Welcome to the: Thomas Nelson's Young Adult Summer
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About the Book
Title: Unraveling
Series: Unblemished, Book 2
Author: Sarah Ella
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Release Date: July 11, 2017
Release Date: July 11, 2017
Genre: Young Adult Fiction / Fantasy
In the second installment of the Unblemished Trilogy, YA author Sara Ella asks, “What happens when happily ever after starts to unravel?”
Eliyana Ember doesn’t believe in true love. Not anymore. After capturing the Void and saving the Second Reflection, El only trusts what’s right in front of her. The tangible. The real. Not some unexplained Kiss of Infinity she once shared with the ghost of a boy she’s trying to forget. She has more important things to worry about—like becoming queen of the Second Reflection, a role she is so not prepared to fill.
With the Verity intertwined with her soul and Joshua finally by her side, El is ready to learn more about her mysterious birth land, the land she now rules. So why does she feel like something—or someone—is missing?
When the thresholds begin to drain and the Callings, those powerful magical gifts, begin to fail, El wonders if her connection with Ky Rhyen may have something to do with it. For light and darkness cannot coexist. She needs answers before the Callings disappear altogether. Can El find a way to sever her connection to Ky and save the Reflections—and keep herself from falling for him in the process?
Eliyana Ember doesn’t believe in true love. Not anymore. After capturing the Void and saving the Second Reflection, El only trusts what’s right in front of her. The tangible. The real. Not some unexplained Kiss of Infinity she once shared with the ghost of a boy she’s trying to forget. She has more important things to worry about—like becoming queen of the Second Reflection, a role she is so not prepared to fill.
With the Verity intertwined with her soul and Joshua finally by her side, El is ready to learn more about her mysterious birth land, the land she now rules. So why does she feel like something—or someone—is missing?
When the thresholds begin to drain and the Callings, those powerful magical gifts, begin to fail, El wonders if her connection with Ky Rhyen may have something to do with it. For light and darkness cannot coexist. She needs answers before the Callings disappear altogether. Can El find a way to sever her connection to Ky and save the Reflections—and keep herself from falling for him in the process?
Excerpt
Taken from “Unraveling” by Sara Ella Copyright © 2017 by Sara E. Larson. Used by permission of http://www.thomasnelson.com/.
Prelude
I’m not ready for this.
My shoulder is going to rip from its socket. My bicep is a torch, igniting my forearm. His fingers are sliding from mine, and I can’t hold on any longer. All I see is the gorge below, the beads of sweat dewing his temples.
He shouts, “Hold on!”
But the cliff crumbles with each passing blink. If we remain this way, we’ll both be swallowed by the chasm below.
I loosen my grip, my clammy palm slipping.
His eyes plead. Beg. Implore. “Don’t!” His cry echoes.
The river crashes and curls. Waiting to swallow. Devour. Obliterate anything entering its territory. But it isn’t the river I’m afraid of. It’s the black hole beyond it. The beginning of the end.
I know if we disconnect he might be lost forever. “I love you” is what I want to say. Instead I ask him, “Find me?”
His expression corkscrews, a mask of raw emotion. “Always.” His voice is weak, his energy drained. He’s not strong enough. Because of me.
So my fingers splay.
I let go.
I’m not ready for this.
My shoulder is going to rip from its socket. My bicep is a torch, igniting my forearm. His fingers are sliding from mine, and I can’t hold on any longer. All I see is the gorge below, the beads of sweat dewing his temples.
He shouts, “Hold on!”
But the cliff crumbles with each passing blink. If we remain this way, we’ll both be swallowed by the chasm below.
I loosen my grip, my clammy palm slipping.
His eyes plead. Beg. Implore. “Don’t!” His cry echoes.
The river crashes and curls. Waiting to swallow. Devour. Obliterate anything entering its territory. But it isn’t the river I’m afraid of. It’s the black hole beyond it. The beginning of the end.
I know if we disconnect he might be lost forever. “I love you” is what I want to say. Instead I ask him, “Find me?”
His expression corkscrews, a mask of raw emotion. “Always.” His voice is weak, his energy drained. He’s not strong enough. Because of me.
So my fingers splay.
I let go.
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About the Author
Sara Ella is the author of Unblemished, book one of the Unblemished Trilogy. Once upon a time, Sara dreamed she would marry a prince and live in a castle, and she did work for Disney! Now she spends her days throwing living room dance parties for her two princesses and conquering realms of her own imaginings. She believes “Happily Ever After is Never Far Away.”
Giveaway
(3) Winners will each win a finished hard copy of Unraveling by Sara Ella, courtesy of the publisher, Thomas Nelson Publishers. Giveaway ends June 2, 2017 at 11:59 PM EST.
Tour Schedule
5/23 - Thorn & Vine (review) & Between the Pages of This Bookish Life (Spotlight)
5/24 - A Baker's Perspective (review), Singing Librarian Books (Spotlight) & YA Book Divas (Spotlight & Excerpt)
5/25 - My So Called Chaos (review) & Thinking Thoughts (Spotlight)
5/26 - Reading is My SuperPower (review)
5/27 - The Green Mockingbird (review)
5/28 - Bookworm Mama (Spotlight)
5/29 - Just Commonly (review)
The cover is stunning! I didn't know this was going to be a trilogy--I'm excited to learn this as I enjoy knowing what my next book to read will be.
ReplyDeleteLol. Isn't it gorgeous?! I think I'm just as excited to see the next cover in the series as much as wanting to read it! Lol!
DeleteThis looks so amazing- that cover is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteDitto! I think my heart skipped a beat when I firat saw it!
DeleteI still really need to read Unblemished! :D Unraveling's cover is sooo pretty!! <3
ReplyDeleteDitto! Unblemished was fantastic!
DeleteI loved Unblemished and can't wait to read this. Thank you for the chance. Blessings
ReplyDeleteWoohoo! Another fan! Here's to hoping you'll get the chance soon!
DeleteI TOTALLY NEED THIS BOOK!!! Unblemished was AMAZING!!! But now I NEED Unraveling SO much!!!!! And that excerpt?!?!?!?! Totally need to know what happens next!!!!
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DeleteI have Unblemished, I'd love to win a copy of Unraveling!
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DeleteI have the first book in this series but still need to read it!
ReplyDeleteHeidi! You'll need to! It's one of those! *wink wink
DeleteThe first one was so unique. I'm interested to see where she takes this next one! Another gorgeous cover :)
ReplyDeleteRight?! I think that's one reason why it's so captivating!
DeleteThis is such an awesome giveaway! Unraveling is one one of my most anticipated releases of this year!
ReplyDeleteI am so lookig forward to reading this book! I loved book 1, and can't wait to see what happens next. Thanks for a chance to win!
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