Rockstar Book Tours presents... THE BROTHERS FLICK: THE IMPOSSIBLE DOORS by Ryan Haddock & Nick Wyche - REVIEW + GIVEAWAY!

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Last, but certainly not least, I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the THE BROTHERS FLICK: THE IMPOSSIBLE DOORS by Ryan Haddock & Nick Wyche BLOG TOUR hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. It's another Graphic Novel, this time for the Middle Grade set, however I would highly recommend it for the target group and beyond because it was just that good!  So, check out my review post, make sure to enter the giveaway, and click on over to the other sites participating for more bookish fun!

 

Title: THE BROTHERS FLICK: THE IMPOSSIBLE DOORS

Author: Ryan Haddock, Whitney Cogar,  Nick Wyche (Illustrations), David Stoll (Illustrations), Jim Campbell, Rebecca Taylor (Editor)

Pub. Date: October 11, 2022

Publisher: Wonderbound

Formats: Paperback, eBook

Pages: 208

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

Sherlock Holmes meets the Wayside School in this Middle Grade supernatural sleuthing graphic novel about the Flick brothers - four siblings searching for explanations to outbreaks of supernatural strangeness and otherworldly weirdness in their Edwardian-era hometown.    

A bump in the night? They're on the case! At Strander House, things are…weird. There’s an ogre wedged in the closet, and you have to be careful not to slip on the leak coming from the ocean in the attic. What’s possibly weirder than the fact that you can walk into the bathroom and end up in next Tuesday are the four brothers who investigate these strange supernatural occurrences…the Brothers Flick!

Leo, Desmond, Remy, and Cub seek to get to the bottom of every shadow you swear you saw move. If they happen to stumble upon answers to the mysterious disappearance of their own family along the way, all the better.   For fans of  Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events, Gravity Falls, Whispering Pines, the Hardy Boys, the Winterhouse series, the Greenglass House series, and the Wayside School series!

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Reviews:

“… the metaphor of “impossible doors” leading toward unending universes, where even the smallest changes reverberate, provides a unique framework for themes of grief and healing.”   – Publishers Weekly

“…enjoyable.” – Kirkus

“… this graphic novel will attract mystery and adventure fans by the droves..."     -- Kirkus

“… a “Jonny Quest meets the Hardy Boys” vibe with a few modern twists…”  -- Kirkus

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This is another venture into the realm of the Graphic Novel and I must say, I REALLY ENJOYED IT!  The characters stood out, each on their own merit, and while they may model themselves as kids with adult tendencies, they still are children at heart, a fact that comes out later on in the story for each of them.

I loved the idea of Strander House and the unusual occurrences that kept cropping up.  I loved how the book was divided into chapters that connected, and yet carried a story all their own.  I loved the random ogre and how his tale reminds us to not assume things about others.  I loved how Winston found his way, and his remarkable invisi-dogs (you'll understand when you read it!).  I love how spunky Eleanor was, and how she knew when it was time to move on...and where she wanted to be.  I loved how each of the brothers Flick had a chance to shine, and reveal their true hearts.  Remy's story was touching and  a wee bit sad, though he doesn't really let it show beyond the chapter.  Cub had a starring role of his own as well, and such grand adventures that really gave an extra JOLT to the story when an unexpected guest arrives.  What I'm saying is that there is a lot to love about this graphic novel, aside from the full color illustrations and format.  It has MYSTERY, ADVENTURE, DANGER, and a whole lot of HEART.

A great read for fans of the genre, or even those wanting to branch out!  You can't go wrong with The Brothers Flick...and I seriously hope we get another adventure with them post haste!

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About the author...

Ryan Haddock has wanted to write books since he was six years old. Over the years, his career aspirations also included rock star, lawyer, rock star lawyer, and teacher, but writing books never left his heart. Thank goodness someone finally let him write a book.

Ryan resides with his wife and kids in a charmingly quaint city known for its ridiculously fast internet and a jingle about a train.

Hometown/State: Chattanooga, TN

 

Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Goodreads | Amazon

 

About the illustrator...

