Release Day Celebration: Walk on Earth a Stranger by Rae Carson + Giveaway

I am so excited that WALK ON EARTH A STRANGER by Rae Carson releases today and that I get to share the news, along with an awesome giveaway!

If you haven’t yet heard about this wonderful new series by Rae Carson, be sure to check out all the details below.

This blitz also includes a giveaway for a set of the GIRL OF FIRE AND THORNS series (in paperback format). US only. So if you’d like a chance to win, enter in the Rafflecopter at the bottom of this post.

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Walk on Earth a Stranger
The Gold Seer Trilogy #1
Author: Rae Carson 
Reading Level: Young Adult
Genre: Fantasy
Released: September 22nd 2015
Publisher: Greenwillow Books

Lee Westfall has a secret. She can sense the presence of gold in the world around her. Veins deep beneath the earth, pebbles in the river, nuggets dug up from the forest floor. The buzz of gold means warmth and life and home—until everything is ripped away by a man who wants to control her. Left with nothing, Lee disguises herself as a boy and takes to the trail across the country. Gold was discovered in California, and where else could such a magical girl find herself, find safety?

Walk on Earth a Stranger, the first book in this new trilogy, introduces—as only Rae Carson can—a strong heroine, a perilous road, a fantastical twist, and a slow-burning romance. Includes a map and author’s note on historical research.

Author Note:
Sweet Temptation will encompass the entire trilogy in a condensed version, beginning with Kai's life before he met Anna, and taking readers through the epilogue of Sweet Reckoning. Sweet Temptation is a companion novel, not meant to be a stand alone story. It will definitely be a richer experience for those who have read the original trilogy.

Read chapter 1 of WALK ON EARTH A STRANGER annotated by Rae Carson HERE!

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Rae Carson is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the acclaimed Girl of Fire and Thorns trilogy. Her next book, Walk On Earth A Stranger, will be available September 22, 2015. She lives in Arizona with her husband.

1 winner will receive a set of the 3 GIRL OF FIRE AND THORNS series (in paperback format). 

US Only.

Ends on September 30th at Midnight EST!

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Book Review: Walk on Earth a Stranger by Rae Carson

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Walk on Earth a Stranger
The Gold Seer Trilogy #1
Author: Rae Carson
Reading Level: Young Adult
Genre: Fantasy
Released: September 22nd 2015
Review Source: Greenwillow Books

  

Lee Westfall has a secret. She can sense the presence of gold in the world around her. Veins deep beneath the earth, pebbles in the river, nuggets dug up from the forest floor. The buzz of gold means warmth and life and home—until everything is ripped away by a man who wants to control her. Left with nothing, Lee disguises herself as a boy and takes to the trail across the country. Gold was discovered in California, and where else could such a magical girl find herself, find safety?

Walk on Earth a Stranger, the first book in this new trilogy, introduces—as only Rae Carson can—a strong heroine, a perilous road, a fantastical twist, and a slow-burning romance. Includes a map and author’s note on historical research.

As I mentioned before, I am not a fan of Western stories. I’ve given it a tried but this is something that does not catches my attention. Although Walk on Earth a Stranger covers The Gold Rush era, I have to admit the only reason why I kept turning those pages is the fact that I loved the main character, Lee Westfall.

Lee’s parents were killed because of her secret power. She can sense the presence of gold in the world around her. How cool is this? I would be the richest person on earth! Who wouldn’t want Lee all by themselves?

As you know in this era, women were just properties. They did not have any saying. They were to be owned and be controlled by men. However, Lee is not easy to control. She wants to be herself and is determined to take a journey on her own. After all she is the one with the powers. She finds herself a new life as a boy and begins her adventure. However, the person that killed her parents is looking for her. After everything, he is not willing to give up easily.

Walk on Earth a Stranger is slow paced. This is due to the fact that Lee sets herself to a journey. She wants to travel to California. Back then the only thing they had as transportation were horses. Which is why I find myself not being fan of this genre. I love technology! I love my car, airplanes and I just love getting everything right away. So if you don't mind slow pacing, then this book will be perfect for you!

If you’re a fan of Carson’s The Girl of Fire and Thorns series, like myself, then you know her writing exceeds as the story progresses. Little by little, her story moves just for her to throws you a curveball. I mean, she sure knows how to bring in a packed-action story! Therefore my friends, I will for sure be waiting for the next book!

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Waiting on Wednesday: Walk on Earth a Stranger by Rae Carson

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Walk on Earth a Stranger

The Gold Seer Trilogy # 1

Author: Rae Carson

Release Date: September 22nd 2015

Publisher: Greenwillow Books

The first book in a new trilogy from acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Rae Carson. A young woman with the magical ability to sense the presence of gold must flee her home, taking her on a sweeping and dangerous journey across Gold Rush–era America.

Lee Westfall has a secret. She can sense the presence of gold in the world around her. Veins deep beneath the earth, pebbles in the river, nuggets dug up from the forest floor. The buzz of gold means warmth and life and home—until everything is ripped away by a man who wants to control her. Left with nothing, Lee disguises herself as a boy and takes to the trail across the country. Gold was discovered in California, and where else could such a magical girl find herself, find safety? Rae Carson, author of the acclaimed Girl of Fire and Thorns trilogy, dazzles with this new fantasy that subverts both our own history and familiar fantasy tropes.

Walk on Earth a Stranger, the first book in this new trilogy, introduces—as only Rae Carson can—a strong heroine, a perilous road, a fantastical twist, and a slow-burning romance. Includes a map and author’s note on historical research.