One Girl in All the World Blog Tour: Review + Giveaway

I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the ONE GIRL IN ALL THE WORLD by Kendare Blake Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

 

ONE GIRL IN ALL THE WORLD (In Every Generation #2)
Author: Kendare Blake
Release Date: January 31, 2023
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion
Formats: Hardcover, eBook, audiobook
Pages: 352

Find it: Goodreads, https://books2read.com/ONE-GIRL-IN-ALL-THE-WORLD

"A worthy successor to the Slayer stories." ―Booklist (starred review for In Every Generation)

Into every generation, a slayer is born. One girl in all the world...sort of.

Frankie Rosenberg is the world's first slayer-witch, but she doesn't have that slay-life balance figured out just yet. She's still reeling from the deadly explosion at the annual slayer retreat―and new evidence that some slayers may have survived. And while she's defeated her first Big Bad, Frankie soon realizes it was just a warm-up act. Bigger, badder forces of evil are just getting started.

The Hellmouth has been reawakened and its calling old friends home. Portals are opening between Sunnydale and other dimensions. And the Scooby Gang has too many demons to contend with―real, metaphorical, and sometimes absurdly hot.

Then an oracle warns of a new foe on its way: the Darkness. Could this be what attacked the slayers? And is it coming for Frankie?

New York Times best-selling author Kendare Blake takes readers back to the demon capital of the world in this sequel to In Every Generation.

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One Girl in All the World is the second book in a new YA series set in the world of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. It's not mandatory that you read the first book before this one, but I would highly suggest it. There are many references to people and things that happened in the first book and it might be a bit confusing if you're not caught up on the storyline that continues into this novel. I've been a huge fan of Buffy the Vampire Slayer since I watched the series on TV and I was really excited to learn they were writing a series set in that same world. The first book was great and I really enjoyed it. I was excited and had high hopes for this book - and I'm happy to say that I wasn't disappointed.

The author does a beautiful job of bringing everything in this world to life for the reader. The characters are realistic and easy to connect with, the setting is vibrant with vivid imagery and detailed descriptions, and the plot flowed seamlessly throughout the book. I loved the main character, Frankie, and really liked getting to know her. She's smart, strong, determined, and doesn't shy away from the demands of being a slayer. I connected with her right from the beginning of the book and loved seeing the story unfold alongside her.

The only issue I had with the novel was the writing style. Don't get me wrong - the writing is incredibly well done and there's nothing wrong with it. The author told the story from the third-person point of view, which I don't like. I personally prefer the first-person POV because of the deeply personal connection the reader makes with the narrator. I never get that from third-person writing. Again - this is just my personal opinion and doesn't reflect on the book or author in any way. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I can't wait for the next one in the series to come out. I highly recommend it to fans of YA fantasy, paranormal/supernatural, contemporary fiction, and action/adventure, as well as fans of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer universe.

Kendare Blake is the New York Times bestselling author of several novels and short stories. Her work is sort of dark, always violent, and features passages describing food from when she writes while hungry. She was born in July in Seoul, South Korea, but doesn’t speak a lick of Korean, as she was packed off at a very early age to her adoptive parents in the United States. That might be just an excuse, though, as she is pretty bad at learning foreign languages. She lives and writes in Gig Harbor, Washington, with her husband, their cat son Tyrion Cattister, red Doberman dog son Obi-Dog Kenobi, rottie mix dog daughter Agent Scully, and naked Sphynx cat son Armpit McGee.

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(1) winner will receive a finished copy of ONE GIRL IN ALL THE WORLD - US Only.

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Tour Schedule:

Week One:

1/23/2022	Kait Plus Books	Excerpt/IG Post
1/24/2022	YA Books Central	Excerpt/IG Post
1/25/2022	Feed Your Fiction Addiction	Review/IG Post
1/26/2022	Lisa Loves Literature	Review/IG Post
1/27/2022	a GREAT read	Review/IG Post
1/28/2022	Books With A Chance of Traveling	Review/IG Post

Week Two:

1/29/2022	A Dream Within A Dream	Review/IG Post
1/30/2022	The Girl Who Reads	Review/IG Post
1/31/2022	Ohyouread	IG Post
2/1/2022	Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers	Review/IG Post
2/2/2022	pluvioreads	Review/IG Post
2/3/2022	Wanderingwitchreads	TikTok Review/IG Post
2/4/2022	A Blue Box Full of Books	IG Review/LFL Drop Pic

Week Three:

2/5/2022	popthebutterfly	Review/IG Post
2/6/2022	@novel.novice	IG Post
2/7/2022	Eli to the nth	Review/IG Post
2/8/2022	@amysbookshelf82	IG Review
2/9/2022	@froggyreadteach	IG Review
2/10/2022	Emily Ashlyn	IG Review/Facebook Post
2/11/2022	A Bookish Dream	Review/IG Post

