Queen Of The Ruins (The High Crown Chronicles Book 2) by Jodi Gallegos Release Day - Plus Giveaway!12/1/2020
Queen Of The Ruins (The High Crown Chronicles Book 2) is now available! If you haven't read book one you can grab your free copy at the link above!
Please join me in wishing her a very Happy Release Day which will get you entry into the giveaway! (Full Details on that below). When book 1 released, Jodi was kind enough to join me in the Spotlight Lounge for an interview. So if you missed it - you can read that HERE and learn a little more about her. And Now For The Giveaway! 
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Melanie's Muses will be giving away a signed copy of The High Crown Chronicles and A Mystery Book Lovers Swag Pack (Provided by Jodi Gallegos) For your chance to win- leave a comment ON THIS POST ON THE WEBSITE (comments left on shares around other social media WILL NOT COUNT) - wishing Jodi a Happy Release Day! PLUS Jodi Is Offering Signed Swag To EVERYONE That Adds The High Crown Chronicles AND Queen Of The Ruins To Their Goodreads To Be Read List. Click The Book Pictures Below To Go To The Goodreads Pages. Don't have an account? Goodreads is FREE and a great way to keep track of the books you have read / want to read! Click the "Meet Your Next Favorite Book" Picture to get yours! .
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Basic Info
Standalone or series? Standalone Category They call it a psychological thriller - I'm not sure where I would put it - it is definitely not thrilling. How did I get this book? The Amazon Vine Program offered it to me. Why did I choose to read this book: The blurb sounded great! I love a bit of folklore mixed in with my mystery and thrillers, and with it being set in Ireland I hoped for great things. And Now To The Review! First Impressions: The books starts close to current day events with a photography exhibition setting up. This leads back to what you think is going to be the history and hopefully solving of the "murder" victim that was photographed. Not a gripping beginning but the setup is reasonable. General Review Firstly, let me start by saying ANY book like this will always be better if at least a little of it is tinted with some sort of actual history or myth, even connected in the slightest way. I did find the whole idea of the "Butchers" quite intriguing, until I reached out to Irish Author Susan Harris, who could find nothing about this being anything other than fiction. That in itself shouldn't be an issue, but it was for me. I think if the synopsis had made it clear that EVERYTHING in it was fiction, including the folklore, it would have set better expectations. The jumping between now and 1996 was a little bizarre, just in the construct. The author refers to the modern day interruptions as interludes, which they are quite clearly not, and honestly, expect for the one at the beginning and the end, the middle ones could have been omitted entirely without any effect on the story. This book just didn't work for me. I did want to know the "who did it" part, and I do like to try and get there before the author announces it. In this case I wish I hadn't bothered. Final Thoughts I just don't know who this book would appeal too, or who the marketing team thinks would actually enjoy this. I literally cannot think of a single person I could recommend it to. From my knowledge of the Irish, they wouldn't like that it is all made up, especially as they have enough legends and myths surrounding rural places as it is. People from England, like myself, would remember the Mad Cow Disease scare, and being reminded of it did nothing to edge the story in my favor. Now living in America, I can't see American's relating to it. There are too many colloquialisms that unless familiar with the ideas, especially from before the 1990s, would make it very unrelatable. Then finally you have the mystery, which was enough to catch my attention in the synopsis but is just not handled well and has a very unsatisfactory ending. Rating A generous 1 1/2 stars that I will round to a 2 for Amazon rating purposes. Most of that is for the idea of The Butchers themselves, that, even though it is fiction, was a well-developed notion.
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Review
Mary Ting is a new to me author. I have seen various books from her floating around but this is the first one I have sat down to read. If you like a little cozy little Christmas romance, then this is probably a good fit for you. Followers of my reviews will know that I do love a little Hallmark style romance, even more so in the holidays, and this fits nicely into that category. Sweet and complete, no cliffhangers to torture you, and the general happy ever after that you would expect, the journey flows nicely with the protagonist being a little stronger that some others I have read, which is definitely a plus for me. For those familiar with the two different Hallmark Christmas variations, this fits more into the "Movies and Mysteries Miracles of Christmas" vibe rather than the general "Countdown To Christmas". For those that aren't familiar, watch for my upcoming 10 must watch Christmas Movies 2020 vlog premiering later this week! A solid 4 star read for me, and a bargain for those with Kindle Unlimited!
