The Architect of Song by A.G. Howard ~ Blog Tour + Review

It's time for a little storytelling magic.

Brace yourselves bookworms, because A.G. is back with another heart-stealing wonder of a novel and it's so, so good! 

International and NYT bestselling author, A.G. Howard is bringing her darkly magical and visual/visceral storytelling to Victorian England. The Architect of Song is the first instalment in her lush and romantic Haunted Hearts Legacy series, a four book gothic saga following the generations of one family as - haunted by both literal and figurative ghosts - they search for self-acceptance, love, and happiness.

That's right...a four book gothic saga. We're getting four A.G. masterpieces! How is the world still turning?!



Thanks to A.G. Howard and the wonderful people over at Rockstar Book Tours, I have a great line up for you guys today. There's a spoiler-free review, a few sneak peeks, a book trailer, and a MASSIVE giveaway that has 13 separate prizes up for grabs!

So thanks for dropping by my stop on The Architect of Song Blog Tour and I hope you fall in love with this book just as much as I did.

The Boundless Sublime by Lili Wilkinson ~ ARC Review

Quirky book titles always grab my attention.



I've been catching glimpses of The Boundless Sublime on various social media sites over the last few months. The bright, winsome cover was eye-catching, but what caught my attention the most was the book's title or, more accurately, it held my attention hostage and wouldn't let go!. It ignited my imagination and brought to mind thousands of possibilities as to what this book could be about.

Thanks to the awesome people over at Allen & Unwin I didn't have to mull over the possibilities for too long! They sent me an ARC...and I celebrated by making my ARC pose near various trees and shrubbery because why not?!

The Boundless Sublime by Lili Wilkinson touches on the topic of modern-day cults and is truly thought-provoking. It explores the lengths we'll go to as humans to rid ourselves of sadness and of all the negative emotions and things that seem to tie us down. 

But - on a happier note - it also emphasises that courage, and curiosity are our greatest allies when it comes to dealing with life's trials. And that our individuality, our spirit, and our love for life and for the people and things that make us happy, are to be celebrated.

Read on for more info on this contemporary page-turner and for my thoughts on the book!

Scintillating Sleuths ~ Top 5 Literary Detectives

Grab your spyglass and your detective cap, fellow private eyes!

Today I'm counting down my top five literary detectives.

I decided to put together this post thanks to your feedback on a recent poll. And when I began it, I thought: "Wow this should be easy! I mean how hard could it possibly be to pick just a few really good literary detectives?"

A: Very, very hard Oh Deluded Booknut because there are literally thousands of good detectives and why did I decide to pick only five WHAT HAVE I DONE?!



Be forewarned: there are maybe...possibly...absolutely more than five detectives listed! I've paired together some of my faves for this list because it would have broken my bookworm heart to have torn some of them apart (forgive me for sitting on the fence!).

Also I've only included literary detectives whose books I've actually read. So if I've left off one of your faves I'm so sorry! Their book(s) are probably somewhere amid the man-eating giant that is my TBR pile. If you leave me a note in the comments, I'll try to get around to reading them soon :)

So let's get this countdown started!

The Dreamer by E.J. Mellow ~ Book Blitz

When it comes to New Adult no one does it quite like E.J. Mellow.

The New Adult genre has a bit of a reputation for favouring the 'adult' over the 'new', so to speak. In my experience, plot is often sacrificed for over-the-top romance and handsome male characters with little likability. But E.J. Mellow changed this with her Dreamland series.



When I first read The Dreamer I was blown away...I honestly couldn't believe it was a New Adult book! The fantasy elements were unique and captivating, as were the cast of characters. To view my review of The Dreamer click here. Three books later, and I'm still head-over-heels in love with E.J. Mellow's writing style.



And thanks to E.J. and the lovely people over at Xpresso Book Tours you guys have the chance to not only learn more about this great series, but there's also an awesome giveaway to enter.

So without further ado, let's get blitzing!

5 Books That Will Give You Cover Envy

They say not to judge a book but its cover...

...but let's be perfectly honest we totally do! Or at least I do pretty covers are like 99.9% of the reason my wallet magically empties itself every time I enter a bookstore.

So I decided to try a fun experiment - I chose a bunch of ARCs based on their covers only. I didn't read the blurb, or look up any reviews other bookworms have posted. I decided to base my choices on looks alone.

And boy did I find some amazing titles!

Not only are these books the perfect addition to any shelf due to their gorgeous outsides, but I discovered that they also had insides to match. I was blown away by the stories I uncovered and delved into and I can't wait to share my top five picks today.

Love pretty books? Love good books? Why not have both?!

The Moonlight Dreamers by Siobhan Curham ~ Author Guest Post + Review

Get ready to be inspired!

Thanks to author Siobhan Curham and the lovely people over at Walker Books Australia, I was recently able to review a copy of an extremely unique and inspiring book called The Moonlight Dreamers.

This book is honestly one of the most thought-provoking I've read in 2016 so far. And today I'm super excited to share my thoughts on it with you guys + a guest post by Siobhan Curham!

Crystal Crowned (Air Awakens #5) by Elise Kova ~ ARC Spoiler-Free Review

It's the beginning of the end!

It's always a bittersweet feeling when a much-loved series draws to a close. But when that series is one of my faves - the Air Awakens series by Elise Kova (a.k.a Author Goddess of Fantasy) - I tend to get just a little emotional. Just a tad.

But not to worry Air Awakens fans! I promise (cross-my-heart-and-swear-on-my-eternal-love-of-Aldrik) that Crystal Crowned is an epic and worthy finale and you will not be left disappointed.

Read on to find out my thoughts on the book!

Long Way Home (Thunder Road #3) by Katie McGarry ~ Cover Reveal

Let's head on back down Thunder Road...!

It's time to reveal the latest standout cover in the seriously addictive Thunder Road series by Katie McGarry. That's right - fangirls and fanboys get ready to lose your cool because the cover for Long Way Home is here and it is 111028674% better than I ever dreamed it would be!

Long Way Home is TBR January 31st 2017 by Harlequin Teen.

Read on to learn more about Long Way Home & to sneak a peek at its cover.

Chasing Impossible by Katie McGarry ~ Release Day Launch

Time for some more Katie McGarry goodness!

Lovers of Katie McGarry and swoonworthy romance unite! Today is all about the launch of the highly-anticipated Chasing Impossible. The fifth book in the Pushing the Limits series, Chasing Impossible features a new loveable literary couple to root for, Abby and Logan.



Read on for more info on the book, an exclusive excerpt, and a great giveaway!