One Of Us Is Lying meets The Darkest Corners in THE LYING WOODS (On sale November 13, 2018 | Hyperion) by critically-acclaimed author Ashley Elston. This creepy thriller-mystery combines bone-chilling twists with palpable tension between each character to create a menacing, binge-worthy read about a teen whose past won’t stay buried.
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Coming Soon: The Lying Woods by Ashley Elston #BookNews
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Giveaway: Hocus Pocus & The All New Sequel - #HocusPocusSequelNovel
Hocus Pocus & the All-New Sequel
In Stores Now, released July 10, 2018
Published by Freeform Books, an imprint of Disney Book Group
Hocus Pocus is beloved by Halloween enthusiasts all over the world. Diving once more into the world of witches, this electrifying two-part young adult novel, released on the twenty-fifth anniversary of the 1993 film, marks a new era of Hocus Pocus. Fans will be spellbound by a fresh retelling of the original film, followed by the all-new sequel that continues the story with the next generation of Salem teens.Shortly after moving from California to Salem, Massachusetts, Max Dennison finds himself in hot water when he accidentally releases a coven of witches, the Sanderson sisters, from the afterlife. Max, his sister, and his new friends (human and otherwise) must find a way to stop the witches from carrying out their evil plan and remaining on earth to torment Salem for all eternity.Twenty-five years later, Max and Allison’s seventeen-year-old daughter, Poppy, finds herself face-to-face with the Sanderson sisters in all their sinister glory. When Halloween celebrations don’t quite go as planned, it’s a race against time as Poppy and her friends fight to save her family and all of Salem from the witches’ latest vile scheme.
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New Book Release: City of Bastards by Andrew Shvarts 6/5/18
ABOUT CITY OF BASTARDS:
Tilla, the bastard of House Kent, is safe under the protection of the Volaris King. But whispers and stares follow her wherever she goes, as the daughter of the traitor waging war against Lightspire. Memories of her beloved brother, Jax, who lies cold in his grave will not be forgotten even as she tries to settle into a life at the city’s prestigious University.Then, Tilla stumbles upon the body of a classmate. The deeper she digs, the more questions she uncovers. Nothing is as it seems in the glorious capital, and Tilla’s presence might just be the spark that sets the Kingdom aflame.
Advanced Praise for City of Bastards:
“A murderous, unexpected, and immensely satisfying follow up to Royal Bastards. Welcome to the
City of Bastards, where emotions twist like knives, magic fills the streets, and betrayal flows like blood."
—Stephanie Garber, New York Times bestselling author of Caraval
“A deceptive plot combined with a magnetic cast of characters in a series that continues to redefine the genre. You won't be able to put this one down.”— Scott Reintgen, author of Nyxia
Praise for Royal Bastards:
“Soon Jon Snow won’t be the only bastard whose name readers will remember.”—Entertainment Weekly
“High-stakes, edge of your seat fantasy.”—Bustle
“Action-packed debut [that] champions diversity, counsels perseverance,
and highlights the human cost of war.”—Publishers Weekly
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Giveaway: Spindle by E. K. Johnston Prize Pack #ReadSpindle
SPINDLE
By E.K. Johnston
Release: December 6, 2016
The world is made safe by a woman...but it is a very big world.
It has been generations since the Storyteller Queen drove the demon out of her husband and saved her country from fire and blood. Her family has prospered beyond the borders of their village, and two new kingdoms have sprouted on either side of the mountains where the demons are kept prisoner by bright iron, and by the creatures the Storyteller Queen made to keep them contained.
But the prison is crumbling. Through years of careful manipulation, a demon has regained her power. She has made one kingdom strong and brought the other to its knees, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. When a princess is born, the demon is ready with the final blow: a curse that will cost the princess her very soul, or force her to destroy her own people to save her life.
The threads of magic are tightly spun, binding princess and exiled spinners into a desperate plot to break the curse before the demon can become a queen of men. But the web of power is dangerously tangled--and they may not see the true pattern until it is unspooled.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
E.K. Johnston had several jobs and one vocation before she became a published writer. If she’s learned anything, it’s that things turn out weird sometimes, and there’s not a lot you can do about it. Well, that and how to muscle through awkward fanfic because it’s about a pairing she likes.
You can follow Kate on Twitter (@ek_johnston) to learn more about Alderaanian political theory than you really need to know, on Tumblr (ekjohnston) if you’re just here for the pretty pictures, or online at ekjohnston.ca.
