Blog Tour- BLACK MOON by Romina Russell House Sagittarius & A Giveaway!

Hey y'all! I'm stoked to be hosting a spot on the BLACK MOON Blog Tour! I freaking love this series! Romina wanted to share some fashion from the Zodiac houses and even though I'm a Leo I will be sharing the weapon of House Sagittarius!
Haven't heard of BLACK MOON? Check it out!

Title: BLACK MOON

Author: Romina Russell

Pub. Date: December 6, 2016

Publisher: Razorbill

Pages: 320

Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook

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Book 3 in the breathtaking sci-fi space saga inspired by astrology that will stun fans of the Illuminae Files and Starbound series. 

One final secret stands between Rho and the enemy. But will the devastating truth be enough to destroy her first?

Rho, the courageous visionary from House Cancer, lost nearly everything when she exposed and fought against the Marad, a mysterious terrorist group bent on destroying balance in the Zodiac Galaxy. Now, the Marad has disappeared without a trace, and an uneasy peace has been declared in the Zodiac Galaxy. 

But Rho is suspicious. She believes the Master is still out there in some other form. And looming over all are the eerie visions of her mother, who died many years ago, but is now appearing to Rho in the stars. 

When news of a stylish new political party supported by her best friend, Nishi, sends Rho on another journey across the galaxy, she uses it as an opportunity to hunt the hidden master and seek out information about her mother. And what she uncovers sheds light on the truth--but casts darkness upon the entire Zodiac world.

Now on to the post!

Sagittarius
The Stargazers of Sagittarius go to battle in a levlan lavender uniform. The fabric has special holographic capabilities that Stargazers can activate to either blend into their environment or overwhelm their enemies with a dizzying display of lights. They pair the suit with the Arclight: A portable metallic device that attaches to soldiers’ Trackers and shoots bullets that burst into flames on contact.

And lol it seems my imagination is sucky right now because I can't seem to find any images of what this might look like. I'm assuming it's like a purple jumpsuit of some kind. So I'm assuming it looks something like this maybe with long sleeves and a more streamlined leg.

As for the weapon since I'm a huge fan of the Assassin's Creed video games my mind immediately went here! Of course it's more technologically advanced but this is what I imagine.

About Romina:

Romina Russell is a Los Angeles based author who originally hails from Buenos Aires, Argentina. As a teen, Romina landed her first writing gig—College She Wrote, a weekly Sunday column for the Miami Herald that was later picked up for national syndication—and she hasn’t stopped writing since. When she’s not working on the ZODIAC series, Romina can be found producing movie trailers, taking photographs, or daydreaming about buying a new drum set. She is a Virgo to the core.

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Check out the Tour Schedule!

12/5: A Perfection Called Books (Aries)

12/6: Eater of Books (Taurus)

12/7: ButterMyBooks (Gemini)

12/8: The Book Nut (Cancer)

12/9: The Hardcover Lover (Leo)

12/12: Oh the Book Feels (Virgo)

12/13: Book Briefs (Libra)

12/14: Mundie Moms (Scorpio)

12/15: Two Chicks on Books (Sagittarius)

12/16: Swoony Boys Podcast (Capricorn)

12/19: Twinning for Books (Aquarius)

12/20: The Dark Faerie Tales (Pisces)

Giveaway Details:

Enter for a chance to win the Grand Prize of a set of the Zodiac books by Romina Russell, including one paperback copy each of Zodiac and Wandering Star, and a hardcover copy of Black Moon (Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”): $41.00).  Plus, four (4) runner-up winners will each receive a paperback copy of Zodiac (ARV: $11.00 each).

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Enter between 12:01 AM (EST) on December 5, 2016 and 11:59 PM (EST) on December 20, 2016.  Open to residents of the fifty United States and the District of Columbia who are 13 and older. Winners will be selected at random on or about December 23, 2016. Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received. Void where prohibited or restricted by law.

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Blog Tour- WANDERING STAR by Romina Russell

Hey y'all! I'm stoked to be kicking off the WANDERING STAR Blog Tour! Romina wanted to share each of the houses weapons and even though I'm a Leo I will be sharing the weapon of House Aries!
Haven't heard of WANDERING STAR? Check it out!

Title: WANDERING STAR

Author: Romina Russell

Pub. Date: December 8, 2015

Publisher: Razorbill

Pages: 352

Formats: Hardcover, eBook, audiobook

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Orphaned, disgraced, and stripped of her title, Rho is ready to live life quietly, as an aid worker in the Cancrian refugee camp on House Capricorn. 

