Today I’m excited to participate in the Bookstagram & Creative Tour for The Tenets in the Tattoos by Becky James hosted by MTMC Tours. This exciting YA Fantasy Romance contains twinned souls with a twist, enemies to inseparable friends, coming of age, learning to accept yourself and others, some epic sword-fights, and a smattering of romance! Published on August 9th, 2021 from Clarkenhome Press!
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Title: The Tenets in the Tattoos
Series: The King's Swordsman #1
Author: Becky James
Publication Date: August 9th, 2021
Publisher: Clarkenhome Press Genres: Fantasy Romance, Portal Fantasy, Young Adult
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Breaking the tenets of Special Forces means one thing. Death.
Thorrn has his life mapped out – be the best swordsman in the king’s army and become Captain one day. What doesn’t fit in with his plans is some short, unimpressive waif claiming to be his soul companion.
Evyn cannot quite believe that this world of Oberrot is real, but grey grass is hard to fake. To expose her true origins risks all-out war with the magical community that covets her blood.
But when the king demands that he hand Evyn over, Thorrn is confronted with a choice: protect Evyn and keep her secret from the magical community who would drain her for the power resonating inside her, or turn her over to save his career, family name and reputation.
When a powerful mage moves against the kingdom, Thorrn and Evyn will have to summon all their courage. But they find allies from unexpected corners – including different worlds and times. For alongside the realms of Oberrot and Earth are the multiverses, and one of them should surely be able to help...
A swordsman, an apothecarist, a shy librarian (“I’m beginning to think being underestimated is kind of my superpower”), and a powerful mage. Only they can save the kingdom.
A page-turning new adventure awaits, from a fresh voice in fantasy. Contains twinned souls with a twist, enemies to inseparable friends, coming of age, learning to accept yourself and others, some epic swordfights, and a smattering of romance.
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REVIEW:
I have to begin by saying that I thought the author's take on soulmates was really interesting; that it is literally two halves of the same soul but it doesnt mean that the person with the other half of your soul is a romantic partner. Rather the other half of you that complements your own traits. I was curious as how it would be between a person's soul companion and their romantic partner. If there would be any jealousy between the two. But the author explained it well and we got to see many of the other characters navigate that life. The World building was very interesting. I liked that a character from the 'magical' realm came into ours and explored what that would look like. How technology and modern conveniences would appear completely nonsensical to them. I enjoyed having the swords and sorcery world alongside technology. Without getting into spoiler territory, I also really loved how other characters from other places were introduced and the world expanded yet again. We also have a political power play happening that our two main characters Thorrn and Evyn with the reluctant help of Aubin (the apothecarist) have to prevent from happening and all while trying to find out what has happened to some key figures in their lives.
I found the plot fast paced and compelling and liked the different directions it took.
The characters were all very interesting, I am only just realising that I mostly read books with female POVs, so it was fun to have a first person POV exclusively from a male perspective.
This was a fun read, with a fresh take on soulmates, and I found it thoroughly entertaining.
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INTL Tour-wide Instagram Giveaway!
Head over to my Instagram account to enter the tour giveaway where one lucky reader will win a copy of The Tenets in the Tattoos and a $20 USD giftcard (winner’s preferred retailer)!
Ends on February 5th, 2022. Winners will be announced on @mtmctours’ Instagram account.
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Tour Schedule:
January 24 @paperfury - Bookstagram & Book Blog January 25 @sarahreadss - Bookstagram January 26 @thereaderandthechef - Bookstagram & Book Blog January 27 @fannislibrary - Bookstagram January 28 @sophiesreadingcorner - Bookstagram & Book Blog January 29 @greta_in_blues - Bookstagram January 30 @pavlinamich - Bookstagram & Book Blog January 31 @readmeinpastel - Bookstagram February 1 @nelthewhichcraftsbooks - Bookstagram & Book Blog February 2 @bibliophilesandcoffee - Bookstagram
About the author:
Becky James is the author of The King's Swordsman series. Based in the UK, she has a deep love of the British countryside, canals, and all things fantasy; she devours anything that has magic, swords, good friends and good times.
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