The Garden of Three Hundred Flowers is an interstitial short story by E.K. Johnston set between her novels A THOUSAND NIGHTS and SPINDLE. For readers excited to learn more, this story also includes excerpts from A THOUSAND NIGHTS, SPINDLE, and Johnston's Star Wars novel, AHSOKA.
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Release Day Blitz: Starflight by Melissa Landers + Giveaway
Starflight
Starflight #1
Author: Melissa Landers
Reading Level: Young Adult
Genre: Science Fiction
Released: February 2nd 2016
Review Source: Disney Hyperion
Life in the outer realm is a lawless, dirty, hard existence, and Solara Brooks is hungry for it. Just out of the orphanage, she needs a fresh start in a place where nobody cares about the engine grease beneath her fingernails or the felony tattoos across her knuckles. She's so desperate to reach the realm that she's willing to indenture herself to Doran Spaulding, the rich and popular quarterback who made her life miserable all through high school, in exchange for passage aboard the spaceliner Zenith.
When a twist of fate lands them instead on the Banshee, a vessel of dubious repute, Doran learns he's been framed on Earth for conspiracy. As he pursues a set of mysterious coordinates rumored to hold the key to clearing his name, he and Solara must get past their enmity to work together and evade those out for their arrest. Life on the Banshee may be tumultuous, but as Solara and Doran are forced to question everything they once believed about their world—and each other—the ship becomes home, and the eccentric crew family. But what Solara and Doran discover on the mysterious Planet X has the power to not only alter their lives, but the existence of everyone in the universe...
Hey there, booklovers!
I’m author Melissa Landers, and I’m thrilled to announce the release of STARFLIGHT, the first in a brand new sci-fi series from Disney-Hyperion. I originally pitched this story to my editor as “Overboard” (one of my favorite romantic comedies) meets “Firefly” (an amazing show that was tragically cancelled after one season). STARFLIGHT follows the misadventures of Solara Brooks, a penniless felon who indentures herself to her high school nemesis, Doran Spaulding, in exchange for passage to a new world. But when Doran’s memory is temporarily erased, Solara convinces him their roles are reversed—that she’s the master and he’s the servant—and leads him onto a renegade spaceship, where intergalactic shenanigans ensue. STARFLIGHT is very different in tone from the Alienated trilogy, but the story is still filled with all the things I love: humor, heart, and adventure.
What do reviewers have to say?
“Get ready for blast-off! Action-packed and utterly addictive, nobody writes like Melissa Landers. A smart, satisfying romance set in a vividly detailed world, Starflight was just plain fun!” –New York Times bestselling author Amie Kaufman
“Teens will be bracing themselves during the swashbuckling action scenes. A great choice for fans of raw sci-fi action, reminiscent of the lawlessness presented in the television series Firefly.” –School Library Journal
“A lively tale of romance, space pirates, conspiracy, and made (as opposed to genetic) families.” –Booklist
If you like your sci-fi adventure served with a side of romance, I hope you’ll pick up a copy of STARFLIGHT today. It’s now available in stores and online.
Melissa Landers is a former teacher who left the classroom to pursue other worlds. A proud sci-fi geek, she isn't afraid to wear her Princess Leia costume in public—just ask her husband and three kids. She lives outside Cincinnati in the small town of Loveland, “Sweetheart of Ohio.” For more information, or just to say hello, visit her website.
To celebrate my book birthday, I’m offering one lucky winner a STARFLIGHT swag pack, complete with custom nail wraps, bookmarks, and a mini poster! The giveaway is open internationally. Due to sweepstakes laws, entrants must be 18 years or older to participate.
Best of luck, and happy reading!
Book News: Black Widow: Forever Red Pre-Order Campaign
Black Widow: Forever Red
A Marvel YA Novel
Author: Margaret Stohl
Release Date: October 13th 2015
Publisher: Marvel Press | Disney Books
Enter the world of the Avengers’ iconic master spy… Natasha Romanoff is one of the world’s most lethal assassins. Trained from a young age in the arts of death and deception, Natasha was given the title of Black Widow by Ivan Somodorov, her brutal teacher at the Red Room, Moscow’s infamous academy for operatives.
