Wednesday 26 August 2015

#FACSATURDAY SPOTLIGHT #1: The Crown's Game by Evelyn Skye + signed ARC giveaway

FAC SATURDAY #1 - The Crown's Game by Evelyn Skye



There are things more dangerous than a little magic...


For our first #FACSaturday, we will be discussing Evelyn Skye's THE CROWN'S GAME! Also, the lovely Evelyn herself has donated an ARC to give away!

 What is this book about? Read on, read on!
"Sixteen-year-old Vika Andreyev can summon the snow and turn ash into gold. Eighteen-year-old Nikolai Karimov can see through walls and conjure bridges out of thin air. They are enchanters, and with the Ottoman Empire and other enemies threatening Russia, the Tsar wants an enchanter by his side.

Two enchanters in the same generation, however, are a rarity. And a problem. There is only so much magic in Russia, and it cannot be diluted. So the Crown’s Game was invented, a duel of magical skill. The victor becomes the Imperial Enchanter and the Tsar’s most respected advisor. The defeated is sentenced to death.

The Crown’s Game is not one to lose.

Of course, they both want to win. Until now, Vika’s magic has been confined to her tiny island home, and she’s eager to showcase her skill in the capital city of St. Petersburg. It also doesn’t hurt that the competition allows her to express her mischievous streak. Nikolai, on the other hand, is a study in seriousness. As an orphan with not a drop of noble blood in his veins, becoming the Imperial Enchanter is an opportunity he could, until now, only dream of. But when Vika and Nikolai begin to fall for each other, the stakes change.

And then, the stakes change again, as secrets from both their pasts threaten to upset the balance of the Tsar’s—and the Russian Empire’s—power."
 

No cover just yet, but we all know that it's going to be a beauty.

You can already preorder THE CROWN'S GAME at a few sites:


How about joining Evelyn's street team, THE TSAR'S GUARD? Here is the Guard in Evelyn's own words:

"The Tsar’s Guard is an international army of pre-release fans of The Crown’s Game. They are the first to hear Crown’s Game news. They are ambassadors for the book. And they receive random, surprise gifts from Evelyn (like the limited edition bookmarks she commissioned, exclusively for the Guard.)

And rumor has it that there are more amazing things set to come.

So join this elite army, which boasts members all over the world (Australia, Brazil, Canada, Croatia, England, Italy, Scotland, Philippines, Ukraine, and the US, just to name a few.) The Tsar is always looking for more good soldiers."

As a member of the Guard, I can confirm that it is a LOT of fun. Interested in signing up? You can right HERE.


Plus, every month Evelyn reveals a brand-new character of THE CROWN'S GAME and adds an awesome giveaway to it! You can catch the current characters and future giveaways HERE.


And now... how about an INTERNATIONAL signed ARC giveaway of THE CROWN'S GAME? The winner will be announced during the #FACSaturday chat.



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Are you as excited for THE CROWN'S GAME as we are? Hope to see you on Saturday!






About the author: Evelyn Skye is the author of THE CROWN'S GAME (HarperCollins/Balzer+Bray) and its sequel. She has a B.A. in Russian literature & history from Stanford University and a J.D. from Harvard Law School.
Evelyn was once offered a job by the CIA, she not-so-secretly wishes she was on "So You Think You Can Dance," and if you challenge her to a pizza-eating contest, she guarantees she will win. When she isn't writing, she can be found chasing after her daughter on the playground or sitting on the couch, immersed in a good book and eating way too many cookies.
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36 comments:

  1. Excited about all of them. This is definitely one of the books I'm most looking forward to in 2016.

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  2. I think I'm most excited to meet the Tsar! Based on Evelyn's newsletter, he sounds like a very interesting character.

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  3. So excited! I have been looking forward to this book since it was first announced. I'm looking forward to getting to know both Nikolai and Vika better. Thank you so much for the giveaway!

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  4. Ah, sounds like such an interesting book. I can't tell who I am more interested in meeting!

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  5. Aah! An Arc! I would love this! I'm going to try to attend the Chat if I can sneak on the phone or something during that time!

