A newer fantasy universe developed by wife and husband duo S.C. Monson and Steven Monson, Badgerblood: Awakening is the start of something incredible.  It’s immersive—not just the writing, but the world as well.  It’s easy for readers to get lost in, to get swept up in all the special little details.  Monson paints with her words the way her husband paints with pictures.  Everything has a beautiful luster to it.  Badgerblood has the feeling of the kinds of swashbuckling fantasies of yesteryear, filled with adventure and intrigue, and touches of humor and romance in all the right places.  There are exciting scuffles and battles, and thrilling sequences that will have readers on the edge of their seat.

The Princess Bride meets Shadow of the Fox in this fast paced, cinematic fantasy of resilience and intrigue. With a writing style reflective of Patricia Wrede, S.C. Monson’s Badgerblood: Awakening is the tale of a spirited princess and a headstrong forester discovering the truth about his forgotten past and the ancient secret lying dormant in his blood. The first in a new YA fantasy series, Badgerblood combines page-turning action, witty dialogue, and a sprinkle of magic for an adventure you won’t want to put down. One week only, eBook sale for $0.99. Ends January 9th at 5pm PST.

“…An utterly immersive reading experience.” —BlueInk Review (starred review)

Few dare venture into the Borwood Timberland—a vast forest steeped in sky-piercing trees, demon creatures, and legend.

Few, except Kor.

An ancient gift pulses in his veins. The blood of shifting kings and queens flows through him. But he has forgotten his past and his lineage. Oblivious to his power, blind to his gift, his nightmares hold him captive.

Now a tyrant wants him dead.

When a strange, amber-eyed girl braves the forest in search of a rare flower and encounters a borlan, Kor has a choice: run, or face the spined demon-beast to help her.

His decision sparks a chain of events that sends him to rot in the salt mines of Perabon and pits him against a ruthless mercenary. His path awakens his gift, recalls his past, and unveils a murderous intrigue.

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The Monsons’ young adult debut is a heroic fantasy with a lot of heart.  The author pays incredible details to the lore and mythology of their world, and presents a character who is amazing to explore it with.  It’s a feast for the senses, too, as Monson’s prose is descriptive and delightful all the way through, and it’s certainly an invitation not worth passing up on.   A warning must be offered: readers will want a nice, cozy spot to sit, because once they pick up Badgerblood, they won’t want to put it down.  It’s never a wrong time to dive into the kingdoms of Caderia.  And with a sale that just started today, and going on until the 9th, you’ve never had more reasons to make your purchase.  Check out Badgerblood: Awakening on Amazon today!

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Nathan D. Latrev makes a stunning splash with his debut fantasy, Juvenile Tribulations: (Isthariun’s Dreams).  Arriving first in France, it has been translated and presented stateside as of several months ago,  has been out stateside for about a month-and-a-half now, and it is building traction.  Latrev, a talented talespinner, is amassing a fervent fanbase, who can’t shy away from his captivating world, and the rich characters who have stolen their hearts.  Juvenile Tribulations is warm and inviting at some points, but it doesn’t shy away from thrills and suspense, adding appeal for a wide variety of readers.

Two hundred years have passed since the last great war of the five peoples. Peace reigns, in appearance, on the vast world of Isthariun.

In Valendas, the human capital, Eskalys, a young boy, and his childhood friends, Firnaël, the fishing elf, and Gugnir, the forest dwarf, live a golden and happy youth, hardly disturbed by their numerous pranks.

But their last joke during the warm-season party was not to everyone’s taste, especially their respective families, who decided to separate them as soon as possible.

Embarked in spite of themselves in epic adventures, will they manage to find their way? Will they discover the origin of the strange elements that could call into question the very existence of their universe?

Follow the adventures of the three friends and other heroes as singular in a fantastic adventure, where they will meet amazing creatures, where magic will be omnipresent and fights…and often deadly!

Juvenile Tribulations is a powerful debut.  Latrev put his passion into this story, and it shines through from the first page to the very last. It’s well-paced, and it easily demonstrates his hold over the world he’s created, although you’ll be eager for much more by the turn of the final page.  If you’re looking for a book that has great characters, a familiar setting with twists on what you typically come to think of when it comes to fantasy, and the promise of much more to come, this could be the book for you.  Check out Juvenile Tribulations: An Epic Fantasy Adventure! (Isthariun’s Dreams) on Amazon today!

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