Today I’m excited to participate in the Creative Blog Tour for Macario’s Scepter by M.J. McGriff hosted by MTMC Tours! An unlikely Chosen One, her pirate captain ex-lover, and a nun. A prophecy that unleashes a fire-breathing sea serpent pouring its wrath on the isles and a magical scepter with the power to destroy—or save—the world. This YA Fantasy (first in a series!) released on April 13th, 2020.
Now read on below for a book quiz, an excerpt, plus an International giveaway!
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Macario's Scepter by M.J. McGriff
Series: Magian #1
ISBN: 167816240X
Genres: Fantasy, YA
Pages: 266
Format: Paperback, Kindle
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An unlikely Chosen One, her pirate captain ex-lover, and a treasure-hunting nun. A prophecy that unleashes a fire-breathing sea serpent pouring its wrath on the isles. A magical scepter with the power to destroy—or save—the world.
Samara is a ship wrecked at sea. She can’t seem to get anything right, especially her love life. Her former pirate captain, the famous Baz Blackwater, broke her heart and stranded her on an island of religious hypocrites. Samara wants nothing more than to escape to the freedom of the sea, so when her ex-lover shows up offering a chance at a magical treasure—and secret revenge—she jumps at the chance.
Seraphina prays every day for her wayward twin sister to stop chasing the pirate life and find the peace she’s discovered in her own quiet life at the convent. But Samara has nothing but contempt for her sister’s beliefs and religious rituals. Yet when Seraphina uncovers an ancient prophecy revealing the horrifying curse of the treasure Samara and Baz seek, she must leave her convent—risking the wrath of her Order—and search for the truth about Macario’s scepter.
In a world of friendship and betrayal, monsters and magic, seedy pubs and adventure on the high seas, will Samara’s magical powers, Baz’s cunning plans, and Seraphina’s unshakable faith be enough to slay a cursed sea serpent destroying everything they love?
Read my review of Macario’s Scepter here!!!
Macario’s Scepter Book Quiz
Would you survive the voyage to retrieve Macario’s Scepter? Find out in this professional and carefully researched quiz that will let you know your fate in Macario’s Scepter!
Excerpt:
Samara
He hadn’t changed. People only appear to change to those who didn’t recognize their true colors. Heck, she hadn’t changed that much. Underneath all the hurt and hard lessons, she was still the young, ten-year-old girl looking for the love she lost.
Her father, who left to go fishing for shrimp and never came home.
He was the first person she loved who left her.
Her mother soon after, dying of the summer flu. She’d thought she learned her lesson. Changed for the better. Guarded her heart.
Then came Baz and he shattered that wall—again. Hurt her again. Left her again.
Well, this time I’ll leave first.
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INTL Tour-wide Giveaway!
Enter the Rafflecopter below to win a hardcover of Macario’s Scepter via Book Depository! This is open internationally & it ends on August 4th, 2021 at 11:59pm EST.
Tour Schedule:
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Review Thick & Thin
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July 28
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July 29
The Reader and the Chef
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July 30
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July 31
The Lady With Books
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August 1
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About M.J. McGriff
MJ McGriff writes fast-paced YA fantasy and sci-fi stories featuring pirates, exotic locations, and amazing characters of color. She loves all things Marvel, Star Wars, and whatever she can find on a dessert menu. She lives in sunny South Florida with her two daughters who love to play pretend just as much as she does.
This is the best book with pirate ship concept!!!!!
The cover is stunning and want to dive in !!
My favourite genre! I can’t wait to read this beauty.