I have always loved a good contemporary YA, and while I've never shied away from the ones that are more serious, lately I've mostly stuck with fluff and fantasy (for reasons). But Lizzy Mason's stunning debut The Art of Losing is like a breath of fresh air; this heartfelt book somehow finds a way to... Continue Reading →
Marvel Powers of a Girl: Styled By Books + Contest
Today, I've teamed up with Disney Books to feature Marvel Powers of a Girl, an amazing & gorgeous new book for any Marvel fan. This is a stunning, full-color and fully-illustrated ode to all of the fierce females in the Marvel Universe, and I couldn't resist getting decked out in my Marvel finest for a... Continue Reading →
Slime-Spewing Vampire Velociraptors: Sneak Peek + Blog Tour Contest
We've got a sneak peek at book 2 in the Moto Maddie BMX Portal series for middle grade readers -- plus your chance to win an Amazon gift card (open internationally). Read on for all the details! [pdf-embedder url="https://novelnovice.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/210/2019/02/Slime-Spewing-Vampire-Velociraptors-CHAPTER-1.pdf" title="Slime Spewing Vampire Velociraptors CHAPTER 1"] When Pea opened a portal and the alien cat, Max... Continue Reading →
Top 5 Reasons to Read The Valiant series by Lesley Livingston
We're continuing our re-read of The Valiant series by Lesley Livingston this week, in anticipation of TOMORROW'S release of The Triumphant, the third & final book in this fantastic series about lady gladiators during the reign of Julius Caesar. If you haven't discovered this series yet, you've been missing out -- BUT with tomorrow's release... Continue Reading →
Fairy in Waiting by Sophie Kinsella: Sneak Peek + Blog Tour Contest
Today we've got a fun sneak peek at a new middle grade book from best-selling author Sophie Kinsella. Fairy in Waiting is the sequel to Fairy Mom & Me, and we've got a couple fun little snippets to share with you -- PLUS your chance to win a finished copy of the book. Keep reading... Continue Reading →
The Black Coats by Colleen Oakes: Styled By Books + Mini-Review
I'm super excited about the book featured in today's edition of Styled By Books. The Black Coats by Colleen Oakes is about a secretive organization that seeks out justice against the men who harm women. But are these acts of vigilantism really justice, or just revenge? This book is a BIG MOOD for me (and... Continue Reading →
The Matchmaker’s List by Sonya Lalli
The Matchmaker's List by Sonya Lalli may be described as a multicultural romance, but it's the protagonist's meddling but well-meaning grandmother who will steal your heart by the end of this book. One devoted modern girl + a meddlesome, traditional grandmother = a heartwarming multicultural romantic comedy about finding love where you least expect it... Continue Reading →
Playing for Keeps by Jill Shalvis + Giveaway
Today's review is part of the official blog tour. Keep reading for your chance to win a copy of the book! I've been reading the Heartbreaker Bay series by Jill Shalvis for a couple of months now, and while I've been reading them all out of order (and still have a few to go), I've... Continue Reading →
Lesley Livingston: “Must-Have Writing Necessities” + The Valiant Re-Read
Today, we're kicking off a re-read of The Valiant by Lesley Livingston, the first in a thrilling series about kick-ass lady gladiators during the reign of Julius Caesar. It's all in anticipation of the February 12th release of The Triumphant, the third and final book in the series (which I looooove, by the way). We'll... Continue Reading →
The Lost Girl: Educator’s Guide + Blog Tour Contest
I'm so excited to be hosting a stop on the official blog tour for The Lost Girl by Anne Ursu today. Thanks to our friends at Walden Pond Press, we have a wonderful educator's guide to share with you -- PLUS enter for your chance to win a copy of the book! Check out the... Continue Reading →
