Tour Announcement: ALWAYS SMILE by Alice Kuipers

Hey everyone! We are super excited to announce a tour we're hosting for a YA Contemporary, ALWAYS SMILE: Carley Allison's Secrets for Laughing, Loving and Living by Alice Kuipers which releases on May 7, 2019!

The tour will run for two weeks - from April 29th-May 3rd & May 6th-10th will have one stop per day and will consist of a mix of reviews, interviews, excerpts, & spotlights.

Review copies will be provided by the publisher.

Details on a giveaway are TK.

If you'd like to be considered to be a stop on this tour, please first sign up as a tour host and then fill out the sign-up form HERE.

***Sign-ups open until April 22nd Noon PST***

Once the blog hosts have been chosen and the tour schedule finalized we will have a post announcing the tour.

Please note: Signing up for the tour does not guarantee you will be selected. We will reach out to all hosts that have been chosen once the sign-ups have closed.

We are totally stoked for the tour for the ALWAYS SMILE: Carley Allison's Secrets for Laughing, Loving and Living this April/May! We can't wait for everyone to read it!

About the Book

Title: ALWAYS SMILE: Carley Allison's Secrets for Laughing, Loving and Living
Author: Alice Kuipers
Pub. Date: May 7, 2019
Publisher: Kids Can Press
Formats: Hardcover, eBook
Pages: 392
Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, B&N, TBD

Not long ago, seventeen-year-old Carley Allison had it all. She was on the edge of fame as a singer and composer. She was reaching for the highest levels as a competitive skater. She had a brand-new boyfriend and a golden future waiting after graduation. Her world came crashing down when she was diagnosed with a rare kind of cancer in her throat. Her case, doctors said, was one in 3.5 billion. Faced with an uncertain new future, Carley did what she always did: she rose to the challenge. Cancer treatment tested her, but Carley was fearless and strong. Told she might never sing again, Carley beat the odds and performed on television for an audience of millions. "Ladies and gentlemen," the announcer said, introducing her, ?"he voice you're about to hear is a miracle ..." Carley died before her twenty-first birthday, but her memory lives on in the countless people she touched with her courage.

Author Alice Kuipers weaves their stories with the blog Carley kept in the final months of her life. These many voices --- plus plenty of Carley's texts and photos --- show her transformation from ordinary to extraordinary, and convey her personal rules for living well in the worst of times.

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Tour Announcement: CARMILLA by Kim Turrisi

Hey everyone! We are super excited to announce a tour we're hosting for a YA Paranormal, CARMILLA by Kim Turrisi  which releases on May 7, 2019!

The tour will run for two weeks - from April 29th-May 3rd & May 6th-10th will have one stop per day and will consist of a mix of reviews, interviews, excerpts, & spotlights.

Review copies will be provided by the publisher.

Details on a giveaway are TK.

If you'd like to be considered to be a stop on this tour, please first sign up as a tour host and then fill out the sign-up form HERE.

***Sign-ups open until April 22nd Noon PST***

Once the blog hosts have been chosen and the tour schedule finalized we will have a post announcing the tour.

Please note: Signing up for the tour does not guarantee you will be selected. We will reach out to all hosts that have been chosen once the sign-ups have closed.

We are totally stoked for the tour for the CARMILLA this April/May! We can't wait for everyone to read it!

About the Book

Title: CARMILLA
Author: Kim Turrisi
Pub. Date: May 7, 2019
Publisher: Kids Can Press
Formats: Hardcover, eBook
Pages: 224
Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, B&N, TBD

An adaptation of Shaftesbury's award-winning, groundbreaking queer vampire web series of the same name, Carmilla mixes the camp of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the snark of Veronica Mars, and the mysterious atmosphere of Welcome to Nightvale.

