Seventeen-year-old
Ezren Hart interns in her mother’s terraforming lab, studying
Belethea’s deadly storms with the dream of giving her backwater planet
open teal skies. But when budget cuts threaten to shut down her mother’s
lab, Ezren enters Belethea’s Race Royale, the system’s deadliest and
most lucrative race. To win, she’ll have to run, drive, and fight her
way across Belethea’s barren landscape while navigating its savage and
volatile storms. With her planet’s future, and her family’s, on the
line, she can’t afford to lose. But first, she’ll have to convince her
handsome royale partner that their planet is worth saving.
Foster
Sterling is a jaded ex-prodigy royaler still reeling from his partner’s
death in a training accident. When Ezren Hart comes charging into his
life, her passion reminds him of what he once loved about racing and his
dream of returning pride to their planet. Still, no matter how fast
they go, they can’t outrun the mysterious string of deadly accidents
following them like a curse. As Foster falls harder for Ezren, he races
to piece the clues together. But with time running out and their
survival on the line, he’ll have to decide if their dreams are worth
their lives.
Perfect for fans of underdog heroes, slow-burn
romance, and high-stakes sci-fi, INTO THE CHURN races across a new
planet of savage storms and dazzling tech. Fall in love with Ezren and
Foster as they battle side-by-side to save their scrappy world on a
ruthless interplanetary stage where appearances are everything, speed
means survival, and the only thing deadlier than the storms are the
other racers.Check it out on Amazon
This
was another pre-order buy. Hardback pre-order with SWAG because this book is just so beautiful. When I finally get an adequate number of bookshelves, this baby is getting displayed.
First of all, the world building was FANTASTIC. I haven't read a sci-fi book in forever, but this definitely took me to a completely new solar system and taught me the ways of new worlds. The lingo and technology was so FUN. It was really immersive, like I was truly there, and I love that.
The characters were also great, and I loved all their chemistry with each other. The stakes were high, and there were definitely some deep, dark secrets to uncover. It felt like a (thankfully) tamer Hunger Games in space, with the teen competitors and high social media importance. The fake relationship dynamic didn't play as big of a part between the hero and heroine as I thought it would, but their romance was just too cute, watching their friendship build and then flourish. So sweet.
Note
to more sensitive readers: there is mostly made-up bad words, but there are some "real" crass words. There is also violence against teenagers. There was also one romantic scene that made me kind of nervous (but I think was ok? Not 100% sure, but I hope it was all innocent).
This book is perfect YA and adult readers of sci-fi romance.
And don't forget what's coming on Sunday!
She's a noblewoman turned thief.
He's the Sacred Prince.
Neither recall being betrothed.
When
Elspeth loses everything in one night for the crime of being born an
elf, she wants vengeance. Forced to resort to banditry in order to
survive, her forest becomes a safe haven for others dismissed by the
Empire. But becoming the Bandit Queen isn't enough to compensate for the
castle she lost; only the royal palace will do. To become the Empress,
though, she first needs to save the Sacred Prince.
After a
devastating decree, Prince Otello intends to put his empire to rights
and make restitution. If that means taking on a false name to better
investigate the crimes committed against the elves, so be it. Perhaps he
can even locate the noblewoman who plagues his dreams like a lost
memory. The last thing he anticipates, though, is the vexing maiden on
the wrong side of the law — and his own growing desire to rescue her
from the clutches of the Bandit King.
A prophecy of destruction tore them apart. Now a vision of doom will unite them.
The
beginning of an epic closed-door romantic fantasy that's Robin Hood
meets King Arthur as the fate of an empire is shaped by two stubborn
lovers. Perfect for fans of Shari L. Tapscott, Alisha Klapheke, and
Elise Kova.
Survive the Empire.
Save the Prince.
Secure the Throne.
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