Ava Orlova is just trying to fit in as an average Brooklyn teenager, but her life has been anything but average.The daughter of a missing Russian quantum physicist, Ava was once subjected to a series of ruthless military experiments—until she was rescued by Black Widow and placed under S.H.I.E.L.D. protection. Ava has always longed to reconnect with her mysterious savior, but Black Widow isn’t really the big sister type. Until now.
When children all over Eastern Europe begin to go missing, and rumors of smuggled Red Room tech light up the dark net, Natasha suspects her old teacher has returned—and that Ava Orlova might be the only one who can stop him. To defeat the madman who threatens their future, Natasha and Ava must unravel their pasts. Only then will they discover the truth about the dark-eyed boy with an hourglass tattoo who haunts Ava’s dreams. . . .
Black Widow: Forever Red features all the heart-pounding adventure readers expect from Marvel, written by #1 New York Times best-selling author Margaret Stohl. Uncover a new side of the Marvel Universe that will thrill loyal fans and newcomers alike, as Stohl reveals the untold story of Black Widow for the very first time.
Here at OUaT, we partner with a few people to celebrate the release of Black Widow: Forever Red over on Instagram. Here is our post:
Pre-order Black Widow: Forever Red before October 13, 2015 and get a limited edition, exclusive print featuring Black Widow and Red Widow, who is making her comic book debut in MOCKINGBIRD: S.H.I.E.L.D. 50TH ANNIVERSARY #1. The print will be signed by #1 New York Times best-selling author Margaret Stohl!
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Blog Tour: A Thousand Nights by E.K. Johnston | Interview | Giveaway

Welcome to our stop on A Thousand Nights tour for E.K. Johnston. This tour is hosted by Rockstar Book Tour.
A Thousand NightsAuthor: E.K. Johnston
Reading Level: Young Adult
Genre: Fantasy
Released: October 6th 2015
Publisher: Disney Hyperion

Lo-Melkhiin killed three hundred girls before he came to her village, looking for a wife. When she sees the dust cloud on the horizon, she knows he has arrived. She knows he will want the loveliest girl: her sister. She vows she will not let her be next.
And so she is taken in her sister's place, and she believes death will soon follow. Lo-Melkhiin's court is a dangerous palace filled with pretty things: intricate statues with wretched eyes, exquisite threads to weave the most beautiful garments. She sees everything as if for the last time.But the first sun rises and sets, and she is not dead. Night after night, Lo-Melkhiin comes to her and listens to the stories she tells, and day after day she is awoken by the sunrise. Exploring the palace, she begins to unlock years of fear that have tormented and silenced a kingdom. Lo-Melkhiin was not always a cruel ruler. Something went wrong.
Far away, in their village, her sister is mourning. Through her pain, she calls upon the desert winds, conjuring a subtle unseen magic, and something besides death stirs the air.
Back at the palace, the words she speaks to Lo-Melkhiin every night are given a strange life of their own. Little things, at first: a dress from home, a vision of her sister. With each tale she spins, her power grows. Soon she dreams of bigger, more terrible magic: power enough to save a king, if she can put an end to the rule of a monster.
Interview
Would you please tell us something about yourself?
One time, in Jordan, I went camping in Wadi Rum with four friends. It was a little weird because the tour guide never spoke directly to me (I was the only girl), but it was amazing. After climbing a mountain, for example, I was pretty sure I was dying, but then I ate a tomato covered in salt and, I tell you, instant recovery.
Anyway, so we spent the night in this camp where we all theoretically had our own tents, except we were a little worried about scorpions, so we dragged the mattresses out onto the sand, jumped up and down on them for a while, and then got ready to sleep under the sky. The moon came up, and it was bright enough to read by, but it blotted out a lot of stars. We’d been up since 4AM that morning, so we went to sleep early, and I woke up just after midnight, because it got cold. I fumbled for my glasses, and put them on…
…and immediately forgot about anything that had ever existed or would ever exist, because the Milky Way was right above me, and seeing the universe will do that to a person. I really recommend doing that, if you can.
What was your favorite part/character to write in A Thousand Nights?
I love my narrator a lot, and writing her scenes was fun (which is handy, as there were a lot of them!), but the one I like the most is the moment after Sokath, His Eyes Uncovered asks her to think about bearing the King’s heir (knowing, full well, that it’s a terrible thing to ask her to do), and she’s all “No way am I having sex under these circumstances”. I deliberately set up the book to avoid sex at all (because it would be rape), but it wasn’t until that scene when I realized how I (and she) was going to do it: the women in the qasr help her out.
