Blog Tour Review + Giveaway—Succubus Liis by Lina Jubilee

SUCCUBUS LIPS Digital Assets

About the Book:

Title: SUCCUBUS LIPS

Author: Lina Jubilee

Pub. Date: May 2018

Publisher: Lina Jubilee

Formats: Paperback, eBook

Pages: 238

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Her lips have the power to boost. Her love can grant power unparalleled. In an ongoing conflict against ravishingly beautiful beings from another dimension, Aurora Haddix’s abilities allow her to turn the tide of the battle.

Born a Natch, one of the population naturally endowed with superhuman powers at birth, Aurora tries to make the right choice. Her handsome, overprotective best friend and her tortured, grizzled mentor want her to use her powers for good. Kiss a Natch and they become more powerful for a few minutes. Allow one inside her and their powers are intensified for a full day. She wants to help, but she can’t get their roguish, virile former comrade out of her mind—and he wants her to join his underground band of Renegades. Then there’s the dark elf king, the leader of the otherworldly Nelians determined to infiltrate Earth—Aurora’s number one target and the most devastatingly gorgeous man she’s ever seen.

Aurora’s body makes her the most sought-after Natch in a war that might end on her say-so. Only with the way her inner passion ignites at each touch, she’s not so sure of her true reasons for pursuing the four alluring men who seek to possess her. 

 Review-

Wow. I’ve got to say...this is probably one of the most bizarre yet satisfyingly creative books I’ve ever read. When I first heard about the blog tour, all I saw was ‘Reverse Harem’ and didn’t see anything else. So I kind of went in a bit blind. Okay, I went in completely blind. Can you blame me? It’s REVERSE HAREM. 

For those of you who have no idea what that even means—it’s one lucky lady and three or more men. If this sounds uncomfortable for you then more than likely it probably is. These books aren’t for everyone BUT I do highly recommend you try them because they are amazing!

In this story we follow Aurora and her unique power of being a booster. That entails her lips being the one to power her friends own powers for a few minutes or longer. The real kicker of them being able to have their powers enhanced all day is then being inside her...meaning sex. Did I think that was a bit weird at first? Yes. Obviously I jumped on board fast; it’s a fantasy book for a reason!

If you’re into kickass heroines and book boyfriends that make you swoon, this one is for you! The story is unique and so damn fun! I loved the characters and look forward to more books in this same world. 

*Thank you to the author for providing a copy for an honest and unbiased review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. 

About Lina: 

Lina Jubilee loves reading, writing, drinking tea, and rooting for her favorite fictional romances. When not lost in a book, she cooks dinner at lunchtime, plans errands in fewer trips, and does everything she can to get back to romping through fictional worlds ASAP.

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Giveaway Details:

1 winner will win a $10 Amazon Gift Card, International.

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Tour Schedule:

Week One:

5/7/2018- Books a Plenty Book Reviews- Review

5/8/2018- BookHounds- Review

5/8/2018- Sincerely Karen Jo- Excerpt

5/9/2018- Bri's Book Nook- Review

5/9/2018- Love in a time of Feminism- Excerpt

5/10/2018- Owl Always Be Reading- Excerpt

Week Two:

5/11/2018- Book Briefs- Review

5/14/2018- The Lovely Books- Review

5/14/2018- Paradise Found- Excerpt

5/15/2018- Lattes & Paperbacks- Review

5/16/2018- Two Chicks on Books- Interview

5/17/2018- Take Me Away To A Great Read- Excerpt

5/17/2018- Jaime's World- Guest Post

5/18/2018- Books A-Brewin'- Excerpt

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Review- THE ALMOST GIRL by Amalie Howard

Publisher: Sky Pony Press

Pub. Date: March 15, 2016

Genre: YA Sci-Fi

Source: Print ARC from Publisher

Rating: 3 Stars

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Blurb:
Seventeen-year-old Riven comes from a world parallel to Earth, a world that has been ravaged by a devastating android war. As a Legion General, she is the right hand of Prince Cale, the young Prince of Neospes. In her world, she's had everything: rank, responsibility, and respect. But when Prince Cale sends her away to rescue his long-lost brother, Caden, who has been spirited to modern day Earth, Riven finds herself in uncharted territory.

Armed with the mindset of a soldier and racing against time to bring Caden home, Riven must learn how to blend in as a girl in a realm that is the opposite of all she's ever known. Will she be able to find the strength to defy her very nature? Or will she become the monstrous soldier she was designed to be?

