Graphic Novel Review: Blackbird, Vol 1 by Sam Humphries + Jen Bartel | #Gifted

Blackbird, Vol 1 by Sam Humpries & Jen Bartel
Series: Blackbird #1
Genre: Fantasy | Young Adult | Graphic Novel
Length: 168 pages
Published on 14th May 2019 by Image Comics
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Sam Humphries: Website | Twitter | Goodreads
Jen Bartel: Website | Twitter | Goodreads
Received for free from EW+ in exchange for an honest review

Synopsis: Nina Rodriguez knows a hidden magical world run by ruthless cabals is hiding in Los Angeles. When a giant magic beast kidnaps her sister, Nina must confront her past (and her demons) to get her sister back and reclaim her life. Don’t miss the first collection of the smash-hit neo-noir fantasy series from fan-favorite writer SAM HUMPHRIES (Harley Quinn, Nightwing) and red-hot artist JEN BARTEL (Mighty Thor)!

Collects BLACKBIRD #1-6

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Review: Other Words For Smoke by Sarah Maria Griffin | #Gifted

Other Words for Smoke by Sarah Maria Griffin
Genre: Fantasy | Horror | New Adult
Length: 336 pages
Published on 2nd April 2019 by Titan Books
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Sarah Maria Griffin: Instagram | Twitter | Goodreads
Received for free from publisher in exchange for an honest review + bought 2 copies myself

Synopsis:
The house at the end of the lane burned down, and Rita Frost and her teenage ward, Bevan, were never seen again. The townspeople never learned what happened. Only Mae and her brother Rossa know the truth; they spent two summers with Rita and Bevan, two of the strangest summers of their lives… Because nothing in that house was as it seemed: a cat who was more than a cat, and a dark power called Sweet James that lurked behind the wallpaper, enthralling Bevan with whispers of neon magic and escape. And in the summer heat, Mae became equally as enthralled with Bevan. Desperately in the grips of first love, she’d give the other girl anything. A dangerous offer when all that Sweet James desired was a taste of new flesh…

Graphic Novel Review: Pilu of the Woods by Mai K. Nguyen

Pilu of the Woods by Mai K. Nguyen
Genre: Fantasy | Middle Grade | Graphic Novel
Length: 160 pages
Published on 7th April 2019 by Oni Press
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Mai K. Nguyen: Website | Twitter | Goodreads
Received for free from publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review

Synopsis: A heartwarming story of friendship, loss, and finding your way home from debut author/illustrator Mai K. Nguyen!

Willow loves the woods near her house. They’re calm and quiet, so different from her own turbulent emotions, which she keeps locked away. When her emotions get the better of her one day, she decides to run away into the woods.

There, she meets Pilu, a lost tree spirit who can’t find her way back home—which turns out to be the magnolia grove Willow’s mom used to take her to. Willow offers to help Pilu, and the two quickly become friends.

But the journey is long, and Pilu isn’t sure she’s ready to return home yet—which infuriates Willow, who’s determined to make up for her own mistakes by getting Pilu back safely. As a storm rages and Willow’s emotions bubble to the surface, they suddenly take on a physical form, putting both girls in danger… and forcing Willow to confront her inner feelings once and for all.

Excerpt + Giveaway: Aries 181 by Tiana Warner

Hey bookwyrms, I’m super happy to be taking part in the Book Blitz for one of my favourite authors Tiana Warner. If you’ve yet to hear of her… where have you been? Or maybe you just don’t recognise her without the mermaids?

Tiana is the author of the Mermaids of Eriana Kwai series that I love so much as I’ve jumped in two feet deep and doing what I can to help promote her newest book – Aries 181.

I was also lucky enough to receive an early copy for review which I got to read and enjoy whilst I was off with a broken wrist! My review will be posted later this week but for now, lets get you interested some more with an excerpt and giveaway.

Lastly, if you are a member of Books and Tea we are also working with Tiana for another giveaway and doing a read-along of this book next month too.

Aries 181 by Tiana Warner
Genre: Scienece Fiction | Adult | LGBT
Length: 419 pages
Published on 26th March 2019 by Rogue Cannon Publishing
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Tiana Warner: Website | Twitter | Goodreads

Synopsis: A crime spree to steal aerospace technology. An intern with the brains to stop it.

When Jess uncovers evidence that her boss is stealing technology to build his company, her coveted internship at Aries turns from dream job to catastrophe. Worse, her boss cons another young woman into becoming his accomplice, and the duo’s chemically enhanced skills and weapons help them become the most infamous supercriminals to sweep the tech world. Before they pilfer every aerospace lab in North America, Jess must use her ingenuity to stop them—risking her career, her relationships, and maybe even her life.

Book Tour: 3 Things You Don’t Know About The Bone Witch World | Rin Chupeco #GuestPost | #Gifted

Hey guys, I’m super excited for y’all to be here today as I’m part of The Shadowglass Tour which is hosted by Fantastic Flying Book Club! If you’re not familiar with this series you can check out my review of the first two books here; The Bone Witch and The Heart Forger. For the blog tour I was super lucky to be given the chance to have Rin Chupeco write a guest for the blog and I suggested the theme “3 things we don’t know about The Bone Witch world” so keep reading to find out what they are.