Intrinsical by Lani Woodland ~ Blog Tour Sign-Up!!

I am so excited to be able to offer a wonderful opportunity to my fellow bloggers!  I am teaming up with Lani Woodland and sending Intrinsical out on tour!  This is an AMAZING book and you definitely don't want to miss this opportunity.  Thanks to the bloggers that have already signed up- I will be contacting you soon about the tour schedule.  If you are a blogger that lives in the US and you are interested in participating in the tour, just head over to my original post that contains my 5 starred review of the book and the sign-up form.  Just click HERE!  Thanks!

Intrinsical ~ Blog Tour Sign-Ups and Review!!!!!

Intrinsical
Written by Lani Woodland
Available Now!!!
Published by Pendrell Publishing
*arc provided by author in exchange for an honest review*
 If you love a good ghost story.... I have found the book for you!  Not only is the cover 'to die for', but the story is original and engaging!  I am so excited about this book that I am teaming up with the author, Lani Woodland, to offer other bloggers a chance to read and review the book.  We are sending Intrinsical out on tour (US Only)!  Please read the book's summary and my review and if you like what you read and want the opportunity to read and review it yourself, then be sure to fill out the form at the bottom of this post. This book tour will operate like an arc tour:  you receive the book- read the book- review the book- and mail it to the next blogger on the list. I really enjoyed the book and I know you guys will too!!  Don't miss this opportunity to read an incredible book and support an amazing debut author!

Summary from Goodreads:
"Sixteen-year-old Yara Silva has always known that ghosts walk alongside the living. Her grandma, like the other females in her family, is a Waker, someone who can see and communicate with ghosts. Yara grew up watching her grandmother taunted and scorned for this unusual ability and doesn't want that to be her future. She has been dreading the day when she too would see ghosts, and is relieved that the usually dominant Waker gene seems to have skipped her, letting her live a normal teenage life. However, all that changes for Yara on her first day at her elite boarding school when she discovers the gene was only lying dormant. She witnesses a dark mist attack Brent, a handsome fellow student, and rushes to his rescue. Her act of heroism draws the mist's attention, and the dark spirit begins stalking her. Yara finds herself entrenched in a sixty-year-old curse that haunts the school, threatening not only her life, but the lives of her closest friends as well. Yara soon realizes that the past she was trying to put behind her isn't going to go quietly."

My Thoughts:
Obviously you know I L-O-V-E this book!  It's pages were full of suspense, intrigue, and action.  The plot was fast-paced and original, forcing me to turn pages late into the night.  Lani Woodland did a fantastic job creating interesting characters that I found easy to connect with and care for.  The main character, Yara, wanted to be 'normal' and had spent her life denying and avoiding her family's heritage.  She was afraid of being labeled 'crazy' like her grandmother.  However, she enrolls at Pendrell (an elite boarding school with a rumored curse) and finds herself in the middle of a supernatural showdown!  As the story unfolds, Yara's character undergoes a spiritual 'extreme makeover'.  She is thrust into a battle against dark forces as the lines between life and death begin to blur.  With her special talents awakening, Yara begins to understand who she really is and what she is capable of doing in order to protect herself and those she cares for.  I really liked Yara.  Her character was genuine and believable and the 'Waker' abilities were a neat spin on the classic "I can see dead people" paranormal storyline.  The romance between Yara and Brent was sweet and innocent.  I did find myself frustrated at times as both Yara and Brent tried to deny what they were feeling for one another, but I guess it makes the growing love between them more realistic.  Lani did a great job at keeping the reader guessing!  Just when I thought I had it all figured out something different would happen!  The ending gave satisfying closure to the events in the book.  I do hope we haven't seen the last of Yara, Brent, and the rest of characters!  Congrats to Lani Woodland for writing such an impressive debut!  I look forward to reading more from her!!

Intrinsical Tour Sign-up
Are you are interested in reading and reviewing Intrinsical by Lani Woodland?  If so, then just fill out the form below.  This tour is limited to US residents and bloggers 13 years of age or older.  I will be contacting all of the bloggers that sign up to verify their contact information.  Thanks for supporting Lani and I hope you enjoy Intrinsical as much as I did!!         

