Hi everyone! Today I’m excited to participate in the bookstagram & creative blog tour for THE GENESIS OF SEVEN by Sara M. Schaller organized by MTMC Tours! Full of adventure and intrigue, The Genesis of Seven by Sara M Schaller is the first book in The Empyrean Trilogy, a young adult fantasy series suitable for fans of Cassandra Clare’s The Mortal Instruments.
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The Genesis of Seven by Sara M. Schaller
Series: The Empyrean Trilogy #1
Published by Designs by Seraphim on July 7, 2020
Genres: YA, Fantasy
Pages: 368
Format: ARC
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Source: MTMC Tours, Author
I received this book for free from MTMC Tours, Author in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Eighteen-year-old Jordan Conway has always wanted to help people, but helping seven archangels to achieve their divine duty was never quite what he had in mind… When Jordan is entrusted by the head nun of his orphanage to deliver a mysterious backpack to a New York City address, he comes unexpectedly face-to-face with Archangel Gabriel. Their acquaintance fast uncovers a labyrinth of secrets that connect Jordan’s once-normal life to an ancient heavenly prophecy. Now, he must help Gabriel to reunite the archangels before evil forces grow too strong.
Soon, Jordan and Gabriel find themselves on a divine quest across the globe, while deep in the pits of Hell, Satan plots his return to earth. To gain control, however, Satan needs the powerful prophetic objects locked safe inside Jordan’s backpack—and the devil will stop at nothing to get what he wants. With that notion threatening his only family and the safety of his newfound friends, Jordan must do whatever it takes to protect the ones he loves and help the archangels succeed. If that means sacrificing all he thought he knew to go to war with the devil himself? Bring it on.
Mini Review!
The Genesis of Seven is the start of a trilogy that will throw you in an adventurous journey between good and evil, and a boy with a backpack whose items must be protected at all costs.
This story is told in multiple POVs (4 in fact!) and we get so see kind & soft Jordan getting ready to leave the New York Orphanage on his own personal journey, but instead is tasked to help the Archangels on their fight to stop Satan coming into a globe-trotting quest!
We also get to see the perspectives of TWO angels & Satan himself! All of the perspectives were fun/interesting to follow and they were essential to learn more about the neverending heavenly war.
If you love high stakes and classic stories about good vs. evil with a touch of fantasy in a modern-day setting, definitely check out The Genesis of Seven!!
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Character Q&A with Jordan!
Hi friends! Today we are excited to bring a small character Q&A with Jordan, the Main Character
Hi Jordan, welcome to the blog! What are three random facts about yourself?
I suffer from motion sickness
I’d never been out of the U.S. before meeting Gabriel
I used to hate physical activity before meeting Michael
Which character are you excited for us to meet in The Genesis of Seven? (Besides you, of course!)
That’s hard. All the angels are fun to meet, but if I had to pick one it would be Gabriel.
If you had to send an important secret message, how would you do it? (Anything is possible!)
I would use one of the angels’ birds if I could, but they’re a little temperamental. So, I guess I would write down a decoded message that would only reveal itself unless it was lit on fire.
Do you give second chances or hold grudges?
I always give second chances. I like to help people, and the past shouldn’t matter. People can change.
Do you have any silly fears/phobias?
Needles. I hate them. I’m not a big fan of snakes either.
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Intl Giveaway!
Enter the Rafflecopter below to win A Signed Hardcover copy of The Genesis of Seven & Swag, which includes:
• A foldable and reusable tote bag
• A bookmark
• A set of book themed pins with a pen
• A passport with stickers featuring locations in the book
Intl Giveaway on Instagram!
Head over to our Instagram account (@thereaderandthechef) to win more epic prizes! One grand prize + 5 runner ups will win:
1 Backpack Grand Prize, which includes:
• A backpack and necklace to match the main character’s
• A signed hardcover
• A bookmark
• A set of book themed pins with a pen
• A passport with stickers featuring locations in the book
5 Signed Book & Swag Prizes!
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About Sara M. Schaller
SARA M SCHALLER is a paralibrarian, publishing professional, and young adult author. She lives in Colorado with her mom, dad, brother, and four furry canine siblings. Sara loves the world of pop culture and the performing arts, so when she is not reading or writing, she is either watching movies and shows, attending conventions, or going out to see live performances. She likes to write stories for all ages in the fantasy genre, and her writing usually contains elements of speculative fiction and features a large cast of characters. Sara has a Bachelor’s degree in English, Art History, and Religious Studies from the University of Denver, and a Master’s degree in Publishing from Pace University. For five years, Sara worked as a graphic designer, and her creativity in design carries over into other areas of her life like writing.
