Blog Tour & Review ~ Two Moons of Sera, by Parvati K. Tyler

Welcome to The Bookish Babes' stop on the Two Moons of Sera Blog Tour!

I have a review of the book, plus the awesome trailer, and the Two Moons of Sera Personality Quiz.

Parvati also has a reader's giveaway that features some awesome prizes. To enter, click the tour button at the top of this post.

In a world where water and earth teem with life, Serafay is an anomaly. The result of genetic experiments on her mother's water-borne line Serafay will have to face the very people responsible to discover who she really is. But is she the only one?

All the Fun of YA written for Adults (From GoodReads)

Two Moons of Sera by Parvati Tyler is a beautiful, enchanting bit of escapist fantasy. The writing is beautiful and flows smoothly along, taking you on a journey sure to please.

Two Moons of Sera is the first installment in the journey of Serafey, a half-Sualwet and half-Erdlander. Now, you may be asking yourself, what is a Sualwet and Erdlander? I'm not going to spoil the details, because they are quite cool. Because of her unheard-of hybrid status, Serafey and her mother, for protecting her, are exiles, forced to live a  life of fear and solitude. When a mysterious man enters Serafey's world, everything changes in a heartbeat.

Two Moons of Sera is a quick-paced, fast read. The only problem I had was when it ended. I definitely wanted to keep going with the adventure. I can't wait for Part Two.
Favorite Quote(s):
" My world held me tightly, like too-small clothing which refused to adjust as you grew."

"The touch of his gaze had been a creation of the mind, the shadow of a sensation I'd never
 experienced."


To hit all of the tour dates, go  to the tour schedule.

You can but TMoS at:
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The Vincent Boys Blog Tour ~ Character Interview with Beau Vincent

Hi! Welcome to today's stop on The Vincent Boys Blog Tour, hosted by Julie at A Tale of Many Reviews. My stop on the tour includes an interview with my favorite character, Beau Vincent. But first, take a look at The Vincent Boys, by Abbi Glines.

Being the good girl isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Ashton Gray has grown weary of playing the part to please her parents, and to be worthy of the town’s prince charming, Sawyer Vincent. Maybe That’s why she’s found herself spending time with Sawyer’s cousin, Beau, while he’s away for the summer camping with his family. Beau is nothing like her perfect boyfriend. He’s the sexiest guy she’s ever seen, dangerous in ways she’s only day dreamed about, and the one guy she should stay away from.
Beau never envied Sawyer his loving parents, his big nice home, or his position as quarterback. He loves him like a brother. Which is why he's tried everything in his power to keep his distance from Sawyer’s girlfriend. Even if he has loved her since the age of five, Ashton is Sawyer’s girl, so therefore she’s off limits. But when Sawyer leaves for the summer, Ashton, the one girl Beau would move Heaven and Earth for, decides she wants to get into trouble. Stabbing the one person who’s always accepted him and stood by him in the back, is the cost of finally holding Ashton Gray in his arms. Is she worth losing his cousin over?.... Hell Yeah.

(From GoodReads)

You can check out my review of The Vincent Boys here.

Like I said, Beau is my favorite character from the book. And you can bet, I was so freaking excited to get to ask him a few questions. I hope you love reading Beau's answers as much as I did. Enjoy!

BB: "Beau, you are well-known to be quite the beer drinker. What's your beer of choice?"

BV: "Budweiser or whatever is on tap."

(For the record, this blog does not condone underage drinking. But, come on, I had to ask!)

BB: "I believe you can tell a lot about a guy by the music he listens to. What is your favorite music 

        genre/band or singer/song?"

BV: "I like a good mix. Not sure there is a favorite. If I had to pick one band it would be Aerosmith. 

        However, I listen to Toby Keith, Kings of Leon, and The Greatful Dead that should give you an 

        idea of my range of music preferences."

BB: "Does your "bad boy" label ever frustrate or upset you?"

BV: "Hell no. Well, I take that back. With Ashton's dad it sucks."

BB: "What are your plans after high school?"

BV: "I might actually be considering college."

(BB: Higher education for the win!)

BB: "What is your favorite childhood memory of Ash?"

BV: "The day I taught her to flip off the rope swing. She was scared as shit but so damn determined. 

         Every time she let go she'd squeal so loud it would make my ears ring. "

BB: "Is there anything Ash does that drives you crazy?"