How much of your day is dedicated to writing in some form or another?
It really depends on the day. I am not the sort of writer who writes every day, so sometimes whole weeks will go by without me putting words to page. When I am drafting, though, I will usually write for about four hours (in the morning), and then spend the afternoon working on promo, email, or taxes (etc).
What books are you excited about in 2016?
Gosh, I’m still excited about the books coming in 2015, the fall line up is so good. In 2016, though, we’ve got THE RAVEN KING, and the sequels to THE SCORPION RULES, SIX OF CROWS, and A POCKET FULL OF MURDER, which should be wonderful. Also the next book in The Gold Seer Trilogy will come out, and that is exciting.
Is there any other news of upcoming projects or events that you’d like to share with us?
I have a book in the spring about Shakespeare and cheerleaders, and then in the fall, the companion novel to A THOUSAND NIGHTS will (probably) come out. I am very excited about both of those things. Everything else is [redacted for spoilers].
One time, in Jordan, I went camping in Wadi Rum with four friends. It was a little weird because the tour guide never spoke directly to me (I was the only girl), but it was amazing. After climbing a mountain, for example, I was pretty sure I was dying, but then I ate a tomato covered in salt and, I tell you, instant recovery.
Anyway, so we spent the night in this camp where we all theoretically had our own tents, except we were a little worried about scorpions, so we dragged the mattresses out onto the sand, jumped up and down on them for a while, and then got ready to sleep under the sky. The moon came up, and it was bright enough to read by, but it blotted out a lot of stars. We’d been up since 4AM that morning, so we went to sleep early, and I woke up just after midnight, because it got cold. I fumbled for my glasses, and put them on…
…and immediately forgot about anything that had ever existed or would ever exist, because the Milky Way was right above me, and seeing the universe will do that to a person. I really recommend doing that, if you can.
What was your favorite part/character to write in A Thousand Nights?
I love my narrator a lot, and writing her scenes was fun (which is handy, as there were a lot of them!), but the one I like the most is the moment after Sokath, His Eyes Uncovered asks her to think about bearing the King’s heir (knowing, full well, that it’s a terrible thing to ask her to do), and she’s all “No way am I having sex under these circumstances”. I deliberately set up the book to avoid sex at all (because it would be rape), but it wasn’t until that scene when I realized how I (and she) was going to do it: the women in the qasr help her out.
How much of your day is dedicated to writing in some form or another?
It really depends on the day. I am not the sort of writer who writes every day, so sometimes whole weeks will go by without me putting words to page. When I am drafting, though, I will usually write for about four hours (in the morning), and then spend the afternoon working on promo, email, or taxes (etc).
What books are you excited about in 2016?
Gosh, I’m still excited about the books coming in 2015, the fall line up is so good. In 2016, though, we’ve got THE RAVEN KING, and the sequels to THE SCORPION RULES, SIX OF CROWS, and A POCKET FULL OF MURDER, which should be wonderful. Also the next book in The Gold Seer Trilogy will come out, and that is exciting.
Is there any other news of upcoming projects or events that you’d like to share with us?
I have a book in the spring about Shakespeare and cheerleaders, and then in the fall, the companion novel to A THOUSAND NIGHTS will (probably) come out. I am very excited about both of those things. Everything else is [redacted for spoilers].
You can follow Kate on Twitter (@ek_johnston) to learn more about Alderaanian political theory than you really need to know, or on Tumblr (ekjohnston) if you're just here for pretty pictures.
E.K. Johnston is represented by Adams Literary
Book Review: A Thousand Nights by E.K. Johnston

A Thousand NightsAuthor: E.K. Johnston
Reading Level: Young Adult
Genre: Fantasy
Released: October 6th 2015
Publisher: Disney Hyperion
Lo-Melkhiin killed three hundred girls before he came to her village, looking for a wife. When she sees the dust cloud on the horizon, she knows he has arrived. She knows he will want the loveliest girl: her sister. She vows she will not let her be next.
And so she is taken in her sister's place, and she believes death will soon follow. Lo-Melkhiin's court is a dangerous palace filled with pretty things: intricate statues with wretched eyes, exquisite threads to weave the most beautiful garments. She sees everything as if for the last time.But the first sun rises and sets, and she is not dead. Night after night, Lo-Melkhiin comes to her and listens to the stories she tells, and day after day she is awoken by the sunrise. Exploring the palace, she begins to unlock years of fear that have tormented and silenced a kingdom. Lo-Melkhiin was not always a cruel ruler. Something went wrong.
