Normalish Blog Tour: Review

 

Normalish by Margaret Lesh

Synopsis: Fifteen-year-old Stacy questions the strange world of high school, love, her role in a harsh universe, and life, in Normalish.

People tell you high school's so great and wonderful, but they're lying. It's mostly horrible and full of disappointment. It sucks. Your best friend abandons you. The jerk you're in love with pretends to be into you, and then the big dump. The boy you've really clicked with as a friend decides to go all crushy over you, so you break his heart just like yours was -- smashed into little pieces. Your sister goes mental, and you get involved with a guy who’s even crazier than she is (who you know is a very bad idea, but you do it anyway). Math only adds another stink of failure to the whole thing.

High school blows. Just ask freshman Stacy. She’d want you to know.

 

 

Review:

 

I received Normalish from the publisher for my honest review.

Normalish by Margaret Lesh is about a girl named Stacy who is a freshman in high school and she’s basically just trying to make it through it. Her dad just died and her sisters are annoying and her crush does not know she exists. Crazy world right? You’ll learn all about it once you read Normalish.

I very much enjoyed this book, it was a very light and fluffy read and everybody needs one of those once in awhile. One of the things I liked about this book was that we got to see Stacy struggle through the different obstacles but she made it through without too much damage which is good to see. Many girls go through bad times like that and I think reading books like this where they can see some of those same problems it makes it a lot easier.

One thing that I wasn’t too sure about in the book was that some of the scenes seemed to be run on a little bit but I got past that because I loved the characters as well. Stacy was a great character she was extremely strong, a great. Some other characters were her sister Becca was a little strange which you’ll find when you read the book, but really she is a great sister. One person that cracked me up was Ramon he was a sweet shy guy but he made my day every time I read about him.

Overall I give the book a 4 out of 5 stars. The writing was great. The setting was great and I enjoyed the characters and the plot they were my favorite parts

 

 

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Darkness Haunts Book Blitz

Today Comfort Books is apart of the Book Blitz for Darkness Haunts by Susan Illene. This Book Blitz is hosted by BB Book Tours so be sure to check that website out too!

Darkness Haunts by Susan Illene
Synopsis: Melena Sanders faced her fair share of danger with insurgents and terrorists when she served in the U.S. Army, but now she is about to go up against a new threat. Her best friend, Aniya, has disappeared while on a trip to Fairbanks, Alaska—a supernatural haven. Most humans have no idea darker races lurk amongst them. Mel has always known better. If she wants to get her friend back, she’s going to have to go in alone—but not unarmed.

Melena has a few special skills the Army didn’t provide, but the odds are still against her. She’s got to come up with a plan fast that doesn’t involve her, or her friend, dying. But danger likes to play it rough. A war for power is about to rise in Fairbanks and if she wants to get Aniya back, she’s going to have to step right into the middle of it.


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Meet The Author:
Instead of making the traditional post high school move and attending college, Susan joined the U.S. Army. She spent her eighteenth birthday in the gas chamber — an experience she is sure is best left for criminals. For eleven years she served first as a human resources specialist and later as an Arabic linguist (mostly in Airborne units). Though all her duty assignments were stateside, she did make two deployments to Iraq where her language skills were put to regular use.

After leaving the service in 2009, Susan returned to school to study history with a focus on the Middle East. She no longer finds many opportunities to test her fighting abilities in real life, unless her husband is demanding she cook him a real meal, but she’s found a new outlet in writing urban fantasy heroines who can.

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Firefly Cover Reveal + Giveaway

So I had a brain fart and over booked myself for today so in edition to my stop on the Book Blitz earlier today Comfort Books is also participating in the cover reveal for Firefly by Belle Whittington! I'm extra excited for this reveal because I read the first book Cicada and I really enjoyed it! You can check out my review for that here.

So are you ready for the cover? I'm ready to show it too you because it's BEAUTIFUL!

 

Firefly by Belle Whittington

 

Meet The Author:

Belle resides somewhere north of Houston, Texas in a small inconsequential town with the smallest most inconsequential name. There, in the shady reaches of the pines, elms, and oaks, she daydreams of adventures and secrets that she weaves throughout her stories.

