Showing posts with label Mallory McCartney. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mallory McCartney. Show all posts

September 4, 2022

Kingdom of Broken Iron Blog Tour: Character Card + Giveaway

I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the KINGDOM OF BROKEN IRON by Mallory McCartney Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

 

KINGDOM OF BROKEN IRON (Black Dawn #3)
Author: Mallory McCartney
Release Date: September 19, 2022
Publisher: MM Books
Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
Pages: 350

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

Description:

"Together they will rise."

Something sinister is sweeping across Kiero, and war threatens to rip apart the remains of Black Dawn Rebellion.

Distraught by the decisions she made while in the Draken Mountains with Adair, Emory Fae, Queen of Kiero, is hiding a deadly secret, and now, Emory is seeking aid from Marquis Maher, King of the Shattered Isles, in the looming war.

With Brokk by her side, they search for answers and aid from the Shattered Isles, a country that has remained protected from Adair's wrath across the Black Sea. While there, Emory will learn the weight of what it means to be Queen, but what will she sacrifice to save the ones she loves?

Since the Academy fell and the Black Dawn rebellion scattered, Brokk Foster's past and the truth about his lineage has come to light. Brokk and his newly found immortal fey warriors are skeptical of Marquis and his terms to a new alliance. Being torn between love and Brokk's loyalty to the rebellion, he will have to decide whether to remain true to his cause or follow a destiny he never wanted.

Together, can Emory and Brokk make an alliance in time to return to Kiero and aid the rebels?

Nyx Astire, new clan leader to the raiders in the Risco Desert, has lost everything. With no word on if the town of Pentharrow has survived under Azarius Walsh's command, Nyx tries to rally the Dust Clan and prepare them to ally with any remaining members of the Black Dawn Rebellion. But tradition and her past throws Nyx into a dynamic ruling. Will she do anything to ensure Kiero's survival from her new point of power?

Kingdom of Broken Iron is the third installment in the bestselling Black Dawn series. Can friendship, love, and fellowship defy an enemy Kiero has never seen before?

Grab the first 2 books in the series now!

QUEEN TO ASHES

Meet Emory Fae.

Emory Fae: “She had come to Kiero a naïve girl. She had gone to Adair as a reckless, selfless sacrifice. And now, she was no longer anyone’s savior.”

 

Mallory McCartney currently lives in Sarnia, Ontario with her husband, their two dachshunds Link and Leonard and two sphynx cats Luna and Legolas.

When she isn’t working on her next novel or reading, she can be found daydreaming about fantasy worlds and hiking.

Other favorite pastimes involve reorganizing perpetually overflowing bookshelves and seeking out new coffee and dessert shops.

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(1) lucky winner will receive a $10 Amazon Gift Card - International.

Ends October 7th, midnight EST.

 

Tour Schedule:

Week One:

9/1/2022

Two Chicks on Books

Character Card Post/IG Post

9/2/2022

@jaimerockstarbooktours

IG Post

9/3/2022

Lady Hawkeye

Excerpt/IG Post

Week Two:

9/4/2022

A Dream Within A Dream

Character Card Post

9/5/2022

BookHounds

Character Card Post/IG Post

9/6/2022

@allyluvsbooksalatte

IG Post

9/7/2022

The Momma Spot

Character Card Post

9/8/2022

Sadie's Spotlight

Character Card Post/IG Post

9/9/2022

@enjoyingbooksagain

IG Post

9/10/2022

Epic Book Society

Character Card Post/IG Post

Week Three:

9/11/2022

#BRVL Book Review Virginia Lee Blog

Character Card Post

9/12/2022

RavenzReviewz

Review/IG Post

9/13/2022

GivernyReads

Review/IG Post

9/14/2022

Books a Plenty Book Reviews

Review

9/15/2022

Jazzy Book Reviews

Review/IG Post

9/16/2022

Fire and Ice

Review

9/17/2022

The Reading Devil

Character Card Post/IG Post

Week Four:

9/18/2022

pick a good book

Excerpt/IG Post

9/19/2022

Rajiv's Reviews

Review/IG Post

9/20/2022

fairrryprose

Review/IG Post

9/21/2022

Nagma | TakeALookAtMyBookshelf

IG Review

9/22/2022

hodophile_z

IG Review

9/23/2022

Wanderingwitchreads

TikTok Review/IG Post

9/24/2022

Write. Read. Live

Character Card Post/IG Post

Week Five:

9/25/2022

I'm Shelf-ish

Review/IG Post

9/26/2022

hauntedbybooks

Review/IG Post

9/27/2022

Nerdophiles

Review

9/28/2022

@jacleomik33

IG Review

9/29/2022

GryffindorBookishNerd

IG Review

9/30/2022

More Books Please blog

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May 11, 2020

Queen to Ashes Blog Tour: Review + Giveaway


I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the QUEEN TO ASHES by Mallory McCartney Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!


QUEEN TO ASHES (Black Dawn #2)
Author: Mallory McCartney
Release Date: April 21, 2020
Publisher: MM Books
Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
Pages: 350
Read for FREE with KU!


Description:

"You lived your entire life feeling like half of you was missing. Fight for the missing part. Fight for this."

