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Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Swoon Thursday (#218): Starfall by Melissa Landers


- From the book you’re currently reading, or one you just finished, tell us what made you SWOON. What got your heart pounding, your skin tingling, and your stomach fluttering

- Try to make the swoon excerpt 140 characters (or less), if you are going to tweet about it. Use the hashtag #YABOUND when tweeting


This week, my swoon is from Starfall by Melissa Landers!


He tightened both arms around her, crushing their bodies so close there wasn't space to daw more than a gasp. He didn't care. Air didn't matter, only Cassia. It'd been so long since she'd let him hold her like this, and he would willingly suffocate if that was what it took to keep her in his arms. He tasted her mouth while squeezing her in a furious compulsion to pull her inside him. He wondered if he could ever feel close enough to her, even if they went all the way for once. Somehow he doubted it, but he desperately wanted to find out.

He kissed her hard, maybe too hard, because she broke away and panted against his lips. For a moment, he worried she might change her mind, but then she arched her hips and made a noise that said she didn't want this to end any more than he did.

- Hardcover, page 156

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I loved Starflight, and so far this companion sequel is okay (though I don't think it's going to touch my obsession with Starflight). Catch my review soon!

Thursday, February 9, 2017

Book Blitz and Giveaway: Starfall by Melissa Landers

Hi everyone! Today I'm sharing a recent publication and a very special sale! Starfall, sequel to the amazing novel Starflight, is now available! And what's even better is that Starflight is currently only $0.99. You do not want to miss these books, believe me!


First, a note from Melissa Landers:

I’m author Melissa Landers, and I’m so excited to launch STARFALL, the second and final book in my Starflight duology! This story picks up shortly after the first book ends, but now Cassia and Kane are the main characters, with Doran, Solara, and the rest of the Banshee crew pitching in to help take down an intergalactic mafia. (You know, just an ordinary day in space.) And while saying goodbye to characters is never easy, I think I gave the crew a proper sendoff with plenty of humor, heart, and action. I hope you love STARFALL as much as I do!

Haven’t read the first book? You’re in luck, because for a limited time, Starflight is on sale for 99 cents in all e-formats. Now you can binge read the entire duology in one sitting! 


About Starfall:


Starfall by Melissa Landers
Book Two of the Starflight series
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion
Publication Date: February 7, 2017

Official Summary:

When Princess Cassia Rose fled her home world of Eturia to escape an arranged marriage, she had no idea her sudden departure would spark a war. Now after two years hiding as a ship hand, she is finally returning to her beloved home, but not in the way she imagined. Shackled by bounty hunters, she is violently dragged back to account for her crimes. Her only solace is that the Banshee crew managed to evade capture, including Kane Arric, her best friend...with occasional benefits.

Meanwhile, Kane and the rest of the crew of the Banshee plan a desperate rescue mission. But when they arrive on Eturia, Cassia isn't exactly in need of heroics—she's claimed her birthright as Eturia's queen, but has inherited a war-torn planet simmering with rebellion. Cassia must make alliances, and Kane, the bastard son of a merchant, isn't a choice that will earn her any friends. Kane knows he will never find someone to replace Cassia—and is certain she returns his feelings—but how can he throw away his own promising future waiting on a queen?

When the outer realm is threatened by the dangerous Zhang mafia, Cassia, Kane and the rest of the Banshee crew uncover a horrifying conspiracy that endangers the entire universe. In the face of unspeakable evil, Cassia must confront her own family's complicated legacy on Eturia and decide once and for all who her real family is.

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Book one, Starflight, is $0.99!


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My review of Starflight | Starflight Swoon Thursday


Praise for Starflight:

“Smart, action-packed and utterly addictive!” –New York Times bestselling author Amie Kaufman

 “Starflight has the cinematic appeal, warp-speed action and unlikely heroes of Star Wars.” –Justine Magazine

 “A lively tale of romance, space pirates, conspiracy, and made (as opposed to genetic) families.” –Booklist

 “A great choice for fans of raw sci-fi action, reminiscent of the lawlessness presented in the television series Firefly.” –School Library Journal


About the Author:


Melissa Landers is a former teacher who left the classroom to pursue other worlds. A proud sci-fi geek, she isn’t afraid to wear her Princess Leia costume in public—just ask her husband and three kids. She lives outside Cincinnati in the small town of Loveland, “Sweetheart of Ohio.” For more information or just to say hello, visit www.melissa-landers.com.

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Saturday, September 10, 2016

Science in Fiction (#20): United by Melissa Landers


Welcome to this month's Science in Fiction feature! Science in Fiction is a meme I created to showcase the wonderful aspects of science in Young Adult fiction novels. For more information and previous feature, check out the "Science in Fiction" tag!

This month, I'm featuring United by Melissa Landers!


Alienated review | Invaded review

I actually have not read United yet, but I wanted to feature the book at some point. I've not read any science novel in the past month (boo!), so I'm featuring one that I will be reading in the future. This series deals with space colonization and other species similar to humans. Aelyx is from another planet called L’eihr; he and his kind look like humans, but are more advanced.

Today, my topic is alien human-like species!

