Tour Schedule: Only Ashes Remain (Market of Monsters #2) by Rebecca Schaeffer

Only Ashes Remain (Market of Monsters #2)

by Rebecca Schaeffer
Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers
Release Date: September 3rd 2019

Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Paranormal

Synopsis:

After escaping her kidnappers and destroying the black market where she was held captive, all Nita wants is to find a way to live her life without looking over her shoulder. But with a video of her ability to self-heal all over the dark web, Nita knows she’s still a prime target on the black market.

There’s only one way to keep herself safe.

Nita must make herself so feared that no one would ever dare come after her again. And the best way to start building her reputation? Take her revenge on Fabricio, the boy who sold Nita to her kidnappers. But killing Fabricio is harder than Nita thought it would be, even with Kovit by her side. Now caught in a game of kill or be killed, Nita will do whatever it takes to win.

Rebecca Schaeffer was born and raised in the Canadian prairies. Her itchy feet took her far from home when she turned eighteen, and she hasn’t returned for more than a few months here or there since. You can find her sitting in a cafe on the other side of the world, writing about villains, antiheroes and morally ambiguous characters. 

Her debut , Not Even Bones, is about a girl who dissects and sells monsters on the internet. Not Even Bones received a starred review from Booklist, was shortlisted for the Sunburst Award for Speculative Fiction, as well as the Cybilis awards.

The sequel, Only Ashes Remain, comes out September 2019.

August 28th

The Unofficial Addiction Book Fan Club - Welcome Post

August 29th

NovelKnight - Guest Post

To All The Books I've Read Before - Review + Playlist

Bookish Looks - Promotional Post

August 30th

Camillea Reads - Review + Favourite Quotes

Flying Paperbacks - Review + Favourite Quotes

Singer of Stories - Review
Kerri The Book Belle - Review

August 31st

It Starts at Midnight - Review

Fictitiouswonderland  - Review + Favourite Quotes

The Reading Corner for All - Review + Favourite Quotes

September 1st

A Dream Within A Dream - Review
Smada's Book Smack - Review + Playlist

Confessions of a YA Reader - Promotional Post

September 2nd

Moonlight Rendezvous  - Review + Favourite Quotes

Never Too Many To Read - Review  + Favourite Quotes
Tracey Drew Books - Review + Favourite Quotes

The Reading Life - Promotional Post

September 3rd

The Book Bratz - Interview

Sometimes Leelynn Reads - Review + Playlist

The Clever Reader - Review
Devouring Books - Review

August 28th

The Unofficial Addiction Book Fan Club
The FFBC Tours

August 29th

NovelKnight

 To All The Books I've Read Before

August 31st

Fictitiouswonderland
The Reading Corner for All

September 2nd

Moonlight Rendezvous
Tracey Drew Books

September 3rd

The Clever Reader

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Tour Schedule: Isle of Blood and Stone by Makiia Lucier

Isle of Blood and Stone

by Makiia Lucier
Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers
Release Date: April 10, 2018

Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy

Synopsis:

Ulises asked, "How can I look at these maps, see this riddle, and do nothing? They are my brothers."

Elias reached across the table and flicked aside two shells with a fingertip. The map curled into itself. "It's bound to be a goose chase. You know that?"

"Or a treasure hunt," Ulises countered, "and you've always been good at those."

Nineteen-year-old Elias is a royal explorer, a skilled mapmaker, and the new king of del Mar's oldest friend. Soon he will embark on the adventure of a lifetime, an expedition past the Strait of Cain and into uncharted waters. Nothing stands in his way...until a long-ago tragedy creeps back into the light, threatening all he holds dear.

The people of St. John del Mar have never recovered from the loss of their boy princes, kidnapped eighteen years ago, both presumed dead. But when two maps surface, each bearing the same hidden riddle, troubling questions arise. What really happened to the young heirs? And why do the maps appear to be drawn by Lord Antoni, Elias's father, who vanished on that same fateful day? With the king's beautiful cousin by his side-whether he wants her there or not-Elias will race to solve the riddle of the princes. He will have to use his wits and guard his back. Because some truths are better left buried...and an unknown enemy stalks his every turn.

Makiia is the author of historical fiction and historical fantasy for young adults. She grew up on the Pacific Island of Guam (not too far from the equator), and has degrees in journalism and library science from the University of Oregon and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Her debut novel, A Death-Struck Year, was called a "powerful and disturbing reading experience" by Publishers Weekly. It was a finalist for Germany's top book prize for children, the Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis, as well as Japan's Sakura Medal, and was named an ABC Best Books for Children Selection by the American Booksellers Association.

Her second novel, Isle of Blood and Stone, will be available in Spring 2018.

