Name of the Week: Shadow Road (Reviews, Interviews, and More)
Wait! What? Shadow Road? But that's not a name, is it?
Of course it isn't! Because today, I'm dispensing of all "name origins" and "character this" and bringing to you a book review and a interview with writer A. E. Pennymaker--the author of Shadow Road.
Before we dive into all of the treats that I have for y'all, let's take a peek at this wonderful indie fantasy and its equally wonderful author, Anna.
Brenorra Warring's father is going crazy. That's the only conclusion Bren can make when a fire destroys everything they own, and his only answer is to take a job in the uncivilized Coalition Colonial Region on the other side of the ocean.
Then disaster strikes again. Her father is lost at sea, and Bren is left with nothing but the clothes on her back, the things in her father's satchel, and the discovery that he has been lying about his reasons for leaving. When more of her father's secrets are revealed, it becomes clear that someone powerful is killing innocent people to keep those secrets hidden - and they are hunting for Bren.
As the only person alive who can figure out what her father knew, Bren winds up forming an alliance with two very different men. The first has been tasked with keeping her safe, and will do anything it takes to bring down the organization stalking her, no matter the cost. The other is a brilliant but icy Naval hero who has been branded a wanted man by the enemy.
With time running out and danger rising on every side, Bren must solve the trail of coded messages her father left for her and find the last piece of the puzzle before it falls into the wrong hands. The only rule of this game: do not get caught.
#1--Doesn't that sound SO intriguing? #2--Isn't that such a cool cover? #3--Doesn't that sound nothing like the sort of book that I, Little Miss Historical Romance For Life, would read?
Yes, yes, and yes.
But needless to say, I LOVED Shadow Road. Sure, it's not a definable anything--fantasy, but neither high nor dark, and somewhere in the middle of all those "punks." And, yes, it's also indie, which is generally avoided by readers simply because traditionally published books are (1) easier to find and (2) better in quality.
Not so for Shadow Road. This book was deposited right into my lap around the end of August, so I took the chance, bought it, and read it over last month. And, boy, am I glad I did! Usually, I'll share my review in my blog post with y'all, but since it's so long and since we've got a lot more to dive into, I'll redirect you to my review on Goodreads.
Now, let's dive in!
I was extremely blessed this weekend to get a chance to interview the lovely Mrs. Pennymaker (please note: that's not really her name, but if it were, it's on Mr. Pennymaker, so...) and I'd like to share with y'all her writing journey, sage advice, and a little bit about her debut novel, Shadow Road.
Want to read the interview and learn more about A. E. Pennymaker? Read it here!
Of course it isn't! Because today, I'm dispensing of all "name origins" and "character this" and bringing to you a book review and a interview with writer A. E. Pennymaker--the author of Shadow Road.
Before we dive into all of the treats that I have for y'all, let's take a peek at this wonderful indie fantasy and its equally wonderful author, Anna.
Brenorra Warring's father is going crazy. That's the only conclusion Bren can make when a fire destroys everything they own, and his only answer is to take a job in the uncivilized Coalition Colonial Region on the other side of the ocean.
Then disaster strikes again. Her father is lost at sea, and Bren is left with nothing but the clothes on her back, the things in her father's satchel, and the discovery that he has been lying about his reasons for leaving. When more of her father's secrets are revealed, it becomes clear that someone powerful is killing innocent people to keep those secrets hidden - and they are hunting for Bren.
As the only person alive who can figure out what her father knew, Bren winds up forming an alliance with two very different men. The first has been tasked with keeping her safe, and will do anything it takes to bring down the organization stalking her, no matter the cost. The other is a brilliant but icy Naval hero who has been branded a wanted man by the enemy.
With time running out and danger rising on every side, Bren must solve the trail of coded messages her father left for her and find the last piece of the puzzle before it falls into the wrong hands. The only rule of this game: do not get caught.
#1--Doesn't that sound SO intriguing? #2--Isn't that such a cool cover? #3--Doesn't that sound nothing like the sort of book that I, Little Miss Historical Romance For Life, would read?
Yes, yes, and yes.
But needless to say, I LOVED Shadow Road. Sure, it's not a definable anything--fantasy, but neither high nor dark, and somewhere in the middle of all those "punks." And, yes, it's also indie, which is generally avoided by readers simply because traditionally published books are (1) easier to find and (2) better in quality.
Not so for Shadow Road. This book was deposited right into my lap around the end of August, so I took the chance, bought it, and read it over last month. And, boy, am I glad I did! Usually, I'll share my review in my blog post with y'all, but since it's so long and since we've got a lot more to dive into, I'll redirect you to my review on Goodreads.
Now, let's dive in!
I was extremely blessed this weekend to get a chance to interview the lovely Mrs. Pennymaker (please note: that's not really her name, but if it were, it's on Mr. Pennymaker, so...) and I'd like to share with y'all her writing journey, sage advice, and a little bit about her debut novel, Shadow Road.
Want to read the interview and learn more about A. E. Pennymaker? Read it here!
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