Summer Pop-Up Review Tours: May 2025
Check out our Summer Pop-Up books coming out in May 2025, then fill out the form below to apply to review up to three books. Please note that spots are limited.
A note on timing: if you are selected to review a book, you will receive a final copy about one month before the publication date, and we ask that you post your review no later than the Friday after that publication date.
Emperor and Hierophant by Susan Wands
Publication Date: May 6, 2024
The third installment in the thrilling Arcana Oracle series finds heroine Pamela Colman Smith kidnapped, imprisoned, and fighting to protect her tarot deck from Aleister Crowley once again.
“. . . Emperor and Hierophant delivers a mesmerizing blend of history and mysticism that will captivate both tarot enthusiasts and lovers of supernatural historical fiction.”—Readers’ Favorite, 5-star review
Standing Up by Mary L. Devine
Publication Date: May 6, 2024
For true-crime fans, a gripping memoir of a domestic violence survivor who becomes a police detective in the domestic violence unit and is forced to face her demons when her first major case mirrors her own violent assault.
“Raw, real, and relatable, this book is the ideal read for fans of Tara Westover’s Educated and Cheryl Strayed’s Wild.”—Elizabeth Ridley, author of Searching for Celia and coauthor of Saving Sadie: How a Dog That No One Wanted Inspired the World
The Mother Self by Talia Gutin
Publication Date: May 6, 2024
This debut collection of poetry poignantly unveils the journey of a new mother and guides readers along the raw and transformative path of early motherhood.
“Talia’s poetry simultaneously takes your breath away while breathing life into you. The Mother Self honors and acknowledges the mother in the most profound of ways, offering you connection and understanding on a journey that can sometimes feel lonely and overwhelming for the modern woman.”—Vienna Pharaon, national best-selling author of The Origins of You
Call of the Owl Woman by K.M. Huber
Publication Date: May 13, 2024
In a tale inspired by Peru’s Andean cosmovision and earth-centered spirituality, Call of the Owl Woman is a gripping coming-of-age story for people who like to immerse themselves in other times, places, and cultures, people who love adventure, and those who are drawn to the mystical and magical.
“A dazzling novel set in ancient Peru . . . K. M. Huber combines historical truth with fantasy, magic, and mesmerizing prose. A real tour de force and a YA novel of fortitude.”—Marjorie Agosin, author I Lived On Butterfly Hill
The Magician’s Daughter by Katy Grabel
Publication Date: May 13, 2024
The Magician’s Daughter—a Memoir is a coming-of-age story set within the motion and light of a traveling magic show. Never before has a daughter of a great magician written with such candor and beauty about this backstage world, where all outlandish dreams are possible, and the magic continues after the show leaves town.