Newly escaped from the stifling boredom of a small town, college freshman Laura is ready to make the most of her first year at Silas University. But when her roommate, Betty, vanishes and a sarcastic, nocturnal philosophy student named Carmilla moves into Betty's side of the room, Laura decides to play detective. Turns out Betty isn't the first girl to go missing ? she's just the first girl not to come back.

All over campus, girls have been vanishing, and they are completely changed when (or if) they return. Even more disturbing are the strange dreams they recount: smothering darkness, and a strange pale figure haunting their rooms. Dreams that Laura is starting to have herself.

As Laura closes in on the answers, tensions rise with Carmilla. Is this just a roommate relationship that isn't working out, or does Carmilla know more than she's letting on about the disappearances?

What will Laura do if it turns out her roommate isn't just selfish and insensitive, but completely inhuman? And what will she do with the feelings she's starting to have for Carmilla?

Produced by Shaftesbury, and available on the YouTube channel KindaTV, Carmilla is a global sensation. A scripted transmedia series that puts a modern spin on the cult-classic gothic vampire novella by Joseph Sheridan LeFanu, Carmilla has generated over 71 million views and 245 million minutes of watch time across three seasons since its launch in 2014. It has been translated into more than 20 languages and also been made into a feature film.

Author Kim Turrisi brings her trademark humor and sensitivity to an adaptation that offers a deep dive for existing fans and a portal for new fans around the world.

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Tour Announcement: THE CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE by Ria Voros

Hey everyone! We are super excited to announce a tour we're hosting for a YA Contemporary Mystery, THE CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE by Ria Voros which releases on April 2, 2019!

The tour will run for two weeks - from March 25th-29th & April 1st-5th will have one stop per day and will consist of a mix of reviews, interviews, guest posts, excerpts, & spotlights.

Review copies will be provided by the publisher.

Details on a giveaway are TK.

If you'd like to be considered to be a stop on this tour, please first sign up as a tour host and then fill out the sign-up form HERE.

***Sign-ups open until March 7th Noon PST***

Once the blog hosts have been chosen and the tour schedule finalized we will have a post announcing the tour.

Please note: Signing up for the tour does not guarantee you will be selected. We will reach out to all hosts that have been chosen once the sign-ups have closed.

We are totally stoked for the tour for the THE CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE this March/April! We can't wait for everyone to read it!

About the Book

Title: THE CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE
Author: Ria Voros
Pub. Date: April 2, 2018
Publisher: KCP Loft
Formats: Hardcover, eBook
Pages: 512
Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, B&N, TBD

Grace Carter's mother --- the celebrity news anchor GG Carter --- is everything Grace is not. GG is a star, with a flawless wardrobe and a following of thousands, while Grace --- an aspiring astrophysicist --- is into stars of another kind. She and her mother have always been in different orbits.

Then one day GG is just ... gone. Cameras descend on their house, news shows speculate about what might have happened and Grace's family struggles to find a new rhythm as they wait for answers.

While the authorities unravel the mystery behind GG's disappearance, Grace grows closer to her high school's golden boy, Mylo, who has faced a black hole of his own. She also uncovers some secrets from her mother's long-lost past. The more Grace learns, the more she wonders. Did she ever really know her mother? Was GG abducted ... or did she leave? And if she left, why?

Author Ria Voros (Nobody's Dog, The Opposite of Geek) reaches for the stars here, deftly combining mystery with a passion for science and themes of mother-daughter bonds, celebrity, first love and best friendship.

Facts about astronomy and astrophysics are seamlessly woven into the story and are supplemented by an interview with real-life astrophysicist Elizabeth Tasker, making this the perfect book for readers who love STEM. And even readers who don't have stars in their eyes will love this smart, suspenseful, relatable and literary novel.

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Tour Schedule: ME AND ME by Alice Kuipers

Hey everyone! We are super excited to announce the schedule for the ME AND ME by Alice Kuipers Blog Tour which begins on Monday, September 24th!

The tour runs from September 24th-28th & Oct 1st-5th, will have one stop per day, and will consist of reviews, interviews, & excerpts!