But news has spread that the Marad--an unbalanced terrorist group determined to overturn harmony in the Galaxy--could strike any House at any moment.

Then, unwelcome nightmare that he is, Ochus appears to Rho, bearing a cryptic message that leaves her with no choice but to fight. 

Now Rho must embark on a high-stakes journey through an all-new set of Houses, where she discovers that there's much more to her Galaxy--and to herself--than she could have ever imagined.

Now on to the post!

#1: HOUSE ARIES, military

Majors in the Ariean army go to battle wearing their Helm: a warrior’s helmet that, in addition to protecting one’s head, also provides a polarized, panoramic view of the battlefield and alerts the wearer of any incoming attacks or problematic vitals. 

The Helm’s advanced optics also allow Arieans to zoom in on the horizon and identify threats as well as friendlies. It can also tap into the visual feeds of other soldiers in the wearer’s regiment, and take control of larger weapons like tanks, airships, and homing missiles. Advanced technology aside, there are still plenty of stories about Arieans in combat using their Helm as a blunt object to batter their enemies.

While Romina didn't supply images when I hear "Helm" I think of a Viking Helmet so here's what I think the Arieans Helm's might look like. Just add a screen in the eye holes for all of the updated technology and there you go!

About Romina:

Romina Russell is a Los Angeles based author who originally hails from Buenos Aires, Argentina. As a teen, Romina landed her first writing gig—College She Wrote, a weekly Sunday column for the Miami Herald that was later picked up for national syndication—and she hasn’t stopped writing since. When she’s not working on the ZODIAC series, Romina can be found producing movie trailers, taking photographs, or daydreaming about buying a new drum set. She is a Virgo to the core.

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7-Dec	Two Chicks on Books	Aries
8-Dec	The Hardcover Lover	Taurus
9-Dec	Fiction Fare	Gemini
10-Dec	Addicted Readers	Cancer
11-Dec	Gone with the Words	Leo
14-Dec	The Book Bratz	Virgo
15-Dec	A Perfection Called Books	Libra
16-Dec	Oh The Book Feels	Pisces
17-Dec	Dana Square	Sagittarius
18-Dec	Swoony Boys Podcast	Capricorn
21-Dec	Book Briefs	Aquarius
22-Dec	Please Feed the Bookworm	Scorpio

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Title & Series: ZODIAC (Zodiac #1)

Author: Romina Russell

Release date: December 9, 2014

Publisher: Razorbill

Pages: 336

Formats: Hardcover, paperback, eBook, & audiobook

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At the dawn of time, there were 13 Houses in the Zodiac Galaxy. Now only 12 remain….

Rhoma Grace is a 16-year-old student from House Cancer with an unusual way of reading the stars. While her classmates use measurements to make accurate astrological predictions, Rho can’t solve for ‘x’ to save her life—so instead, she looks up at the night sky and makes up stories.

When a violent blast strikes the moons of Cancer, sending its ocean planet off-kilter and killing thousands of citizens—including its beloved Guardian—Rho is more surprised than anyone when she is named the House’s new leader. But, a true Cancerian who loves her home fiercely and will protect her people no matter what, Rho accepts.

Then, when more Houses fall victim to freak weather catastrophes, Rho starts seeing a pattern in the stars. She suspects Ophiuchus—the exiled 13th Guardian of Zodiac legend—has returned to exact his revenge across the Galaxy. Now Rho—along with Hysan Dax, a young envoy from House Libra, and Mathias, her guide and a member of her Royal Guard—must travel through the Zodiac to warn the other Guardians.

But who will believe anything this young novice says? Whom can Rho trust in a universe defined by differences? And how can she convince twelve worlds to unite as one Zodiac?

Embark on a dazzling journey with ZODIAC, the first novel in an epic sci-fi-meets-high-fantasy series set in a galaxy inspired by the astrological signs.

Top Ten Tuesday (43)- Ten Books To Read If You Like Maria V. Snyder

Hi thanks for stopping by!!! And welcome to my Top 10 Tuesday post! 

Thanks to the lovely ladies at The Broke And The Bookish for creating this weekly meme!

Here's this week's topic.

September 29: Ten Books To Read If You Like This Super Popular Book/Author

I'm going with Maria V. Snyder not only because she's my favorite author and it's the 10 year anniversary of POISON STUDY but because she writes more than fantasy (she also writes sci-fi)!