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ARC Review
For those of you that are new, or might have missed previous installments - this is part of a #PWF series - (#PWF - Paranormal Women's Fiction is not actually something I had heard of before this series. To be honest, anything with the words "Women's Fiction" in the description would normally have me running in the other direction, but this series is fab - so don’t let that dissuade you). Fans of the site will know that I LOVE Kristen Painter books and this one was no different. This particular heroine definitely resonates with me well for a start because she's about my age, but she asks the questions I would be asking. She thinks a lot how I would think, says a lot of things that I would say - often out loud and not always at the most appropriate times, oh and she loves cake. Did I mention she loves cake? (Yes vampire - but yes STILL CAKE!) If you haven't started this series yet this is not a jumping in point. Unlike with some of Kristen's other works this is a series that needs to be read from the beginning, which really isn't a hardship. Book 1 has a lot of world building info in it, which is not unusual for the start of a completely different series, but I have to say I can't believe HOW MUCH MORE ACTION Kristen packs in to books 2 and 3 .... especially 3. Book 3 picks up literally where Book 2 ended - which I was pretty grateful for because you know - CLIFFHANGER! I love that you get the information along with Donna so you can try and figure it out. I say try .... because if anyone foresees not one, but TWO crazy jaw dropping moments I might have to think you're not really telling the truth. So if you like vampires, (and I mean really who doesn't), you are looking for a series rather than a standalone, and you want some really amazing story telling. Pick this up! If you haven't started the series - you really should get on that! An easy 5 stars from me - but warning about a jaw dropping last page - but inside sources (Kristen) assure me there will be a book 4! Until then you can commiserate with me lol. Also these books come with a snack warning – which means I suggest you have snacks on hand before starting. A bit like me with the Great British Baking show! Funkoween Calendar Reveal Compilation Vlog TAKE 2 - (The One With ALL The Funkos!) - PLUS GIVEAWAY!10/28/2020 OK Let's try this again! Huge thank you to Dana Stevenson for noticing that there were not 1 - but 3 Funko Doors Missed! Hopefully they are all there now! Click the picture to see my latest Vlog PLUS Check the bottom of this page for details about a special Melanie's Muses Giveaway! **Please Note Previous Entries Were Deleted As The Original Video Had To Come Down**  GIVEAWAY DETAILS & HOW TO ENTER!
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** Little aside note - I originally reviewed this prior to it's release in 2019. There are now 4 books in the series. Each reads as a standalone. I'm not sure if I could pick a favorite but Book 2 has a vampire that owns a bookstore ...... so I mean really that does give it an edge ...... and Book 4 has a Goblin King ...... which even though he isn't Jareth .... Anything that makes me think of the Labyrinth is a win lol ** My Review Followers of my reviews will know that I am a huge Kristen Painter fan, and as such I couldn't wait to get my hands on this new series! If you are new to Kristen Painter this is a great place to start. This is the first in a totally new series set in "Shadowvale" - a haven for the cursed, both supernatural and human, that you can only find if the town deems you need to be there. Yes you read that correctly - THE TOWN decides - as in the town is sort of alive, which is fun and different. It has all the things I have come to expect from a Kristen Painter book, amazing character detail, including the secondary characters, which I personally feel can make or break a book, a quirky new town, and a little mystery that gets wrapped up so NO CLIFFHANGERS! As a debut for a series goes this one totally knocked it out the park. Fans of the Nocturne Falls series won't be disappointed, and new fans can jump on for what looks to be a fun ride! I can't wait for book 2 to release. I didn't think a town would top Nocturne Falls as a place I'd want to move to but Shadowvale might be it. Wonder if the gates would let ME in! An easy 5 stars from me! Followers of my reviews will know that I am a huge Kristen Painter fan, and as such I couldn't wait to get my hands on this new series! If you are new to Kristen Painter this is a great place to start. This is the first in a totally new series set in "Shadowvale" - a haven for the cursed, both supernatural and human, that you can only find if the town deems you need to be there. Yes you read that correctly - THE TOWN decides - as in the town is sort of alive, which is fun and different. It has all the things I have come to expect from a Kristen Painter book, amazing character detail, including the secondary characters, which I personally feel can make or break a book, a quirky new town, and a little mystery that gets wrapped up so NO CLIFFHANGERS! As a debut for a series goes this one totally knocked it out the park. Fans of the Nocturne Falls series won't be disappointed, and new fans can jump on for what looks to be a fun ride! I can't wait for book 2 to release. I didn't think a town would top Nocturne Falls as a place I'd want to move to but Shadowvale might be it. Wonder if the gates would let ME in! An easy 5 stars from me! V""V Click the picture to see my latest Vlog PLUS Check the bottom of this page for details about a special Melanie's Muses Giveaway!  GIVEAWAY DETAILS & HOW TO ENTER!
