THE FIRST DARK SORCERER Blog Tour

I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the THE FIRST DARK SORCERER by Abby Arthur Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

About The Book:
Title: THE FIRST DARK SORCERER
Author: Abby Arthur
Pub. Date: August 22, 2022
Publisher: Abby Arthur
Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
Pages: 270
Find it: Goodreads, https://books2read.com/THE-FIRST-DARK-SORCERER
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An awkward wizard. An aspiring ballerina. And a dark god with a wicked vendetta.

Clyde Blitzkurr is devastated. Rejected by every reputable magic academy in the realm, this seventeen-year-old aspiring wizard resolves to make his sister’s dream come true. But things take a turn when a demon tries to kill him.

Aylee Blitzkurr’s deepest desire is at hand. Accepted to the most prestigious dance academy, this sixteen-year-old ballerina is a breath away from becoming a principal dancer. But when her brother’s life is threatened, and ghosts start leaving cryptic messages, fighting for Clyde’s wellbeing takes precedence.

The siblings begin to uncover dangerous secrets connecting them to a vengeful god. Neither is safe. Clyde must grasp the untapped power he possesses. Aylee must discover the courage to face her darkest fears. If they do not, they will lose more than their lives … they will miss their destiny. And the realms are counting on them.

Phantom of the Opera meets Cassandra Clare’s Clockwork Angel in this young adult epic fantasy!

Escape to a world imbued with magic and the paranormal. Find mermaids, demons, dragon shifters, elves, wizards, sorcery, and a healthy dose of fantastical ballet. This exciting book for teens is for boys, girls, and everyone in between.
Reviews:
A selection of comments left by Amazon reviewers.

“This is a must read for any fantasy lover!”

“A well-written page turner full of unexpected twists”

“You will enjoy the magic, demons, and epic battles with swords and sorcery.”

“I LOVE THIS BOOK SO MUCH!!!! The style of this book is out of this world. I love that I was able to picture myself in the book while all of this happened.”

“I can really appreciate how well this book was written. The characters are interesting and intriquing, and the plot keeps you guessing.”

“The world is very magical, and it’s the perfect beach read.”

“The descriptions and world building were dynamic. The dialogue was great. The characters bounced off each other. I recommend this to fans of anime and epic fantasy.”

“It is very well written book. Character[s] come to life right off the page.”

“I loved the steampunk vibe to this book […] enjoyed the magic, demons and epic battles with swords and sorcery.”

“Seriously, the author did a great job creating a super interesting setting.”

Grab book 2, THE FIRST DARK GODDESS now!

About Abby Arthur:
Abby Arthur is absolutely obsessed with writing teen fantasy and mildly enjoys sleeping, eating, and breathing.
She spends the majority of her time lost in an imaginary world of glowing magic and dastardly dragons.
When she’s not writing, she’s illustrating characters and watching Asian shows or Marvel movies.
Abby’s books combine magic, action, swords, and dragons with a healthy dose of sarcasm.
She started winning writing contests and getting published in newspapers when she was just sixteen.
Her magic portal is located in small town Iowa, protected by herself, her husband, and their son.
For more info on Abby and her books check out her site: abbyarthur.com
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Giveaway Details:
1 winner will receive a signed finished copy of THE FIRST DARK SORCERER, US Only.
1 winner will receive an eBook of THE FIRST DARK SORCERER, International.
Ends April 25th, midnight EST.

Rafflecopter Link:
http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/e2389ba21661/?

Author Guest Spot

Top 5 favorite Video Games.
I don’t play video games, (because I watch way too many Asian historical dramas and romantic comedies—Alchemy of Souls, anyone?!)

BUT I really REALLY enjoy the stories in video games, so I’d be lying if I didn’t say they play a part in my writing world.

Final Fantasy has ALWAYS been a crazy huge influence on me. From the animation to the intricate story lines… I binge Final Fantasy gamers on YouTube from time to time… 😊

Most notably, Final Fantasy 7 Advent children, and the Remake just… take me to a different world. When I interact with that story, I feel like I’m walking on an astral plain parallel to the one I write in, and it feels like home.

In FF7 specifically, I’m madly in love with Cloud. I can’t get enough of his life and the way it’s woven into Zac’s past. I like to just soak up the brilliance so that I can make my own deep character story lines.

Another one I love is Final Fantasy 15. Noctis, that troubled guy 😊, reminds me of my bad-boy characters. So, obviously I LOVE him.

Now I feel kind of embarrassed sharing all that! 😬 Clearly, I have crushes on video game characters just as much as I crush on fictional guys in fantasy books. This is a judgement free zone, right!? 😂

Tour Schedule:

Week One:

4/10/2023

YA Books Central

Interview/IG Post

4/10/2023

Reveal + Review

Guest Post

4/10/2023

Two Chicks on Books

Excerpt/IG Post

4/11/2023