This is a mix of high fantasy and sci-fi and sci-fi/fantasy all in one :)

1. The Girl of Fire and Thorns Series by Rae Carson

2. Across the Universe series by Beth Revis

3. The Firebird Series by Claudia Gray

4. Nameless by Jennifer Jenkins

5. An Ember in The Ashes by Sabaa Tahir

6. The Wrath & The Dawn by Renee Ahdieh

7. The Orphan Queen series by Jodi Meadows

8. The Zodiac series by Romina Russell

9. Illuminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff

10. The Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas

Also 2 honorable mentions. 

Uprooted by Naomi Novik

The Falling Kingdoms series by Morgan Rhodes

So what about you? What series haven't you finished? And come back next week for my October 6:  Ten Bookish Things I Want to Quit Or Have Quit (aka ten books I marked as DNF (did not finish) recently).

Hugs,

Jaime

Top Ten Tuesday (7)- Top Ten Books On My Winter TBR

Hi and welcome to my Top 10 Tuesday post! Looks like I'll be sticking with this one for a while since I'm enjoying this!

Thanks to the lovely ladies at The Broke And The Bookish for creating this weekly meme!

Here's this week's topic.

November 25: Top Ten Books On My Winter TBR.

My TBR doesn't change because of the weather. I read what I want when I want but these are definitely on my must read soon list and I have all of them on my bookshelves.

1. ZODIAC by Romina Russell. A sci-fi/high fantasy with the zodiac signs? Sounds super cool!

2. THE CONSPIRACY OF US by Maggie Hall. Forbidden love and code-breaking, masked balls and explosions, destiny and dark secrets collide in this romantic thriller, in the vein of a YA DaVinci Code. Yes please!

3. SHADOW SCALE by Rachel Hartman. I needs moar dragonssssssssss!!!!

4. INVADED by Melissa Landers. I can't wait to see what Aelyx's home planet is like.

5. SHADOW SCALE by Rachel Hartman. Probably my favorite book about dragons ever and I can't wait for the continuation.

6. A WICKED THING by Rhiannon Thomas. I'm in the mood for a Sleeping Beatuy retelling.

7. ETHERWORLD by Claudia Gabel and Cheryl Klam. I need to see what happens to Regan and Josh!

8. THE STARS NEVER RISE by Rachel Vincent. I love Rachel's Soul Screamers books and I can't wait to dive into this new series.

9. THE WONDROUS AND THE WICKED by Page Morgan. I can't wait to dig into this one! It's the final book in the series and I need to see how it ends.

10. HUNTED by Abi Ketner and Missy Kalicicki. Well I'm hoping to read this one soon since I'm their publicist but it's not purely for work I loved Branded and I'm dying to see what happens to Cole and Lexi!

So this is my list. What about you? What sequels are you dying to get your hands on?

And come back next week for the Top Ten Books I'm Looking Forward To In 2015!

Hugs,
Jaime

Dying to Read (55)- ZODIAC by Romina Russell

Hey y’all thanks for stopping by to see my Dying to Read post and of course as always I have to give credit to the lovely Jill over at Breaking the Spine for the Waiting on Wednesday Meme!

Epic Sci-Fi meets High Fantasy???? Yes please sign me up! And I love the cover!!

ZODIAC

Romina Russell

Release Date: December 9, 2014

Hardcover: 368 pages

Publisher: Razorbill

ISBN: 978-1595147400

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At the dawn of time, there were thirteen Houses in the Zodiac galaxy. Now, only twelve remain. . . .

In the Zodiac galaxy, your astrological sign determines everything about you. The stars tell the story of your life, and nothing—and nobody—is real unless you can actually touch them.

It’s a galaxy divided, where personalities clash and suspicions run high. Everyone is a potential enemy, so it’s best to stick to your kind. Hard-working realists in House Virgo scoff at sweet-talking Librans, who use stellar social skills to climb to the top. And while the brooding twins of House Gemini take forever to make a decision, optimistic Sagittarians hop from adventure to adventure without a thought.

House Cancer prizes loyalty and honesty above all else. When an unforeseen catastrophe strikes their ocean planet, the stars select sixteen-year-old Rho as their new Guardian. Rho suspects an ancient, power-hungry evil of legend has returned to exact revenge across the entire Zodiac. But Rho is an unknown novice and one of the youngest Guardians ever. Who should believe her?

And with the stars anywhere but in her favor, how can Rho defeat an enemy she can’t touch?

This first book of an epic sci-fi-meets-high-fantasy series takes place in a galaxy inspired by the twelve astrological signs—rendered with stunning complexity that both transports readers to a fascinating new world and holds up a mirror to reflect how we can better know each other in our own.

So what do you think? Will you be adding this to your pile? What are you dying to read this week?