Nick Wyche lives in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains with his wonderful wife, Suzanne, overlooking the Tennessee River. He has been obsessed with comics and cartoons for over 4 decades and still can't believe he gets to draw professionally.
Hometown/State: Chattanooga, TN

Twitter | Instagram | Goodreads

 

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~~~   GIVEAWAY   ~~~

2 winners will receive a finished copy of THE BROTHERS FLICK: THE IMPOSSIBLE DOORS, US Only.

Ends November 1st, midnight EST.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

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Special thanks to the Rockstar Book Tours team for the chance to bring this tour to you and to the publisher for the ecopy for review. (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 title is available soon, so mark your calendar or pre order your copy today! Catch the rest of the tour for more!

Tour Schedule

Week One:

9/26/2022	A Dream Within A Dream	Guest Post
9/27/2022	@allyluvsbooksalatte	IG Spotlight
9/28/2022	BookHounds YA	Guest Post/IG Post
9/29/2022	Lady Hawkeye	Guest Post/IG Post
9/30/2022	Review Thick And Thin	Review/IG Post
10/1/2022	amandainpa	Review/IG Post

Week Two:

10/2/2022	#BRVL Book Review Virginia Lee Blog	Guest Post
10/3/2022	Mom with a Reading Problem	Review/IG Post
10/4/2022	Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers	Review/IG Post
10/5/2022	Rajiv's Reviews	Review/IG Post
10/6/2022	@enjoyingbooksagain	Review/IG Post
10/7/2022	More Books Please blog	Review/IG Post
10/8/2022	@meetcuteromancebooks	Review/IG Post

Week Three:

10/9/2022	One More Exclamation	Review/IG Post
10/10/2022	Little Red Reads	Review
10/11/2022	RavenzReviewz	Review/IG Post
10/12/2022	Ya Books Central	Guest Post
10/13/2022	Two Chicks on Books	Guest Post
10/14/2022	GryffindorBookishNerd	Review/IG Post
10/15/2022	@ablueboxfullofbooks	IG Review

Week Four:

10/16/2022	@jaimerockstarbooktours	IG Spotlight
10/17/2022	@jacleomik33	IG Review
10/18/2022	@froggyreadteach	IG Review/Read Part of Book Out Loud
10/19/2022	The Bookwyrm's Den	Review/IG Post
10/20/2022	Two Points of Interest	Review/IG Post
10/21/2022	Nerdophiles	Review/IG Post
10/22/2022	hodophile_z	Review/IG Post

Week Five:

10/23/2022	pickagoodbook	Review/IG Post
10/24/2022	The Momma Spot	Review/IG Post
10/25/2022	@thebookishfoxwitch	IG Review

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

RRR presents... SUMMER SIN by K.S. Marsden - COVER REVEAL!

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Welcome back to Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers.

Today, we're sharing a special COVER REVEAL spreading through the blogosphere with Rachel's Random Resources.  It features the fourth book in a supernatural series that sounds like a lead character is about to be caught up in something MUCH bigger than they could've imagined.  Ready or not, get set to set your peepers on today's cover (and title!) in the spotlight...

Summer Sin

Northern Witch series, Book 4

by

K.S. Marsden

RELEASE DATE:  May 1st, 2021

About the book....

As an eventful school year draws to a close, Mark has to face his greatest challenge yet.

Witches, demons and spells have quickly become the norm for Mark, but he will find that magic can't solve all of his problems.

With everyone relying on him, will Mark be able to save the day?

Or will the price of being a hero be too high?

Available at special pre-order deal 99p (normal price £3.50/$3.99)

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About the author...

Kelly S. Marsden grew up in Yorkshire, and there were two constants in her life - books and horses.

Graduating with an equine degree from Aberystwyth University, she has spent most of her life since trying to experience everything the horse world has to offer. She is currently settled into a Nutritionist role for a horse feed company in Doncaster, South Yorkshire.

She writes Fantasy stories part-time. Her first book, The Shadow Rises (Witch-Hunter #1), was published in January 2013, and she now has several successful series under her belt.

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Special thanks to Rachel at Rachel's Random Resources for the chance to bring this tour to you. (THANKS!) For more information on this title, the author, this promotion, or those on the horizon, feel free to click through the links provided above.

