I'm very excited to welcome you all to my leg of The Dragons of Nova (The Loom Saga #2) by Elise Kova, hosted by Rockstar Book Tours! I absolutely loved book one in the series, The Alchemists of Loom, and I was lucky enough to have a review stop on the Rockstar Book Tour for that novel. Today, you'll find the details and summary for this sequel, praise for book one, an exclusive excerpt, an about the author, Elise Kova, a giveaway, and the blog tour schedule. I can't wait to read this novel! Thanks for visiting my stop on The Dragons of Nova blog tour!
Title: THE
DRAGONS OF NOVA (Loom Saga #2)
Author: Elise Kova
Pub. Date: July
11, 2017
Publisher: Keymaster
Press
Formats: Hardcover,
eBook, audiobook
Pages: 488
Cvareh returns home to his sky world of Nova with the genius crafter Arianna as his temperamental guest. The mercurial inventor possesses all the Xin family needs to turn the tides of a centuries-old power struggle, but the secrets she harbors must be earned with trust -- hard to come by for Ari, especially when it comes to Dragons. On Nova, Ari finds herself closer to exacting vengeance against the traitor who killed everything -- and everyone – she once loved. But before Ari can complete her campaign of revenge, the Crimson Court exposes her shadowed past and reveals something even more dangerous sparking between her and Cvareh.While Nova is embroiled in blood sport and political games, the rebels on Loom prepare for an all-out assault on their Dragon oppressors. Florence unexpectedly finds herself at the forefront of change, as her unique blend of skills -- and quick-shooting accuracy -- makes her a force to be reckoned with. For the future of her world, she vows vengeance against the Dragons.Before the rebellion can rise, though, the Guilds must fall.
Praise For THE ALCHEMISTS OF LOOM:
“A heart-stopping
adventure! Elise Kova reaches new heights with this fast-paced triumph of
steampunk, fantasy, and a touch of romance. The Alchemists of Loom is a
must-read!”
– DANIELLE L. JENSEN, USA
Today bestselling author of the Malediction Trilogy
“Prepare to have your mind blown. THE
ALCHEMISTS OF LOOM is the perfect mashup of genres, with a killer heroine,
fiery romance, and friendships that run as deep as blood.”
– LINDSAY CUMMINGS, #1 New
York Times bestselling author of Zenith and The Murder
Complex
“A new favorite. Kova has
created a world of contrasts that I can assure you, is like none you have read
before.”
– MEG MCGORRY, N3rdbomber
“Reading THE ALCHEMISTS OF
LOOM was like curling up with a favorite fantasy classic. Yet what truly
transported me was the brilliant twists and layers that make this story totally
unique, totally fresh.”
– SUSAN DENNARD, New York
Times bestselling author of the Witchlands series
“The Alchemists of Loom is
bloody, epic, and brimming with violence. Elise Kova gives fantasy, and
steampunk fans, two whole new worlds to delight over as new characters strike
out in an adventure sure to leave readers reeling for more. The cast of
characters takes readers into a darker realm where no one is pure, everyone has
an agenda, and, sometimes, the best friends one can have can be formed between
enemies”
– RACHEL E. CARTER,
bestselling author of The Black Mage
Excerpt:
“I stand for Cvareh’Ryu.” Arianna jumped to her feet.
“What are you doing?” Cvareh hissed.
“Saving your life.”
“This isn’t done.” He grabbed her arm, trying to pull her back down. “Dragons don’t stand for their Ryu or Oji.”
Arianna leaned forward, meeting him halfway. Her mouth found his ear as she spoke “Good thing I’m not a Dragon, then.”
“Who are you?” The King’s voice echoed across the silence.
She turned to address the man who gave face to all her nightmares, the formless evil who stood atop Loom like it was a tailless scorpion beneath his boot. She had watched him all day, studied him in every way she knew how. All evidence pointed to a singular truth: The Dragon King was nothing more than a man.
And men could be killed. Men could be pinned down and ripped apart and tortured until they begged for release—release that would never be given to them.
“Ari Xin’Anh Bek,” she recited.
