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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! I adore Rae and her books and this series is set in my area so of course I can't wait to read the finale!!!
The stunning conclusion to Rae Carson’s New York Times–bestselling Gold Seer trilogy, which Publishers Weekly in a starred review called “Simply terrific.” A historical fantasy brimming with magic, romance, and adventure—perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Sarah Maas, and Westworld. Leah Westfall, her fiancé Jefferson, and her friends have become rich in the California Territory, thanks to Lee’s magical ability to sense precious gold. But their fortune has made them a target, and when a dangerous billionaire sets out to destroy them, Lee and her friends decide they’ve had enough—they will fight back with all their power and talents. Lee’s magic is continuing to strengthen and grow, but someone is on to her—someone who might have a bit of magic herself. The stakes are higher than ever as Lee and her friends hatch a daring scheme that could alter the California landscape forever. With a distinctive young heroine and a unique interpretation of American history, Into the Bright Unknown strikes a rich vein of romance, magic, and adventure, bringing the Gold Seer Trilogy to its epic conclusion. Includes a map and an author’s note.
So what do you
think? Will you be adding this to your pile? What are you dying to read this
week?
I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the blog tour for LIKE A RIVER GLORIOUS by Rae Carson! I love this series and I love it even more now that I've read book 2! It's an amazing story and it's set around my hometown which makes it even cooler! I have some photos of the area and a gold panning video share with you today! And make sure to enter the awesome giveaway for a finished copy of the book!!
Haven't heard of LIKE A RIVER GLORIOUS? Check it out!
After a harrowing journey across the country, Leah Westfall and her friends have finally arrived in California and are ready to make their fortunes in the Gold Rush. Lee has a special advantage over the other new arrivals in California—she has the ability to sense gold, a secret known only by her handsome best friend Jefferson and her murdering uncle Hiram. Lee and her friends have the chance to be the most prosperous settlers in California, but Hiram hasn’t given up trying to control Lee and her power. Sabotage and kidnapping are the least of what he’ll do to make sure Lee is his own. His mine is the deepest and darkest in the territory, and there Lee learns the full extent of her magical gift, the worst of her uncle, and the true strength of her friendships. To save everyone, she vows to destroy her uncle and the empire he is building—even at the cost of her own freedom. The second epic historical fantasy in the Gold Seer trilogy by Rae Carson, the acclaimed author of The Girl of Fire and Thorns.
Now on to the post!
I was actually going to take a couple day trips to get some pics but real life and work got in the way so I didn't get a chance to go but there's a ton of great pics on the internet and yes I grabbed ones that I can share also check out the gold panning video! I will post photo credit in the photo captions.
When I was planning the trip I emailed Rae to ask for some of the areas
she was focusing on in the book and I got her response so I will use her
response with the pics for the significance.
Also at the end of book 1 Walk on Earth A Stranger they find their way
to Sutter’s Fort, that was pretty much the first place most people went before
setting out for their claims so I thought I’d share a couple pics of the as
well.
From https://www.parks.ca.gov/
From https://www.parks.ca.gov/
Old Town Sac--LOVE the history museum. They have a GIANT ASS gold
nugget or two that's worth a gander. All under lock and key and alarm system,
of course. Also some really cute restaurants. You've probably been to all of
them. :)
This is what Sacramento looked like in 1849
From wikipedia
Courtesy of The Sacramento History Museum
I love this website! Hysterical
Walks most of the pics are of Old Sacramento from Gold Rush Days an event
we hold every Labor Day Weekend! Head on over and check out the rest of the
pics!
And believe it or not I (Jaime) used to work in Old Sacramento as a
Bartender so I couldn’t do a photo post of Old Sac and not use a pic of my bar! I did find an old pic of me sitting outside taking a break from the craziness ignore the glare it was a bad camera lol.
Courtesy of Google Maps
Mormon Island--under water at Lake Folsom now, but there is still a
history marker, and I've heard from a few folks that some of the ruins were
exposed during the drought. (Though maybe they're covered back up after the
rain?)
Jaime- They definitely are covered back up, the drought was in 2015 but I have a news clip from our local TV station KCRA of right after the drought. I also found some images of what it might have looked like.
Here's the news clip and article. There's also a slideshow of some of the things that were exposed.