Sky Pony Press, with our Good Books, Racehorse and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of books for young readers—picture books for small children, chapter books, books for middle grade readers, and novels for young adults. Our list includes bestsellers for children who love to play Minecraft; stories told with LEGO bricks; books that teach lessons about tolerance, patience, and the environment, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Review:
Upon reading The Almost Girl, one thing I noticed about the book was that it was achingly slow. It took me a couple of chapters to even get into the story. I don't mind world building or developing characters - they help me understand the book better. But I don't feel like I got that here. There was some info dumping that probably could have worked out a little bit better and the characters at times seemed flat and uninteresting. 

Did I like Riven? For the most part, yes. She's only ever known one thing - fight; after all, she is a general. I thought the concept was cool for involving parallel universes. Riven has come to our world to find her target - Caden, the brother of the King of Riven's world. Well, she finds him alright. But instead of just taking him and running, Riven is met with many obstacles along the way. 

This is a classic tale just told in reverse. Instead of the broody guy who wants to take the girl to her impending death and doesn't "want" the girl but secretly does, we get the broody girl. I thought that was great, Riven is a bad ass. But she's also emotionless at times...but that's not her fault. Caden was an okay character. I didn't love him and I didn't hate him. He was just...okay. 

Will I be reading the next book? Yes, absolutely. The story ended on a sort of cliffhanger and I'd like to see where Riven's story takes her.

*Thank you to the publisher for providing a copy for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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About the Author:
AMALIE HOWARD grew up on a small Caribbean island where she spent most of her childhood with her nose buried in a book or being a tomboy running around barefoot, shimmying up mango trees and dreaming of adventure. 25 countries, surfing with sharks and several tattoos later, she has traded in bungee jumping in China for writing the adventures she imagines instead.

She isn’t entirely convinced which takes more guts. She is the author of several young adult novels critically acclaimed by Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, VOYA, and Booklist, including Waterfell, The Almost Girl, and Alpha Goddess, a Spring 2014 Kid’s INDIE NEXT title. Her debut novel, Bloodspell, was a #1 Amazon bestseller and a Seventeen Magazine Summer Read. She is also the co-author of the adult historical romance series, THE LORDS OF ESSEX. As an author of color and a proud supporter of diversity in fiction, her articles on multicultural fiction have appeared in The Portland Book Review and on the popular Diversity in YA blog. She currently resides in Colorado with her husband and three children. Visit her at amaliehoward.com.

Salt & Stone (Fire & Flood #2) by Victoria Scott ARC Review!

Publisher: Scholastic

Expected Publication Date: February 24, 2015

Genre: YA SCI-FI

Source: Print ARC
Rating: 4 Stars

Synopsis:

What would you do to save someone you love?

In Fire & Flood, Tella Holloway faced a dangerous trek through the jungle and across the desert, all to remain a Contender in the Brimstone Bleed for a chance at obtaining the Cure for her brother. She can't quit--she has to win the race, save Cody, and then fight to make sure the race stops before it can claim any more lives. In the next legs of the race, across the ocean and over mountains, Tella will face frostbite, sharks, avalanche, and twisted new rules in the race.

But what if the danger is deeper than that? How do you know who to trust when everyone's keeping secrets? What do you do when the person you'd relied on most suddenly isn't there for support? How do you weigh one life against another?

The race is coming to an end, and Tella is running out of time, resources, and strength. At the start of the race there were one hundred twenty-two Contenders. As Tella and her remaining friends start the final part of the race, just forty-one are left--and only one can win.

Review:
The highly anticipated sequel to Fire & Flood was just as action packed as the first. Tella and the gang face more obstacles in Salt & Stone; near-death experiences, actual deaths, heartbreak, and romance. Yes, surviving in the Brimstone Bleed isn't their only challenge that they have to face. They aren't just fighting for their loved ones, they're trying to find a way to bring the games down. By doing so, they have to play by the rules even if it means doing something they don't like.

By they, I'm not just talking about Tella and Guy. I also mean Olivia, Jax, and Braun as well. I don't just like thinking about them being the other contenders; the competition. But sadly it is that way. It was great getting to see the characters I fell in love with. We also meet some new characters along the way; Willow and Cotton. Both of these contenders are...strange. I can't say that I liked or disliked them. They just...were.

I think the only thing that really annoyed me most was how much Tella went against Guy. Tella wants to be seen as independent and an equal. Instead, she came off as immature and whiny. I get that a girl wants to show proof that there's more to her than just a damsel in distress. But there are other ways of showing that. I'll admit, she's grown so much since the first book and I still like her as a character. Aside from the fact that she can act like a little kid, I think she's funny and I love how kind she is.

Now let me tell you... I actually did cry in this book. I did! My heart is still broken and I won't tell you why because hello, I would be giving away something major. But in that scene (for those who have read you know what I'm talking about) it was one of the most heartbreaking scenes I've read. I look forward to out favorite characters finding a way to bring down the races. Those people need to pay for all the pain they've caused.

