Cyn's Workshop

Today we're discussing Gilded by the masterful Marissa Meyer, which retells the tale of Rumpelstiltskin in dark and enchanting new ways. Follow the Author:  https://www.marissameyer.com/ Buy on B&N:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/gilded-marissa-meyer/1138594957?ean=9781250618849 Buy on Bookshop:  https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9781250618849 Buy on Amazon:  https://amzn.to/3KjRBoH Become a...

Today we're discussing Daughter of the Moon Goddess , an enchanting story that takes the mythology of Chang'e to beautiful new heights. Follow the Author:  https://www.suelynntan.com/ Buy on B&N:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/daughter-of-the-moon-goddess-sue-lynn-tan/1139214127?ean=9780063031319 Buy on Bookshop:  https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9780063031302 Buy on Amazon:  https://amz...

Today on Spotify, we're discussing Song of Silver, Flame Light Night , the first in a new YA fantasy that goes beyond traditional Chinese Mythology to bring readers something new and unique. Follow the Author:  https://ameliezhao.com/ Buy on B&N:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/song-of-silver-flame-like-night-am-lie-wen-zhao/1141693693?ean=9780593705797 Buy on Bookshop:  https://bookshop...

Today we're discussing The Silence that Binds Us , a thoughtful and emotionally charged novel following May as she deals with the grief and fallout of her bothers suicide and the racism she didn't see before. Follow the Author: https://www.joannahowrites.com/ Buy on B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-silence-that-binds-us-joanna-ho/1140160281?ean=9780063059344 Buy on Bookshop: https://b...

Today we're discussing Ember Queen , the thrilling conclusion to the Ash Princess Trilogy, bringing the battle between sisters-turned-enemies to its climactic ending. Follow the Author: https://laurasebastianwrites.com/ Buy on B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/ember-queen-laura-sebastian/1132077922?ean=9781524767174 Buy on Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9781524767174 Buy on Amazon:...

Today we're discussing The Stardust Thief , a captivating fantasy with amazing characters inspired by One Thousand and One Nights . Follow the Author: https://www.chelseaabdullah.com/ Buy on B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-stardust-thief-chelsea-abdullah/1140137053?ean=9780316368865 Buy on Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9780316368766 Buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/41FO7TY Beco...

Today we're discussing The Fall of Númenor , a captivating history showing the crafting of the Rings of Power and the Rise of Sauron. Follow the Author: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._R._R._Tolkien Buy on B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-fall-of-n-menor-j-r-r-tolkien/1141679626?ean=9780063280687 Buy on Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9780063280687 Buy on Amazon: https://amzn.t...

Today we're discussing Lore Olympus: Volume 3 , a beautiful graphic novel that explores the romance between Hades and Persephone. Follow the Author: https://www.instagram.com/usedbandaid/ Buy on B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/lore-olympus-rachel-smythe/1140871101?ean=9780593501078 Buy on Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9780593160312 Buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3XTBFNe Become a...

Today we're discussing  What Moves the Dead , a short and sweet yet very creepy retelling of Poe's 'Fall of the House of Usher.' Follow the Author: https://www.redwombatstudio.com/ Buy on B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/what-moves-the-dead-t-kingfisher/1139985387?ean=9781250830753 Buy on Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9781250830753 Buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Ev7hSG Becom...

Today we're discussing My Calamity Jane , the third installment of the Janies these ladies call "the Wild West meets Teen Wolf ," offering readers a hilarious and wild ride. Follow the Author: http://ladyjanies.blogspot.com/p/faqs.html Buy on B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/my-calamity-jane-cynthia-hand/1131302249?ean=9780062652829 Buy on Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/8108/97812508193...

Today we're discussing Spear , a thoughtful and ethereal queer retelling of King Arthur's court following a genderbent Percival through their journey from childhood into a warrior. Follow the Author: https://nicolagriffith.com/ Buy on B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/spear-nicola-griffith/1139211790?ean=9781250819321 Buy on Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9781250819321 Buy on Amazon...

Today we're discussing Nettle & Bone , a clever and funny fantasy that will capture the reader's heart. Follow the Author: http://www.redwombatstudio.com/ Buy on B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/nettle-bone-t-kingfisher/1138427424?ean=9781250244048 Buy on Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9781250244048 Buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3S4r7d7 Become a Supporter:     h...

