Locks, Hooks and Books: #SusanLMarkloff

Showing posts with label #SusanLMarkloff. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Blog Tour and Giveaway: The Ties That Bind by Susan L Markloff

I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the THE TIES THAT BIND by Susan L. Markloff Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

About The Book:

Title: THE TIES THAT BIND (The Human-Born Era #2)

Author: Susan L. Markloff

Pub. Date: February 7, 2023

Publisher: Niveus Press

Formats: Paperback, eBook

Pages: 629

Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, B&N, BAM, Powell’s, Bookshop, Blackwells

Read for FREE with a Kindle Unlimited membership!

Three months ago, seven pillars of light lit up the continents. Seven teenagers rose to fight. The world survived.

Now Jen Monroe is tasked with finding the six other Human-Borns. Still reeling from her traumatic encounter with the monstrous Cregorous, she faces cultural barriers, personality clashes, and a worldwide trek to find those destined to help her. But threats sleep in the shadows, and the humans were not blind to what they witnessed seven teenagers accomplish.

Meanwhile, the very enemy the Human-Borns are fated to encounter lies in wait.

He is patient. He is cunning. He is ruthless.

Soon, these seven teenagers find themselves in a battle they never expected. But in their drive to save those they care about, what might be lost in the process?

Reviews:

"A riveting YA ride, The Ties That Bind by Susan L. Markloff is the globe-spanning second chapter of her Human-Born Era series. With fast-moving action scenes and a colorful array of heroic young characters on bumpy journeys of self-discovery, this is an endlessly creative and inspiring read." Self-Publishing Review, ★★★★½

"With intriguing world-building and many complex characters, The Ties That Bind is a compelling YA fantasy, with friendships at its heart." ManyBooks

"The story is almost instantly engrossing and Jen is, without question, a character who feels authentic and like someone living and breathing. Markloff's strength in world-building, character development, and storytelling all shine, and the scenes come to life in a combination of creative prose and the absolutely gorgeous artwork that begins each chapter. Ultimately, The Ties That Bind is a must-read for lovers of unique fantasy fiction with a young adult slant." - Readers' Favorite, ★★★★★

Grab book 1, THE RISE OF THE RAIDIN now!

My Review:

The Ties That Bind is the second installment from The Human Born Era series by Susan L Markloff. I enjoyed the first book The Rise of the Raidin and was looking forward to reading the continuation. Once again I was interested of this magical tale that is full of action and adventure. It was a little intimidating with the size of the book, but quickly found it to be a good read. I liked it.

I am giving The Ties That Bind four stars. I believe fans of young adult paranormal and fantasy fiction will want to give this one a read. I am hoping for a follow up in The Human Born Era to see what could possible happen next with the characters.

I received a hard cover copy of Susan L Markloff's The Ties That Bind from the publisher, but was not required to write a positive review. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.

About Susan L. Markloff:

2022 Readers' Favorite Award Winner.

Susan Markloff spent a majority of her childhood pretending to live in other worlds. Coupled with her admiration for fantastical stories, she crafted one of her own. Studying writing at Houghton College, she learned how to hone her skills as an author, writing first drafts of five books during her college career. The Rise of the Raidin is her debut novel and the first in the Human-Born Era series. Susan resides in her hometown of Sellersville, PA with her faithful dog, Pinkerton.

Giveaway Details:

2 winners will receive signed finished copies of THE HUMAN-BORN ERA series, US Only.

Ends July 18th, midnight EST.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Tour Schedule:

Week One:

7/3/2023	#BRVL Book Review Virginia Lee Blog	Excerpt/IG Post
7/3/2023	YA Books Central	Excerpt/IG Post
7/4/2023	A Dream Within A Dream	Excerpt
7/4/2023	Sadie's Spotlight	Excerpt/IG Post
7/5/2023	Two Chicks on Books	Excerpt/IG Post
7/5/2023	Cara North	Excerpt/IG Post
7/6/2023	Writer of Wrongs	Excerpt
7/6/2023	A Blue Box Full of Books	IG Post/LFL Drop Pic
7/7/2023	Fire and Ice	Review/IG Post
7/7/2023	Brandi Danielle Davis	IG Review/TikTok Post

