The Star-touched Queen by Roshani Chokshi

Title: The Star-Touched Queen

Author: Roshani Chokshi

Series Title: The Star-Touched Queen

Published: April 26, 2016

Pages: 342

Format: Audiobook

Source: Audible - Self Purchased

Narrator: Priya Ayyar

Summary: Fate and fortune. Power and passion. What does it take to be the queen of a kingdom when you’re only seventeen?

Maya is cursed. With a horoscope that promises a marriage of death and destruction, she has earned only the scorn and fear of her father’s kingdom. Content to follow more scholarly pursuits, her whole world is torn apart when her father, the Raja, arranges a wedding of political convenience to quell outside rebellions. Soon Maya becomes the queen of Akaran and wife of Amar. Neither roles are what she expected: As Akaran’s queen, she finds her voice and power. As Amar’s wife, she finds something else entirely: Compassion. Protection. Desire…

But Akaran has its own secrets—thousands of locked doors, gardens of glass, and a tree that bears memories instead of fruit. Soon, Maya suspects her life is in danger. Yet who, besides her husband, can she trust? With the fate of the human and Otherworldly realms hanging in the balance, Maya must unravel an ancient mystery that spans reincarnated lives to save those she loves the most…including herself.

Giveaway

So it has been a while since I did a giveaway..... And here it is! A copy of The Last Place on Earth. (Coffee mug not included) 

Now there are some rules and requirements. Also more ways to enter!

This GiveAway is International and will end at 2250 (or 1050 pm US EST) on November 3rd. Winner will be announced on November 4th! Here are the rules.
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• You must be 18 years or older to enter. If you are younger than 18, you must have parental consent, for I will need your mailing address.
• You must be following me on Instagram and/or Twitter
• To enter, you must comment below your Instagram and/or Twitter username. You must also tell me a story. Tell me what your favorite place on Earth is, and why.
• For extra points,  comment on my Twitter and/or IG post "done" so I know you commented on my blog post. If you comment on both, please include IG/Twitter username in comments. (If you comment on both, that is 2 extra entries.)

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May the odds be ever in your favor

Gemini (ARC) by Sonya Mukherjee

Title: Gemini

Author: Sonya Mukherjee

Published: July 26, 2016

Pages: 336

Format: Paperback

Source: Given as an ARC read for an honest review.

Summary: Seventeen-year-old conjoined twins Clara and Hailey have lived in the same small town their entire lives—no one stares at them anymore. But there are cracks in their quiet existence, and they’re slowly becoming more apparent.

Clara and Hailey are at a crossroads. Clara wants to stay close to home, avoid all attention, and study the night sky. Hailey wants to travel the world, learn from great artists, and dance with mysterious boys.

As high school graduation approaches, each twin must untangle her dreams from her sister’s, and figure out what it means to be her own person.

Dust and Shadow (ARC) by Lindsey Pouge

Title: Dust and Shadow

Author: Lindsey Pouge

Series Title: Forgotten Lands

Published: September 10th 2017

Pages: 366

Format: PDF file

Source: Given as an ARC read for an honest review.

Summary: Eleven years ago, my mother was murdered, and still, her killer lives in plain sight. In Sagebrush Canyon, thirst rules, ignorance is power, and nothing is as it seems. It’s been two centuries since the boom of the Industrial Revolution sent the Victorian world into a devastating climatic shift. Now, chivalry is dead and the frills and frivolities of the romantic era are no more than a fading memory. Jo has kept to the safety of her family’s farm, desperate to forget the horrific day that took her mother and left Jo battered and broken. But the marshal of Sagebrush is everywhere--he controls everything--and for years Jo has had to stomach the false pleasantries and knowing glint in the eyes of the man who killed her mother. When Jo discovers how deep the marshal’s seedy dealings run she decides that fear will no longer keep her silent. But just when Jo plans to expose him for what he really is, the marshal plays a card of his own—his notoriously scandalous son, Clayton. As Jo and Clayton are thrust together, lines become blurred, truths are revealed, and Jo must decide what she is willing to sacrifice in exchange for retribution. Dust and Shadow is a post-apocalyptic love story and Victorian adventure set in a devastated and forgotten world of the American wild west.

ARC Reads and Bailey

I have been working on two ARC reads the past few weeks. What is sad, is that every time I get into my reading, something bad happens and I have to stop. Sadly, I think I will be taking a break from ARC readings for a while. I'll most likely just stick to one author, until I can get things situated with work and life. 

As you can see I have two books in these photos. Dust and Shadow by the wonderful Lindsey Pouge. And Gemini by Sonya Mukherjee. I have read quite a few books from Lindsey, but this is a first from Ms. Mukherjee. I am hoping to be done with Dust and Shadow here soon. Gemini is taking longer than planned. Since I have never read a book with conjoined twins, I'm having a hard time grasping it. 

Now little miss Bailey is getting bigger by the day. two weeks ago was her first vet appointment. She did very well and took her shots like a big girl. Yesterday, I took this photo of her.

As you can see, her ears are starting to stand up. She will be 2 months old on Wednesday, and I'm so happy that I have her. She's a rotten mess and a pain in my butt. But she is a good girl and is learning fast.

I am hoping to start doing more posts, here in the future. I am not writing enough on my blog and feel bad for getting behind. But like with my ARC reads, every time I get started on a post, something comes up.

Until next time,