Today we're discussing Frank Herbert's Dune , a science fiction masterpiece. Follow the Author: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Herbert Buy on B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dune-herbert-frank/1141710494?ean=9780593549230 Buy on Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9780441172719 Buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3YC3Sck Become a Supporter:     https://www.buymeacoffee.c...

Today we're discussing Other Birds , a contemporary tale filled with magical realism highlighting the beauty of letting go of the past to form powerful connections. Follow the Author: https://www.sarahaddisonallen.com/ Buy on B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/other-birds-sarah-addison-allen/1140777703?ean=9781250019868 Buy on Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9781250019868 Buy on Amazo...

Today we're discussing Carmilla , the original vampire tale predating Dracula by 25 years, full of sexual tension between Laura and the deadly Carmilla. Follow the Author: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheridan_Le_Fanu Buy on B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/carmilla-deluxe-edition-sheridan-le-fanu/1138537117?ean=9781782275848 Buy on Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9781782275848 Buy...

Today we're discussing The Shadow Wand , the third explosive novel in the brilliant Black Witch Chronicles that highlights Elloren's brilliant development. Follow the Author: https://laurieannforest.com/ Buy on B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-shadow-wand-laurie-forest/1133810270?ean=9781335210005 Buy on Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9781335015297 Buy on Amazon: https://amzn.t...

Today we're discussing Rise of Knight and Sword , a tale that is supposedly supposed to be a retelling of King Arthur but unfortunately misses the mark. Follow the Author: https://www.miriam-wade.com/ Buy on B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/rise-of-knight-and-sword-miriam-wade/1137638220?ean=9781952919039 Buy on Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9781952919039 Buy on Amazon: https://am...

Today we're discussing The Priory of the Orange Tree , an epic fantasy that pulls in the reader with masterful storytelling, world-building, and dragons. Follow the Author: http://samantha-shannon.blogspot.com/ Buy on B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-day-of-fallen-night-samantha-shannon/1141374754?ean=9781639731671 Buy on Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9781635570304 Buy on Amazon...

Today we're discussing The Last Huntress , an interesting take on Greek Mythology that fails to deliver a romance worth reading. Follow the Author: https://www.lenoreborja.com/ Buy on B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-last-huntress-lenore-borja/1140886544?ean=9781684631735 Buy on Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9781684631735 Buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3QHz4US Become a Support...

Today we're discussing Blanca & Roja , a beautifully written novel that, unfortunately, was a little unclear at times. Follow the Author: http://author.annamariemclemore.com/p/welcome.html Buy on B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/blanca-roja-anna-marie-mclemore/1127457533?ean=9781250211637 Buy on Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9781250211637 Buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3GZRcpL...

Today on Spotify, we're discussing The Cloisters , a masterful blend of genres that delivers a killer story. Follow the Author: https://www.katyhays.com/ Buy on B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-cloisters-katy-hays/1141449567?ean=9781668004401 Buy on Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9781668004401 Buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3IUo1px Become a Supporter:     https:/...

Today we're discussing The Luminaries , a contemporary dark fantasy that follows Winnie as she risks her life to bring her family back into the fold. Follow the Author: https://susandennard.com/ Buy on B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-luminaries-susan-dennard/1140922048?ean=9781250883926 Buy on Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9781250194046 Buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3vFGWfP...

Today we're discussing A River Enchanted , an enchanting enemies-to-lovers fantasy. Follow the Author: https://rebeccarossauthor.com/ Buy on B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-river-enchanted-rebecca-ross/1139508822?ean=9780063055995 Buy on Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9780063055988 Buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3CfF2Gc Become a Supporter:     https://www.buymeaco...

Today we're discussing The Grimrose Girls , a mysterious YA fantasy that brings fairy tales to life in a modern and contemporary way. Follow the Author: https://onlybylaura.com/ But on B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-grimrose-girls-laura-pohl/1138699529?ean=9781728228877 Buy on Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9781728228877 Buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3WrqWJX Become a Support...

Today we're discussing Love in the Age of Dragons , a YA romance set in a modern city infested with dragons. Follow the Author: https://loveintheageofdragons.com/ But on B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/love-in-the-age-of-dragons-fatima-henson/1140886545?ean=9781684631636 Buy on Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9781684631636 Buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3hHdgLP Become a Supporter:...