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

Life After Death: The Turnkey of Highgate Cemetary by Allison Rushby

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Welcome back to Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers.

Today, we're shining the spotlight on a new Middle Grade novel COMING SOON via Candlewick Press!  It's official book birthday is July 24th, 2018 (as of this post), and in truth, I think it will draw fans of the genre from all age groups because it's much more than just a simple story.  It takes actual history, gives it a little twirl, and spins out a result most unexpected...and utterly intriguing!  Ready a spot on your wish list because here comes today's book of choice...

The Turnkey of Highgate Cemetary

by

Allison Rushby

9780763696856

Candlewick Press

About the book...

Twelve-year-old Flossie is no ordinary ghost — she's the caretaker of every soul in Highgate Cemetery. And during World War II, even the ghosts aren't safe.

Flossie Birdwhistle is the Turnkey at London's Highgate Cemetery. As Turnkey, it's Flossie's job to ensure that all the souls buried in the cemetery stay at rest. Not an easy job for a young ghost, but a task made especially difficult by World War II: London is being attacked every night by enemy bombers, and even the dead are unsettled. When Flossie encounters the ghost of a German soldier carrying a mysterious object that seems to exist in both the living and spirit worlds, she becomes suspicious — what is the officer up to? Before long, Flossie uncovers a sinister plot that could destroy not only her cemetery, but also her beloved country. Can Flossie and her ghostly friends stop the soldier before it's too late? History collides with the supernatural in this exciting, ethereal mystery from Allison Rushby.

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A curious read about the keepers of our spirit's comfort at life's end set amidst WWII as the evil powers that be try to bridge the world of twilights and the living for nefarious purposes... 

Can you just imagine?  WHAT IF the Hitler regime had been able to accomplish what is being attempted in this book?  I mean, the effects would have been devastating on such another level, I can't even begin to envision it...and yet, it is said he did have an obsession or sorts with the occult, and supernatural interests.  *shivers*  Sorry, but no one should have so much power, especially with that much hatred in their heart, but I digress...this book isn't JUST about the war and what COULD have been.  It's about the enumerable souls left behind in the rubble, those that passed from natural causes and those "helped along" by the tragedies occurring all around them, and where they all fit in.  A phrase repeated much was that it wasn't their war...it was for the living and they were beyond that world's reach for all intents and purposes.  Thing is once the soldier appeared, all bets were off and choosing inaction would leave ghostly blood on their hands regardless of who would or would not see it.  Flossie may have been an unusual pick for a turnkey, but she was without a doubt chosen, and with good reason.  Despite her lack of years, she's knowledgeable, dependable, compassionate, and determined.  She faces down ghosts from her own past, conquers unanswered questions that left fear in her formerly beating heart, and manages to keep the faith and stand strong when everything seems to be crumbling to the ground.  

In the end, there was so much learned and so many miles of the heart covered, showing us that looks can be deceiving, not all lost can be saved, and sometimes the greatest thing we can give is ourselves.  A great pick for Historical Fiction fans as well as the Middle Grade set.  The use of a younger soul to guide the way makes it more approachable, while her lack of confidence makes her seem more human.  After all, we aren't all born with a backbone of steel...but it doesn't mean we can't accomplish great things in this life...or even perhaps in the after.

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About the author...

Allison Rushby, the daughter of an author, was raised on a wholesome and steady diet of classic English literature. Some of her favourite books, re-read countless dog-eared times include Rumer Godden's The Dolls' House, Frances Hodgson Burnett's The Secret Garden, Dodie Smith's I Capture the Castle and Noel Streatfield's "Shoes" series. She has long been a fan of cities with long, winding histories, wild, overgrown cemeteries, red brick Victorian museums, foxes and ivy. She likes to write with a cup of Darjeeling tea by her side and a Devon Rex cat called Claudia curled up in her lap.

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Special thanks to Raquel and Anna at Candlewick Press for the ARC for review.  (THANKS!)  For more information on this title, the author, or the publisher, feel free to click through the links provided above.  This title is set to release July 24th, 2018, so mark your calendar or pre-order your copy today!

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