April 4th

Pink Polka Dot Books- Welcome Post

April 5th

A Backwards Story- Q&A

LILbooKlovers-Review & Favorite Quotes

April 6th

Kat’s Books- Review

Camillea Reads- Review

Polish & Paperbacks- Review

April 7th

NovelKnight Book Reviews- Q&A

Reading for the Stars and Moon- Review

Library of a Book Witch- Review

April 8th

Book Freak-Out- Review & Favorite Quotes

April 9th

Wishful Endings- Elias' & Ulises' 5 Adventuring Tips

Lauren's Crammed Bookshelf- Review

Hopelessly Devoted Bibliophile- Review

April 10th

Vicky Who Reads- Review & A Reader’s Map to Embarking on an Adventure in Isle of Blood and Stone

Malanie Loves Fiction- Review

The Bibliophagist-Review

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Tour Sign-Ups: Isle of Blood and Stone (#1) by Makiia Lucier

Hello FFBC team!!  We are announcing a new tour we're hosting for Isle of Blood and Stone that is being released April 17, 2018.

The tour will run from April 4th to April 10th and there will be available the following types of posts:

• Review (Limited spots)
• Interviews (Limited spots)
• Guest Posts (Limited Spots)
• Favorite Quotes (Blogger's Choice)
• Creative Option
• Promotional Post

Remember that April 4th is reserved for the Welcome Post, so do not pick April 4th in the sign-up form.

Reviewers will receive a digital copy of the book via Netgalley.  So make sure you have an account on that site before signing up.

As always, there will be a tour giveaway provided by the author. Details to come soon!

IMPORTANT NOTE: Signing up for the tour does not guarantee you will be selected. We will reach out to all hosts that have been chosen once the sign-ups have closed and the tour schedule has been published.

Isle of Blood and Stone

by Makiia Lucier
Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers
Release Date: April 10, 2018

Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy

Synopsis:

Ulises asked, "How can I look at these maps, see this riddle, and do nothing? They are my brothers."

Elias reached across the table and flicked aside two shells with a fingertip. The map curled into itself. "It's bound to be a goose chase. You know that?"

"Or a treasure hunt," Ulises countered, "and you've always been good at those."

Nineteen-year-old Elias is a royal explorer, a skilled mapmaker, and the new king of del Mar's oldest friend. Soon he will embark on the adventure of a lifetime, an expedition past the Strait of Cain and into uncharted waters. Nothing stands in his way...until a long-ago tragedy creeps back into the light, threatening all he holds dear.

The people of St. John del Mar have never recovered from the loss of their boy princes, kidnapped eighteen years ago, both presumed dead. But when two maps surface, each bearing the same hidden riddle, troubling questions arise. What really happened to the young heirs? And why do the maps appear to be drawn by Lord Antoni, Elias's father, who vanished on that same fateful day? With the king's beautiful cousin by his side-whether he wants her there or not-Elias will race to solve the riddle of the princes. He will have to use his wits and guard his back. Because some truths are better left buried...and an unknown enemy stalks his every turn.

Makiia is the author of historical fiction and historical fantasy for young adults. She grew up on the Pacific Island of Guam (not too far from the equator), and has degrees in journalism and library science from the University of Oregon and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Her debut novel, A Death-Struck Year, was called a "powerful and disturbing reading experience" by Publishers Weekly. It was a finalist for Germany's top book prize for children, the Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis, as well as Japan's Sakura Medal, and was named an ABC Best Books for Children Selection by the American Booksellers Association.

Her second novel, Isle of Blood and Stone, will be available in Spring 2018.

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Tour Sign-Up: Your One and Only by Adrianne Finlay

Hello FFBC team!!  We are announcing a new tour we're hosting for Your One and Only that is being released February 6, 2018.

The tour will run from January 30th to February 5th and there will be available the following types of posts:

• Review (Limited spots)
• Guest Post (Only 2 Spots Available)
• Interview (Only 2 Spots Available)
• Favorite Quotes (Blogger's Choice)
• Creative Option
• Promotional Post

Remember that January 30th is reserved for the Welcome Post, so do not pick January 30th in the sign-up form.

Reviewers will receive a digital copy of the book via Netgalley or Edelweiss.  So make sure you have an account on those sites before signing up.

As always, there will be a tour giveaway provided by the author. Details to come soon!

IMPORTANT NOTE: Signing up for the tour does not guarantee you will be selected. We will reach out to all hosts that have been chosen once the sign-ups have closed and the tour schedule has been published.

Your One and Only

by Adrianne Finlay
Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers
Release Date: February 6, 2018

Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy

Synopsis:

Jack is a walking fossil. The only human among a sea of clones. It’s been hundreds of years since humanity died off in the slow plague, leaving the clones behind to carry on human existence. Over time they’ve perfected their genes, moving further away from the imperfections of humanity. But if they really are perfect, why did they create Jack?

While Jack longs for acceptance, Althea-310 struggles with the feeling that she’s different from her sisters. Her fascination with Jack doesn’t help. As Althea and Jack’s connection grows stronger, so does the threat to their lives. What will happen if they do the unthinkable and fall in love?

Originally from Ithaca, New York, Adrianne Finlay now lives in Cedar Falls, Iowa with her husband, the poet J. D. Schraffenberger, and their two young daughters. She received her PhD in literature and creative writing from Binghamton University, and is an associate professor of English at Upper Iowa University in Fayette, Iowa. 
She is also an avid soap maker, and sells handmade soap locally to raise money for type 1 diabetes research. 
https://semisweetsoaps.com/

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