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Book of the Month

Book of the Month – July 2017

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By Cynthia Ayala

Hey there avid readers! This month was so close, at the end, there was a tie and me being the host, well I had to be the tiebreaker. But boy was it tough. At the end, it was between Obsidian and Stars by Julie Eshbaugh and Disowned by Sarah Addison-Fox. For the record, I’m probably going to read both but the winner gets precedence. So look below and check out the winner and see if it’s worth your time to read. And stay tuned for next month’s selection of book.
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Book of the Month

Book of the Month – May 2017

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By Cynthia Ayala

The voters have spoken! I’m gonna say I am only a little surprised that it wasn’t more of a close call, given the books coming out this month, but you guys voted so here you have it, this month’s winner of the Book of the Month title, which will include a feature book review is none other than A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas. Congrats! Check out what it’s all about right here.
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Book Reviews

Promising Story Failed by Characters | Review of ‘Given to the Sea’ (Given Duet #1)

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By Cynthia Ayala

Given to the Sea by Mindy McGinnis
Putnam’s Children
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Khosa is Given to the Sea, born to be sacrificed to the water for the Kingdom of Stille. Sacrificed by her own feet, a twitching within her that will drive her to the depths of the ocean. But before that, she must produce an heir, an act she is unable to endure as she is unable to endure the touch of any human. But when her village is attacked, Khosa flees to the heart of the kingdom, into the arms of Vincent, the third in line to the throne, and Donil, the last of the Indiri whose touch sends desire through hers. But with the land sinking, and enemies at the gate, Stille and Khosa are in bigger danger than they ever thought.

Published April 11, 2017, by Putnam’s Children, Given to the Sea
by Mindy McGinnis is the first in her new YA fantasy Given Duet series.
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Reading List

Weekly Reading List #81

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By Cynthia Ayala

Let’s try this again. Hello there avid readers! I am hailing you from new laptop 2.0. Here’s hoping this one will work long enough for me to edit my novel and do what I like to do most: write. But in the meantime, here’s my weekly reading list, because let’s face it, you can’t be an author if you don’t read, and boy, do I read.
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Reading List

Weekly Reading List #80

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By Cynthia Ayala

Hey there avid readers. I hope that everyone is doing well. Recently my kitten past away this week so it’s been a hard few days. I miss going to sleep at night without him walking all over me. He was 18, so not really a kitten, and at least I had so much time with him, but it hurts, having to let him go. But I’m doing okay, reading at night seems to help me sleep without him. It’s something at least.

Anyway, check out my reading list and see what I’ve got on my to-read list.
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Book of the Month

Book of the Month Poll – March 2017

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By Cynthia Ayala

Hey there voters, readers, and writers! Another month means it’s time for another Book of the Month Poll where you vote for your favorite upcoming book, author, or cover (because let’s face it, the cover really is a strong selling point). So check out this month’s list of titles and vote for your favorite. If there is a novel you think should be on the list leave a vote for that novel in the comments section. Remember, you can vote here on Pollcaster and the winner will get a featured book review here on my website. Happy voting!
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Book of the Month

Book of the Month – January 2017

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By Cynthia Ayala

Wow readers, you sure gave each of the titles this month quite the competition because here we have a winner that won by a singular vote! Let’s give a round of applause to Poison’s Kiss by Breeana Shields! Check out what this book is all about and stay tuned for a featured review right here on Cyn’s Workshop. Happy reading!

Oh, and stay tuned for February’s selection of books.
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Book of the Month, Entertainment & News

Book of the Month Poll – January 2017

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By Cynthia Ayala

Hey there voters, readers, and writers! Another month means it’s time for another Book of the Month Poll where you vote for your favorite upcoming book, author, or cover (because let’s face it, the cover really is a strong selling point). So check out this month’s list of titles and vote for your favorite. If there is a novel you think should be on the list leave a vote for that novel in the comments section. Remember, you can vote here on Pollcaster and the winner will get a featured book review here on my website. Happy voting!
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Book of the Month

Book of the Month Poll – October 2016

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By Cynthia Ayala

I hope everyone enjoyed the poll from last month and enjoyed are looking forward to this months poll. Another month means another poll for your choice of the book of the month for October, quite possibly my favorite month of the year, next to my birthday. Anyway check out the selection below and vote either in the comments below or here on Pollcaster. Happy voting!
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Book Reviews

A Bogged Down Fantasy | Review of ‘The Waking Fire’ (The Draconis Memoria #1)

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By Cynthia Ayala

The Waking Fire by Anthony Ryan
Orbit
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The blood of drakes offers powers and abilities to those considered blood-blessed. Out there lies a drake with untapped power, bringing an unregistered blood-blessed into the control of a powerful blood-blessed syndicate who seek to use him and hunt down the mythical white drake. But with empires clashing together and the drakes rising out of the depth with anger and hatred, these characters will discover that they may be the only thing that stands between humanity and destruction.

Published on July 7, 2016, by Orbit, The Waking Fire by acclaimed author Anthony Ryan is the first in his fantasy series The Draconis Memoria.
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