbooklover Review

5/13/2021 Fire and Ice Review

5/14/2021 Shelf Love Review or Excerpt

5/15/2021 Jenguerdy Review

Week Four:

5/16/2021 Margie's Must Reads Review

5/17/2021 Amani’s Reviews Review

5/18/2021 two points of interest Review

5/19/2021 Haunted By Books Review

5/20/2021 booksaremagictoo Review

5/21/2021 fictitious.fox Review

5/22/2021 The Reading Wordsmith Review

Week Five:

5/23/2021 Momfluenster Review

5/24/2021 michellemengsbookblog Review

5/25/2021 Rajiv's Reviews Review

5/26/2021 Struck by Stories Review

5/27/2021 Fyrekatz Blog Review

5/28/2021 BiancaBuysBooks Review

5/29/2021 Do You Dog-ear? Review

Week Six:

5/30/2021 A Dream Within A Dream Excerpt

5/31/2021 Lady Hawkeye Excerpt

Rockstar Book Tours

Willa of the Dark Hollow

 

WILLA OF DARK HOLLOW Blog Tour Assets

I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the WILLA OF DARK HOLLOW by Robert Beatty Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway! 

About the Book:

Title: WILLA OF DARK HOLLOW

Author: Robert Beatty

Pub. Date: May 4, 2021

Publisher: Disney-Hyperion

Formats: Hardcover, eBook, audiobook

Pages: 384

Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, Audible, B&N, iBooks, Kobo, TBD, Bookshop.org

Young nightspirit Willa discovers an ancient, powerful magic deep in the forest in the enchanting companion to Robert Beatty's instant #1 New York Times best-seller, Willa of the Wood.

This enchanting companion to Robert Beatty's instant #1 New York Times bestseller Willa of the Wood is perfect for any reader who cares deeply about the natural world. 

Willa and her clan are the last of the Faeran, an ancient race of forest people who have lived in the Great Smoky Mountains for as long as the trees have grown there. But as crews of newly arrived humans start cutting down great swaths of the forest she loves, she is helpless to stop them. How can she fight the destroyers of the forest and their powerful machines?

When Willa discovers a mysterious dark hollow filled with strange and beautiful creatures, she comes to realize that it contains a terrifying force that seems to be hunting humans. Is unleashing these dangerous spirits the key to stopping the loggers? Willa must find a way to save the people and animals she loves and take a stand against a consuming darkness that threatens to destroy her world.

 

Praise for Willa of the Wood:

"Willa of the Wood will grip readers from its first page... Willa is... an admirable protagonist."—Culturess

"A moving, atmospheric journey of hope."—Kirkus Reviews

"Beatty conjures up a resourceful, compassionate heroine. Full of atmospheric details and richly described magic... this well-paced tale asks insightful questions about the relationship between nature and humans."—Publishers Weekly

"The heroine is an appealing character... and her anguish is clear as she wavers between frightened self-preservation and her desire to help her friends."—School Library Journal

"Willa is a strong and likable creature of the natural world, and seamlessly represents themes of loyalty, tradition, family, and stewardship of the Earth in this engaging story."—School Library Connection

Accolades:

2018 Goodreads Choice Awards: Middle Grade, finalist

2018 Cybils Award, Elementary Middle Grade Speculative Fiction Nominee

Amazon: Best Children's Books of 2018, ages 9-12

Imagination Soup: Best Middle Grade Chapter Books of 2018

BNKids: July's Best Books for Young Readers, selection (2018)

Brightly: 9 Middle Grade Books for Environmentally Conscious Kids, selection (2018)

PopSugar: The Best books for Kids in 2018, as Voted by Actual Kids and Parents Who Read Them, selection

A Mighty Girl: 2018 Books of the Year, ages 9-12

GRAB WILLA OF THE WOOD NOW!

Willa of the Wood and Willa of Dark Hollow are being adapted into a multi-season, live-action television series!

My Review:

will be posted when I finish the lol!

About Robert: 

Robert Beatty is the #1 New York Times best-selling author of the Serafina series and the Willa of the Wood series published by Disney Hyperion. Loved by young readers and adults alike, the Serafina and Willa books are being taught in over a thousand classrooms nationwide and have been translated into over 22 languages. Robert lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, North Carolina with his wife and three daughters. He writes full-time now, but in his past lives, Robert was one of the early pioneers of cloud computing, the founder/CEO of Plex Systems, the co-founder of Beatty Robotics, and the chairman/CTO of Narrative magazine. In 2007, he was named an Entrepreneur of the Year. When asked about the inspiration for his books, Robert said, “The Serafina and Willa books grew out of my desire to write stories about unusual and heroic young girls for my three daughters."

Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Goodreads | Amazon

Giveaway Details:

3 winners will win a finished copy of WILLA OF DARK HOLLOW, US Only.

Rafflecopter link:

http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/e2389ba21269/?

Tour Schedule:

Week One:

5/1/2021 BookHounds YA Excerpt

Week Two:

5/2/2021 Log Cabin Library Excerpt

5/3/2021 jillpiscitello Excerpt

5/4/2021 YA Books Central Excerpt

5/5/2021 Nerdophiles Review

5/6/2021 Jenguerdy Review

5/7/2021 booksaremagictoo Review

5/8/2021 Amani’s Reviews Review

Week Three:

5/9/2021 Little Red Reads Review

5/10/2021 The Bookwyrm's Den Review

5/11/2021 A Court of Coffee and Books Review

5/12/2021 Emelie's Books Review

5/13/2021 Books and Zebras Review

5/14/2021 Kait Plus Books Excerpt

5/15/2021 michellemengsbookblog Review

Week Four:

5/16/2021 two points of interest Review

5/17/2021 History from a Woman’s Perspective Review

5/18/2021 Rajiv's Reviews Review

5/19/2021 Lifestyle of Me Review

5/20/2021 Haunted By Books Review

5/21/2021 The Momma Spot Review

5/22/2021 Fyrekatz Blog Review

Week Five:

5/23/2021 The Try Everything Excerpt

5/24/2021 Musing of Souls Review

5/25/2021 Popthebutterfly Review

5/26/2021 more.books.yes.please Review

5/27/2021 DearRivarie Review

5/28/2021 Momfluenster Review

5/29/2021 A Dream Within A Dream Excerpt

Week Six:

5/30/2021 Lady Hawkeye Excerpt

5/31/2021 Do You Dog-ear? Review

Rockstar Book Tours