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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Not merely the culmination of four books, but of nineteen, bringing together heroes from multiple stories, S*W*A*G*G 4: Soulforce, is the perfect book for young adults and older ones alike.  Author Jill Marshall has been hard at work for years, developing her incredibly well-received coming-of-age tales that are not to be missed.  After nineteen books, the curtains are set to fall one last time, and as such Marshall has given Soulforce her all.  The first thing you’ll notice when you read any of the author’s stories is that she has plucky, charming characters.  Bringing them all together for the S*W*A*G*G series is a no-brainer, and gives it an Avengers-level quality.  The crossovers are as entertaining as they are magical, and this subset of the greater franchise can be read on its own before you read about the origin stories—it’s all entertaining, no matter where you start.

Darkness is spreading. Gideon Flynn, leader of SWAGG, is rapidly becoming more shadow than light.

And it’s not just Flynn. Destructive energies are rippling across the planet, causing rifts in families, continents, even the earth itself.

As super-scientist Stein, along with his old friend Frank and his new SWAGG team, races to find a way to bring Gideon back from the Shadows, they realise that Flynn was always secretive for a reason.

He knows something. He knows what’s coming. And he knows how to stop it. If SWAGG can’t bring him back before he disappears into darkness forever, it’s going to be too late… For everyone.

SOULFORCE is the final instalment of the S.W.A.G.G series and the last in an incredible 19-book franchise by best-selling author, Jill Marshall. Check out the full SW.A.G.G series and the rest of Jill’s books at jillmarshall.com, and keep up to date with the world of S.W.A.G.G on SWAGGBooks by Jill Marshall on Facebook.

Putting her characters in oddball situations is part of the appeal for Marshall’s stories, and this one takes the cake, elevating the thrills and the action to new levels.  As this final chapter comes to a close, there’s never been a better time to check out this amazing franchise that Marshall has created.  Fans who move now might even be able to finish the sizable series before it hits the silver screen or smaller ones—Marshall’s universe has been optioned for TV and film!  So what are you waiting for?  Check out S*W*A*G*G 4: Soulforce on Amazon today!

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Successor is a fantasy tale that drops the quiet, thoughtful Evangeline into a world that’s beyond what she could imagine.  She learns what it takes to be greater than she believes, and takes up the mantle of successor to protect this new world at all costs.  Miles delivers an interesting first book that’s carefully balanced in all the ways that matter for a young adult fantasy.  Evan is the perfect protagonist to tag along with, and you’ll want to root for her along the way.

For seventeen-year-old Evan, graduation means the freedom to leave behind her small-town life and find where she belongs. She never expected it to be in a different world.

Across time and space, deep in a mysterious jungle, Evan discovers the hidden heritage of her mother’s people and her own legacy. She becomes their elemental, a protector gifted with the power to control nature. The role has its challenges, but the biggest is the inexplicable connection with her scarred bodyguard, Ren. Frustrated and fascinated by him, Evan resists the magnetic pull after realizing there’s more to it than simple attraction.

Claiming her birthright reignites the wrath of a ruthless enemy with a score to settle. To protect her new family, Evan will need to call on her formidable power. But embracing it could cause her to lose herself and the man who holds her heart.

Successor has the right mix of action, adventure, romance and magic that will keep you turning the page.  Miles is stellar at her craft, putting together prose that is as beautiful and enchanting as the world she builds.  She is definitely one author you’re going to want to keep an eye on as she begins to develop her catalog.  Successor comes out on October 24th.  Head over to Amazon to preorder it today!

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