From myfolsom.com
www.meetup.com
Mormon Island (undated photo). Folsom Lake topographic map. Mormon Island Wetland Preserve
Here's the Marker Rae was talking about.
sacramentopress.com
Coloma--Home of Sutter's Mill. I think you can do gold panning at
Marshall Gold Discovery Park. The American River and its various forks appears
in the book a lot.
And here's the panning for gold clip from YouTube! It's a popular thing again here in California! But honestly much hasn't changed in the way you pan for gold this is a cool video to watch!
Other locations relevant to the book, like Rough & Ready, are probably outside the radius of a single day's fun. Here's some pics from Rough & Ready too!
NoeHill Travels in California
wikipedia
About Rae:
I write books about teens who must do brave things. I'm originally from
California, but I now live in Arizona with my husband, who is the smartest and
therefore sexiest man I know. My books tend to contain lots of adventure, a
little magic and romance, and smart girls who make (mostly) smart choices. I
especially love to write about questions I don't know the answers to.
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!
It should be no surprise that this is my WoW this week considering I am obsessed with this series and love all things Rae Carson ooh and this book is set in and around my hometown! And gah! That synopsis is killing me!!!
Title:LIKE A RIVER GLORIOUS (The Gold Seer Trilogy #2)
After a harrowing journey across the country, Leah Westfall and her friends have finally arrived in California and are ready to make their fortunes in the Gold Rush. Lee has a special advantage over the other new arrivals in California—she has the ability to sense gold, a secret known only by her handsome best friend Jefferson and her murdering uncle Hiram. Lee and her friends have the chance to be the most prosperous settlers in California, but Hiram hasn’t given up trying to control Lee and her power. Sabotage and kidnapping are the least of what he’ll do to make sure Lee is his own. His mine is the deepest and darkest in the territory, and there Lee learns the full extent of her magical gift, the worst of her uncle, and the true strength of her friendships. To save everyone, she vows to destroy her uncle and the empire he is building—even at the cost of her own freedom. The second epic historical fantasy in the Gold Seer trilogy by Rae Carson, the acclaimed author of The Girl of Fire and Thorns.
So what do you
think? Will you be adding this to your pile? What are you dying to read this
week?
Hey y'all! I'm thrilled to have Tricia Stirling here today to share a playlist for WHEN MY HEART WAS WICKED! Tricia is a local author and on top of that her book is mostly set in my home town! It was a beautifully written book I enjoyed it very much! So check out the playlist and make sure to stick around for the giveaway!
Haven't heard of WHEN MY HEART WAS WICKED? Check it out!
"I used to be one of those girls. The kind who loved to
deliver bad news. When I colored my hair, I imagined it seeping into my scalp,
black dye pooling into my veins.
But that was the old Lacy. Now, when I cast spells, they are always for
good."
16-year-old Lacy believes that magic and science can work side by side. She's a
botanist who knows how to harness the healing power of plants. So when her
father dies, Lacy tries to stay with her step-mother in Chico, where her magic
is good and healing. She fears the darkness that her real mother, Cheyenne,
brings out, stripping away everything that is light and kind.
Yet Cheyenne never stays away for long. Beautiful, bewitching, unstable
Cheyenne who will stop at nothing, not even black magic, to keep control of her
daughter's heart. She forces Lacy to accompany her to Sacramento, and before
long, the "old" Lacy starts to resurface.
But when Lacy survives a traumatic encounter, she finds herself faced with a
choice. Will she use her powers to exact revenge and spiral into the darkness
forever? Or will she find the strength to embrace the light?
Now on to the playlist!
Stand-REM
Punching in a Dream-The Naked and Famous
Street Spirit-Radiohead
Last Stop This Town--Eels
Chasing Cars-Snow Patrol
Love Buzz-Nirvana
Dark Horse-Katy Perry
Numb-Linkin Park
Where is My Mind-Pixies
Thanks so much Tricia I love the playlist!!!!
About Tricia:
I am a writer. I am also a mother, daughter, wife, sometimes
crafter, and voracious reader. I'm outdoorsy and kind of shy. As a child, I was
kicked out of girlscouts. I love cheese and bread. I love Anthopologie and Mary
Margaret's apartment in Once Upon a Time.
I'm a sloppy dogloving person, but I admire the sleek cool of cats. My
favorite writers include Alice Hoffman, Janet Fitch, Donna Tarte, and Aimee
Bender. Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm were also good.
