BLOG TOUR: The Queen's Gamble by Nicole Sanchez

Welcome to the Official Blog Tour for Nicole Sanchez's The Queen's Gamble, the second book in the Game of Gods series! Today, on our tour stop, we have an exclusive excerpt and teasers to share! So... Be sure to check it out and grab your copy NOW! Start the series TODAY!

Genre:

New Adult/Adult

Paranormal/Fantasy Romance

Series:

Game of Gods, #2

Publish Date:

March 18, 2023

Synopsis:

No matter what move she makes, there will be consequences.

Daphne Hale has transformed from pawn to queen. Or has she?

Daphne's caught once more between the man she loves and the man who seeks to own her. Estranged from Essos and forced to cater to Galen, Daphne fights to navigate the dangerous waters of the Trials as she moves closer to the seemingly inevitable endgame - marriage to the man who murdered her.

As the Underworld itself trembles with unstable power and Daphne’s own magic weakens daily, every move could be her undoing. To protect those she loves, Daphne must go along with the charade. But no one ever won a game of chess by resigning.

This reborn goddess may be in check, but it’s her move.

      

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*Excerpt*

"Don't pull this shit. You know why I locked you morons in that cabin a million years ago? It's because I knew that, when it came down to it, you were meant to be. There is no one in all of Solarem or on the face of Earth or in the Underworld that can bring my brother to life the way you can, same as he's the only person who can possibly have the patience for you. You bring out the best in each other. Your journey together has been long and hard, but it's not over. So don't you dare give up on him. Not today, not tomorrow, not ever. Because when it came to you, he never gave up. He pushed and pushed and pushed to get you back, so push for him. Fight for him."

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Game of Gods series:

  

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**About the Author**

Nicole Sanchez has been writing stories on any scrap of paper she could get her hands since before middle school. She lives in New Jersey with her high school sweetheart and love of her life along with their two quirky cats. When she isn't writing or wielding the Force, she can be found traveling the world with her husband or training for her next RunDisney Event.

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BLOG TOUR: A Thousand Fires by Shannon Price

 

Welcome to the Official Blog Tour for A Thousand Fires by Shannon Price! Today, on our tour stop, we have a guest post featuring "10 Quotes from A Thousand Fires" AND a tour-wide giveaway to share! So... Be sure to check it out and grab your copy now! Follow the tour, HERE!

Genre:

Young Adult

Contemporary

Publish Date:

November 5, 2019

Publisher:

Tor Teen

Synopsis:

Shannon Price's A Thousand Fires is a breakout contemporary debut―think The Outsiders meets The Iliad―that's perfect for fans of Courtney Summers and Veronica Roth.

10 Years. 3 Gangs. 1 Girl’s Epic Quest…

Valerie Simons knows the city's gang wars are dangerous—her own brother was killed by the Boars two years ago. But nothing will sway her from joining the elite and beautiful Herons to avenge his death—a death she feels responsible for.

But when Valerie is recruited by the mysterious Stags, their charismatic and volatile leader Jax promises to help her get revenge. Torn between old love and new loyalty, Valerie fights to stay alive as she races across the streets of San Francisco to finish the mission that got her into the gangs.

       

   

*Ten Quotes from A Thousand Fires*

1.     “You turn eighteen, and they find you. There is no other recruitment.”
2.      This is not how you planned it, Valerie, I think. But you’re where you wanted to be. In the Wars. Closer to finding the Boar. Closer to being free.
3.      “First rule,” Mako says. “Never point a gun at anything you don’t want to shoot.”
4.      My thoughts bleed with the reminder that I’m dancing with demons, flirting with monsters. The Stags can help me avenge Leo. Jax said so. I was so giddy with hope that it didn’t hit me exactly why it rang so true. They Stags can help me find Leo’s killer, because they are killers, too.”
5.      I’m scared. I miss home and Matthew. But I am also free. I am free and ready to atone for what I did. This is for you, Leo. We are wild, neon-blooded devils as we go into the night.
6.      Blood doesn’t look like it does in the movies.
7.      I scream again, shoving Lyla in the other direction and begging the universe for her to get away. The policeman drags me down, shoving my cheek into the concrete sidewalk of San Francisco.
8.     What I need now is something and someone familiar. Someone who made the same choice as me, whose story is intertwined with my own. And Matthew Weston is the only person on the planet who fits the bill.
9.      We take the long way home (note: I can’t share more because it’s a spoiler, but this is one of my favorite moments between Val and Nianna)
10.   He pulls the gun from its holster and turns it over in his hands, murmuring to himself like he’s praying, as if there is a god who’ll pity him, pity us. 

Read my review on Goodreads

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Praise for A THOUSAND FIRES

"A Thousand Fires pulls you in close and shows you the essence of what it means to keep fighting. Shannon Price is one to watch." ―Gwenda Bond, New York Times bestselling author of Stranger Things: Suspicious Minds

"Brutal and beautiful, A THOUSAND FIRES broke my heart. A fast-paced tragedy of love, betrayal, and vengeance." ―Heidi Heilig, author of FOR A MUSE OF FIRE

"Modern, unflinching and filled with haunting, lingering imagery, A Thousand Fires gives the story of the Iliad the bare-knuckled update it deserves." ―Colleen Oakes, author of The Black Coats

"Fast-paced... Vivid descriptions and intricate details bring San Francisco to life ... A promising debut." ―Kirkus

"A heart-wrenching tale... action-packed and intense... A fantastic read." ―School Library Journal

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**About the Author**

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Shannon Price is a proud Filipina-American and Bay Area native. She once led an a cappella group for three years despite not knowing how to read music, and she carries that same level of confidence in every area of her life. When not writing, she can be found watching baking shows, exploring old bookstores, and going to the beach as often as she can.

Her debut novel A Thousand Fires is a YA reimagining of The Iliad set in modern day San Francisco. She is represented by Elana Roth Parker of Laura Dail Literary Agency and thanks her lucky stars that she is.

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