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Friday, March 29, 2024

AWARENESS TOUR: Alycat and the Sunday Scaries by Alysson Foti Bourque, Illustrated by Chiara Civati - REVIEW + GIVEAWAY!



Today, we welcome The Children's Book Review as we join their AWARENESS TOUR already in progress featuring the latest addition to a FUNTASTIC kid's series you won't want to miss!  Let's get between the pages of author Alysson Foti Bourque's recent release that stars your favorite feline friend and mine...



by
Illustrated by
Ages 4+ | 32 Pages
9781455627790
Pelican Publishing

About the book...
It’s Sunday, the day before the school week begins, and Alycat is nervous. She just knows that Monday is going to be the Mondayest Monday ever! On the playground, Alycat realizes she isn’t the only one suffering from the Sunday Scaries. It’s hard to ride a bike. What if Kit falls? The treehouse is so high. Will Spotty make it safely back down? The kittens band together to overcome their fears, but can they turn the Sunday Scaries into a Sunday Funday? The themes of the books in the Alycat Series all reflect a reliance on friendships, imagination, and creativity toward problem-solving.

Fans of Alycat and her friends will enjoy spotting references to the kittens’ daily adventures within these pages. Tips for a successful lemonade stand are included!






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Alycat and friends are back and they are facing down the Monday Blues, or in this case, the SUNDAY SCARIES!  Think about it...Monday gets a bad rep for kicking off the week, but Sunday follows close behind because it means the end of the weekend.  It means it's time to worry about everything coming at you in the week...or is it?  I mean, you can't enjoy the present, if you're borrowing tomorrow's troubles, right?  So, as they say, with a little help from her friends and for her friends, Alycat learns that Sundays need not cause sadness, nor Mondays elicit a groan.  There's plenty to enjoy in the here and now PLUS so much to look forward to further along in the week; all it takes is a little confidence.  You'll never get to enjoy that special visit, or celebrate that holiday, or enjoy a planned afternoon with friends, if you don't push through the days preceding to get to the reward! 

With a friendly cat cast, and colorful images, Alycat reminds readers of all ages of the important things in life...friends, family, and fun!  There's something to be learned from all three, and while there's always something in life to worry about, the turning of the calendar page/day shouldn't be one of them.  Join this wonderful group of friends, and reshape your view of the day dreaded by many that never really deserved the reputation in the first place.




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About the author...


Alysson Bourque began her career as a teacher after graduating from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a degree in Elementary Education and went on to earn a law degree from Southern University Law Center in 2007.

After practicing law for nearly eight years, it was time to trade in writing trial briefs for writing children’s books and collaborating with non-profits to support philanthropic initiatives such as Foster the Love with First Lady Donna Edwards, Lafayette Walk to Defeat ALS, The Family Tree, Operation Shower, Wild Cat Foundation, and Hayley’s Bracelet fundraiser to benefit Lurie Children’s Hospital.

Her series has won over 23 awards and has received glowing reviews.

Find Alyson and Alycat online at www.alycatseries.com.





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~~~   GIVEAWAY   ~~~



Enter the giveaway for a chance to win a signed copy of the book and three adorable Alycat plush toys!




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Special thanks to Bianca at The Children's Book Review for the chance to bring this tour to you and to the author for the guest post. (THANKS!) For more information on this title, the author, the publisher, this tour, or those on the horizon, feel free to click through the links provided above.  This post is sponsored by Alysson Foti Bourque. The review and opinions expressed in this post are based on my personal view.
Be sure to check out the rest of the stops on the tour for more bookish fun!