Week Two:

7/10/2023	@hodophile_z	Review/IG Post
7/10/2023	Nerdophiles	Review
7/11/2023	@jlreadstoperpetuity	IG Review/TikTok Post
7/11/2023	AJ Johnson	IG Review
7/12/2023	Locks, Hooks and Books	Review
7/12/2023	Jaime_of_gryffindor	IG Review
7/13/2023	Character Madness and Musings	Excerpt
7/13/2023	Country Mamas With Kids	Review/IG Post
7/14/2023	The Momma Spot	Review
7/14/2023	@froggyreadteach	IG Review

Friday, June 23, 2023

Blog Tour and Giveaway: The Rise of the Raidin by Susan L Markloff

I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the THE RISE OF THE RAIDIN by Susan L. Markloff Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

About The Book:

Title: THE RISE OF THE RAIDIN (The Human-Born Era #1)

Author: Susan L. Markloff

Pub. Date: November 1, 2021

Publisher: Susan L. Markloff

Formats: Paperback, eBook

Pages: 367

Find it: Goodreads, https://books2read.com/THE-RISE-OF-THE-RAIDIN

Read for FREE with a Kindle Unlimited membership!

2022 Readers' Favorite Winner for YA Urban Fantasy.

Jennifer Monroe is an average eighteen-year-old girl, and she knows it.

Which is precisely why no one—least of all herself—would suspect anything extraordinary from the quiet, boring girl who only has a few good friends to call her own. But that all got flipped on its head about a year ago, when two imposing men, a complete goofball, a werewolf, and two large four-legged creatures barged into her life.

Now over a year later, Jen leads a double life. Mild mannered, quiet, high schooler by day; dragon slayer and raw-energy-wielding-warrior (in training) by night. Juggling SAT scores, papers, and mastering the art of flying, she’s managed to keep her friends and family oblivious of her hybrid abilities and continue on a track for college. Everything was going swimmingly.

Until one normal, foggy, November morning, when a dragon crashed through the clouds, heralding a small army to descend on her high school.

All for little, forgettable her.

Making her realize that maybe there’s a whole lot more going on than she originally thought.

Reviews:

"A must-read, action-packed adventure that combines the real-life challenges of high school with that of an epic, otherworldly armageddon. I highly suggest The Rise of the Raidin for YA fantasy fans—you won't be disappointed!" - Reedsy Discovery, ★★★★★

"Susan L Markloff has pulled off a fantastic story here, with depth of plot and characters that leave you wanting to read more. Young Adult Fantasy readers will find a whole world to love in The Rise of Raidin, and the premise fits nicely within the genre. Superbly written, with great humor and attention paid to each character that makes the whole read thoroughly enjoyable." - ManyBooks

"A highly original YA urban fantasy, The Rise of the Raidin is an engaging mixture of everyday high school pressures, and the pressure of confronting mythical beasts. The well-choreographed action scenes and snappy dialogue result in a work of YA fantasy that will satisfy traditional YA readers and fantasy readers alike." - Self-Publishing Review, ★★★★

"The Rise of the Raidin delivers an original take on dragons and dragon slayers with a secret world, a double life, coming-of-age discovery, and action-packed fight scenes." Reader's Favorite, ★★★★★

"The Rise of the Raidin is an exceptional science fiction/high fantasy novel that will appeal to fans of those genres, as well as readers who enjoy high school drama." BookLife, ★★★★

MY REVIEW:

The first book from The Human Born Era series, The Rise of the Raidin, is, also, the first book I have read by Susan L Markloff. I thought it was an interesting book to read. It was full of action, adventure, and magic. Even though it took me a few chapters to get into it, I was captivated from start to end. I liked it.

I am giving The Rise of the Raidin four stars. I believe fans of young adult paranormal and fantasy fiction will want to give this one a read. I would be interested to finding out what happens next in the follow up in The Human Born Era, The Ties That Bind.

I received a hard cover copy of Susan L Markloff's The Rise of the Raidin from the publisher, but was not required to write a positive review. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.