Asleep: Chapter Reading and Review!

               To celebrate the release of the spine-chilling YA psychological thriller ASLEEP by Krystal Wade, we have a full blog tour and exciting giveaways ahead! ASLEEP is the debut novel from Blaze Publishing, and answers the question of what happens when Sleeping Beauty meets Freddy Krueger. If you want to see more of ASLEEP, you can still find the Ten Weeks of Teasers and other great content on the Blaze Publishing blog. Order your copy now!

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                "To cure fear, you must use fear."

                Rose Briar claims no responsibility for the act that led to her imprisonment in an asylum. She wants to escape, until terrifying nightmares make her question her sanity and reach out to her doctor. He's understanding and caring in ways her parents never have been, but as her walls tumble down and Rose admits fault, a fellow patient warns her to stop the medications. Phillip believes the doctor is evil and they'll never make it out of the facility alive. Trusting him might be just the thing to save her. Or it might prove the asylum is exactly where she needs to be.

REVIEW:

Rating:  5 Stars

                This book was one I have been anticipating for a while.  I received a digital ARC for review but I also had this book on pre-order for a while so since it came out Tuesday the 16^th I’ve had my own copy and I feel I need it in physical form to hold in my hands and add to my shelf!  Described as Sleeping Beauty meets Freddy Kruger, I was so in.  Also things involving mental asylums or institutions just fascinate me because of the history and just how easy it seems it could be for someone there to be put there and labeled crazy when they are sane.  You hear old stories about it being a place to just get rid of people and it seems perfect because who believes a ‘crazy person’ saying they aren’t crazy.  Super creepy and horrifying.  Asleep definitely delivered on the creepy and terrifying aspect of the story.  It balanced the line of doubt throughout the book so beautifully and had me on the edge of my seat.  I read the book in one sitting.  I couldn’t put it down because I had to know what would happen next. 

                Asleep manages to pack an amazing and thrilling story with real issues of family dynamics, mental illness and physical/psychological abuse.  Rose is really put through the ringer and you instantly feel connected to her.  I know I was caught back and forth questioning things I was reading.  One minute I was sure of my answer the next I was somewhat unsure.  It flows so wonderfully sometimes I didn’t even realize I was questioning what was real or not.  Watching as Rose and Phillip struggle through the ordeal and try to differentiate truth from illness was so darn good.  I could go on for days about it but I don’t want to give much away because that would spoil all the fun.    So go pick up your copy and give it a read and then we can discuss all the goodness in detail!

Follow the Blog Tour!

Tuesday 2/16	Wednesday 2/17	Thursday 2/18
Vicki Leigh: First Chapter Reading	Jordan Elizabeth: First Chapter Reading	Eve Langell: First Chapter Reading
Case Maynard: Promo Post	What A Nerd Girl Says: Interview	A Thousand Books: Teaser One
Friday 2/19	Saturday 2/20	Sunday 2/21
OriginiquEquanimity: Promo Post	Janelle Howard: Teaser Two	Archaeolibrarian: Teaser Three
Ryan Hill: Interview		Nerd Girl Official: Promo Post
		Tesairie's Book Reads: Promo Post

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

               Krystal Wade can be found in the sluglines outside Washington D.C. every morning, Monday through Friday. With coffee in hand, iPod plugged in, and strangers-who sometimes snore, smell, or have incredibly bad gas-sitting next to her, she zones out and thinks of fantastical worlds for you and me to read. How else can she cope with a fifty mile commute?

                Good thing she has her husband and three kids to go home to.  They keep her sane.

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Quanta Reset Cover Reveal!

                Hello everyone!  Okay so normally I'd have a Top Ten Tuesday post for you but this week I've totally come up blank on anything good for my answers putting way too much thought behind it so since I didn't have anything and I did have a cover reveal and new release information to share I wanted to do that instead!  That said there is some awesome news for today.  We have the new cover for Quanta Reset, the third book in the Shadow Ravens series by Ink Monster which you probably know I LOVE!  I can't wait to get my hands on this book!  Now let's see the cover and find out more of what's in store for Quanta, Altair, and the Shadow Ravens.