There is also a tour-wide giveaway for 3 finished copies of the book, US Only. So be sure to stop by any or all of the stops for a chance to win.

But until then, here are your hosts.

The Tour Hosts

Week One

9/24/2018- Twirling Book Princess- Excerpt

9/25/2018- BookHounds YA- Interview

9/26/2018- Do You Dog-ear?- Review

9/27/2018- Oh Hey! Books.- Review

9/28/2018- Here's to Happy Endings- Review

Week Two

10/1/2018- Rhythmicbooktrovert- Review

10/2/2018- Moonlight Rendezvous- Review

10/3/2018- CoffeeCocktailsandBooks Blog- Review

10/4/2018- Novel Novice- Guest Post

10/5/2018- Cindy's Love of Books- Review

About the Book

Title: ME AND ME

Author: Alice Kuipers

Pub. Date: October 2, 2018

Publisher: KCP Loft

Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook

Pages: 248

Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, B&N, TBD

It's a perfect day for Lark's dream date with Alec from school. Blue skies, clear water, a canoe on the lake. Alec even brought flowers for Lark's birthday. Everything is just right ... until they hear screams from the edge of the water.

Annabelle, a little girl Lark used to babysit, is struggling in the reeds. When Lark and Alec dive in to help her, Alec hits his head on a rock. Now Annabelle and Alec are both in trouble, and Lark can only save one of them.

With that split-second decision, Lark's world is torn in two, leaving her to cope with the consequences of both choices. She lives two lives, two selves. But which is the right life, and which is the real Lark?

Me and Me is about how it feels to be torn in pieces, and how to make two halves whole again. This mind-bending novel from Alice Kuipers, expert chronicler of the teenage heart, explores loss and love, music and parkour, all while navigating the narrow space between fantasy and reality.

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Tour Schedule: THE LAST WISH OF SASHA CADE by Cheyanne Young

Hey everyone! We are super excited to announce the schedule for the THE LAST WISH OF SASHA CADE by Cheyanne Young Blog Tour which begins on Monday, September 24th!

The tour runs from September 24th-28th & Oct 1st-5th, will have one stop per day, and will consist of reviews, interviews, & excerpts!

There is also a tour-wide giveaway for 3 finished copies of the book, US Only. So be sure to stop by any or all of the stops for a chance to win.

But until then, here are your hosts.

The Tour Hosts

Week One

9/24/2018- Literary Meanderings- Interview

9/25/2018- Dani Reviews Things- Excerpt

9/26/2018- A Gingerly Review- Review

9/27/2018- Moonlight Rendezvous- Review

9/28/2018- Adventures Thru Wonderland- Review

Week Two

10/1/2018- BookHounds YA- Review

10/2/2018- Novel Novice- Guest Post

10/3/2018- Smada's Book Smack- Review

10/4/2018- Do You Dog-ear?- Review

10/5/2018- Here's to Happy Endings- Review

About the Book

Title: THE LAST WISH OF SASHA CADE

Author: Cheyanne Young

Pub. Date: October 2, 2018

Publisher: KCP Loft

Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook

Pages: 320

Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, B&N, TBD

The day Raquel has been dreading for months has finally arrived. Sasha, her best friend in the whole world -- the best friend in the whole world -- has died of cancer. Raquel can’t imagine life without her. She’s overwhelmed and brokenhearted.

And then a letter from Sasha arrives. Has she somehow found a way to communicate from the afterlife?

In fact, Sasha has planned an elaborate scavenger hunt for Raquel, and when she follows the instructions to return to Sasha’s grave, a mysterious stranger with striking eyes is waiting for her. There’s a secret attached to this boy that only Sasha—and now Raquel—knows.

This boy, Elijah, might be just what Raquel needs to move on from her terrible loss. But can Raquel remain true to herself while also honoring her friend’s final wish?

