I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the Beyond the Ruby Veil by Mara Fitzgerald Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!
Author: Mara Fitzgerald
Series: The Ruby Veil #1
Age: Young Adult
Genres: Fantasy, LGBT
Publication Date: October 6, 2020
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Source:
Purchase: Hardcover | Kindle | B&N | Kobo
Synopsis:
A dark, queer YA fantasy that's perfect for fans of the Three Dark Crowns series and Wicked Saints. After Emanuela Ragno kills the one person in Occhia who can create water, she must find a way to save her city from dying of thirst.Emanuela Ragno always gets what she wants. With her daring mind and socialite schemes, she refuses to be the demure young lady everyone wants her to be. In her most ambitious move yet, she's about to marry Alessandro Morandi, her childhood best friend and the heir to the wealthiest house in Occhia. Emanuela doesn't care that she and her groom are both gay, because she doesn't want a love match. She wants power, and through Ale, she'll have it all.But Emanuela has a secret that could shatter her plans. In the city of Occhia, the only source of water is the watercrea, a mysterious being who uses magic to make water from blood. When their first bruise-like omen appears on their skin, all Occhians must surrender themselves to the watercrea to be drained of life. Everyone throughout history has given themselves up for the greater good. Everyone except Emanuela. She's kept the tiny omen on her hip out of sight for years.When the watercrea exposes Emanuela during her wedding ceremony and takes her to be sacrificed, Emanuela fights back...and kills her. Now Occhia has no one to make their water and no idea how to get more. In a race against time, Emanuela and Ale must travel through the mysterious, blood-red veil that surrounds their city to uncover the secrets of the watercrea's magic and find a way to save their people-no matter what it takes.
My Rating:
My Thoughts:
This was an interesting read. I didn't have many expectations going in, but I was pleasantly surprised with the story. The characters were all quirky and queer. The plot kept me intrigued. The magic was fun and the drama was awesome. I truly enjoyed all that this book had to offer.
This is a book with tons of trigger warnings and few of them are blood magic, self harm, alcohol use and murder. The scenes were some what explicit, but they didn't turn me off from reading. It made for a fun time of reading and allowed for me to feel the world and magic as if I was there.
Emanuela is a savage and I love it !! She has her moments that irritate me, but I absolutely loved her and how much of a boss she was. She's head strong and powerful. She is not your usual likable character, but with the dark tones of the story I just couldn't help but love her.
Overall, I'm glad I gave Mara a chance and can't wait to see what happens next.
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Pre-Order Special
How to Enter -
Order Beyond the Ruby Veil from any retailer
For a signed and personalized copy, order from Square Books before October 13th, 2020
Other option: request that your local library purchase the book
What You'll Receive -
One signed bookplate
Art prints drawn by Audrey Estok with matte velvet-touch finish
At least 1 random sticker of eyeballs
Rules -
Entries accepted through October 31st, 2020
The book can have been ordered at any time as long as the entry is in by October 31st
International accepted, but please make sure your country does not have suspended post from the USA
3 winners will receive a finished copy of BEYOND THE RUBY VEIL, US Only.