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2/14/2022	@readerofthewrittenword	IG Review
2/15/2022	@thebookishfoxwitch	IG Review
2/16/2022	@drew_ambitious_reading	IG Review/TikTok Post
2/17/2022	Fall Between the Pages	IG Review/TikTok Post

Two Dark Reigns Blog Tour: Author Guest Post + Giveaway

Two Dark Reigns (Three Dark Crowns #3)
Author: Kendare Blake
Genre: YA Fantasy
Release Date: September 4, 2018
Publisher: HarperTeen

Description:

#1 New York Times bestselling author Kendare Blake returns with the highly anticipated third book in the Three Dark Crowns series!

Katharine sits on the throne, Mirabella and Arsinoe are in hiding, and an unexpected renegade is about to wage a war of her own. The crown has been won, but these queens are far from done. 

Praise for TWO DARK REIGNS:

“Tragic, devastating, horrifying, enthralling.” ―Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Praise for ONE DARK THRONE:

★ “Blake’s already pitch-dark tale shades even darker. Exquisitely restrained prose, deliberate pacing, paying off in a tumultuous climax that piles one shocking twist upon another. Achingly gorgeous and gruesomely fascinating.” ―Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“This sequel to Three Dark Crowns loses none of that book’s momentum, powering toward a conclusion that leaves several doors open. With wonderfully drawn characters and a lethal, unpredictable plot, this follow-up will leave readers breathless as the queens’ fates unfold.” ―ALA Booklist

Praise for THREE DARK CROWNS:

“New exciting heights with a driving plot. Dark indeed, and exploring themes of loyalty, this is a thrilling sequel with everything from action to romance to entice readers. A strong purchase for YA fantasy shelves.” ―School Library Journal

“Three Dark Crowns is a brutal and inventive fantasy that is as addictive as it is horrifying. I can’t begin to guess the fates of these three remarkable sister-queens, but I’m salivating like poisoners at a feast to find out what will happen next.” ―Marissa Meyer, New York Times bestselling author of the Lunar Chronicles

“Full of mystery, intrigue, and deadly girls I wouldn’t dare cross, Fennbirn is a darkly magical world I’m both drawn to and frightened by. In short, this is a book I could linger in for months, with three girls I am rooting for with all my heart.” ―Megan Shepherd, New York Times bestselling author of The Cage series

★ “With exquisite world building and luminous detail, this is high fantasy at its best. The magic is fierce and the plot intensely twisted, but at this novel’s dark heart beats a story about sisterhood, the unbreakable bonds of family, and ties that bind enough to kill.” ―Booklist (starred review)

★ “The opener to a pitch-black epic fantasy series. Blake has constructed an insular, matriarchal society from convincing intimate details, vivid, complicated characters, [and] sumptuous, poetic prose. Gorgeous and bloody, tender and violent, precise, and passionate; above all, completely addicting. ” ―Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“I loved this book. Blake’s Three Dark Crowns is hypnotic, twisting, and beautiful...as satisfying as a drop of poison in an enemy’s cup.” ―April Genevieve Tucholke, author of Wink, Poppy, Midnight

“Readers will be riveted by Blake’s ingenious world-building, stunning developments of main and supporting characters, and spiraling tensions. Highly recommended for fans of fantasy action thrillers with strong female leads, such as Victoria Aveyard’s ‘Red Queen’ and Sarah J. Maas’s ‘Throne of Glass’ series.” ―School Library Journal

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 HOW TO TELL IF YOU’RE IN A KENDARE BLAKE NOVEL:

-YOU EXPEND FAR TOO MUCH ENERGY ON SARCASM

-GIRLS RULE AND BOYS…ARE AROUND HERE SOMEWHERE

-THERE’S WAY TOO MUCH FOOD, BUT YOU’RE UP FOR THE CHALLENGE

-EVENTUALLY, YOU WILL SEE INTESTINES

Kendare Blake is the author of several novels and short stories, most of which you can find information about via the links above. Her work is sort of dark, always violent, and features passages describing food from when she writes while hungry. She was born in July (for those of you doing book reports) in Seoul, South Korea, but doesn’t speak a lick of Korean, as she was packed off at a very early age to her adoptive parents in the United States. That might be just an excuse, though, as she is pretty bad at learning foreign languages. She enjoys the work of Milan Kundera, Caitlin R Kiernan, Bret Easton Ellis, Richard Linklater, and the late, great Michael Jackson, I mean, come on, he gave us Thriller.

She lives and writes in Kent, Washington, with her husband, their cat son Tyrion Cattister, red Doberman dog son Obi-Dog Kenobi, rottie mix dog daughter Agent Scully, and naked sphynx cat son Armpit McGee.