Melanie's Muses will be giving away an AMAZING PRIZE PACK - and the winner will get to choose from lots of options including a Funko Prize, A Supernatural Prize, A Book Lovers Prize, & MORE!!! For your chance to win Here are things you can do to earn up to 3 entries! 1. Leave a comment ON THIS POST ON THE WEBSITE - it can be anything - You can even do options 2 and 3 and leave a comment here saying you have done them! 2. Give the YouTube Video a like (click the thumbs up) and leave a Comment ON THE YouTube Video. Comment should be related to the video - let people know what you liked. What was the best part for you? Which picture was your favorite? ANYTHING RELEVENT! Be sure to leave your YouTube username in the comment here so I know which is you! 3. Share the YouTube video in any public place. Twitter, Facebook, I don't care! Make sure your share is PUBLIC so that everyone can see it - and then let me know ON THIS POST where to find it! The winner will be picked randomly in a hat draw during the live November 1st!. Winner will be announced during the Live show on November 1st (and then posted here on the blog as well on the 2nd. Full Rules Below! Good luck everyone! Rules & Disclaimers & All That Stuff!
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It's Release Day!
Please join me in wishing Author Sarah M. Cradit a very Happy Release Day! Be sure to watch out for a special "Book Review With Mel & Sue" posting here on Wednesday but in the mean time you can join Sarah and her team on Facebook for a celebration extravaganza by clicking the banner below, and then scroll down to enter a release day giveaway here on the website! 
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Arsonist's Lullaby (The Ever Chace Chronicles #7) By Susan Harris Release Day Review and Giveaway!10/4/2020
Review - Plus Giveaway AFTER The Review! AND Be Sure To Check Out My Interview With Susan Here! (Hint You'll need to have checked before you enter the giveaway lol) So here we are! The penultimate book in what continues to be a complete roller-coaster ride of a series. The stakes have never been higher than they are at the beginning of this book, and without giving spoilers, all I can say is that just when you think you might have figured out what's going to happen - I would bet good money that you haven't. Anyone who follows my reviews knows that I have been a fan of this series since day 1, and Susan continues to push the limits, the action, and reader stress levels, in a way that few others do. If you haven't started this series yet - what are you waiting for? Book 1 Skin and Bones is currently free! For those that have been anxiously awaiting this installment - you will NOT be disappointed. The only down side is that when you are done, and your mouth is hanging open - you will realize that the wait is on again for the final installment. On the plus side at least I don't think even Susan can manage to cliffhanger that one. A solid 5 stars from me and definitely Melanie's Muses approved! If you missed the book 8 annoucement during the live you can watch it here - then scroll down for the giveaway!  GIVEAWAY DETAILS & HOW TO ENTER!
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My Review
I LOVE this series. When I heard they were making "The Great" for Hulu I was excited, because I love this story, but ended up being disappointed because it just wasn't as good as this series. Seriously for $0.99 for the WHOLE series? You can't go wrong! This is an excerpt from my original review of Queen of Someday when it first released in 2014 and I can tell you the ride just kept going, until it ended up full circle. Amazing! "Loosely based on the history of Catherine the Great this YA historical novel hooks you from the first page. Fans of the tv show Reign will devour this series and with good reason. The characters are vibrant and demand you give them attention, the setting is royal and the history is ......... Well there's some history in there ..... But if I wanted accurate I would read a history book. Think more along the lines of the Tudors than a documentary and you won't be disappointed."
My Review
(That has a little more musing than normal) As many of you know, Susan and I recently started doing "joint reviews". That is to say we both read the same book and discuss our thoughts based on a set of questions we created. Choosing books we agree on is HARD! During the discussion this book came up as a suggestion from me. I have read it before, so many times I can almost quote it. I can pick up any of the trilogy and read quite happy from any point and just keep going. Susan's reaction - That cover is awful! lol OK I will give her that. The book, which released in 1982 has had a plethora of covers over the years and this one definitely isn't one of the better, but it is the one that is listing everywhere, and you know what they say ..... Never judge a book by its cover! My father introduced me to Anne McCaffrey's writing when I was 7 with her world of Dragons, and at the time I could imagine nothing more fantastic, until I read this. Music lovers especially will be able to relate to this fantasy novel, and I hope that you take a chance a give it a read. Technically, nowadays it would probably be listed as a YA title, due to the protagonists age at the outset, possibly nudging into the NA market. That to me was, and remains irrelevant. It is a great story of a girl who trains her whole schooling to sing, only to be told she will never be the star she envisions. Refusing to be second best at anything she leaves her life behind for a new, and at times dangerous, career. As a 7 year old girl with perfect pitch I too decided I was going to be a Crystal Singer (preferably with a dragon if I could find a way to get the world to co-exist - I mean I was 7 - it all seemed possible.) That dream of being a Crystal Singer stayed with me for years, and even now I smile fondly as I consider once again picking up my well worn trilogy. This remains a 5 star read from me. Anne McCaffrey sadly passed in 2011, but her stories live on and hopefully some of you will decide to give them a try. *** My Actual Trilogy Copy - Now Out Of Print - As You Can See - Well Loved! I do have them all as individual books too but this is my "cheat" for the one book on a desert island game! *** 
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My Review Being a huge fan of her previous series I was really excited to get my hands on an ARC of this new series and it didn't let me down. Where as the previous books I loved were set around a vampire community, this time we are surrounded by the lives of the Fae in New Orleans and it is brilliant! Although this is technically a new series and could be read as a stand alone I think I got a lot more enjoyment out of it knowing some of the world already. A few references and a couple of visits are made from characters that fans will already know and love, but the bulk of this is a new direction. Jump on board, get sucked in, and enjoy another thrilling story that will have you getting to the end and asking when you can have book 2!! V""V PS. If you haven't checked out the House of Comarré series I would highly recommend it for all vampire urban fantasy lovers!