I couldn't do this review without bringing up the beloved Pandoras! I love, love, love the relationship between contender and pandora. It makes me want to have my own exotic animal to tote around loving me the way those Pandoras love their companions.

Overall, I loved the story and can't wait to see where VS takes the next book. The ending is full of wonderful promises. I highly recommend picking this one up.

*Thank you to Scholastic for providing me with a review copy for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Synopsis:

Time is slipping away....

Tella Holloway is losing it. Her brother is sick, and when a dozen doctors can't determine what's wrong, her parents decide to move to Montana for the fresh air. She's lost her friends, her parents are driving her crazy, her brother is dying—and she's helpless to change anything.

Until she receives mysterious instructions on how to become a Contender in the Brimstone Bleed. It's an epic race across jungle, desert, ocean, and mountain that could win her the prize she desperately desires: the Cure for her brother's illness. But all the Contenders are after the Cure for people they love, and there's no guarantee that Tella (or any of them) will survive the race.

The jungle is terrifying, the clock is ticking, and Tella knows she can't trust the allies she makes. And one big question emerges: Why have so many fallen sick in the first place? 

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About Victoria

Victoria Scott is the author of TITANS (Scholastic, Spring 2016), the FIRE & FLOOD series (Scholastic), and the DANTE WALKER trilogy (Entangled Teen). Her books have been bought and translated in eleven foreign markets, and she is represented by Sara Crowe.

Victoria lives in Dallas with her husband and hearts cotton candy something fierce.

Website

http://www.VictoriaScottYA.com

 

ARC Review: Soulprint by Megan Miranda

Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Childrens

Expected Publication Date: February 3, 2015

Genre: YA Sci-Fi

Source: Print ARC

Synopsis:

From the author of FRACTURE, a riveting new thriller which draws on cutting-edge science.

Alina Chase has been contained on an island for the last 17 years—whether that’s for the crimes of her past life, or for her own protection, well, that depends on whom you ask. With soul-fingerprinting a reality, science can now screen for the soul, and everyone knows that Alina’s soul had once belonged to notorious criminal, June Calahan, though that information is supposed to be private. June had accomplished the impossible: hacking into the soul-database, ruining countless lives in the process.

Now, there are whispers that June has left something behind for her next life—something that would allow Alina to access the information in the soul-database again. A way to finish the crimes she started.

Aided by three people with their own secret motivations, Alina escapes, only to discover that she may have just traded one prison for another. And there are clues. Clues only Alina can see and decipher, clues that make it apparent that June is leading her to something. While everyone believes Alina is trying to continue in June’s footsteps, Alina believes June is trying to show her something more. Something bigger. Something that gets at the heart of who they all are—about the past and the present. Something about the nature of their souls.

Alina doesn’t know who to trust, or what June intends for her to know, and the closer she gets to the answers, the more she wonders who June was, who she is, whether she’s destined to repeat the past, whether there are truths best kept hidden—and what one life is really worth.

Review:

That synopsis is brilliant. It's what originally had me intrigued to know more about soulprinting and how unfair it is for one girl to be condemned for something she didn't do. I asked myself, "how is this going to work"? The whole concept is interesting and I was excited to see how the author portrayed everything.

The first part of Soulprint was filled with action; like teeth-biting nail type action. Alina has the soul of a one of the most notorious women in history, June. Because of June's past, Alina suffers from twenty-four seven security, on island where she's kept "safe". Until the day that three brave souls help her to escape the island. But are their reasons for saving her completely honest? Why did they rescue her unless there was something in it for them?

After the initial escape, I found that each chapter dragged. The more it dragged, the more I wanted to stop reading. Eventually, I got the end, which was a tad bit better than the whole first 3/4 of the book. I did enjoy Alina as a heroine. She's brave yet still has a vulnerability that makes her more real and relatable.

The romance aspect of the story was sweet and not over the top. Cameron was a great romantic interest who I immediately liked upon meeting him. The other characters I think gave the story the extra push it needed but I still felt something was missing.

Overall, I think the book was okay. A little to slow for my taste but an okay read all the same.

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About the Author:

Megan Miranda is the author of FRACTURE, HYSTERIA, and VENGEANCE. She spends a great deal of time thinking about the "why" and "how" of things, which leads her to get carried away daydreaming about the "what-ifs." Megan has a degree in Biology from MIT and currently lives near Charlotte, North Carolina with her husband and two children.

Her next book, SOULPRINT, will be published in early 2015 from Bloomsbury.

website

http://www.meganmiranda.com/

twitter username

@MeganLMiranda