Red, White and Royal Blue: Book Review

"Sworn enemies forced to make peace to settle tension between their countries? There's something totally Shakespearean about it."

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https://www.goodreads.com/book/photo/41150487-red-white-royal-blue

Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨ (4.5/5)

This book is included in my top priority list to buy and read before the year 2021 ends, and honestly it was worth it! Red, White and Royal Blue is a story about the son of the President of the United States and the Prince of England being rivals but ended up falling in love with each other. It also gives us insights about their lives as public figures and how they face all the challenges to fight and stand firm for their relationship. Moreover, it is about identity, family, politics and having the courage to be the real you.

"You and me and history...I'm never gonna love anybody in the world like I love you."

I love this book wholeheartedly! I honestly could not put it down, as I read the very first page I had already invested my time and full attention to it. The concept of the book is really interesting and it's all over my bookstagram feed and tiktok. In my opinion, it deserves the hype that it is getting and eventually became one of my favorite reads of 2021! Casey McQuiston's writing style is actually really nice which makes the readers follow the story easily without getting lost. Also, the characters were so easy to love and I definitely felt a connection with them. It was such a fun, romantic, hilarious and  heartfelt read.

Love is Beautiful When In Bloom: Book Tour

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Hello bookish people of the universe! I'm very much excited to share a tour stop for Love is Beautiful When In Bloom by Lara T. Kareem and I'm thankful to MTMC Tours for  having me as one of their tour hosts!

This is a buoyant and soft collection of seven short stories that explore what it means when people meet and form a connection that ultimately blossoms into love. For readers looking to soothe their hearts, Love is Beautiful When in Bloom is the book you need to read. On sale now from Basenji Books!

Follow author Lara T. Kareem on her social media accounts:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laratkareem/

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7245533.Lara_T_Kareem

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/mtmctours

Website: https://mtmctours.com/

Ebook Order Links:

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B099CHXHHT

Apple Books: https://books.apple.com/us/book/love-is-beautiful-when-in-bloom/id1577196442

Barnes and Nobles: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/love-is-beautiful-when-in-bloom-lara-t-kareem/1139869536?ean=2940164967345

Kobo Books: https://www.kobo.com/ww/en/ebook/love-is-beautiful-when-in-bloom

Okadabooks: https://okadabooks.com/book/about/love_is_beautiful_when_in_bloom/44251

Bambooks: https://bambooks.io/book/14715/love-is-beautiful-when-in-bloom

Paperback Order Links:

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B099CHXHHT

Roving Heights: https://rhbooks.com.ng/

Page Book Store: https://www.pagebookstore.com/

Book Peddler: https://bookpeddler.ng/

Read more for the full synopsis of this sweet short story collection and don't forget to add this exciting new release to your TBR!📚

The Stationery Shop: Book Review

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https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Stationery-Shop/Marjan-Kamali/9781982107499

The Stationery Shop by Marjan Kamali
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5

The story takes place in 1953 Tehran (the capital city of Iran) where seventeen-year-old girl named Roya lives. And one day, she finds this Stationery Shop owned by Mr. Fakhri where she gets to meet Bahman – a handsome guy, who has a burning passion for justice and freedom. As they see each other in that little stationery shop, their relationship starts to blossom. However, despite the strong love they have for each other there will always be hindrances, conflicts and misunderstandings. Roya and Bahman agreed to meet at the town square to get married but suddenly, violence erupts – a result of the coup that forever changes their country’s future. Amidst the chaos, Roya waited but Bahman never came.
After the heartbreak of Bahman not showing on the date of their marriage, Roya moves on to a new chapter of her life. But fate has its own ways, after more than half a century, a chance encounter gives Roya an opportunity to ask all the unanswered questions that haunted her for years: Why did you leave me? Where did you go? How is it that you were able to forget me?

"Our fate is written on our foreheads when we're born. It can't be seen, can't be read, but it's there in invisible ink all right, and life follows that fate. No matter what."

Oh my gosh! After reading The Stationery Shop, it definitely became one of my favorite books of all time! It was so good, I get to connect with the characters, I learned something and it certainly made my heart ached that it deserved a solid five stars from me. Such a beautiful, moving story of great love which author Marjan Kamali delivered splendidly!

The story doesn't only takes place in the 1950's but also in the year 2013 (the present date in the book) so we go back and forth in the story and we get to see and know what happened in between all of the time – how their relationship started and blossoms, also about their personal lives. And honestly, this book completely took me by surprise it has devoured my heart and soul! I did not expect every twist and turns that happened and was really caught off guard by all the revelations that blown me away. It made me feel a lot of emotions and I sincerely love this book with all my heart. It's just so nice to witness a love story that has stood the test of time❤

MERAKI: Book Tour and Creative Review Tour

 "Sing loud and proud, syren!"

