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Review of DESCENDED BY BLOOD by Angeline Kace

Descended by Blood
DESCENDED BY BLOOD by Angeline Kace (YA/Young Adult Book)

1-Second Review: RECOMMENDED

10-Second Review:
Unlike some self-pubbed indie novels I've picked up lately, Descended by Blood was a well-crafted story that kept me reading. The mythology around the vampires in this world gives the book a unique twist, not an easy feat considering the slew of YA vampire books out there. The main character, Brooke, is likeable and real. Mysterious Mirko is the steamiest male YA character I've read since Twilight. Descended by Blood was an action-packed, fast-paced read, and I can't wait to get the next book in the Vampire Born Trilogy, Enemy Within.

Book Blurb (from Amazon):
Brooke Keller's a high school junior who never spent much time living in one place. She's finally in a town long enough to almost snag the boy of her dreams, until her life is threatened by a fanged man in his attempt to kidnap her. Brooke begins a dangerous journey to find out who is after her and how to stop them. Thrown into a world with powerful and prejudiced vampires, Brooke must tap into the side of herself that she never knew existed, at the risk of losing her life in order to save it.

Find DESCENDED BY BLOOD on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other book outlets.


Author K.C. Neal :: Pyxis Series :: YA ParanormalPlease visit http://kcneal.blogspot.com/ for more info and features. Thanks for reading!

Sneak Peek Tour: 2 Book Giveaway!

Today Kayleigh is hosting the last day of the Pyxis Sneak Peek Mini Tour. She's posted her review of Pyxis, and the 2-book giveaway, which you can enter on her blog or down below.

Thanks so much for your review and hosting Day 4 of the tour, K! 

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Now and Later Giveaway!
Enter to win 2 YA ebooks:
AIREL by Aaron Patterson & Chris White
and PYXIS by K.C. Neal 
Why 2 books for the giveaway? It's a "now and later" prize: you get a copy of Airel now, and a copy of Pyxis on November 4 when the ebook releases! Please see the terms and conditions at the bottom of the entry form.
  


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Author K.C. Neal :: Pyxis Series :: YA ParanormalPlease visit http://kcneal.blogspot.com/ for more info and features. Thanks for reading!

Sneak Peek Tour: Video Interview

Today Emma is hosting Day 3 of the Pyxis Sneak Peek Mini Tour over at BelleBooks. She's posted her review of Pyxis and she has a video interview of moi! This is exclusive, people - the only video of me that exists on the web. As far as I know, anyway. :) Take a look!

Thanks so much for hosting, Emma!

Be sure and watch for tomorrow's post, the last stop on the mini tour, for a chance to win a copy of Pyxis!

Author K.C. Neal :: Pyxis Series :: YA ParanormalPlease visit http://kcneal.blogspot.com/ for more info and features. Thanks for reading!

Sneak Peek Tour: Read the 2nd Chapter of Pyxis

Today's host for the Pyxis Sneak Peek Mini Tour is Haley at YA-aholic. She has Chapter 2 of Pyxis posted, and her review of the book. Take a look!

Thanks so much for hosting and reviewing, Haley!

Missed Chapter 1? You can read it over at SpadesHigh Reads. :)Please visit http://kcneal.blogspot.com/ for more info and features. Thanks for reading!

Sneak Peek Tour: Read the 1st Chapter of Pyxis

Today Tezza at Spades High Reads kicks off the first day of the Pyxis Sneak Peek Mini Tour. She's posted the first chapter of the book, the only sample of Pyxis available on the web. Check it out! Thanks so much for hosting Day 1 of the tour, Tezza!

Also today, Proserpine has an interview up! Find out what research I did for Pyxis, which career I'd like to have if I didn't write, which Disney villain I'd like to be, and more. :) Thank you for the interview, Proserpine!



Author K.C. Neal :: Pyxis Series :: YA ParanormalPlease visit http://kcneal.blogspot.com/ for more info and features. Thanks for reading!

Pyxis Sneak Peek Mini Tour & Giveaway!

Pyxis: The Discovery doesn't release til November 4th, but this week, four of my book blogging friends are rolling out a sneak peek of the book! Here's what's in store:

Tuesday on Spades High Reads: Read the first chapter of Pyxis: The Discovery

Wednesday on YA-aholic: Read the second chapter + Haley's review

Thursday on BelleBooks: Watch my first video interview (actually, the first video of me anywhere on the web :) + read Emma's review

Friday on K-Books: Giveaway! Enter to win 2 ebooks, PYXIS by moi, and AIREL by Aaron Patterson & Chris White + read Kayleigh's review

Many, many thanks to these fabulous bloggers for hosting this mini tour!