TOUR SCHEDULE

Monday, March 18, 2024
Book Review of Alycat and the Sunday Scaries

Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Book Review of Alycat and the Sunday Scaries

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Book Giveaway of Alycat and the Sunday Scaries

Thursday, March 21, 2024
An Interview with Alysson Foti Bourque

Friday, March 22, 2024
Book Review of Alycat and the Sunday Scaries

Monday, March 25, 2024
Book Review of Alycat and the Sunday Scaries

Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Book Review of Alycat and the Sunday Scaries

Wednesday, March 27, 2024
An Interview with Alysson Foti Bourque

Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Book Review of Alycat and the Sunday Scaries

Thursday, March 28, 2024
Book Review of Alycat and the Sunday Scaries

Friday, March 29, 2024
Book Review of Alycat and the Sunday Scaries

Monday, April 1, 2024
Book Review of Alycat and the Sunday Scaries

Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Book Review of Alycat and the Sunday Scaries

Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Book Review of Alycat and the Sunday Scaries

Thursday, April 4, 2024
Book Review of Alycat and the Sunday Scaries

Friday, April 5, 2024
Book Review of Alycat and the Sunday Scaries

Monday, April 8, 2024
Book Review of Alycat and the Sunday Scaries

Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Book Review of Alycat and the Sunday Scaries

Wednesday, April 10, 2024
An Interview with Alysson Foti Bourque

Thursday, April 11, 2024
Book Review of Alycat and the Sunday Scaries

Friday, April 12, 2024
Book Review of Alycat and the Sunday Scaries

Monday, April 15, 2024
Book Review of Alycat and the Sunday Scaries


Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!



Thursday, March 28, 2024

Rockstar Book Tours presents... OTHERWORLDLY by F.T. Lukens - REVIEW + GIVEAWAY!

I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the OTHERWORLDLY by F.T. Lukens Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway before you check it the rest of the tour!

 

OTHERWORLDLY
by  F.T. Lukens

Pub. Date: April 2, 2024

Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books

Formats: Hardcover, eBook, Audiobook

Pages: 352

Find it: Goodreadshttps://books2read.com/OTHERWORLDLY

A skeptic and a supernatural being make a crossroads deal to achieve their own ends only to get more than they bargained for in this lively young adult romantic adventure from the New York Times bestselling author of Spell Bound and So This Is Ever After.

Seventeen-year-old Ellery is a non-believer in a region where people swear the supernatural is real. Sure, they’ve been stuck in a five-year winter, but there’s got to be a scientific explanation. If goddesses were real, they wouldn’t abandon their charges like this, leaving farmers like Ellery’s family to scrape by.

Knox is a familiar from the Other World, a magical assistant sent to help humans who have made crossroads bargains. But it’s been years since he heard from his queen, and Knox is getting nervous about what he might find once he returns home. When the crossroads demons come to collect Knox, he panics and runs. A chance encounter down an alley finds Ellery coming to Knox’s rescue, successfully fending off his would-be abductors.

Ellery can’t quite believe what they’ve seen. And they definitely don’t believe the nonsense this unnervingly attractive guy spews about his paranormal origins. But Knox needs to make a deal with a human who can tether him to this realm, and Ellery needs to figure out how to stop this winter to help their family. Once their bargain is struck, there’s no backing out, and the growing connection between the two might just change everything.

 

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 “Hints of both Shakespeare’s The Tempest and the CW television show Supernatural flavor this tale in Lukens’ hallmark fashion. Notably, in a genre that has recently favored older readers, this story is accessible to teens of all ages. Its broad appeal, engaging pacing, and quest-like plot structure (which features cameos from deities inspired by Greek mythology) create a transition point for younger teens comfortable with Rick Riordan Presents … This beautifully struck balance couples with a unique perspective on genre canon to create a light but nuanced story that will be a joy for teens.”– Booklist, starred review

 

“Lukens impresses with this romantic adventure starring a skeptic and an excitable liminal being … Lukens’s signature blend of complex yet accessible mythology, queer-normative worldbuilding, and high emotional stakes makes for a compulsively readable tale.”– Publishers Weekly

“An irresistible elixir of romance and suspense.”– Kirkus Reviews

 