Far away, in their village, her sister is mourning. Through her pain, she calls upon the desert winds, conjuring a subtle unseen magic, and something besides death stirs the air.
Back at the palace, the words she speaks to Lo-Melkhiin every night are given a strange life of their own. Little things, at first: a dress from home, a vision of her sister. With each tale she spins, her power grows. Soon she dreams of bigger, more terrible magic: power enough to save a king, if she can put an end to the rule of a monster.
As you already know, A Thousand Nights is a retelling of One Thousand and One Nights but unlike the original story, A Thousand Nights brings in a sense of mystery.
Mystery? Yes, mystery. See even though I already read the story, I’m still clueless of the characters’ names. At first, I was annoyed! I hate not knowing things and this was something I did not find amusing. As the story kept mentioning these characters’ descriptions, leaving them nameless, little by little the story grasp my attention. With a story filled with magic and fantasy elements, who needs names? Also, the incredible and exquisite descriptions of this world, it will WOW you.
Let me not get started on the main character! Her devotion to her family and her people is something to admire. This is something we should all learn from. The will of dying in someone else's shoes… Yeah, totally worth checking out.
If you’re a fan of fantasy and/or true heroines, then, A Thousand Nights is a story you do not want to skip. This nameless heroine will keep you on your toes. You will pray that she will live, even if you already know the outcome. Like Katniss, her devotion to her sister and family, will make you wish she were your sister.
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Book Review: The One Thing by Marci Lyn Curtis

The One ThingAuthor: Marci Lyn Curtis
Reading Level: Young Adult
Genre: Contemporary
Released: September 8 2015
Review Source: Disney-Hyperion

Maggie Sanders might be blind, but she won't invite anyone to her pity party. Ever since losing her sight six months ago, Maggie's rebellious streak has taken on a life of its own, culminating with an elaborate school prank. Maggie called it genius. The judge called it illegal.
Now Maggie has a probation officer. But she isn't interested in rehabilitation, not when she's still mourning the loss of her professional-soccer dreams, and furious at her so-called friends, who lost interest in her as soon as she could no longer lead the team to victory.
Then Maggie's whole world is turned upside down. Somehow, incredibly, she can see again. But only one person: Ben, a precocious ten-year-old unlike anyone she's ever met.Ben's life isn't easy, but he doesn't see limits, only possibilities. After awhile, Maggie starts to realize that losing her sight doesn't have to mean losing everything she dreamed of. Even if what she's currently dreaming of is Mason Milton, the infuriatingly attractive lead singer of Maggie's new favorite band, who just happens to be Ben's brother.
But when she learns the real reason she can see Ben, Maggie must find the courage to face a once-unimaginable future... before she loses everything she has grown to love.
Maggie has been blind for 7 months, and Ben comes into her life and gives her a slice of her sight back. Hanging around him makes her realize how much she has missed being able to see things, but she isn't sure why she is able to see things. Trying to figure it out, while trying to not have Ben believe that she is using him for her sight turn into a problem when his brother, Mason, comes around and realizes that Maggie is a fan of his band. Taking Maggie for someone who is faking her blindness to get a glimpse into the Loose Cannons band, he is able to make Ben believe this as well. Maggie needs to fix things as well as figure out why she can see around Ben.
I have to say - this story was cute. I really wish there was something between 2.5 and 3, the rating is closer to a 3 star rating, but it isn't quite there. I have some problems with Maggie.
I understand that it must've been hard - losing her eyesight. But I felt like she made it more dramatic then it needed to be. She was the problem with all of her relationships. She was confused why her mom became distant, and her dad and friends once her eyesight was gone. But in actuality it was Maggie who was distancing everyone away. And I feel like she could've been able to realize this way before she did.
Ben was the way to Maggie getting a better life and realizing what she needed to change. But I had a few problems with Ben. Like the fact that he was a 10 year old but read more like a pre-teen. I have a ten year old cousin, and there is no way he would be as mature is Ben. Even if he were in Ben's circumstances. Every time his age got brought up it made me go "Eh...but I feel like he's more like 12 or 13."
The story has a moral that everyone could learn from, and try to follow. I love when stories can relate to everyone.
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