Today, I have a dark, young adult fantasy in our book release spotlight spot! Check out Blood Oath, the first book in the Storm Breaker series by Kayla Cunningham.

Storm Breaker, Book One

YA Dark fantasy

Date Published: March 18, 2025

In a world where magic is punishable by death, seventeen-year-old Allyria Pilar faces execution for saving a girl accused of witchcraft. Her only escape? A blood oath to the Death Dealer of Redbone, the king's most feared contract killer. Forced to bind herself to him or die in the prison of Redvine, Allyria's fate takes a dangerous turn.

Thrust into a brutal realm where survival hinges on combat, Allyria is torn from her home and trained under Cassius, the enigmatic Captain of the Death Dealer's immortal guard. Her goal: to win the deadly Elder Tournaments, a series of brutal trials that pit the most powerful fighters against each other, and earn her freedom.

But when the murder of a fae prince pushes the world to the brink of war, Allyria and the Death Dealer must join forces in a desperate bid to save their world—both human and immortal. As the stakes rise and the lines between duty and destiny blur, Allyria must navigate a war-torn land, confront her growing feelings for the Death Dealer, and decide where her true loyalties lie.

Can Allyria rise to become the hero her world needs, or will she let it plunge into eternal night?

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Kayla Cunningham is the author of the award- winning contemporary romance novel, Fated to Love You. She holds two education degrees and teaches GED courses at an adult prison while volunteering as a Hostage Crisis Negotiator. She is currently working on her Ph.D. in Teaching English as a Second Language and enjoys taking flying lessons with her husband. Kayla has a passion for traveling and meeting people from different cultures around the world. She was born in San Luis Obispo and raised in Santa Cruz, California. Cunningham just completed the second installment of the Chasing the Comet trilogy and has just completed Blood Oath, the first book in the Storm Breaker YA fantasy series.

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Today, I am sharing a young adult fantasy novel in our book spotlight! Check out Selena Flowers and the Phantom Tides, read a quick excerpt from the book, learn about author Ella English and be sure to enter for a chance to win a prize in the book tour giveaway at the end of this post! Check back next week because I'll be sharing my review of the book soon too!

The Merblood Saga, Book 2

YA Fantasy

Date Published: 02-25-2025

Publisher: Spider Web Press

Something strange is going down in the sleepy seaside village of Madderly Bay. Best friends Selena and Chloe are stuck in the most boring summer ever—until food starts coming to life and running wild in the streets.

But that’s just the beginning. Earthquakes start shaking the village, and creepy claw marks show up, hinting at something dark stirring beneath the waves. Only Selena and Chloe know the real story about the zombie mermaids they faced before—and now they’re worried the threat they thought was gone might be back.

As the tremors get worse and the water turns a scary green, the girls have to figure out what’s awakening in the depths before it’s too late. With their friend Zelda and her magical squid, Glowella, by their side, they’ll risk everything to save both the human and magical worlds from a danger that could destroy them all.

In this thrilling adventure, Selena and her friends have to face their fears and dig up some serious secrets between the human and magical worlds. With their village and the ocean in danger, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Can they figure out what’s messing with the sea before it’s too late? Or will they realize that saving their town—and both worlds—might be way harder than they thought? 

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Finally, after what felt like hours of swimming through the trippy underwater school, they reached the top of the Academy. Aunt Ada's attic chamber waited behind a trapdoor that pulsed with its own heartbeat.

Selena's stomach did a little flip as they approached. With a quick look at each other that said, "Here goes nothing," they pushed it open. A cloud of bubbles exploded around them as they swam in.

Dim, shifting light filled the room, casting everything in shades of blue and green that rippled like sunlight dancing on the ocean floor. Coral shelves lined the walls, packed with jars of dried herbs, glowing potions, and ancient scrolls that murmured secrets as they shifted. 

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Ella English grew up in the heart of London, where the hustle and bustle of city life met summer adventures at her grandma’s house on the Kent coast. Exploring tide pools and collecting seashells, she developed a love for the ocean and a knack for creating imaginative worlds that she now brings to life through her writing.

