You’ve finally made it to the end of the week, Sparks! To celebrate, here is some of our favorite client coverage from this week! Minding Spot had a fantastic review for Nils Johnson-Shelton’s The Dragon King and a captivating recap of Carla Norton’s The Edge of Normal, Kirkus Reviews featured a standout review for Grant Jarrett’s Ways of Leaving, Kirkus also wrote an enchanting review for Colleen Oakes’ Queen of Hearts, and The Story Siren featured a fun Q&A with Colleen Oakes.

What’s on my iPod: “Happy” by Pharrell Williams
What I’m reading: Still Life with Bread Crumbs by Anna Quindlen
The last person I followed on Twitter: @realjohngreen

 

Minding Spot said final Otherworld Chronicles book is “full of twists and turns”

Despite the perfect ending, Minding Spot said it is sad to see the Nils Johnson-Shelton series come to an end. “The series is a must-have for anyone interested in a fantastic fantasy adventure,” the book blog said.

 

 

 

 

 

Kirkus calls Ways of Leaving a “standout novel”

“Ways of Leaving seamlessly combines tragedy and humor. Grant Jarrett crafts engaging and realistic characters through his brilliant writing,” according to a Kirkus review.

 

 

The Edge of Normal is a great thriller with a perfect story flow

“Carla Norton’s thriller brings surprises to readers right up until the very end of the book,” said Minding Spot reviewer Roberta. The reviewer said that she will definitely be checking out Norton’s other books.

 

 

 

 

 

Kirkus said Colleen Oakes brings a new perspective and enchanting twist

“Colleen Oakes creates a surprisingly sympathetic main character,” according to a Kirkus review. “Oakes’ new portrayal of a classic villain transforms her into a real and likable person.”

 

 

 

The Story Siren gets Colleen Oakes to reveal what makes a princess turn into a villain

In a revealing and fun interview with Queen of Hearts author Colleen Oakes, The Story Siren finds out the best thing about being a debut author, as well as some behind-the-scenes details from the novel. 

 

 

 

Bonus!

 

BookSparks gives you a chance to win with our Flash #FridayFive Giveaway

Whisper and Wake by Dana Faletti, Enchanted by Starlight by Tina L. Hook and a set of two moleskine notebooks are up for grabs in this weeks giveaway!