Huge thank you to Jodi Gallegos for joining our Facebook Live celebrations on Sunday September 6th! If you missed the event you can find it on my Facebook Page!
Please join me in wishing her a very Happy Release Day! The eCopy of The High Crown Chronicles is now available and even though the print version isn't live yet (thanks Covid), Jodi is offering a chance to win one over on her Instagram - So be sure to check that out! PLUS she will be live on her Facebook page at 1pm MT (3pm ET) with more fun things going on. And if that wasn't enough release day excitement - Jodi also took time to join me over in the Spotlight Lounge! Check out what we chatted about by clicking the picture to move to the lounge but before you do make sure you check out the giveaway below! 
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Review
This book was my introduction to Susan Harris back in 2014. That tagline in the synopsis? That was from me. I was the one that said "There are some books where you get to the end and you just have to take a deep breath before you can do anything. THIS is one of those books." In fact other than a few moments in Susan Harris' other works there are very few books that in reality make me feel this way, and not only feel like that, but have me feeling the same way, even now. Six years later. This is the book I always want people to read. When I first read it I called it a rollercoaster of a ride - and I stand by that. I still feel there isn't anything else like it out there. The writing is captivating and you are dragged into what can only be described as an impossible situation. It stands alone. There is no sequel, and part of me hopes there will never be a sequel, and that it can remain one of those rare books that just is. If you haven't read it, I hope you grab a copy - either the eBook or the print. Which brings me to the giveaway part of the post. 
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Melanie's Muses will be giving away a Book Lovers Swag Pack (Pictured Above). For your chance to win- leave a comment ON THIS POST ON THE WEBSITE (comments left on shares around other social media WILL NOT COUNT) - Telling me if you have read Shattered Memories or not. The winner will be picked randomly from qualifying comments. Having read the books does not increase your chances of winning. Buying the book is much appreciated - and I can tell you WELL worth it - but also does not increase your chance of winning. Winner will be announced during the Live show on September 13th (and then posted here on the blog as well on the 14th). Full Rules Below! Good luck everyone! Rules
Hey Musers - I need your help!
I got this awesome Funko Halloween Countdown Calendar - I mean seriously how could I resist? But here is my dilemma ..... there are only 13 doors! I am assuming that the 13 is to be opened on Halloween which would mean Day 1 would be the 19th. Right? Let me know what you think in the comments and also let me know if you would like to see what is in each day as I find out! **I am sure there are posts on other sites where other people have already opened them all but I am avoiding ALL of them because I kinda want to be surprised lol**
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Please join me in wishing her a very Happy Release Day! Pretending (Book 3 in the Fading series) is out now - PLUS You can still get book 1 for free! Scroll Down For The Giveaway!
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Melanie's Muses will be giving away a Book Lovers Swag Pack (Pictured Above). For your chance to win- leave a comment ON THIS POST ON THE WEBSITE (comments left on shares around other social media WILL NOT COUNT) - Telling me if you have read any of Cindy's Books and if not make sure you grab your free copy of Fading! The winner will be picked randomly from qualifying comments. Having read the books does not increase your chances of winning. Winner will be announced during the Live show on September 6th (and then posted here on the blog as well on the 7th). Full Rules Below! Good luck everyone! Rules
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Review
Although this is technically the fourth book in the Shadowvale series, this is a rare case where I really think this would work as a great jumping in point, even if you have never read a Kristen Painter book before. There are a few references to previous characters, but nothing that isn't explained well enough to enjoy this as a standalone. Onto the story - If you take my love of Beauty and the Beast, and mix it in with my love of Goblin Kings (OK ONE Goblin King .....yes THAT Goblin King - with the awesome ..... Hair), you have Moody and the Beast. I do love a Fairy Tale reimagined in a totally new way, and Moody and The Beast does just that and throws in a fun little mystery along the way too so it really has that fresh vibe that some retellings lack. As with the other Shadowvale installments, this story is totally wrapped up by the end so you can happily read away knowing that you get to close the last page with a satisfied, if somewhat sad that you reached the end already, sigh. A solid 5 stars from me and definitely Melanie's Muses approved! |
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