BV: "This could be a pretty long list. I'll just name a few things. Her tight shirts annoy the hell out of 

         me. The fact she now distracts me in unfair ways in order to beat me at pool which is happening a

         lot lately. Her close relationship to my Mom. Wait... is she going to read this?"

BB: "I'll see if I can distract her."

BB: "How did you feel when you realized Ash & Sawyer were together?"

BV: "Like someone had kicked me in the stomach several times. I never saw that one coming but then 

         I was young and I took Ash and me for granted."

BB: "Honestly, do you ever find Sawyer just a little boring?"

BV: "Hell yes I do. The boy visits our grandmother like five damn times a week at the nursing home 

         and she doesn't even know who he is anymore. It's all part of his Mr. Perfect thing he has going. 

         It's just the way he is though. The guy can't help it."

(BB: I have to admit, Sawyer is a pretty great guy.)

Do you see why I love Beau Vincent? If only he wasn't tragically too young for me. Sigh.

Now it's GIVEAWAY TIME!

What's up for grabs~

A Kindle edition of The Vincent Boys, courtesy of author Abbi Glines.

How to enter~

Fill out the super-easy form below.

Contest ends November 20, 2011 at 11:59 pm

BUT WAIT, THAT'S NOT ALL!

There will be a Grand Prize giveaway of $20 Gift Card to B&N, a Kindle copy, and a signed tote bag to participants that comment at each tour stop.

The winner of a Kindle version of The Vincent Boys  is :

Tess W.

I have contacted the host of the blog tour with Tess' info. 

Review - Legend, by Marie Lu

What was once the western United States is now home to the Republic, a nation perpetually at war with its neighbors. Born into an elite family in one of the Republic's wealthiest districts, fifteen-year-old June is a prodigy being groomed for success in the Republic's highest military circles. Born into the slums, fifteen-year-old Day is the country's most wanted criminal. But his motives may not be as malicious as they seem.

From very different worlds, June and Day have no reason to cross paths - until the day June's brother, Metias, is murdered and Day becomes the prime suspect. Caught in the ultimate game of cat and mouse, Day is in a race for his family's survival, while June seeks to avenge Metias's death. But in a shocking turn of events, the two uncover the truth of what has really brought them together, and the sinister lengths their country will go to keep its secrets.

Full of nonstop action, suspense, and romance, this novel is sure to move readers as much as it thrills.

(From GoodReads)

My Review

Legend is a fast paced, tense look at dystopian society and the people who barely survive through it. I have to say, I did like Legend. But by no means was I blown away by the story.

Legend offers a bleak look at the future. Civil war and natural disaster has torn the United States in two, but I felt more background was needed to make me care. Death and despair run rampant in the streets. People are often struck down by the plague. I think you probably get what I'm saying.

Legend was told from alternating view points of June and Day. Day is a rebel, determined to take from the Republic and give to those in need. I would call him a futuristic Robin Hood. June is a member of the elite, those who thrive in the Republic. She takes orders without question and believes what she is told by those above her. June and Day were both sympathetic characters that I eventually come to care about. Tragic circumstances bring them together and they both struggle to remember that the other is the enemy.

Legend was full of deception, mystery, and surprisingly, loyalty. I have to say that I really didn't become invested in the outcome until over halfway through the story. I feel the reason I was slow to come around is due to my growing tiredness with dystopian books in general. These days, I can predict exactly what will happen in each dystopian I read. They've become formulaic and predictable. I'm not trying to blame Legend in particular for my apathy. It just happens to be the book that broke the camel's back, as it were.

But, like I said before, I did gain interest in Legend. I grew to care for the characters and their future. And I will give Marie Lu props for holding no bars. She has no qualms with striking any character down. Her characters, good and bad, were engaging. And while I felt the book didn't bring anything new to the table, it was a nice, but not great, read.

Favorite Quote:

"When I look to my side, I see a boy holding out his hand to me. He has bright blue eyes, dirt on his
  face and a beat-up old cap on, and at this moment, I think he might be the most beautiful boy I've ever
  seen."

Hardcover, 336 pages

Expected publication: November 29th 2011 by Putnam Juvenile

Find Legend at:

GoodReads  |  Amazon  |  Book Depository  |  Barnes & Noble

* I received Legend for a blog tour, hosted by A Tale of Many Reviews. *