Cyn's Workshop

Today we're discussing Contest of Queens , a fantasy that begins one way and evolves with strong characterization, feminity, and Orwellian themes. Follow the Author: https://jordanhbartlett.com/ Buy on B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/contest-of-queens-jordan-h-bartlett/1139896807?ean=9780744304985 Buy on Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9780744304985  Become a Supporter:  ...

Today we're discussing Kindred Spirits , a wonderful prequel to the bestselling Dragonlance Chronicles that's captures the heart of two of the Heroes of the Lance. Follow the Author: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/160870.Mark_Anthony Buy on B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dragonlance-kindred-spirits-mark-anthony/1108826612?ean=9780786963218 Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ki...

Today we're discussing Wingbearer , a moving adventurous graphic novel sure to capture everyone's attention. Follow the Author: http://marjoriemliu.com/ Follow the Illustrator: http://tenyai.com/ Buy on B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/wingbearer-marjorie-m-liu/1136894980?ean=9780062741158 Buy on Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9780062741165 Become a Supporter: https://www.buymeacof...

Today we're discussing The Witch Haven , a fantasy about one young girl's discovery of magic and goal to solve her brother's murder. Follow the Author: https://www.sashapsmith.com/ Buy on B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-witch-haven-sasha-peyton-smith/1138779215?ean=9781534454385 Buy on Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9781534454385 Become a Supporter: https://www.buymeacoffee.co...

Today we're discussing Blood Like Magic , a diverse and powerful urban fantasy debut that focuses on ancestry, community, and diversity. Follow the Author: https://www.instagram.com/jessicagoodman/ Buy on B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/blood-like-magic-liselle-sambury/1137937558?ean=9781534465282 Buy on Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9781534465282 Become a Supporter: https://www....

Today we're discussing The Counselors , a YA mystery/thriller from bestselling author Jessica Goodman that uses pacing and non-linear memories to push the tension and create a gripping read. Follow the Author: https://www.instagram.com/jessicagoodman/ Buy on B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-counselors-jessica-goodman/1140285396?ean=9780593524220 Buy on Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a...

Today we're discussing Magic Lessons , the prequel to Practical Magic that lures in readers with its steady pace and magical prose. Follow the Author: https://alicehoffman.com/ Buy on B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/magic-lessons-alice-hoffman/1140118784?ean=9781982108854 Buy on Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9781982108847 Become a Supporter:     https://www.buymeac...

Today we're discussing Fate of the Fallen , an unexpectedly delightful fantasy that turns fantasy tropes on their head and gives readers an action-packed story full of unpredictable twists and turns. Follow the Author: https://kelkade.com/ Buy on B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/fate-of-the-fallen-kel-kade/1130016100?ean=9781250293794 Buy on Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/8108/978125029...

Today we're discussing A Comb of Wishes , a compelling story for young readers that handles topics such as grief and sustainability through the lens of Caribbean folktales and mermaid magic. Follow the Author: https://www.lisastringfellow.com/ Buy on B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-comb-of-wishes-lisa-stringfellow/1139439981?ean=9780063043435 Buy on Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/810...

Today we're discussing Ashfall Legacy , the newest novel by Pittacus Lore that takes readers into space, through black holes, and encounters space dragons. Follow the Author: https://www.harpercollins.com/blogs/authors/pittacus-lore Buy on B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/ashfall-legacy-pittacus-lore/1137427958?ean=9780062845368 Buy on Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9780062845368 B...

Today we're discussing The Ivory Key , a YA fantasy filled with puzzles and excellent plot and character development. Follow the Author: https://akshayaraman.com/ Buy on B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-ivory-key-akshaya-raman/1138332203?ean=9780358468332 Buy on Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9780358468332 Become a Supporter:    https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cynsworksh...

Today we're discussing The Empress an unpredictable novel driven by excellent rising tension and strong characterization. Follow the Author: https://sjkincaid.com/ Buy on B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-empress-s-j-kincaid/1126051619?ean=9781534409934 Buy on Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9781534409927 Become a Supporter:    https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cynsworkshop...

