The Last Namsara is a YA epic fantasy that I think will appeal to a lot of readers, including those who are a little leery of the genre. First of all, there’s no cliffhanger ending. We get full resolution, although I can certainly see the book being part of a larger series. There’s also a romance, but no love triangle. Add to that a completely badass warrior heroine, a forbidden love story, dragons, and storytelling … Continue reading The Last Namsara by Kristen Ciccarelli →
“A steamy game of cat and mouse between witch and witch-hunter, played out against a backdrop of opulence, secrets, and bloody history. I couldn’t look away.” – Kendare Blake, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Champion of Fate Enemies-to-lovers doesn’t get more high stakes than a witch and a witch hunter falling in love in bestselling author Kristen Ciccarelli’s latest romantic fantasy On the night Rune’s life changed forever, blood ran in the streets. … Continue reading Heartless Hunter →
Kristen Ciccarelli’s distinct brand of lyrical, haunting fantasy continues in the companion to her bestselling debut, The Last Namsara. Perfect for fans of Kristin Cashore and Renee Ahdieh. Once there were two sisters born with a bond so strong that it forged them together forever. Roa and Essie called it the hum. It was a magic they cherished—until the day a terrible accident took Essie’s life and trapped her soul in this world. Dax—the heir to … Continue reading The Caged Queen →
We’re back with more Cover Awe, where we discuss covers that make us take notice. This “gold” theme was completely unplanned, but we noticed that several of the covers we were loving at SBTB HQ had golden elements. Amanda: I love the colors on this. Sarah: That is actually glowing. If I had transition lenses, i’d be wearing sunglasses now Elyse: Oh! I love warm colors like this. This makes my eyes so happy. CarrieS: … Continue reading Cover Awe: Going for Gold →
