Review: Reign the Earth (The Elementae #1) by A.C. Gaughen

*Review contains mild spoilers (as it was difficult to talk about this book without touching on certain points).
 

Reign the Earth
(The Elementae #1)
by A.C. Gaughen

January 30, 2018

448 pages

Goodreads     Indigo

Goodreads Summary:

Shalia is a proud daughter of the desert, but after years of devastating war with the adjoining kingdom, her people are desperate for peace. Willing to trade her freedom to ensure the safety of her family, Shalia becomes Queen of the Bonelands.

But she soon learns that her husband, Calix, is motivated only by his desire to exterminate the Elementae—mystical people who can control earth, wind, air, and fire. Even more unsettling are Shalia’s feelings for her husband’s brother, which unleash a power over the earth she never knew she possessed—a power that could get her killed. As rumors of a rebellion against Calix spread, Shalia must choose between the last chance for peace and her own future as an Elementae.

This intense, richly drawn high-fantasy by the author of Scarlet will hold readers spellbound.
 

Stacking the Shelves #175

Stacking the Shelves is a weekly meme hosted by Tynga's Reviews that lets us share what we've added to our shelves.

Just before the holiday break I received the most amazing bookmail from Raincoast Books, thank you!! So many of my most anticipated 2018 releases <3

 

I was super excited to receive this surprise from Tor Teen! A female Spartacus story! I've already read it ;)

 

 

What did you add to your shelves this week?

Event Recap: Raincoast Books present TeensRead Winter&Spring 2018Preview

Hi guys! Last week I got to attend the Winter & Spring 2018 TeensRead Preview hosted by Raincoast Books. Thank you so much for the invite! As always it was such a fun time filled with my favourite bookish talk <3

Lianne Oelke, author of Nice Try, Jane Sinner, was the special guest. Ever since I found out she's a local author I've been looking forward to her debut! I was so excited to have the chance to meet her! She talked about her publishing journey. From virtually meeting Becky Albertalli to getting an agent and having editors interested in her story, I found it all fascinating. It was a pleasure meeting her and getting to chat. I'm really looking forward to reading Nice Try, Jane Sinner!

 

 

I'm particularly excited for these titles (click on each cover for more info):

 

   

   

 

Here's a list of all the titles the ladies presented (click on the picture for a better view):

Which ones are you excited for?

Now here's my haul from the event! I'm so so so excited for all of these books! Special thank you to Melissa for finding an extra copy of Jane Sinner and giving it to me, thank you so much <3

 

Again thank you so much to Raincoast ladies for a lovely fun-filled morning/afternoon with all the bookish goodies! I already can't wait for the next one XD