Restoration: A Razorland Novella by Ann Aguirre

RESTORATION

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Razorland, Book 2.5

by Ann Aguirre

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If you wondered why Fade retreated from Deuce at the end of Outpost, find out in his own words.

Now go read.....

HORDE

Razorland Trilogy, Book Three

by Ann Aguirre

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ISBN-13: 978-1250024633

Publisher: Fiewel & Friends

Pages: 432

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The epic conclusion to the USA Today bestselling trilogy.

The horde is coming.

Salvation is surrounded, monsters at the gates, and this time, they're not going away. When Deuce, Fade, Stalker and Tegan set out, the odds are against them. But the odds have been stacked against Deuce from the moment she was born. She might not be a Huntress anymore, but she doesn't run. With her knives in hand and her companions at her side, she will not falter, whether fighting for her life or Fade's love.

Ahead, the battle of a lifetime awaits. Freaks are everywhere, attacking settlements, setting up scouts, perimeters, and patrols. There hasn't been a war like this in centuries, and humans have forgotten how to stand and fight. Unless Deuce can lead them.

This time, however, more than the fate of a single enclave or outpost hangs in the balance. This time, Deuce carries the banner for the survival of all humanity.

Book Release Anticipation: Defy by Sara B. Larson

Available Jan. 07, 2014!

DEFY

by Sara B. Larson

ISBN-13: 978-0545597586

Publisher: Scholastic Press

Pages: 336

Available at: Amazon, B&N, Goodreads, SDCL

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A lush and gorgeously written debut, packed with action, intrigue, and a thrilling love triangle.

Alexa Hollen is a fighter. Forced to disguise herself as a boy and serve in the king's army, Alex uses her quick wit and fierce sword-fighting skills to earn a spot on the elite prince's guard. But when a powerful sorcerer sneaks into the palace in the dead of night, even Alex, who is virtually unbeatable, can't prevent him from abducting her, her fellow guard and friend Rylan, and Prince Damian, taking them through the treacherous wilds of the jungle and deep into enemy territory.

The longer Alex is held captive with both Rylan and the prince, the more she realizes that she is not the only one who has been keeping dangerous secrets. And suddenly, after her own secret is revealed, Alex finds herself confronted with two men vying for her heart: the safe and steady Rylan, who has always cared for her, and the dark, intriguing Damian. With hidden foes lurking around every corner, is Alex strong enough to save herself and the kingdom she's sworn to protect?


Bah! I've been waiting for this book for ages. There is very little I love to read more than a story with a powerful female, strong, capable, a fighter. I want to love Alex in the way that I've loved Katsa (Gracling Realm Trilogy), Deuce (Razorland Trilogy), Celeana (Throne of Glass Chronicles), Scarlet (Scarlet Trilogy), Annana (Assassin's Curse Duology), Elisa (Fire & Thorns Trilogy), Ismae (His Fair Assassin), Sybella (His Fair Assassin), Rachel (Defiance Trilogy), Yelena (Study Series), Katniss (Hunger Games Trilogy), Deryn (Leviathan Trilogy) , Vienne (Black Hole Sun Trilogy), Saba (Dustlands Trilogy)- just to name my elite squad to ass kickers. I want so badly to add Alex to this amazing list of characters. 

And while I loath love triangles, I don't mind them when they are done well- see the Shatter Me series and the Throne of Glass Chronicles. I'll find out tomorrow when the book arrives shiny and new on my doorstep. Can't wait!

Why aren't things changing faster?

Read the article on BuzzFeed, and check out The Representation Project here.

Then there's this post on i09 about Female characters being judged- and hated- by fans who are holding certain female characters to a different standard than the male characters- on the same show.

So the question remains, why aren't things changing fast enough?

This can happen anywhere, and The Sky is not in fact, Pink

THE SKY IS PINK by Josh Fox and the GASLAND Team from JFOX on Vimeo.

This video may be about what is happening right now in New York, but this is a National issue, and we all need to become more informed. You can visit the website Artists Against Fracking- which is where I found this video. But I think that reading about the apocalypse, or dystopias has to be good for something. If not just enjoyment, than to serve as cautionary tales of what could happen if we keep letting people make life changing choices for us. I can't just keep saying that I love the strong heroines in my novels and be nothing like them.