His head turned, looking to Petra. Arianna followed his stare as well, catching Cain’s eyes. They were as round as saucers and sparking with anger. She gave him a toothy grin. The man still thought she couldn’t speak Royuk. Well, now he knew. Petra glanced at her from the corners of her eyes but said nothing.
Ari’s play had worked. Petra couldn’t speak against her without calling their whole facade into question. She couldn’t give Ari any more care than she would any other Dragon. She had to ignore the fact that Arianna was the Fenthri who held the design of the Philosopher’s Box in her mind. Cvareh could not stand when someone had stood for him. And that meant she was about to head into the pit.
“Very well, Ari Xin’Anh Bek. You fight with both your life and title as well as that of Cvareh Xin’Ryu.”
“I stand for Cvareh’Ryu.” Arianna jumped to her feet.
“What are you doing?” Cvareh hissed.
“Saving your life.”
“This isn’t done.” He grabbed her arm, trying to pull her back down. “Dragons don’t stand for their Ryu or Oji.”
Arianna leaned forward, meeting him halfway. Her mouth found his ear as she spoke “Good thing I’m not a Dragon, then.”
“Who are you?” The King’s voice echoed across the silence.
She turned to address the man who gave face to all her nightmares, the formless evil who stood atop Loom like it was a tailless scorpion beneath his boot. She had watched him all day, studied him in every way she knew how. All evidence pointed to a singular truth: The Dragon King was nothing more than a man.
And men could be killed. Men could be pinned down and ripped apart and tortured until they begged for release—release that would never be given to them.
“Ari Xin’Anh Bek,” she recited.
His head turned, looking to Petra. Arianna followed his stare as well, catching Cain’s eyes. They were as round as saucers and sparking with anger. She gave him a toothy grin. The man still thought she couldn’t speak Royuk. Well, now he knew. Petra glanced at her from the corners of her eyes but said nothing.
Ari’s play had worked. Petra couldn’t speak against her without calling their whole facade into question. She couldn’t give Ari any more care than she would any other Dragon. She had to ignore the fact that Arianna was the Fenthri who held the design of the Philosopher’s Box in her mind. Cvareh could not stand when someone had stood for him. And that meant she was about to head into the pit.
“Very well, Ari Xin’Anh Bek. You fight with both your life and title as well as that of Cvareh Xin’Ryu.”
About Elise:
Elise Kova has always had a profound love of fantastical worlds. Somehow, she managed to focus on the real world long enough to graduate with a Master’s in Business Administration before crawling back under her favorite writing blanket to conceptualize her next magic system. She currently lives in St. Petersburg, Florida, and when she is not writing can be found playing video games, watching anime, or talking with readers on social media. She is the USA Today bestselling author of the Air Awakens Series as well as the upcoming Loom Saga (Keymaster, 2017).
Giveaway Details:
1 winner will receive a signed finished copy of
THE DRAGONS OF NOVA.
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Tour Schedule:
Week One:
7/3/2017- Quite
The Novel Idea- Interview
7/4/2017- Once Upon A Twilight- Review
7/5/2017- Wishful
Endings- Guest Post
7/6/2017- Emily Reads Everything- Review
7/7/2017- Two
Chicks on Books- Interview
Week Two:
7/10/2017- Lost in Ever After- Review
7/11/2017- Always Me- Excerpt
7/12/2017- The Book Nut- Review
7/13/2017- YA and Wine- Interview
7/14/2017- NovelKnight - Review
I still need to read the first one! It sounds sooooo good. :D
ReplyDeleteI bet you'd love it Erin! :)
DeleteI haven't read the first book in this series, but I've been seeing it a lot lately. Every time I see this cover, I think of Avatar.
ReplyDeleteBook one is so good, Alicia - I bet you'd love it! :)
DeleteNow that you mention Avatar, I can't unsee it! :D
I'd love to start this series eventually. I've heard so many good things about it:-) And I really love the covers!
ReplyDeleteCool! I really need to try her Air Awakens series!
DeleteThe cover makes me think of Avatar too. I love dragons, so I am always on the lookout for new reading material. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletesherry @ fundinmental
Weirdly enough I didn't make that connection until just now... :) But, yeah, you need to try this, Sherry! Thanks for visiting!
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