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Tour Announcement: ME AND ME by Alice Kuipers

Hey everyone! We are super excited to announce a tour we're hosting for a YA Contemporary ME AND ME by Alice Kuipers which releases on October 2, 2018! 

The tour will run for two weeks - from September 24th-28th & October 1st-5th will have one or stop per day and will consist of a mix of reviews, interviews, excerpts & spotlights.

Review copies will be provided by the publisher.

Details on a giveaway are TK.

If you'd like to be considered to be a stop on this tour, please first sign up as a tour host and then fill out the sign-up form HERE.

***Sign-ups open until September 17th Noon PST***

Once the blog hosts have been chosen and the tour schedule finalized we will have a post announcing the tour.

Please note: Signing up for the tour does not guarantee you will be selected. We will reach out to all hosts that have been chosen once the sign-ups have closed.

We are totally stoked for the tour for ME AND ME this September/October! We can't wait for everyone to read it!

About the Book

Title: ME AND ME

Author: Alice Kuipers

Pub. Date: October 2, 2018

Publisher: KCP Loft

Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook

Pages: 248

Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, B&N, TBD

It's a perfect day for Lark's dream date with Alec from school. Blue skies, clear water, a canoe on the lake. Alec even brought flowers for Lark's birthday. Everything is just right ... until they hear screams from the edge of the water.

Annabelle, a little girl Lark used to babysit, is struggling in the reeds. When Lark and Alec dive in to help her, Alec hits his head on a rock. Now Annabelle and Alec are both in trouble, and Lark can only save one of them.

With that split-second decision, Lark's world is torn in two, leaving her to cope with the consequences of both choices. She lives two lives, two selves. But which is the right life, and which is the real Lark?

Me and Me is about how it feels to be torn in pieces, and how to make two halves whole again. This mind-bending novel from Alice Kuipers, expert chronicler of the teenage heart, explores loss and love, music and parkour, all while navigating the narrow space between fantasy and reality. 

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Tour Announcement: THE LAST WISH OF SASHA CADE By Cheyanne Young

Hey everyone! We are super excited to announce a tour we're hosting for a YA Contemporary THE LAST WISH OF SASHA CADE By Cheyanne Young which releases on October 2, 2018! 

The tour will run for two weeks - from September 24th-28th & October 1st-5th will have one or stop per day and will consist of a mix of reviews, interviews, excerpts & spotlights.

Review copies will be provided by the publisher.

Details on a giveaway are TK.

If you'd like to be considered to be a stop on this tour, please first sign up as a tour host and then fill out the sign-up form HERE.

***Sign-ups open until September 17th Noon PST***

Once the blog hosts have been chosen and the tour schedule finalized we will have a post announcing the tour.

Please note: Signing up for the tour does not guarantee you will be selected. We will reach out to all hosts that have been chosen once the sign-ups have closed.

We are totally stoked for the tour for THE LAST WISH OF SASHA CADE this September/October! We can't wait for everyone to read it!

About the Book

Title: THE LAST WISH OF SASHA CADE

Author: Cheyanne Young

Pub. Date: October 2, 2018

Publisher: KCP Loft

Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook

Pages: 320

Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, B&N, TBD

The day Raquel has been dreading for months has finally arrived. Sasha, her best friend in the whole world -- the best friend in the whole world -- has died of cancer. Raquel can’t imagine life without her. She’s overwhelmed and brokenhearted.

And then a letter from Sasha arrives. Has she somehow found a way to communicate from the afterlife?

In fact, Sasha has planned an elaborate scavenger hunt for Raquel, and when she follows the instructions to return to Sasha’s grave, a mysterious stranger with striking eyes is waiting for her. There’s a secret attached to this boy that only Sasha—and now Raquel—knows.

This boy, Elijah, might be just what Raquel needs to move on from her terrible loss. But can Raquel remain true to herself while also honoring her friend’s final wish?