Today we're discussing The Eye of the World , the first novel in the epic fantasy Wheel of Time that feels nostalgic and wonderful.  Follow the Author: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Jordan  Buy on B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/eye-of-the-world-robert-jordan/1100356869?ean=9781250768681  Buy on Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9781250251466  Become a Supp...

Today we're discussing Fable, a character-driven tale that submerges the reader with its atmospheric and lyrical writing. Follow the Author: https://www.adrienneyoungbooks.com/ Buy on B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/fable-adrienne-young/1135426597?ean=9781250254368 Buy on Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9781250254368 Become a Supporter:   https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cynsworks...

Today we're discussing Rogue Princess , a fun and well-written gender-bent retelling of Cinderella. Follow the Author: https://brmyers.ca/ Buy on B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/rogue-princess-bethany-myers/1130769054?ean=9781250762955 Buy on Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9781250762955 Become a Supporter:   https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cynsworkshop   https://www.etsy.co...

Today we're discussing Beasts of Prey , an amazing fantasy inspired by various African folklore that moves effortlessly and captivates the reader. Follow the Author: https://www.ayanagray.com/ Buy on B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/beasts-of-prey-ayana-gray/1138537105 Buy on Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9780593405680 Become a Supporter: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cynsworkshop...

Today we're discussing Daughters of Darkness , the second novel in the Night World series that is not only clearly written for young readers but also shows its age. Follow the Author: http://www.ljanesmith.net/  Buy on B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/daughters-of-darkness-l-j-smith/1100996945?ean=9781481479646  Buy on Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9781481479646 Become a...

Today we're discussing Cupid's Match , an entertaining YA paranormal romance that brings Greek mythology to the modern age with the Cupid Matchmaking Service. Follow the Author: https://www.laurenpalphreyman.com/  Buy on B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/cupids-match-lauren-palphreyman/1131079921?ean=9780993689932  Buy on Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9780993689932 Become...

Today we're discussing These Hollow Vows , a young adult fantasy that follows one clever Brie into the Seelie court in hopes of saving her sister, and her heart, from the Unseelie King. Follow the Author: https://lexiryan.com/ Buy on B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/these-hollow-vows-lexi-ryan/1137169233?ean=9780358386575 Buy on Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9780358386575 Become a...

Today we're discussing Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy , a collection of short stories that brings more history to the world of Clare and gives Simon a chance to shine. Follow the Author: https://cassandraclare.com/ Buy on B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/tales-from-the-shadowhunter-academy-cassandra-clare/1123385475?ean=9781481443265 Buy on Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/8108/97814...

Today we're discussing Return of the Evening Star , a story for young readers that lacks some emotional depth for older readers. Follow the Author: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16937790.Diane_Rios Buy on B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/return-of-the-evening-star-diane-rios/1129478839?ean=9781631525452 Buy on Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9781631525452 Become a Supporter:...

Today we're discussing Gold Spun , a magical retelling of Rumplestilskin that follows a strong female lead and stays away from tropes and cliches. Follow the Author: https://www.brandiejune.com/   Buy on B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/gold-spun-brandie-june/1138831625?ean=9780744301748   Buy on Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9780744301663 Become a Supporter: https://www...

Today we're discussing The Oracle Year , a slow-burn novel that unfortunately fails to capture the readers' attention with poor pacing and one-dimensional characters.  Follow the Author: https://www.charlessoule.com/  Buy on B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-oracle-year-charles-soule/1126314462?ean=9780062686640  Buy on Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9780062686640...

Today we're discussing Lore Olympus: Volume One , the full-color collection of the first 25 chapters of the hit WEBToon comic that tackles heavy themes while reinventing Greek Mythology. Follow the Author: https://mobile.twitter.com/used_bandaid   Buy on B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/lore-olympus-rachel-smythe/1138940397  Buy on Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/8108/978059316...

Today we're discussing Six Crimson Cranes , a fairy tale that brings to life East Asian folklore with masterful storytelling. Follow the Author: https://www.elizabethlim.com/  Buy on B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/six-crimson-cranes-elizabeth-lim/1137955028?ean=9780593300916  Buy on Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9780593300916 Become a Supporter: https://www.buymeacoffe...