The Emerald Talisman Blog Tour ~ Exclusive Excerpt from 'The Sapphire Talisman'!! (Sequel)

I am super excited to be participating in the blog tour for one of my favorite books... The Emerald Talisman by Brenda Pandos!  This tour is hosted by Eleni at La Femme Readers.  Make sure to check out her blog for the complete list of the tour stops and details about the book tour.  For those of you that haven't heard of The Emerald Talisman yet~ it is an exciting, edge-of-your-seat vampire story that will leave you begging for its sequel~ which I happen to have an exclusive excerpt of!!  That's right... today I have the pleasure of posting a scene from The Sapphire Talisman!!  But before we introduce the exclusive excerpt, I want to introduce the first book, The Emerald Talisman, and the talented author behind the series.... my friend Brenda Pandos!

Brenda's bio was taken from www.theemeraldtalisman.com :

"Brenda Pandos lives in Carmichael, California with her husband and two energetic children.  Shortly after the birth of her second son, Brenda's oldest was diagnosed with an ASD that turned her world upside-down.  Her life became round the clock feedings with a newborn and a daily stream of tutors working to help her toddler.  She craved a meaningful escape.

The main concepts of The Emerald Talisman came to her in the wee hours of the morning as she reminisced the good old days when she lived with her best friend in the Santa Cruz Mountains.  As a young girl, Brenda was a hopeless romantic, constantly lost in a fantasy world in her backyard of knights on white horses, mermaids and evil villains.  As a teen, shows such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel and Interview with a Vampire intrigued her.  With the encouragement of a friend after writing one chapter, she continued on to complete her first manuscript.  The Emerald Talisman is a compilation of what the author would like to happen if she ever encountered a real vampire!"

Now take a look at the book trailer for The Emerald Talisman....



You can see my 5 Star review of The Emerald Talisman HERE and the book's Goodreads page HERE! 

Now the moment you have been waiting for.... The EXCLUSIVE scene from the upcoming sequel to The Emerald Talisman titled The Sapphire Talisman.  This sequel is hitting the 'virtual' shelves this December and I can't wait for it!  If you haven't read The Emerald Talisman do not worry... this scene isn't spoilery - just tempting!!

From The Sapphire Talisman by Brenda Pandos:

"With a flick of Alora’s fingernail, blood gushed from the girls arm and she cried out into her gag. Alora ignored her and held her arm over Nicholas’ mouth.

I ran to the edge of my cage and grabbed the bars, forgetting I was supposed to be tied up. My bloodied sock fell to the floor.

“What are you doing?” I gasped, watching Nicholas spit red bubbles as the blood poured into his mouth. “You’ll suffocate him. He needs water!”

He fought the liquid at first, shaking his head. But Alora continued until Nicholas’ evil side took over. With a snarl his face contorted; he took the girl’s wrist and yanked it to his lips. The girl moaned in pain, then sighed, falling down next to his body.

“We must be gentle and no biting,” Alora warned, like Nicholas was her pet. “Blood slaves are to be respected.”

Unable to stop the flood of emotions, the yummy mind numbing, body tingling sensation hit me too. I fought to stay composed, but the euphoria took over and I crumpled to the floor, relishing in the delight.

“I see you’re experiencing it too, wonderful,” I heard Alora say, her ethereal voice dancing around in the sudden vastness of my head.

And at that dangerous moment, all I wanted was to become a vampire and feel the rush whenever and wherever."

Doesn't that just leave you wanting more!!?  I am really excited about The Sapphire Talisman and want to thank Brenda for providing such a juicy little tidbit for us!!  Please make sure that you grab a copy of The Emerald Talisman if you haven't read it yet!  You can buy it HERE (Amazon) or you can go the the book's website HERE to order a signed copy from Brenda.  Thanks for stopping by and check La Femme Readers for the next stop on the book tour!