Quanta Reset
Lola Dodge
(The Shadow Ravens #3)
Published by: Ink Monster LLC
Publication date: October 4th 2016
Genres: Science Fiction, Young Adult

Quanta has escaped her laboratory prison, but that’s where the good news ends.
Life at the Shadow Ravens’ compound is a disaster. She’s drowning in visions of the dark pasts and darker futures of her fellow Ravens and is plagued by her own panic- inducing memories, but Lady Eva still expects her to “train” and “participate in missions.” Plus, the food tastes like burnt plastic.
The only bright spot is her genetic pairing to the brilliant Altair Orpheus. As their relationship grows, she’s positive that chemicals aren’t the only things drawing them together—although chemistry is definitely involved.
While they test the limits of her game-changing new ability to reset time, word arrives from Eva’s agents: Doctor Nagi is still experimenting with her DNA. If he succeeds in duplicating her power…
Forget the Shadow Ravens. The whole world is toast.

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Author Bio:
Lola Dodge is a compulsive traveler, baker, and procrastinator. She earned her BA in English from Stonehill College and MFA in Writing Popular Fiction from Seton Hill University--and hasn't stopped moving since. When she's not on the road, Lola spends her time indoors where the sunlight can't melt her, writing or bingeing on anime and cherry soda. She can be summoned in a ritual involving curry, Hello Kitty idols, and a solid chocolate pentagram.

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            IT'S HERE!  The other awesome news is that Asleep by Krystal Wade.  This is the first book out for the new Blaze Publishing which you may remember from the teasers I've been posting about it.  Well Asleep is finally out in the world!  You can find out more on the title and more goodies on the Blaze blog.  I will be sharing my full thoughts and feels on the book and hosting a special first chapter reading this Thursday 2/18 so stay tuned for that.

Top Ten Tuesday: Most Anticipated Releases (for the first half) of 2016

                Hello everyone!  Top Ten Tuesday is just how it sounds, a topic is picked and we put our Top Ten for that in a post and share and check out everyone’s answers.  Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.

The top today is:  Most Anticipated Releases for the first half of 2016

Passenger by Alexandra Bracken I’ve already read this one as an ARC and loved it and can't wait to get my hardcover in my hands.  Review

Truthwitch by Susan Dennard

Stars Above by Marissa Meyer

Lady Midnight by Cassandra Clare

Asleep by Krystal Wade

A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas

The Raven King by Maggie Stiefvater

The Shadow Queen by C.J. Redwine

The Glittering Court by Richelle Mead

Summer Days & Summer Nights:  Twelve Love Stories by Everyone Edited by Stephanie Perkins

                Happy Teaser Tuesday!  Today is the 4^th installment of ten weeks of teasers to get you ready for the release of ASLEEP by Krystal Wade.  This spine-chilling YA psychological thriller is the debut novel from Blaze Publishing, set to be released February 16, 2016, and answers the question of what happens when Sleeping Beauty meets Freddy Krueger.  If you missed the first teaser, don’t worry!  You can still find it and other great content on the Blaze Publishing blog.  Pre-orders are available now from Amazon.  Mark your calendars, and be sure to add the book to your Goodreads list!

Top Ten Tuesday: Books I Wouldn't Mind Santa Bringing Me & #Teaser Tuesday

                Hello everyone!  Top Ten Tuesday is just how it sounds, a topic is picked and we put our Top Ten for that in a post and share and check out everyone’s answers.  Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.  Stay turned at the bottom for #teasertuesday 

The top today is: Books I Wouldn’t Mind Santa Bringing Me (I’m going with already out not ones I wish he could use a Christmas miracle on)

The Infinite Sea by Rick Yancy- I plan on reading The 5^th Wave (finally I know) start of the year so I’m ready for the movie and would love to have the sequel to marathon through.

Through the Dark by Alexandra Bracken- I’m planning to finish Never Fade by the end of 2015 and then finish the last book shortly into the year and knock out the series but I need the novellas to make it official plus I need them to make my collection complete.

Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon- I have heard tons of love for this book and have been meaning to pick it so if Santa wants to help I’d love it.

Harry Potter Coloring Books any and all- Duh it’s Harry Potter and coloring books

 

Miss Mayhem by Rachel Hawkins- I have Rebel Bell and while I haven’t read it yet, yes this is a theme, I want to as the third book comes out again to marathon and this would put me one step closer.

 

Ice Like Fire by Sara Raasch– See above.  Want to catch up!

 

More Happy Than Not by Adam Silvera- Have heard great things about this book but have not yet picked it up for myself.