Having studied literature at University of Houston, Belle has been known to consider teaching at the college level someday.

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It's Monday What Are You Reading!?

It's Monday! What Are You Reading? was created and is hosted by Book Journey and it is a weekly bookish meme where we tell you guys what we've finished since the last week or post,  what we're currently reading now, and what we want to read next!

Finished: (My Reviews)
Speechless by Hannah Harrington
One Pink Line by Dina Silver
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
Spark by Amy Kathreen Ryan
Finding Mia by Rachel K. Burke
Wither by Lauren DeStafano
Fang Girl by Helen Keeble
Undead by Kristy McKay
Beneath The Glitter by Elle & Blair Fowler
Every Day by David Leviathan

Currently Reading: (Goodreads Page)
Normalish by Margaret Lesh
The Farm by Emily McKay

Author Interview + Giveaway: Heather Beck

Good morning my lovely followers! How is your Sunday going? Mine is going quite well actually because I finished all the work I had lined up last night so today I am able to sit back and relax! I love these kind of days how about you? Anyways let's get on to why you're really here. Today I have an interview for you guys with Author of Vocation which is below! Check out the book and the interview and have an awesome Sunday everybody :)

Vocations by Heather Beck

Synopsis: Nothing stays the same forever...

A coming-of-age story that deals with the trials and tribulations of being in the late teens, Vocations describes the lives of three friends, Jeannie, Lila, and Pamela, and the events which draw them closer and pull them apart. Whether dealing with boys, friendships, or difficult decisions, Vocations takes an in-depth and honest look at the confusion one feels at this time in their life.

 

Meet The Author:

 

Heather Beck is a Canadian author and screenwriter who began writing professionally at the age of sixteen. Her first book was published when she was only nineteen years old. Since then she has written several well-reviewed books.
Heather recently received an Honors Bachelor of Arts from university where she specialized in English and studied an array of disciplines. Currently, she is working on two young adult novels and has six anthologies slated for publication. As a screenwriter, Heather has multiple television shows and movies in development. Her short films include Young Eyes, The Rarity and Too Sensible For Love.
Besides writing, Heather's greatest passion is the outdoors. She is an award-winning fisherwoman and a regular hiker. Her hobbies include swimming, playing badminton and volunteering with non-profit organizations.


Interview:

P: What's your favorite part about being an author?
H: The absolute best part of being a writer is seeing the final product. There’s not much that can rival the feeling of holding your new book or seeing your story come to life. Even though I’ve been in this industry for over a decade, the excitement I feel when receiving the final product is as strong as ever. Other perks to being a writer includes getting to share my stories, receiving letters and e-mails from readers and being interviewed for newspapers, magazines and blogs.

P: How long have you wanted to be an author, and did you ever think it would happen?

H: I knew I wanted to be a writer since the second grade. I always loved reading, as well as creating new worlds, characters and plots of my own. I truly believe my desire to write is innate. However, it wasn’t until I turned sixteen that I began seriously researching the publishing industry and writing professionally. I was nineteen when my first book was published by a small, but traditional, publishing house. Since then I have published ten books, with several more forthcoming. I’m also a screenwriter. I have three short films produced, and several more projects are in development. Writing is such a natural activity for me, and I know I’ll be doing it for the rest of my life. I always believed I would become a published author because my desire was so strong, and I was willing to work insanely hard to make my dream a reality.

P: Where is your favorite place to write?

H: My favorite place to write is the outdoors, preferably on the dock at my cottage, at the beach, near water or in my backyard. I love being in nature and find it so inspirational. That’s where I am most happy and get my best ideas for books and screenplays. However, since writing comes very naturally to me, I believe I could write in most places.

P: What advice can you give to aspiring authors?

