Today we are excited to participate in the Bookstagram & Creative Tour for Bloody Spade by Brittany M. Willows hosted by MTMC Tours. The first installment in an urban fantasy duology that follows a cat-eared thief and a spirited girl as they try to navigate his wild magic, her hotheaded brother, a sinister plot, and the feelings they’re developing for each other.
Now read on below for a review & a chance to win a physical copy!
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Bloody Spade by Brittany M. Willows
Series: Cardplay #1
Published by Brittany Margaret Willows ISBN: 0993647278
on September 15, 2021
Genres: Urban Fantasy, YA
Pages: 444
Format: Paperback, Kindle
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Source: Author, MTMC Tours
I received this book for free from Author, MTMC Tours in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
A girl full of heart
A thief touched by darkness
A boy with a fiery temper
An unwitting servant of evilThe era of magic was once thought to be a myth, but after the Reemergence ushered forces both dark and light into the mundane world, it has since become a harsh reality. Now those affected by this strange power-a specialized group of Empowered called Jokers, known collectively as Cardplay-must protect their world from the darkness that threatens to consume it, all the while fighting for equality in a society clinging to normalcy.
But the Reemergence was only the beginning.
When another influx occurs on the seventh anniversary of that fateful event, an unfortunate encounter at ground zero lands Iori Ryone, a teenage boy in possession of a corrupt and legendary magic, in the care of recent Joker graduate Ellen Amelia Jane. From him, she learns the Reemergence may not have been the inevitable natural disaster it first seemed.
Someone is trying to tear down the barrier that separates the magical realms from the mundane. The question is, can Cardplay stop them before it's too late?
Bloody Spade is the first installment in an urban fantasy duology that follows a cat-eared thief and a spirited girl as they try to navigate his wild magic, her hotheaded brother, a sinister plot, and the feelings they're developing for each other.
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Why you need to read Bloody Spade:
If you adore morally grey & cinnamon roll characters then you will LOVE the entire cast of Bloody Spade!
This book is absolutely fantastic. I need everyone to meet Ellen who is the bestest, and there is Iori who just needs a good hug. Bloody Spade is themed around a deck of cards and has an epic magical school plus characters with amazing abilities. Our main character, Ellen, recently graduated from Cardplay and is a Joker, who dedicate themselves to fight against crimes and threats against their world. Ellen is possibly my favorite character simply because I LOVE cinnamon roll characters so much. Oh, and her brother Alex is also my fave, even though he does a good job at trying to make everyone hate him. Top points for that!
Oh, and you know who is also a fave? (Spoiler-alert: I love everyone!) No, but hear me out, IORI. Our favorite cat-eared thief who just happens to have corrupt magic. And the best part is that Bloody Spade allows us the POVs of all three characters which definitely made me love it all the more!
This book also deals with darker elements such as overcoming trauma & grief, plus the dangers of rare and powerful magic that can be used for. Ugh, such a great read. Full of banter, friendship, a beautifully queer cast and epic worldbuilding, it is definitely one not to miss!
INTERNATIONAL GIVEAWAY!
Loved Bloody Spade so much that I thought it would be fun to give away a physical copy today!
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INTL Tour-wide Instagram Giveaway!
Head over to our Instagram account to enter the tour giveaway where you can win 1 of 5 digital copies of Bloody Spade! Ends on October 2nd, 2021. Winner will be announced on @mtmctours’ Instagram account.
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Tour Schedule:
September 20
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September 21
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September 23
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September 24
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September 25
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September 26
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September 27
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September 28
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September 29
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September 30
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I had the chance to read an early copy of this! I love it so so much and cannot wait for the sequel!!
omg me too!! so excited for it!
Yes! Yes, it is! Sounds so good.
it’s amazing, you will love it!