 

Illusions of Fate by Kiersten White– Have had it on my wish list for some time and would really like to read it and as a stand-alone I’m intrigued plus the cover is great!

Last but not least and these might be cheating but I don’t care…

The Angelbound (Origins & Offspring) series by Christina Bauer- I love them!  I have them all on my kindle but I want them on my shelf!

The Alpha Girl series by Aileen Erin- Same as above!  I would love to have the beauties on my shelf and be able to feel their pages as I re-read!

                Those are my Top Ten books I hope Santa brings me, what about you?  I’m sure I’ll want to add or change mine a million times looking at everyone’s lists but that is the nature of book love!  Hope Santa reads my list and feels I’ve been nice enough this year ;)

                Happy Teaser Tuesday!  Today is the 3rd installment of ten weeks of teasers to get you ready for the release of ASLEEP by Krystal Wade.  This spine-chilling YA psychological thriller is the debut novel from Blaze Publishing, set to be released February 16, 2016, and answers the question of what happens when Sleeping Beauty meets Freddy Krueger.  If you missed the first teaser, don't worry!  You can still find it and other great content on the Blaze Publishing blog.  Pre-orders are available now from Amazon.  Mark your calendars, and be sure to add the book to your Goodreads list!

~Waiting on Wednesday~ Asleep by Krystal Wade

                “Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.  Basically books that are not yet out that we are dying to get our hands on.  This week’s pick is:

Asleep by Krystal Wade

Out:  2/16

From Goodreads:

Rose Briar claims no responsibility for the act that led to her imprisonment in an asylum.  She wants to escape, until terrifying nightmares make her question her sanity and reach out to her doctor.  He’s understanding and caring in ways her parents never have been, but as her walls tumble down and Rose admits fault, a fellow patient warns her to stop the medications.  Phillip believes the doctor is evil and they’ll never make it out of the facility alive.  Trusting him might be just the thing to save her.  Or it might prove the asylum is exactly where she needs to be. 

Why I’m Waiting:

                I adore the author.  Aside from that I like the creepy spin on fairy tales.  Also I’m kind of a sucker for an asylum story and the whole questioning sanity thing, because let’s face it what is sane?  

~Asleep by Krystal Wade Cover Reveal~

               Today is the cover reveal for Asleep by Krystal Wade, a YA horror that will have you on the edge of your seat with every page turn. This is the debut novel from Blaze Publishing, set to be released February 16, 2016. Pre-orders are available now from Amazon. Mark your calendars, and be sure to add the book to your Goodreads list! Share the cover on social media using our Rafflecopter entry below for a chance to win the awesome prizes listed, or come join us at the Cover Reveal Party on Facebook. Or do it all!

"To cure fear, you must use fear."

Rose Briar claims no responsibility for the act that led to her imprisonment in an asylum. She wants to escape, until terrifying nightmares make her question her sanity and reach out to her doctor. He's understanding and caring in ways her parents never have been, but as her walls tumble down and Rose admits fault, a fellow patient warns her to stop the medications. Phillip believes the doctor is evil and they'll never make it out of the facility alive. Trusting him might be just the thing to save her. Or it might prove the asylum is exactly where she needs to be.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

AUTHOR. CHICKEN (AND DOG) LOVER. MOTHER. WIFE. DREAMER.

I’m happily married to the love of my life (don’t gag) and raising three beautiful children in the gorgeous state of Virginia. We live just outside Washington, D.C., and every day I wake up to find myself stuck in traffic trying to get there.

The horrid commute gives me plenty of time to zone out and think about my characters in full, brilliant details (I’m a safe driver; don’t worry). Stories give me a way to forget about the sometimes smelly strangers sitting next to me on the fifty mile trek into town (I pick up hitchhikers every day. True story. Check out www.slug-lines.com if you don’t believe me).

I’ve been a part of organized hitchhiking for nearly fifteen years, but that’s just one small aspect of my oh-so-large life. When I’m not working, commuting, or chasing after my three children (four if you count the man), you can usually find me outside talking to my chickens like they’re the cutest things in the world (they are), or training my amazing dogs how to herd said chickens (which they love), or curled up on the sofa with a good book (why can’t that be 100% of the time?).

I hope you love my stories (or just like them a little; that would be okay, too). And I hope that one day you find your passion, because there’s nothing in life better than doing what you love while surrounded by people you love.


<3 Krystal

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