Welcome to my stop on the #LoneStarLit book blitz for Amethyst, The Shallows by Kellye Abernathy! You may remember my review of Abernathy’s book The Aquamarine Surfboard. I loved it, and I’m really excited to share this companion novel with you. AMETHYST, THE SHALLOWS The Companion Novel to The Aquamarine Surfboard By KELLYE ABERNATHY Young Adult / Magical Realism / Coming of Age Publisher: Atmosphere Press Pages: 296 pages Publication Date: February 6, 2024 NEW RELEASE! “This is a night for being brave.” In the aftermath of a devastating sickness that shatters their close-knit beach town ..read more

Title: At the Coffee Shop of Curiosities Author: Heather Webber Where to buy: Amazon (affiliate link) Genre: Magical Realism, Southern Fiction, Contemporary Fiction Would I recommend: YES. Synopsis: From the USA Today bestselling author of In the Middle of Hickory Lane comes Heather Webber’s next enchanting novel, At the Coffee Shop of Curiosities! A mysterious letter. An offer taken. And the chance to move forward. When Ava Harrison receives a letter containing an unusual job listing one month after the sudden death of her ex-boyfriend, she thinks she’s b ..read more

Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme that highlights books soon to be released, the ones we’re excited about but haven’t read yet. It’s hosted by Wishful Endings, and was formerly hosted by Breaking the Spine. Y’all can check out all of this week’s Can’t-Wait Wednesday posts here. Title: At the Coffee Shop of Curiosities Author: Heather Webber Genre: Southern Fiction, Magical Realism Publication Date: August 1, 2023 Publisher: Forge Books Synopsis: From the USA Today bestselling author of In the Middle of Hickory Lane comes Heather Webber’s ne ..read more

THE AQUAMARINE SURFBOARD by KELLYE ABERNATHY Middle Grade / Magical Realism / Fantasy Publisher: Atmosphere Press Page Count: 290 pages Publication Date: November 22, 2021 Scroll down for a giveaway! “Age never matters; these things are about bravery and heart.” Thirteen-year-old Condi Bloom’s dream is to learn to surf, but her laid-back beach town isn’t what it used to be. Big resort owners are taking over the cove. Worse, someone’s harassing the Beachlings, the mysterious old women living in the cliffs off Windy Hollow, a lonely tower of rock that people say is haunted. When a new surfer ..read more

CAVERN OF THE VEIL QUEEN Conquest of the Veil, Book 4 by Michael Scott Clifton Illustrated by Nancy E. Durham Fiction / Fantasy / Action / Sword & Sorcery Publisher: Book Liftoff Pages: 342 pages Publication Date: July 27, 2022 SCROLL DOWN FOR GIVEAWAY The Empire of Meredith has waged war against the Veil Queen for over a thousand years. However, the struggle is unequal. Protected by the Veil, an impenetrable boundary of magic, the Veil Queen preys on the Empire’s citizens. The ceaseless raids have allowed her to build an enormous army of melds, monstrous creatures who are a fusion of ..read more

Title: Other Birds Author: Sarah Addison Allen Where to buy: Amazon (affiliate link) Genre: Southern Fiction, Magical Realism Would I recommend: Oh, yes. I do love magical realism, and Sarah Addison Allen does it smashingly. Synopsis: An enchanting tale filled with magical realism and moments of pure love that won’t let you go. Between the real and the imaginary, there are stories that take flight in the most extraordinary ways. Right off the coast of South Carolina, on Mallow Island, The Dellawisp sits—a stunning old cobblestone building shaped like a horseshoe, and na ..read more

Title: The Witches of Moonshyne Manor Author: Bianca Marais On sale: August 23, 2022 Genre: Fiction/Magical Realism Buy links: Amazon Barnes & Noble Bookshop IndieBound Books-A-Million Kobo AppleBooks Google Play Libro.FM Indigo Target About the book: A coven of modern-day witches. A magical heist-gone-wrong. A looming threat. Five octogenarian witches gather as an angry mob threatens to demolish Moonshyne Manor. All eyes turn to the witch in charge, Queenie, who confesses they’ve fallen far behind on their mortgage payments. Still, there’s hope, since the imminent return of Ruby ..read more

Book: The Water Witch Author: Jessica Thorne Pub Day: August 5, 2022  Buy Link: https://geni.us/B0B51V9MXCsocial Book Description: Sitting side by side on the clifftop, he turns to her solemnly and says, ‘The water witch is real.’ She rolls her eyes and grins, teasing him. ‘Sure. A psycho mermaid. Got it.’ But now he’s gone forever… will she find the truth beneath the waves? Brittany, France. Ariadne Walker’s fiancé Simon drowned in the stormy Atlantic Ocean doing what he loved: searching for the lost underwater city of Ys. Local legend says it was destroyed cent ..read more

Title: In the Middle of Hickory Lane Author: Heather Webber Where to buy: Amazon (affiliate link) Genre: Magical Realism, Southern Fiction, Contemporary Fiction Would I recommend: As always! Heather Webber has another winner here, about family, redemption, and a little bit of magic. Synopsis: From the USA Today bestselling author of Midnight at the Blackbird Cafe comes Heather Webber’s next charming novel, In the Middle of Hickory Lane! Emme Wynn has wanted nothing more her whole life than to feel like part of a family. Having grown up on the run with her c ..read more

Title: The Vanishing Type Author: Ellery Adams Where to buy: Amazon (affiliate link) Genre: Cozy Mystery, Magical Realism Would I recommend: Yes!!! Go get the entire series. Right now. Don’t wait. Best cozy mystery series ever. Synopsis: While January snow falls outside in Miracle Springs, North Carolina, Nora Pennington is encouraging customers to cozy up indoors with a good book. Even though the shop and her bibliotherapy sessions keep Nora busy during the day, her nights are a little too quiet—until Deputy Andrews pulls Nora into the sci-fi section and asks her to help him plan a ..read more