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Tour Schedule: KISS ME IN PARIS by Catherine Rider

Hey everyone! We are super excited to announce the schedule for the KISS ME IN PARIS Blog Tour which begins on Monday, August 27th!

The tour runs from August 27th-31st & September 3rd-7th weekdays only, will have one stop per day, and will consist of reviews, interviews, & excerpts!

There is also a tour-wide giveaway for 3 finished copies of the book, US Only. So be sure to stop by any or all of the stops for a chance to win.

But until then, here are your hosts.

The Tour Hosts

Week One

8/27/2018- YA Book Nerd- Excerpt

8/28/2018- Sophie Reads YA- Review

8/29/2018- Lisa Loves Literature- Review

8/30/2018- Confessions of a YA Reader- Excerpt

8/31/2018- Moonlight Rendezvous- Review

Week Two

9/3/2018- Belle's Book Blog- Review

9/4/2018- The Heart of a Book Blogger- Review

9/5/2018- Sincerely Karen Jo- Review

9/6/2018- Eli to the nth- Excerpt

9/7/2018- Here's to Happy Endings- Review

About the Book

Title: KISS ME IN PARIS

Author: Catherine Rider

Pub. Date: September 4, 2018

Publisher: Kids Can Press

Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook

Pages: 216

Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, B&N, TBD 

Serena has just flown all the way to Paris for a special pre-Christmas weekend with her sister, Lara. They plan to retrace the steps of their parents' long-ago honeymoon in Paris, and create a scrapbook for their bereaved mother to remember it by.

It's supposed to be serious sister bonding...until Lara takes off with her boyfriend instead.

Jean-Luc is Serena's Plan B, a friend of a friend of Lara's, who has some space in a place where Serena can stay. Just like his latest relationship, his photography final has been an epic fail. He has one night to retake all his pictures if he is to stay in school.

Jean-Luc can't stand Serena's loud voice or her bright orange sneakers.

Serena can't stand his haughty manners or the way his camera is always in her face.

Together, though, they set out into a cold night that will warm their hearts, creating unforgettable photos and fresh romantic sparks in the City of Lights.

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Tour Schedule: THE LEADING EDGE OF NOW By Marci Lyn Curtis

Hey everyone! We are super excited to announce the schedule for the THE LEADING EDGE OF NOW Blog Tour which begins on Monday, August 27th!

The tour runs from August 27th-31st & September 3rd-7th weekdays only, will have one stop per day, and will consist of reviews, interviews, & excerpts!

There is also a tour-wide giveaway for 3 finished copies of the book, US Only. So be sure to stop by any or all of the stops for a chance to win.

But until then, here are your hosts.

The Tour Hosts

Week One

8/27/2018- Sophie Reads YA- Review

8/28/2018- BookHounds YA- Interview

8/29/2018- Moonlight Rendezvous- Review

8/30/2018- Do You Dog-ear?- Review

8/31/2018- Book-Keeping- Review

Week Two

9/3/2018- Pacific Northwest Bookworm- Review

9/4/2018- Here's to Happy Endings- Review

9/5/2018- Sweet Southern Home- Excerpt

9/6/2018- Simply Daniel Radcliffe- Review

9/7/2018- Arctic Books- Excerpt

About the Book

Title: THE LEADING EDGE OF NOW

Author: Marci Lyn Curtis

Pub. Date: September 4, 2018

Publisher: Kids Can Press

Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook

Pages: 336

Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, B&N, TBD 

Just when Grace is beginning to get used to being an orphan, her estranged uncle suddenly comes forward to claim her. That might have been okay if he'd spoken to her even once since her father died. Or if moving in with Uncle Rusty didn't mean returning to New Harbor.

Grace once spent the best summers of her life in New Harbor. Now the place just reminds her of all she's lost: her best friend, her boyfriend and any memory of the night that changed her forever.

People say the truth will set you free, but Grace isn't sure about that. Once she starts looking for it, the truth about that night is hard to find --- and what happens when her healing hurts the people she cares about the most?

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