Blog Tour: Spotlight The Fall by Bethany Griffin

Today on WinterHaven Books we are participating in the blog tour for The Fall by Bethany Griffin hosted by Rockstar Book Tours! We have an amazing giveaway and spotlight to share with our readers!

The Fall by Bethany Griffin

Publisher: Greenwillow Books

Release Date: October 7th, 2014

Pages: 432

Format: Hardcover, eBook

Find: Amazon / Barnes & Noble

Madeline Usher is doomed.

She has spent her life fighting fate, and she thought she was succeeding. Until she woke up in a coffin.

Ushers die young. Ushers are cursed. Ushers can never leave their house, a house that haunts and is haunted, a house that almost seems to have a mind of its own. Madeline’s life—revealed through short bursts of memory—has hinged around her desperate plan to escape, to save herself and her brother. Her only chance lies in destroying the house.

In the end, can Madeline keep her own sanity and bring the house down? The Fall is a literary psychological thriller, reimagining Edgar Allan Poe’s classic The Fall of the House of Usher.

About Bethany

Bethany Griffin is a high school English teacher who prides herself on attracting creative misfits to elective classes like Young Adult Literature, Creative Writing, and Speculative Literature. She is the author of HANDCUFFS, MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH, DANCE OF THE RED DEATH, GLITTER AND DOOM, and THE FALL. She lives with her family in Kentucky.
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Giveaway Details: 
1 Grand Prize- A Poe Prize Pack with a Raven Scarf, Necklace, Candle, and a signed hardcover of THE FALL and a signed bookmark! US Only
3 Signed Hardcovers of THE FALL and signed bookmarks International

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Tour Schedule:

Week One:

9/29/2014- Bookish- Interview

9/30/2014- A Glass of Wine- Guest Post

10/1/2014- Stories & Sweeties- Review

10/2/2014- Novel Novice- Review

10/3/2014- Burning Impossibly Bright- Interview

Week Two:

10/6/2014- Fiction Freak- Review

10/7/2014- Once Upon a Twilight- Guest Post

10/8/2014- WinterHaven Books- Spotlight

10/9/2014- Fiktshun- Interview

10/10/2014- Two Chicks on Books- Guest Post

Waiting on Wednesday, #16

 Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases we can't wait to get our hands on.

Here's my selection for this week...

Dance of the Red Death (Masque of the Red Death #2) by Bethany Griffin

Expected Publication: April 23, 2013

Publisher: Greenwillow Brooks

The sequel to Masque of the Red Death, which Melissa Marr called, “Haunting and beautiful.” Araby Worth is poised either to save her city, or to abandon it. In a novel that embodies dark, sexy, tragic, and fearless, Bethany Griffin concludes her incredible, atmospheric reimagining of Edgar Allan Poe’s classic short story.

Araby Worth’s city is on fire. Her brother is dead. Her best friend could be soon. Her mother is a prisoner, her father is in hiding. And the two boys who stole her heart have both betrayed her. But Araby has found herself, and she is going to fight back. Inspired by one of Edgar Allan Poe’s most compelling stories, “The Masque of the Red Death,” Bethany Griffin has spun two sultry and intricate novels about a young woman who finds herself on the brink of despair but refuses to give in. Decadent masquerades, steamy stolen moments, and sweeping action are set in a city crumbling from neglect and tragedy. A city that seeps into your skin. Dance of the Red Death is the riveting conclusion to the dark and fascinating saga of an unforgettable heroine.

First off, can I just see a show of hands on who thinks this book has an absolutely gorgeous cover? I mean look at it! Beautiful shades of purple surrounded by whispers of black and gray and embellished with a Victorian/elegant art. I love it! Steampunk fans... they're calling our names! The cover alone wins this second installment of the Masque of the Red Death a spot on my bookshelf. :)

But we're not here today to talk about how perfect this book will look on my shelf... :P We're here to remember how the last book in this series left off with a significant cliffy. I remember being equally drawn to both male characters. Elliot had a direct manner about him that Araby could definitely appreciate living in a dark and sinister world of deceit. Where as Will was definitely appealing, but I can't help and feel disappointed in this character for his final act of betrayal despite how honorable his intentions were. So which way will Araby go? Will or Elliot? Elliot or Will? I can't wait to find out more and dive deeper into this gorgeous gothic tale where the world building is addicting and the characters are intriguing.

If you consider yourself a fan of steampunk, gothic, dystopian or even Edgar Allen Poe this book is calling your name. So mark you calendar for April 23, 2013 to enjoy this sure-to-be dramatic conclusion of this series.

Soooo... what book are you waiting on?

Review: Masque of Red Death

Masque of the Red Death by Bethany Griffin
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Release Date: April 24, 2012
Purchase: Amazon / Barnes & Noble

Everything is in ruins.

A devastating plague has decimated the population. And those who are left live in fear of catching it as the city crumbles to pieces around them.

So what does Araby Worth have to live for?

Nights in the Debauchery Club, beautiful dresses, glittery make-up . . . and tantalizing ways to forget it all.

But in the depths of the club—in the depths of her own despair—Araby will find more than oblivion. She will find Will, the terribly handsome proprietor of the club. And Elliott, the wickedly smart aristocrat. Neither boy is what he seems. Both have secrets. Everyone does.

And Araby may find something not just to live for, but to fight for—no matter what it costs her.

Thoughts:

I have been waiting for a book like this for forever! I don’t even know where to begin I just loved this! It was creepy, Gothic, dark, icky, depressing, and just all out amazing.

Set in a time where a plaque like disease has almost wiped out the humans Abray lives the life that most don’t. She has a porcelain mask that helps protect her from the germs that cause this disease. When her best friend is taken she is asked to help find her and help in a rebellion against the evil Prince. With no other alternatives she gives her trust to Elliot and so starts her journey to uncovering many many truths that she never saw coming.

I have to say this book was right up my alley. I love a good story that has twists and boy oh boy this one delivers. At one point my mouth actually dropped because I never saw that punch coming! It was brilliant. I am really at a loss for words with this one because it was just that good. My review will never do the book justice. Please pick this book up you won’t regret it at all! I give the author major credit for writing such a depressing book but making it so intricate and detailed that the reader just wants to hope for the best in every situation.
                                                              5 Snowflakes
                                           

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