“A nice touch of Midwestern spookiness underlines a tale of classic crossroads bargains, first (and maybe lasting) love, thinly veiled climate anxiety, and chosen family. The mythic and the realistic are well balanced, and the relationships between characters will win over even the most grudging of romantics. Prickly Ellery and fun-loving Knox are an adorable grumpy-sunshine pair, and Ellery’s chaotic cousin and her girlfriend, plus some supernatural figures, round out the background to their world-bridging romance. Largely angst-free, wryly funny, and emotionally satisfying, this novel is tailor-made for a Netflix adaptation.”– BCCB

 


 

I love the connections in this one, and even the broken paths some of them seem to follow. Ellery has a family, but lives apart from those immediately theirs for difference of opinions, or rather lost faith. They still keep in touch (sometimes), send money back to support the farm during this ten year winter (which is not always used as intended), and hold to a shred of hope, no matter how small, that one day things will return to normal. Knox is an unexpected, yet happy distraction, for both the rekindling of beliefs left behind as well as the eye candy. Hey, the world doesn't go round on persistence alone! 😉 Anyway, they come to need one another more than either ever imagined possible, and as they work towards an end that'll meet both their needs, the question remains... what about them? A ten year winter is detrimental to the environment and the livelihood of their town, but what about the heart?

If you're a Young Adult Fantasy fan, this book needs to be on your must read list...as well as the author's other works! For the story, for the characters, for the inclusiveness that is a common theme, the books welcome readers of all backgrounds, and identities, to enjoy a grand adventure through the pages. 

 


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About the author...


F.T. Lukens (they/them) is a New York Times bestselling author of YA speculative fiction including the novels Spell Bound, So This Is Ever After and In Deeper Waters (2022 ALA Rainbow Booklist; Junior Library Guild Selection) as well as other science fiction and fantasy works. Their contemporary fantasy novel The Rules and Regulations for Mediating Myths & Magic was a 2017 Cybils Award finalist in YA Speculative Fiction and the Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Gold Winner for YA fiction and won the Bisexual Book Award for Speculative Fiction. F.T. resides in North Carolina with their spouse, three kids, three dogs, and three cats.

Website | Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | Goodreads | Amazon | BookBub

 

F.T. Lukens will be celebrating the launch of OTHERWORLDLY at Malaprop’s (Asheville, NC) on April 2 at 6:00pm ET. They will be joined in conversation by author Beth Revis. RSVP to attend (for free!) in-person or virtually here.


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Giveaway Details:

1 winner will receive a finished copy of OTHERWORLDLY, US Only.

Ends April 9th, midnight EST.




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Special thanks to Rockstar Book Tours for the chance to bring this tour to you and to the publisher for the copy for review. (THANKS!) For more information on this title, the author, the publisher, this tour, or those on this horizon, feel free to click through the links provided above. Be sure to check out the rest of the tour for more..

Tour Schedule:

Week One:

3/25/2024

YA Books Central

Excerpt/IG Post

3/25/2024

Never Hollowed by The Stare

Excerpt

3/26/2024

Comic Book Yeti

Excerpt/IG Post

3/26/2024

@darkfantasyreviews

Excerpt

3/27/2024

Eye-Rolling Demigod's Book Blog

Excerpt/IG Post

3/27/2024

jlreadstoperpetuity

IG Post

3/28/2024

Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers

Review/IG Post

3/28/2024

Karma Zee Readz

Review/IG Post

3/29/2024

Nonbinary Knight Reads

Review/IG Post

3/29/2024

The Book Critic

Review/IG Post

Week Two:

4/1/2024

Ilovebooksandstuffblog

Review/IG Post

4/1/2024

onemused

IG Post

4/2/2024

A Blue Box Full of Books

IG Review/LFL Drop Pic/TikTok Post

4/2/2024

@lexijava

IG Review

4/3/2024

More Books Please blog

Review/IG Post

4/3/2024

A Bookish Dream

Review/IG Post

4/4/2024

A Backwards Story

Review/IG Post

4/4/2024

nerdophiles

Review/IG Post

4/5/2024

Country Mamas With Kids

Review/IG Post

4/5/2024

G’s Reading Spree

IG Review



Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!


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