Photo credits: @naomikellywriting

Hello bookish people of the universe! Again, I am very much excited and honored to be part of Kingdom Hiraeth Tours for another Book Tour as well as Creative Review Tour for Meraki: A Syren Story by author Naomi Kelly. Thank you so much to these amazing people for having me as one of their tour hosts!

Check them out and follow their social media accounts by clicking the links below:

Follow author Naomi Kelly on her social media accounts:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naomikellywriting/

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19483302.Naomi_Kelly

Follow Kingdom of Hiraeth Tours on their social media accounts:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kingdomofhiraeth_tours/

Website: https://kingdomofhiraethto.wixsite.com/kingdomofhiraethtour

Purchase/Order links:

Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Meraki-Syren-Story-Naomi-Kelly/dp/B086MDT66T/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1K5114RJLTCJ6&dchild=1&keywords=meraki+naomi+kelly&qid=1620558650&sprefix=meraki+na%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-1

Book Depository: https://www.bookdepository.com/Meraki-Naomi-Kelly/9798631266292?ref=grid-view&qid=1620558770582&sr=1-1

Photo credits: @naomikellywriting

About the Book

Title: Meraki: A Syren Story

Genre: YA Fantasy

Synopsis from Goodreads:

Her song is a gift bestowed by the gods; so why does it feel like a curse?

Seventeen-year-old Wren thinks she has just swum away from the greatest threat in the sea. That's until she finds herself being hauled upon a warlord's boat. With her life at the mercy of a young, temperamental King, Wren must decide who is her ultimate enemy.

Can Fate be altered? What do gods have planned?

Syrens are bound to tell the truth, but that doesn't mean their lives cannot be riddled with lies.

I am so happy I signed up for this tour. Thank you so much to Kingdom of Hiraeth Tours and Ms. Naomi Kelly for choosing me and giving a digital copy of Meraki. It was such an amazing book! Read more to know my thoughts and review for Meraki.

Cupids and Chaos: Book Tour and Cover Reveal

 "Sometimes Fate has plans of its own"

Photo credits: @darbycupidwrites

Hello bookish people of the universe! I am very much excited to share with you Cupids and Chaos by author Darby Cupid, and I'm thankful to her and Kingdom of Hiraeth Tours for having me as one of their tour hosts. You guys can follow their social media accounts by clicking the links below:

Follow author Darby Cupid on her social media accounts:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darbycupidwrites/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20356671.Darby_Cupid
Website: https://www.darbycupid.com/

Follow Kingdom of Hiraeth Tours on their social media accounts:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kingdomofhiraeth_tours/
Website: https://kingdomofhiraethto.wixsite.com/kingdomofhiraethtour

The cover of the book is stunning and I think it's really magical. Also, I am personally excited for its release on November 7, 2021. A romance fantasy that has Romeo and Juliet vibe, an enemies to lovers trope and the characters are dealing with fate which makes the book very interesting! If you want to more what the book is all about then keep on reading📚

August Bookmail

  Hello Demigod Readers of the Universe✨

How is the month of August so far? What are your top pick books to read for this month?

Hoping that this month will be full of joy, love, peace and lots of books to read for every bookish people out there!

Such great news everyone! I have received a bookmail yesterday and these books are on top of my priority list to buy and read. Luckily, I didn't spent a single penny to get these books because I was fortunate enough to be the winner of @theretiredlibrarian's previous giveaway! I'm really thankful for such blessing. She is also really kind, go check her out and follow her account. Just click the link here: https://www.instagram.com/theretiredlibrarian/

If you are curious what are the books I have received which I'm excited to dive into then keep on reading.

Quatrefoil Chronicles: Book Promotion

Starting the Month of August with The Quatrefoil Chronicles:
Book Promotion

Let's welcome the month of August with some positive energy!

Great news everyone! Ms. Olivia Wildenstein and Ms. Katie Hayoz have released their new book The Quatrefoil Chronicles which is a duology. Moreover, they have agreed to promote it on Demigod Reader's Blog. I am deeply honored they allowed me to promote and talk about their books on my blog, the premise and covers of the book really got my attention. Thank you so much to these two amazing and kind authors 💗

Follow Author Olivia Wildenstein on her social media accounts:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/olives21/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/OWildWrites
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/13734301.Olivia_Wildenstein
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/olivia-wildenstein
Website: http://oliviawildenstein.com/
FB Reader Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1667445180228235/

Follow Author Katie Hayoz on her social media accounts:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katie_hayoz/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/katiehayoz
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7032949.Katie_Hayoz
Website: https://katiehayoz.com/
FB Reader Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/katieskickassreadingcrew/

About the Books

Fans of urban fantasy will definitely love and enjoy these books. As a fantasy lover myself, I'm excited to dive into its world to witness the magic system, meet the characters and to just basically fall for it. Read more to know what the books are all about and where you can get them.