I'm so psyched to be representing the Summer Court with Fiktshun as a part of the Immortal Circus Blog Tour!
Stop by every Wednesday for the next ten weeks for Immortal Circus fun! There will be reviews, guest posts, teasers and of course an incredible giveaway! We're competing with the Winter Court, and whoever has the most comments wins! You can show your support for the Summer Court by entering in the contest here or on Fiktshun's site and leaving us a comment.
Also, feel free to grab the Summer Court button from the right sidebar and put it on your blog or wherever else you want to show your support!
Before I jump into this week's goodies, which include my review of the 1st Episode and a teaser, here's more about The Immortal Circus and about the author!
About the Book
Publisher: 47 North
Publication Date: December 4, 2012
Format: Kindle eBook
Murdered contortionists aren't exactly what Vivienne signed up for when she ran away to join the circus. But like most things under the big top, nothing is what it seems. With a past she can't quite remember, Vivienne finds that running away forever might not be as appealing as it once sounded - especially not when she realizes the devilishly attractive ringleader Mab is the Faerie Queen of legend...and that she and the rest of the troupe are locked in an age-old rivalry between the otherworldly courts.
Aided by her friends Kingston - a feisty stage magician whose magic is quickly stealing her heart - and his smart-ass assistant Melody, Vivienne finds herself racing against the clock to discover the culprit behind a series of deaths that should be impossible. However, the answer she seeks might reveal more about her own bloody past - and future - than she bargains for.
The show's just beginning.
Step right up...
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About A.R. Kahler
Most little boys dream of running away to join the circus.
Alex didn't just dream it: he did it. But then, he rarely lets a good dream pass him by.
In the past six years he's toured and trained across America and Europe. He's performed in Amsterdam, taught trapeze in Madrid, studied in Glasgow and even had a stint as assistant to Holly Black and Cassandra Clare in New England. He's constantly on the lookout for new places to explore and new worlds to invent. He's a Sagittarius fueled by full moons and espresso. The way to his heart is a latte and fan art. Just for the record.
THE IMMORTAL CIRCUS is his first New Adult novel, and is being released exclusively through the Amazon Kindle e-Serials program by 47North. It will be available in print and audio when the episodes are complete.
MARTYR the first book in his post-apocalyptic fantasy, will be published by Spencer Hill Press in October 2014.
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My Review of Episode One:
When I started reading, I don't think I fully realized exactly what it would mean to read this book serially. I mean, I get the basics. I get a few chapters to read every week, over a span of 10 weeks, and get the story piece by piece. But now I realize that I've signed on for agonizing for a week to find out what happens next. And with this crazy beginning, I'm pretty sure it can only get more intense as the weeks go on.
I have to say that this was not what I expected. Although, I'm not sure what exactly I was picturing with faeries mixed with the circus. I should have known. But this is much darker and twisted than I imagined it would be. The thing is - the murdered circus performer, who is described in haunting detail, is just the icing on the disturbing cake. There is a party that Vivienne goes to that gives me chills just thinking about it. It's dark, but it's thrilling too.
The first episode has already subverted my expectations and I'm anxious to get going on the next episode. Oh, and just before I wrap up my commentary on this epsisode, I must say....Kingston? Well done, A.R. Kahler. Well done. He's a delicious, mysterious guy that will keep you hanging on week after week.
I already have so many things I need to know about when it comes to this story, but until next week...
I have to say that this was not what I expected. Although, I'm not sure what exactly I was picturing with faeries mixed with the circus. I should have known. But this is much darker and twisted than I imagined it would be. The thing is - the murdered circus performer, who is described in haunting detail, is just the icing on the disturbing cake. There is a party that Vivienne goes to that gives me chills just thinking about it. It's dark, but it's thrilling too.
The first episode has already subverted my expectations and I'm anxious to get going on the next episode. Oh, and just before I wrap up my commentary on this epsisode, I must say....Kingston? Well done, A.R. Kahler. Well done. He's a delicious, mysterious guy that will keep you hanging on week after week.
I already have so many things I need to know about when it comes to this story, but until next week...
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Teaser:
"We're called The Immortal Circus for a reason," Kingston says... "So long as we're under contract, no one and no thing can hurt us."
"So how was Sabina killed?" I ask. Because if that's the case, murder is a pretty huge breach of contract.
"That," he says, lifting the bird to the top of his head, "would be the million-dollar question..."
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Week One Tour Schedule:
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Giveaway:
THE IMMORTAL CIRCUS Prize Pack Giveaway will be for a signed copy of the book, illustrated trading cards and circus-y goodies.
The giveaway will run for the length of the tour and will end on Friday, February 15th.
the giveaway is US-only.
There are FOUR prize packs up for giveaway.
There are extra entries for tweeting daily.