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  6. I've been waiting with bated breath for this day. I want an ARC of The Crown's Game so badly! Thanks so much for this giveaway, and I'll definitely tune in to the twitter chat on Saturday.

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  7. Oh, and I'm most excited about Nikolai. I have his magic pin.:)

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  8. I will be participating the chat this Saturday, and greatly looking forward to it! :D I think I'm most excited to read about Vika...

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  9. I hope I'll be attending! I have to help my sister move, but we will see. I can't wait to "meet" the Tsar and Nikolai ;D

    Thank you, Nicola and Evelyn! <3

    Alyssa @ The Eater of Books!

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  10. CANNOT wait for this book!! I'll likely be keeping an eye on the #FACSaturday chat, yes! And I think I'm most excited to meet Nikolai... but really, both Nikolai AND Vika, because forbidden/impossible romances are my faaavorite. XD

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  11. I'm excited to meet Nikolai! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  12. Can't wait for the ARC. Thank you for this giveaway! :)

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  13. I am SO excited for The Crown's Game! It definitely sounds like a book I would enjoy immensely – and I am very eager to meet Nikolai. :) Thanks for this giveaway!

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  14. Can't wait for Evelyn to get this out there!!

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  15. The Crown's Game is one of my most anticipated 2016 releases! Hopefully I can participate in the chat!

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  16. Definitely looking forward to reading this book. It has all the things I love--magic, competition, and star-cross lovers. Very excited to be tuning into Mrs. Skye's twitter chat!

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  17. I cannot wait for this book!

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  18. I cannot wait for this book, looking forward to meeting Nikolai

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  19. Yesss, I'll try to be at the twitter chat! So excited tor read this book and find out more about Vika. She sounds like a really cool and independent,strong female character! :D

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  20. They all sound interesting I don't know who I would like to meet more.

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  21. Yes, I can't wait for the Twitter chat!! I really enjoyed the #FAC16 chats so I'm looking forward to them :D And I'm looking forward to meeting Nikolai. He sounds like he's going to be swoon worthy <3

    ~Karina @ A Reader Under The Sea

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  22. I have to work at my "other" job that night but I will try to check in! I can't wait to meet Nikolai!

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  23. I want to hear all about Nikolai! This is finals week so I will be popping in here and there :)

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  24. Thanks for the giveaway!!! I am so excited for this book and the Q&A coming up!!! =D

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  25. I am so excited to meet all the characters! Especially the Tsar! Yes I will be at the Q&A

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  26. I'll try to be there for the #FACSaturday! I'm excited for all the characters, tbh. Aside from Nikolai and VIka, I'm excited for Pasha!!!! :D

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  27. Pasha, obviously <3 Vika is my first love but I'm very, very excited for the Tsar too! I'll be there for the Q&A! Thanks so much for the giveaway and the chat :)

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  28. I will hopefully be able to attend the chat! And I am just super excited for all of them really! I can't choose a fave until I read the book!

    -Nicole L

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  29. I'm hoping to join on Saturday! I can't wait to meet Vika and Nikolai!

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  30. I am really hoping to! I'm not sure if I will be able to :/. I can't wait to meet all of them but I'm most is Vika!

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  31. Both Nikolai and Vika sound interesting, but I probably won't be in chat.

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  32. I'll certainly try and attend the FACSaturday chat! I've enjoyed the FAC16 chats a lot!

    I'm most excited to meet Nikolai I think! He sounds like someone I'll like and the name alone is enough to make me swoon!

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  33. I will try to get there. I am most excited about meeting Nikolai, I usually have highest expectations of the male protagonist when it's a romance.

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  34. i hope so! im excited about meeting ALL of them!

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  35. I'll try, but time zones suck, haha. I'm most excited about meeting Nikolai, I have high expectations of him. C:

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  36. Such a wonderful giveaway! I can't remember the last ARC I was this excited for.
    I won't be around for Saturday's chat, but I may still peek in on all the already-answered questions when it's over.
    And since Nikolai and Vika are the only two characters I know much of anything about so far, I'm looking forward to all of the other reveals pretty equally.

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