H: My best advice for aspiring authors is to be hopeful yet realistic. The publishing industry can be brutal and making a living as a writer is extremely difficult. That being said, it’s definitely not impossible to be a successful writer. You must have an unwavering belief in your talent, be knowledgeable about the industry, have a hard work ethic and be wholly dedicated to your writing. I’d also advise aspiring authors to have a day job since breaking into this industry can take a long time. Additionally, education and experiences broadens one’s horizons, which ultimately helps to shape one’s writing.

P: What can we expect from you in the future?

H: Most recently, my teen drama, Vocations, was re-released, and the fourth book in The Horror Diaries series, Supernatural, will be released this June. My short film, Circular – a chilling social commentary about war – will be filmed, and as always, I’m working with a few production companies on different screenwriting projects. Finally, I’m currently writing Frostbitten, a young adult werewolf romance that I outlined years ago. Luckily, now seems like a perfect time for that genre.

 

Thanks so much for stopping by today Heather! I hope to have you back sometime in the future :) For my followers Heather has been so kind as to offer a giveaway of your choice of

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In My Mailbox 64 + Weekly Wrap Up

In My Mailbox is a weekly bookish meme where we show you all the books we got throughout the week. This meme is created by Kristi over at The Story Siren so be sure to check out her blog as well!

Won from IceyBooks:
Fang Girl by Helen Keeble
Valkyrie Rising by Ingrid Paulson

E-books: (All bought off of Amazon for free)
Forever Mine by Elizabeth Reyes
Aphrodite's Kiss by Julie Kenner
Dangerous Voices by Rae Carson
Waking Up Married by Mira Lynn Kelly


Weekly Wrap Up:

Reviews:
Every Day by David Levithan


Memes/Posts:
(Will be better next week)


Blog Tours/Hops:
The Edge of Never Tour: Promo Post


Giveaways:
If you watched the video you now know that if you go to youtube and comment on the video with your email address you will be entered to win an ARC copy of Fang Girl by Helen Keeble.



 

The Edge of Never Tour: Promo

 

The Edge Of Never by J.A. Redmerski

Synopsis: Twenty-year-old Camryn Bennett had always been one to think out-of-the-box, who knew she wanted something more in life than following the same repetitive patterns and growing old with the same repetitive life story. And she thought that her life was going in the right direction until everything fell apart.

Determined not to dwell on the negative and push forward, Camryn is set to move in with her best friend and plans to start a new job. But after an unexpected night at the hottest club in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, she makes the ultimate decision to leave the only life she’s ever known, far behind.

With a purse, a cell phone and a small bag with a few necessities, Camryn, with absolutely no direction or purpose boards a Greyhound bus alone and sets out to find herself. What she finds is a guy named Andrew Parrish, someone not so very different from her and who harbors his own dark secrets. But Camryn swore never to let down her walls again. And she vowed never to fall in love.

But with Andrew, Camryn finds herself doing a lot of things she never thought she’d do. He shows her what it’s really like to live out-of-the-box and to give in to her deepest, darkest desires. On their sporadic road-trip he becomes the center of her exciting and daring new life, pulling love and lust and emotion out of her in ways she never imagined possible. But will Andrew’s dark secret push them inseparably together, or tear them completely apart?

 

The Edge of Never Character Bios:

 

Name: Camryn Marybeth Bennett

Age: 20

Physical Description From Book: long blonde hair which is often worn in a braid over one shoulder, blue eyes, average height and weight.

A quote that really fits this characters personality: "I think I've been afraid most of my life to be myself"

Best quality of this character: unwillingness to conform to the monotony of societys expectations.

One vice and or worst quality about this character: Camryn Bennett is susceptible to depression.

 

Name: Andrew William Parrish

Age: 25

Physical Description From Book: green eyes, short, tousled haircut, athletic build and dimples when he smiles when he smiles.

A Quote That Really Fits This Characters Personality: "A woman who knows what she wants sexually, and isn't afraid to express it is so fucking hot, Camryn- Tell. Me. What. You. Want. Or, I wont give it to you."

Best Quality of This Character: undeniable loyalty

One Vice and or Worst Quality About This Character: Andrew Parrish is his own worst enemy.

 

Thanks for stopping by everybody! I had so much fun hosting this stop :)