Author Links:
WEBSITE: http://kendareblake.com/
TWITTER: @KendareBlake
GOODREADS: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4086715.Kendare_Blake
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Anna-Dressed-In-Blood-247641338610092/
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/kendareblake/ 

(2) Winners will receive a copy of TWO DARK REIGNS by Kendare Blake.  

(1) Winner will receive a $25.00 Amazon/PayPal Gift Card.

Giveaway is open to International. | Must be 13+ to Enter

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Review: Antigoddess by Kendare Blake

Antigoddess (Goddess War #1)

Author: Kendare Blake
Genre: YA Fantasy/Mythology
Release Date: September 10, 2013
Publisher: Tor Teen
Source: Hardcover from Publisher

Description:

The Goddess War begins in Antigoddess, the first installment of the new series by acclaimed author of Anna Dressed in Blood, Kendare Blake.

Old Gods never die…

Or so Athena thought. But then the feathers started sprouting beneath her skin, invading her lungs like a strange cancer, and Hermes showed up with a fever eating away his flesh. So much for living a quiet eternity in perpetual health.

Desperately seeking the cause of their slow, miserable deaths, Athena and Hermes travel the world, gathering allies and discovering enemies both new and old. Their search leads them to Cassandra—an ordinary girl who was once an extraordinary prophetess, protected and loved by a god.

These days, Cassandra doesn’t involve herself in the business of gods—in fact, she doesn’t even know they exist. But she could be the key in a war that is only just beginning.

Because Hera, the queen of the gods, has aligned herself with other of the ancient Olympians, who are killing off rivals in an attempt to prolong their own lives. But these anti-gods have become corrupted in their desperation to survive, horrific caricatures of their former glory. Athena will need every advantage she can get, because immortals don’t just flicker out.

Every one of them dies in their own way. Some choke on feathers. Others become monsters. All of them rage against their last breath.


The Goddess War is about to begin.  

Antigoddess is the outstanding first book in a new young adult fantasy series that brings Greek gods and goddesses into the 21st century. Gods are supposed to be immortal - so why are they dying? Athena is being slowing choked by the feathers of her owls and Hermes is withering away before her eyes. They don't understand what's happening to them or how to stop it, so they go on a journey to discover the truth. Along the way, they meet up with other gods and goddesses facing the same excruciating deaths. It appears that Hera, queen of the gods, has gone insane and has made an alliance with Poseidon and Aphrodite in an effort to kill the other gods in order to save themselves. A full on war between the Olympian gods is about to begin in the midst of unsuspecting mortals. The only hope that Athena and her friends have is the reincarnation of a powerful prophetess, Cassandra, who is much more than she seems. With Cassandra's help, will Athena and her friends be able to stop the war from happening or will they all end up dead?

This is the first book I've read by the author and it far surpassed any and all expectations I may have had for it. From the very first paragraph, it sucked me into its pages and didn't let up until the end. I loved that the ancient Greek gods and goddesses were updated and brought into the 21st century. It made them more fascinating and yet easy to identify with as characters. I enjoyed learning about their lives, both past and present, and the history of all the Olympians. The entire cast of characters was incredibly well written with distinct personalities, strengths, weaknesses, and hopes and fears. Each and every one of the characters in the book made an impression on me and I felt like I almost knew them myself. The plot was compelling and had me eagerly turning the pages to see what was going to happen. There's several story lines in the book that go on alongside the main plot, but these only served to enhance the story and gave it more depth. The idea of ancient Greek gods and goddesses waging war in the modern world was compelling and the author wrote about it with such finesse that it seemed like I was right alongside the characters throughout the story. The writing itself was phenomenal with a fast pace, vivid imagery, and detailed descriptions that had me enchanted from the start. There's so much going on and so many different directions that the series can take - I can't wait to see where the next book will take us. Highly recommended for fans of YA fantasy and mythology retellings as well as anyone looking for a great book that stands apart from the rest of the genre.

A Phenomenal New Series!!

A HUGE thank you to Tor Teen for sending me a gorgeous finished copy for review!

My Favorite Reads Giveaway Hop!

 

Welcome to my stop on the My Favorite Reads Giveaway Hop! This hop will run from June 1st to June 6th and is being hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer and Rachelle Writes. There are lots of other blogs participating, so after you enter my giveaway, be sure to scroll down and visit other stops on the linky!

My giveaway for this hop is one of my favorite YA reads! I'm offering up a hardback copy of Anna Dressed in Blood to (1) one lucky winner! Please read the rules & good luck! To read more about the book, just click on the picture to go to the Goodreads page.

Rules:

1. Must be 13+ to enter.

2. US/CAN only please.

3. Winner will have 48 hours to reply to my email and confirm their win or a new winner will be selected.

4. Must be a follower of my blog. All other entries are optional.

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