Author K.C. Neal :: Pyxis Series :: YA ParanormalPlease visit http://kcneal.blogspot.com/ for more info and features. Thanks for reading!

Pyxis Release, Giveaways, and Other News!

Releases: ebook Nov 4, paperback Dec 2Official Release Dates
Exciting news... I have official release dates for Pyxis: The Discovery. It will be out in ebook November 4th, and paperback December 2nd. The paperback is already listed on Amazon for preorder. Go ahead, click the link. You know you want to. :)

There are plans in the works to produce an audio version of the book, too. How cool would that be?

ARCs to Bloggers and Reviewers
ARC reservations officially closed on October 1st, after an amazing response - over 120 requests. I know reviewers have more than enough books to keep them busy, and it means so much to me that so many want to read Pyxis. ARCs went out this weekend to everyone who requested one. Many thanks for your interest and enthusiasm.

Win a Kindle in December!Upcoming Tours and Giveaways
There's a special sneak peek event and giveaway happening this week, but I won't give away the details quite yet. Watch for the announcement post tomorrow morning.

November and December will be packed with blog appearances and giveaways to celebrate the release of Pyxis. You'll have the chance to win ebooks, paperbacks, a $45 gift card, and a KINDLE.

I'll have lots of giveaways in the next few months, which will be announced and linked here.

One last thing: There's a giveaway happening right now on the blog - enter to win a $10 Amazon gift card and copy of Pyxis (ebook).



Author K.C. Neal: : Pyxis Series :: YA Paranormal FantasyPlease visit http://kcneal.blogspot.com/ for more info and features. Thanks for reading!

Blog Hop: Win $10 Amazon Gift Card & Pyxis by K.C. Neal

Win a $10 Amazon gift card and Pyxis: The Discovery by K.C. Neal. Scroll down for the entry form! 
Thank you, Fangs, Wands, and Fairy Dust, for hosting the Hop for Red October! 





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Author K.C. Neal :: Pyxis Series :: YA ParanormalPlease visit http://kcneal.blogspot.com/ for more info and features. Thanks for reading!

Book Bloggers, Reserve Your ARC of Pyxis!

Reserve an ARC!I've gotten lots of requests for ARCs of Pyxis: The Discovery. Did you reserve yours? Here's a really quick form to get your ARC: http://bit.ly/PyxisARC

Pyxis: The Discovery will be published at the end of October. Book bloggers who reserve an ARC before the end of September will get the book in advance, plus a few will get a *super secret* opportunity to be part of a huge giveaway that will help you boost your followers. :) Stay tuned!

Here's the book blurb:
Two worlds... one 16-year-old girl must learn to protect them both. 

The nightmares haunting Corinne and her friend Mason hint at a universe that exists beyond the one they know. Her destiny is to protect a weakness between the two worlds, but the person who was supposed to teach her everything is dead. As Corinne and Mason search for answers, she tries to ignore the sparks igniting between them, but can't deny she feels safe only when he's nearby. Will they find help before their nightmares break free?


Author K.C. Neal:: Pyxis Series :: YA ParanormalPlease visit http://kcneal.blogspot.com/ for more info and features. Thanks for reading!

Review of PARANORMALCY by Kiersten White

Paranormalcy by Kiersten White
Review of PARANORMALCY by Kiersten White
(YA/young adult book)

1-Second Review: RECOMMENDED

10-Second Review: White creates an interesting world with a wide array of paranormal characters; there's everything from vampires to werewolves to mermaids. The main character, Evie, is a bit juvenile, but still very likable. The faeries are deliciously creepy, and love itnerest Lend's appearance and abilities are really intriguing. This is a fun, fast-paced read, and I'll definitely pick up the sequel, SUPERNATURALLY.

Book Blurb (from White's blog):
Evie's always thought of herself as a normal teenager, even though she works for the International Paranormal Containment Agency, her ex-boyfriend is a faerie, she's falling for a shape-shifter, and she's the only person who can see through paranormals' glamours. But Evie's about to realize that she may very well be at the center of a dark faerie prophecy promising destruction to all paranormal creatures. So much for normal.


Author K.C. Neal:: Pyxis Series :: YA ParanormalPlease visit http://kcneal.blogspot.com/ for more info and features. Thanks for reading!