Today I’m excited to participate in the Creative Blog Tour for Flame & Crystal Thorns by Kay L Moody hosted by MTMC Tours. This is the first book in the Fae and Crystal Thorns series, a YA Fantasy Romance from Marten Press published on May 10, 2022!
I really enjoyed reading Flame & Crystal Thorns, I’m so happy to be sharing my thoughts with you + some aesthetics of the places I would like to visit or see from the book. And make sure to scroll to the bottom of this post to find out how to win a a hardcover copy of Flame & Crystal Thorns from Book Depository, a paperback copy of Court of Bitter Thorn + an Art Pack (signed book plate, art print of Chloe & Quintus, bookmark with a surprise design)!
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Flame & Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
Series: Fae and Crystal Thorns #1
Published by Marten Press on May 10, 2022
Genres: Fantasy, YA
Pages: 350
Format: eBook, Hardcover, Paperback
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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.
She vowed she’d never return to Faerie…But vows were made to be broken.
As a human girl, Chloe is perfectly happy being back in the mortal realm where she belongs. She's even become the town apothecary. When a fae from her past shows up begging her to return to Faerie, she utterly refuses.
But then she finds out an angry group of mortals are using iron to hold an entire castle full of fae hostage. And of course, the hostages include Chloe's older sister and her sister's beloved.
Reluctantly, Chloe packs a bag for what is supposed to be a short trip to Faerie.
But the mortals are more powerful than she expected. To fuel them, they have weapons, flames, and revenge. They won't stop until they control every court in Faerie.
With the help of a new and mysterious magic and a too-handsome-for-his-own-good fae companion, Chloe has to save Faerie before her sister and the other fae are killed.
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Why you need to read Flame & Crystal Thorns
And here she was pining for Faerie and stomping around with a fae who would make it very difficult to appreciate a plain mortal man once she returned. Just for that, she threw her meanest scowl toward Quintus.
Two things I must tell you about Flame & Crystal Thorns is that it is a fantastic read and that if you enjoy books about magic, magical creatures, deceiving faes and romance, you must check it out!! ✨♥️ I read it almost in one sitting which I’m super proud about. 😌 You will love Chloe and Quintus, they have the best chemistry plus the added humor and constant teasing from both sides was hilarious!
“You wake up from near death, and the first thing you want to do is read?” “Never underestimate the value of reading.”
Chloe is the BEST apothecary in her town and is happily trying to get used to the mortal world, but in comes Quintus and ruins her plans. He is desperate for her help to save Faerie from a group of dangerous humans and will not take a no for an answer. I really did love them together, despite them constantly trying to avoid their feelings it was clear that they adore each other. From the moment they set foot on Faerie though, things start getting dangerous and as Quintus put it: it was a chore to keep themselves alive. 😅
And boy was it difficult! 😂 The worldbuilding was absolutely gorgeous, I will always love books that talk about Faes. I cannot wait to see what comes next in Chloe’s adventures through Faerie, it’s going to be EPIC!! 🙌📚✨
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Places I would like to visit in Flame & Crystal Thorns!
For our creative blog post, I decided to create a few aesthetics of the places I would like to visit/see based on the book! Flame & Crystal Thorns mentions so many enchanting places and as we travelled Faerie I kept imagining them and wondering how they would look. I had a lot of fun creating these aesthetics in the wombo.art website. Let me know what you think! 🤩
First we have Chloe’s workroom! Ok this might not be in Faerie, but Chloe’s apothecary room sounds incredible and it would be the first place I would love to see. You will find dried lavender, rosemary and all kinds of herbs tied to the ceiling, notebooks, books , papers scattered around , worktables, crystals, mortar and pestle, a bunch of other utensils and maybe a giant harp that she plays on her free time!
Next we have the Black Caves! This is the first place we visit as we enter Faerie, it is a mixed of Black Caves and a lush forest set in the Court of Crystol Thorn… sort of. The truth is that Quintus does’t really know (and he is our tour guide), but it’s a beautiful place with sturdy trees, spongy moss, vibrant green leaves on one side and the black caves are situated on the other side full of pearl like pebbles and black soil. A true paradise, don’t you agree?!
And last, but not least: Ludo’s house! Now, Ludo is not the best of friends and is highly selfish, BUT he is very resourceful. He collects all kinds of things as well and if you are looking for fennel he is your fae, but be careful since he is quite tricky to deal with. Ludo’s house is quite a sight, he has moss for carpet and at least two small trees growing in the middle of the front room. Dozens of small items are attached to the branches of the ceiling, the house smells like ink and parchment, bookcases are stuffed in one of the rooms and it is filled with nearly every item imaginable from blankets and kettles to dishes and cloaks. Just being inside makes you feel right at home!
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INTL Tour-wide Instagram Giveaway!
Head over to my Instagram account to enter the tour giveaway where two lucky readers will win a hardcover copy of Flame & Crystal Thorns from Book Depository, a paperback copy of Court of Bitter Thorn (Book 1 in the related series) + an Art Pack (signed book plate, art print of Chloe & Quintus, bookmark with a surprise design)!
Ends on May 23rd, 2022. Winners will be announced on @mtmctours’ Instagram account.
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Tour Schedule:
May 11
The Reader and the Chef – Bookstagram & Book Blog
@bookworm_panda – Bookstagram
May 12
@a_bookish_dream – Bookstagram & Book Blog
@icinoamandahere – Bookstagram
May 13
@paperfury – Bookstagram & Book Blog
@moonlight_rendezvous – Bookstagram
May 14
@sophiesreadingcorner – Bookstagram & Book Blog
@brittyoreads – Bookstagram
May 15
@plotsandreviews – Bookstagram & Book Blog
@l.m.durand – Bookstagram
May 16
@bookish.heidi – Bookstagram & Book Blog
@bookish_meaghan – Bookstagram
May 17
@pavlinamich – Bookstagram & Book Blog
@asternyx – Bookstagram
May 18
@thedawnreader – Bookstagram & Book Blog
@linas.library – Bookstagram
May 19
@bewareofthereader – Bookstagram & Book Blog
@linathebookaddict – Bookstagram
May 20
@shaked_reads – Bookstagram & Book Blog
@bookishly_kenia – Bookstagram
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About Kay L. Moody
Kay L. Moody is the YA fantasy author of COURT OF BITTER THORN and THE ELEMENTS OF THE CROWN. Her books feature rich world building, slow burn romance, mythical creatures, and twisty plots.
As a lover of strong female characters, books, and the color pink, she enjoys diving into magical worlds where characters can overcome even their darkest struggles. She lives in the western United States with her husband and four sons. Connect with Kay directly when you follow her on social media @kaylmoody