Now living in Baltimore, Maryland, Ella is the author of The Merblood Saga, a dark fantasy YA series that plunges readers into a haunting underwater realm filled with cursed mermaids, ancient magic, and buried secrets. The first book, Selena Flowers and the Cursed Ruby, has been a hit with young readers, drawing them into its mysterious and dangerous world.

Ella also writes and illustrates Kitty in the City, a whimsical series about a singing cat named Katy who takes New York City by storm. The latest installment, Katy in Central Park, will be released in June 2025.

When she’s not weaving dark magic or drawing cats, Ella is kept busy by her two mischievous felines who make sure she stays entertained and grounded. Follow her adventures (and plenty of cat cameos) on Instagram @EllaEnglishAuthor or visit www.ellaenglish.com for more.

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This morning, I have a young adult Christian dystopian novel in our book release spotlight! Check out The End: Alpha, learn about author Aaron Ryan and be sure to enter for a chance to win a prize in the book tour giveaway at the end of this post. 

YA Christian Sci-Fi/Dystopian

Date Published: 03-05-2025

When a man in power believes he's God, mankind doesn't have a prayer

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Award-winning and bestselling author Aaron Ryan lives in Washington with his wife and two sons, along with Macy the dog, Winston the cat, and Merry & Pippin, the finches.

He is the author of the bestselling "Dissonance" 6-book alien invasion saga, the post-apocalyptic Christian fiction saga "The End," the sci-fi thrillers "Forecast" and "The Slide," the children's picture books "The Ring of Truth," "The Sword of Joy" and "The Book of Power," the business reference business books "How to Successfully Self-Publish & Promote Your Self-Published Book" and "The Superhero Anomaly", 6 business books on voiceovers penned under his former stage name (Joshua Alexander), as well as a previous fictional novel, "The Omega Room."

When he was in second grade, he was tasked with writing a creative assignment: a fictional book.  And thus, "The Electric Boy" was born: a simple novella full of intrigue, fantasy, and 7-year-old wits that electrified Aaron's desire to write.  From that point forward, Aaron evolved into a creative soul that desired to create.

He enjoys the arts, media, music, performing, poetry, and being a daddy.  In his lifetime he has been an author, voiceover artist, wedding videographer, stage performer, musician, producer, rock/pop artist, executive assistant, service manager, paperboy, CSR, poet, tech support, worship leader, and more.  The diversity of his life experiences gives him a unique approach to business, life, ministry, faith, and entertainment.

Aaron's favorite author by far is J.R.R. Tolkien, but he also enjoys Suzanne Collins, James S.A. Corey, Michael Crichton, Marie Lu, Madeleine L'Engle, John Grisham, Tom Clancy, Tim Lebbon, Christopher Golden, C.S. Lewis, Stephen King and Dave Barry.

Aaron has always had a passion for storytelling. Visit the Dissonance saga website or The End saga website.

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This morning, I have a young adult fantasy novel in our book release spotlight spot! Check out Selena Flowers and the Phantom Tides, learn about author Ella English and The Merblood Saga--and be sure to enter for a chance to win a prize in the book tour giveaway at the end of this post. 

The Merblood Saga, Book 2

YA Fantasy

Date Published: 02-25-2025

Publisher: Spider Web Press

Something strange is going down in the sleepy seaside village of Madderly Bay. Best friends Selena and Chloe are stuck in the most boring summer ever—until food starts coming to life and running wild in the streets.

But that’s just the beginning. Earthquakes start shaking the village, and creepy claw marks show up, hinting at something dark stirring beneath the waves. Only Selena and Chloe know the real story about the zombie mermaids they faced before—and now they’re worried the threat they thought was gone might be back.

As the tremors get worse and the water turns a scary green, the girls have to figure out what’s awakening in the depths before it’s too late. With their friend Zelda and her magical squid, Glowella, by their side, they’ll risk everything to save both the human and magical worlds from a danger that could destroy them all.

In this thrilling adventure, Selena and her friends have to face their fears and dig up some serious secrets between the human and magical worlds. With their village and the ocean in danger, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Can they figure out what’s messing with the sea before it’s too late? Or will they realize that saving their town—and both worlds—might be way harder than they thought?

