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Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Blog Tour and Giveaway: Pahua and the Soul Stealer by Lori M Lee

I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the PAHUA AND THE SOUL STEALER by Lori M. Lee Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

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About The Book:

Title: PAHUA AND THE SOUL STEALER

Author: Lori M. Lee

Pub. Date: September 7, 2021

Publisher: Rick Riordan Presents

Formats: Hardcover, eBook, Audiobook

Pages: 320

Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, Audible, B&N, iBooks, Kobo, TBD, Bookshop.org

Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents Lori M. Lee's middle grade debut about a lonely Hmong girl who discovers she's a powerful shaman warrior in this fantasy inspired by Southeast Asian mythology.

Pahua Moua has a bit of a reputation for being a weirdo. A lonely eleven-year-old Hmong girl with the unique ability to see spirits, she spends her summer days babysitting her little brother and playing with her best friend, a cat spirit no one else can see.
One day Pahua accidentally untethers an angry spirit from the haunted bridge in her neighborhood--whoops. When her brother suddenly falls sick and can't be awoken, Pahua fears that the bridge spirit has stolen his soul. She returns to the scene of the crime with her aunt's old shaman tools, hoping to confront the spirit and demand her brother's return. Instead, she summons a demon.

Thankfully, a warrior shaman with a bit of an attitude problem shows up at the last minute and saves her butt. With the help of this guide, Pahua will have to find her way through the spirit worlds and rescue her brother's soul before it's too late. Little does she know she'll have her own discoveries to make along the way. . . .

With its unforgettable characters, unique nature-based magic system, breathtaking twists and reveals, and climactic boss battle, this story based on Hmong oral tradition offers everything a fantasy lover could want.

My Review:

I have had the pleasure of reading previous books by Lori M Lee in the past and was excited to have the opportunity to read her middle grade new release, Pahua and the Soul Stealer. Even though I am not the targeted audience for this book, I still really enjoyed it. It was full of adventure and I was fun taking a journey with Pahua. The book had some scenes that made me giggle. I thought it was great!

I am giving Pahua and the Soul Stealer a very well deserved five plus stars. I highly recommend it for readers who are between the ages of seven and thirteen. I hope to see another book with Pahua in it in the future.

I received a hard cover copy of Pahua and the Soul Stealer from the publisher, but was not required to write a positive review. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.

About Lori:

Lori M. Lee is the author of speculative novels and short stories. Her books include PAHUA AND THE SOUL STEALER (Disney/Rick Riordan Presents), FOREST OF SOULS and the sequel BROKEN WEB (Page Street), and more. She’s also a contributor to the anthologies A THOUSAND BEGINNINGS AND ENDINGS and COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES. She considers herself a unicorn fan, enjoys marathoning TV shows, and loves to write about magic, manipulation, and family.

Photo credit PrettyGeeky Photography.

Giveaway Details:

3 winners will win a finished copy of PAHUA AND THE SOUL STEALER, US Only.

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Tour Schedule:

Week One:

9/1/2021	Kait Plus Books	Excerpt
9/2/2021	YA Books Central	Excerpt
9/3/2021	Nerdophiles	Review
9/4/2021	Bibliosini	Review

Week Two:

9/5/2021	Rajiv's Reviews	Review
9/6/2021	Book-Keeping	Review
9/7/2021	The Bookwyrm's Den	Review
9/8/2021	booksaremagictoo	Review
9/9/2021	Sometimes Leelynn Reads	Review
9/10/2021	Log Cabin Library	Review
9/11/2021	Books a Plenty Book Reviews	Review

Week Three:

9/12/2021	Lifestyle of Me	Review
9/13/2021	Emelie's Books	Review
9/14/2021	#BRVL Book Review Virginia Lee Blog	Review
9/15/2021	Locks, Hooks and Books	Review
9/16/2021	More Books Please blog	Review
9/17/2021	Discover Elysian	Review
9/18/2021	Don't Judge, Read	Review

Week Four:

9/19/2021	@pagesofyellow	Review
9/20/2021	TLC Book Nook	Review
9/21/2021	Fyrekatz Blog	Review
9/22/2021	The Momma Spot	Review
9/23/2021	Lexijava	Excerpt
9/24/2021	hauntedbybooks	Review
9/25/2021	BookHounds YA	Excerpt

Week Five:

9/26/2021	A Court of Coffee and Books	Review
9/27/2021	YA Book Nerd	Excerpt
9/28/2021	PopTheButterfly Reads	Review
9/29/2021	@fictitious.fox	Review
9/30/2021	Two Points of Interest	Review

Monday, June 29, 2020

Blog Tour and Giveaway: Forest of Souls by Lori M Lee

I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the FOREST OF SOULS by Lori M. Lee Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

About the Book:

Title: FOREST OF SOULS (Shamanborn #1)

Authors: Lori M. Lee

Pub. Date: June 23, 2020

Publisher: Page Street Kids

Formats: Hardcover, eBook, audiobook

Pages: 400

Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, Audible, B&N, iBooks, Kobo, TBD, Bookshop.org

Sirscha Ashwyn comes from nothing, but she’s intent on becoming something. After years of training to become the queen’s next royal spy, her plans are derailed when shamans attack and kill her best friend Saengo.

And then Sirscha, somehow, restores Saengo to life.

Unveiled as the first soulguide in living memory, Sirscha is summoned to the domain of the Spider King. For centuries, he has used his influence over the Dead Wood—an ancient forest possessed by souls—to enforce peace between the kingdoms. Now, with the trees growing wild and untamed, only a soulguide can restrain them. As war looms, Sirscha must master her newly awakened abilities before the trees shatter the brittle peace, or worse, claim Saengo, the friend she would die for.

Danger lurks within the roots of Forest of Souls, an epic, unrelenting tale of destiny and sisterhood, perfect for fans of Naomi Novik and Susan Dennard.

My Review:

Forest of Souls begins the Shamanborn series by Lori M Lee. This one is not part of my go to genre, but it is another good reason why I should go outside my comfort zone more often. I thought it was pretty good. I was a little confused at times as to what was going on. But once I caught on, I was able to keep reading. It was a unique and different read for me.

I am giving Forest of Souls three and half stars. I would be interested to finding out what happens next in the Shamanborn series. I recommend this one for readers who enjoy young adult fantasy.

I received this book from the publisher. This review is 100% my own honest opinion.