Tour Stop: RENEGADE by Mallory McCartney - Review - Giveaway!

Title: RENEGADE
Series: (Black Dawn 0.5)
Author: Mallory McCartney
Pub. Date: July 3, 2018
Publisher: Clean Reads Publishing
Formats: eBook
Pages: 250
Find it: Goodreads, Amazon

“The time for Kiero’s reign in prosperity is over.”

Six years before the Black Dawn Rebellion, Adair Stratton and Emory Fae are following in their parent’s footsteps and living at The Academy, a home for those who are gifted. The pressure to uphold the future of their parent’s dream falls on them. An outcast and feared by most, Adair longs to break away from the expectations dictating his future. Even if Emory tries to make him see differently. An unexpected group of friends keep him there, but as whispers of unexplained disappearances start reaching from the capital, Adair starts to doubt The Academy is all it seems.

An unexpected visit ignites new tensions as the roguish king from across the Black Sea, Tadeas Maher of the Shattered Isles, and his heir, Marquis Maher sail to Kiero. Notorious for their pirating and wrath- for the first time in years, they demand the Fae’s listen to their proposition for a new treaty, holding the news of Nei’s father’s abrupt death over them. Caught in the middle of politics- Adair and Emory, with the help of their best friends Brokk and Memphis search for the one thing that matters most- finding out the truth.

In this gripping prequel to Black Dawn, their world is tipped upside down as unlikely alliances are made. War ravages through Kiero and is torn apart by acclaimed Kings. Through the throes of betrayal, lies, hidden magic and love, Adair is faced with a life changing decision- to fight or to bow to the darkness within him.

My Rating: 3.5 Stars

My Recommendation:  High

I very much liked Black Dawn and have been waiting for the squeal. So when this book made an appearance I snatched it up. As much as I wanted to fall into it like I did with Black Dawn, there are some issues and somethings that constantly pulled me out of the story. It did have similar structural issue as Black Dawn, but I'm not going to reiterate them here. You can read that review by clicking here.

What I am going to say is that, it was quite intriguing to read about how the conflict happened, how the ties were broken and how that villain, came into be. It's amazing how a series of chain reactions can cause such a destructive outcome.

But, again there is a but, though that plot line was very interesting and heavy, it did get a little over showed by other, non- important things, and in truth it felt at times that the author was trying so had to make us understand, that the main idea got lost. And I think I picked up on that, cause I'm like that when instructing and have learned to check myself. Sometimes less is more. And if you  have great ideas, bank them and keep them for say, a collection piece, or for special editions. You know treats.

Outside of that, as I said, this book is quite the read, and I though felt lost at times, I very much enjoyed the interactions, the darkness, the twist, turns and the pending betrayal. It is a must read for the series as it give you the necessary background that was only mention is spurts in Black Dawn. In saying that I do suggest reading Black Dawn first, just so you can get the full impact this story gives.

With that said, I give this book my high recommendation and my stamp of approval.

Happy Reading

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Title: BLACK DAWN (Black Dawn #1)

Author: Mallory McCartney

Release Date: February 14, 2017

Publisher: Clean Reads Publishing

Pages: 352

Formats: Paperback, eBook

Find it: Amazon, B&N, Goodreads

 Emory Fae enjoys leading a quiet, normal life. That is until two mysterious, and handsome soldiers show up at her apartment, and the life she knew is instantly whisked away. Memphis Carter and Brokk Foster come from the magical and war ridden world of Kiero, and bringing Emory back she will discover she is the long lost heir to the Royal Line and is thrown into the Black Dawn Rebellion with a dynamic role to ignite the rebels and reclaim her throne.

 With both men being darkly woven in her past Emory uncovers hidden secrets, a power held long dormant, and will soon realize there are worse things than supernatural humans, love, loss, betrayal, and a Mad King.

 Some things are better left in the shadows.

Mallory McCartney currently lives in Sarnia, Ontario with her husband and their three dachshunds Link, Lola and Leonard. When she isn’t working on her next novel or reading, she can be found day dreaming about fantasy worlds and hiking. Other favorite pastimes involve reorganizing perpetually overflowing bookshelves and seeking out new coffee and dessert shops.

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Tour Schedule:

Week One:

9/10/2018- Two Chicks on Books- Excerpt

9/11/2018- K.L. Knovitzke – Author- Excerpt

9/12/2018- Writer of Wrongs- Excerpt

9/13/2018- Popthebutterfly Reads- Review

9/14/2018- Patriotic Bookaholic- Review

 

Week Two:

9/17/2018- Rainy Day Reviews- Interview

9/18/2018- A Bookish Dream- Review

9/19/2018- Girlplusbook- Review

9/20/2018- feedmeinbooks- Review

9/21/2018- Ace Reads- Review

 

Week Three:

9/24/2018- A Gingerly Review- Review

9/25/2018- BookHounds YA- Interview

9/26/2018- Book Sniffers Anonymous- Excerpt

9/27/2018- A Dream Within A Dream- Excerpt

9/28/2018- Jaime's World- Excerpt

 

Week Four:

10/1/2018- The Reading Corner for All- Review

10/2/2018- Introvert Booklover- Review

10/3/2018- Wishful Endings- Interview

10/4/2018- Don't Judge, Read- Review

10/4/2018- Paulette's Papers- Excerpt

10/5/2018- Parajunkee- Excerpt

Week Five:

10/10/2018- Eatingbetweenthelines- Review