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Ella English grew up in the heart of London, where the hustle and bustle of city life met summer adventures at her grandma’s house on the Kent coast. Exploring tide pools and collecting seashells, she developed a love for the ocean and a knack for creating imaginative worlds that she now brings to life through her writing.

Now living in Baltimore, Maryland, Ella is the author of The Merblood Saga, a dark fantasy YA series that plunges readers into a haunting underwater realm filled with cursed mermaids, ancient magic, and buried secrets. The first book, Selena Flowers and the Cursed Ruby, has been a hit with young readers, drawing them into its mysterious and dangerous world.

Ella also writes and illustrates Kitty in the City, a whimsical series about a singing cat named Katy who takes New York City by storm. The latest installment, Katy in Central Park, will be released in June 2025.

When she’s not weaving dark magic or drawing cats, Ella is kept busy by her two mischievous felines who make sure she stays entertained and grounded. 

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My daughters and I have always loved finding new young adult dystopian thrillers to share! Today, I have a new novel from author Esther Cordova that is getting great reviews in our book spotlight! Check out Convergence and learn about the author! 

Young Adult Fiction

Published: 1/21/2025

Convergence is The Hunger Games meets Ex Machina—a gripping YA dystopian novel that dives deep into love, consciousness, and the ethical dilemmas of AI. 

When Maya leaves her secluded village to save her sister's life in a futuristic city, she uncovers a chilling plot that threatens the very fabric of humanity. If you hate predictable villains and love stories with jaw-dropping twists, morally complex characters, and thought-provoking questions, this book will captivate you. 

As one reader said, "I rarely get so intrigued by something that I end up zoning out for a few moments to have a mental discussion over the morality of those implications." 

Ready to question what it truly means to be human? Convergence is your next unputdownable read.

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Author Esther Cordova is on a mission to change mindsets around the world. It’s a simple enough change, she wants to add the word YET. 

 

When children say ‘I can’t do that’, she adds the word ‘yet’. (Great advice for adults too!) Esther believes that this simple concept will help children overcome their fears and strive to learn as much as they can in life. One word makes an important difference!

 

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This morning, I am joining the book cover reveal for a young adult fantasy novel from The Merblood Saga. Check out Selena Flowers and the Phantom Tides and learn about author Ella English!

The Merblood Saga, Book 2

YA Fantasy

Date Published: 02-25-2025

Publisher: Spider Web Press

Just when thirteen-year-old Selena Flowers thought she was safe, strange events plunge her seaside town into peril once more. She must dive back into the dangerous underwater world she narrowly escaped last year to find answers about the chaotic happenings in town.

Beneath the waves, the undead mermaid queen Faustina desperately searches for a powerful ruby necklace while corrupting sea creatures into her zombie army. A sinister dark force is unleashed, spreading its dark magic and corrupting the merkingdom.

To have any hope of stopping this evil and restoring balance above and below the waves, Selena must join forces with unlikely allies, including Faustina herself, and embrace her connection to the underwater world.

With the fate of two realms at stake, Selena must defeat the darkness before it consumes everything and everyone she loves.

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Ella English grew up in the heart of London, where the hustle and bustle of city life met summer adventures at her grandma’s house on the Kent coast. Exploring tide pools and collecting seashells, she developed a love for the ocean and a knack for creating imaginative worlds that she now brings to life through her writing.

Now living in Baltimore, Maryland, Ella is the author of The Merblood Saga, a dark fantasy YA series that plunges readers into a haunting underwater realm filled with cursed mermaids, ancient magic, and buried secrets. The first book, Selena Flowers and the Cursed Ruby, has been a hit with young readers, drawing them into its mysterious and dangerous world.

Ella also writes and illustrates Kitty in the City, a whimsical series about a singing cat named Katy who takes New York City by storm. The latest installment, Katy in Central Park, will be released in June 2025.

When she’s not weaving dark magic or drawing cats, Ella is kept busy by her two mischievous felines who make sure she stays entertained and grounded. Follow her adventures (and plenty of cat cameos) on Instagram @EllaEnglishAuthor or visit www.ellaenglish.com for more.

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