Emory Fae has abandoned everything she thought she knew about her previous life on Earth. Stepping up to her role as Queen of Kiero she makes a startling sacrifice- feigning her allegiances to Adair Stratton, the man who murdered her parents and casted Kiero into ruin. Emory's memories slowly piece together, and she soon realizes the Mad King may not be all he seems-- and the man who was once best friend, may be fighting beneath the surface.

With the King's attention on her, can she buy Black Dawn Rebellion enough time to recuperate their forces? And when the times comes, will she be able to kill Adair, ending his tyranny and rising herself as the rightful Queen? Fighting to hide her secret, Emory navigates the brutal trials of the Mad King, trying not to lose herself in the process.

Sequel to Heir of Lies, now a bestselling series, the sparks are ignited, as Emory learns the cost of freedom, and her heritage. Will the rebels unite in time? A sinister force has spread across the land, stripping everyone bare- their betrayals, their secrets, their intentions. But above all, what will their decisions cost? By refusing to give in to the darkness, will Emory rise as Queen?


About Book 1:

HEIR OF LIES (Black Dawn #1)
Author: Mallory McCartney
Release Date: April 21, 2020
Publisher: MM Books
Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
Pages: 397
Read for FREE with KU!

Description:

“Hope was a dangerous thing. It could consume every dream and make them take flight, becoming wild daydreams in one’s heart and mind. Or hope could incinerate everything you thought you knew, burning you down to your core, leaving you raw and exposed for the world.”

Emory Fae has only known one thing—life at The Academy, a school for those who have special abilities. Following in her parents’ footsteps, the pressure to uphold their dream falls on her and one of her best friends—Adair Stratton. An outcast and feared by most, Adair longs to break away from the expectations dictating his future. With whispers of dark magic spreading across Kiero, Adair starts to doubt The Academy is all it seems.

An unexpected visit ignites new tensions as the roguish king from across the Black Sea, Tadeas Maher of the Shattered Isles, and his heir, Marquis Maher, sail to Kiero. Notorious for their pirating and wrath, for the first time in years, they demand the Faes listen to their proposition for a new treaty. Caught in the middle of politics, Adair and Emory, with the help of their best friends Brokk and Memphis, search for the one thing that matters the most—the truth.

Their world is tipped upside down as unlikely alliances are made, and war ravages Kiero. Through the throes of betrayal, lies, hidden magic, and love, Adair is faced with a life changing decision. Will he fight or bow to the darkness within?
But, Adair’s decision will change the course of Kiero forever, setting in motion irreversible destinies for everyone at The Academy as Emory Fae rises as heir.

Heir of Lies is the first book in the bestselling Black Dawn series.

The Black Dawn series is re-releasing and “Heir of Lies” (book one) is coming April 21 2020! This edition will have an exclusive map and bonus content!
Queen to Ashes is the second book in a New Adult/YA fantasy series that fans of the genre are going to want to check out. You're definitely going to need to read the first book in the series before this one in order to know the characters and be caught up on the events that have happened/are happening.

The book was very well written with a great female main character, an intriguing plot, and amazing world building. The author did a wonderful job introducing us to the characters and their world in the first book and we get to learn even more about all of it in this one. This is a complex setting but the author was able to bring it to life in my mind so easily by using lots of detailed descriptions and vivid imagery. I felt like I could close my eyes and see every little thing - like I was right there alongside the characters throughout the book. I loved learning as much as I could about the places, the people, the history, and everything in between and I hope we get to keep learning more with each book in the series.


There are a lot of narrators in the book which can make it a bit confusing for some readers. I didn't mind it and I enjoyed reading from all of their perspectives, but the writing style bugged me. I almost always prefer the first person point of view when reading because I think it lets the reader have a deeper connection with the narrator. The author wrote this book in the third person and it's obvious why - with so many different narrators it would've been too confusing for the reader if it had been written in any other way. Even though it makes sense to me, I still really wish it was done in the first person. I couldn't have the type of connection that I crave. It was a pretty big let down for me personally and I'll admit that it did detract from my reading experience. Please remember that these are my own opinions and they aren't meant to reflect poorly on the book or the author. Not every reader will feel the same way as me and will love the way the story is written. That being said, it was a great story with lots of smaller subplots that intertwine to create the main story line. I liked reading about each of these and about the characters involved. Also - like I mentioned earlier - the world building is phenomenal. I highly recommend this book and series to fans of YA, New Adult, fantasy, paranormal, and romance.


Mallory McCartney currently lives in Sarnia, Ontario with her husband and their three dachshunds Link, Lola and Leonard. When she isn’t working on her next novel or reading, she can be found day dreaming about fantasy worlds and hiking. Other favorite pastimes involve reorganizing perpetually overflowing bookshelves and seeking out new coffee and dessert shops.





One lucky winner will receive a $10 Amazon Gift Card - International.











Tour Schedule:
Week One:
4/20/2020
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4/21/2020
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4/22/2020
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4/23/2020
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4/24/2020
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Week Two:
4/27/2020
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4/28/2020
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4/28/2020
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4/29/2020
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4/30/2020
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5/1/2020
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Week Three:
5/4/2020
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5/5/2020
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5/6/2020
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5/7/2020
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5/8/2020
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Week Four:
5/11/2020
Review
5/12/2020
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5/13/2020
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5/14/2020
Review
5/15/2020
Review