I've talked extensively about terraforming, colonization of other planets, and life on other planets. I've probably touched upon aliens and whatnot, but I thought it'd be cool to explore the idea of human-like species that are not quite human. 

Obviously there have been no discoveries of such species (yet?). There are no human-like creatures, or even little green aliens. So there isn't going to be a lot of concrete fact in this post.

But how neat would it be to encounter aliens, and other life forms that could communicate with us? Like, in Star Wars. There are a number of characters that aren't human but can communicate and live with humans.


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You get the idea. Obviously there are a multitude of advantages and problems with encountering other life forms that could communicate with us. Competition, power, greed... honestly, humans are scary enough on our own. BUT, just like we strive to learn more about other cultures, learning more about other species and their cultures would be interesting... right?

How about more advanced human species? In the Alienated series, Aelyx comes from a species that is more advanced than humans. Think about the ways in which humans could advance. We could:

- Expand our intelligence and memory. (Like, to the point of us seeming like robots. If we're not already there yet?)
- Develop impossible abilities like telepathy or telekinesis. (Who even knows!)
- Learn to survive off things that don't seem like we could survive off them. (Meaning, our bodies would change. I could see humans developing food and pills and nutrients in different forms, and eventually, our body might not need certain types of sustenance anymore. I could see that happening.)


Like I said, not the most hardcore factual scientific post, but it definitely gives you something to think about. Would you like to interact with other species? Do you think it could happen? Could you see the human race advancing to the point of being "superhuman"?

Monday, August 1, 2016

Release Day Blitz and Giveaway: United by Melissa Landers

Welcome to the release day blitz for United by Melissa Landers! I adore this author's books, and I'm thrilled to help promote the third novel in this amazing series. Read all about it below!

But first, a note from Melissa Landers:

Hey there, booklovers! 

I’m author Melissa Landers, and I’m thrilled to announce the release of UNITED, the final book in the Alienated trilogy. Our star-crossed lovers Aelyx and Cara have overcome some heavy obstacles to be together—riotous mobs, alien hybrids, and worst of all, high school on two planets. Now to stay together they’ll have to unite their people against a common enemy, a threat more deadly than they ever imagined. (NBD, right?) I’ve written an ending to this trilogy that makes my heart happy, and I hope you’ll love the conclusion as much as I do!


About the Book:


United by Melissa Landers
Book Three of the Alienated series
Publisher: EverAfter
Publication Date: August 2, 2016

Official Summary:

After thwarting a deadly coup and saving the alliance between their worlds, Cara and Aelyx have finally earned a break. Their tiny island colony is everything they dreamed it would be―days spent gathering shells on the beach and nights in each other’s arms.

But the vacation is short-lived.

The treaty between Earth and L’eihr has awakened an ancient force that threatens to destroy them all. The Aribol, mysterious guardians charged with maintaining interstellar peace, deem the alliance a threat to the galaxy. They order a separation of the races, decreeing humans and L’eihrs must return to their own planets within the month or face extinction. In fact, they already have agents in place on Earth, ready to begin.

With the clock ticking, Aelyx and Cara assemble a team of colonists and race back to Earth, where they unite with old friends to solve the mystery of who the Aribol are, what they want, and the real reason the alliance has provoked them. As tensions build to a full-scale war, Aelyx and Cara must fight harder than ever―not just for their future, but for the survival of both their worlds.



Check out the rest of the series:

    

(Click on the covers to go to Goodreads.)


About the Author:


Melissa Landers is a former teacher who left the classroom to pursue other worlds. A proud sci-fi geek, she isn’t afraid to wear her Princess Leia costume in public—just ask her husband and three kids. She lives outside Cincinnati in the small town of Loveland, “Sweetheart of Ohio.” For more information or just to say hello, visit www.melissa-landers.com.

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The Giveaway:

Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Waiting on Wednesday (#186): Starfall by Melissa Landers


"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.


This week, I'm featuring:


Starfall by Melissa Landers
Book Two of the Starflight series
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion
Publication Date: February 7, 2017

Summary (from Goodreads):

When Princess Cassia Rose fled her home world of Eturia to escape an arranged marriage to a bloodthirsty prince and prevent a coup, she had no idea her sudden departure would spark a war. Now after two years hiding as a lowly ship hand, she finally has the chance to return home and make peace, but not in the way she imagined. Shackled by bounty hunters, she is violently dragged back to account for her crimes. Her only solace is that the Banshee crew managed to evade capture, including Kane Arric, her best friend... with occasional benefits.

Meanwhile, Kane and the rest of the crew of the Banshee, including Solara and Doran, are planning a desperate rescue mission. But when they arrive on Eturia, they find Cassia ruling her home planet, having imprisoned the rogue prince who would have overthrown her family. Deep down, Kane knows that Cassia can't rule her world and be with the bastard son of a business man, but he's also sure she returns his feelings, and that makes the circumstances all the more painful. When the outer realms are threatened by the dangerous Zhang mafia, Cassia, Kane and the rest of the Banshee crew rally to protect the population from widespread enslavement. The reunion forces Cassia to consider who her true family is and if she can live without the boy who has been there for her through thick and thin.




I loved Starflight and cannot wait for this sequel! I've had such great success with Landers' YA books. =)
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