Blog Tour: Lakesedge by Lyndall Clipstone | @lkclipstone @tbrbeyondtours

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Synopsis

Content Warnings: Emotional and physical abuse by a parent, Body horror, Gore and blood (including description of wounds), Emesis, Discussions of death and grief (no on-page deaths), Descriptions of drowning and deep water, Drowning-related imagery Self-injury (in the context of a curse that requires regular physical sacrifices), suicidal ideation

A lush gothic fantasy about monsters and magic, set on the banks of a cursed lake. Perfect for fans of Naomi Novikand Brigid Kemmerer.

There are monsters in the world.

When Violeta Graceling arrives at haunted Lakesedge estate, she expects to find a monster. She knows the terrifying rumorsabout Rowan Sylvanan, who drowned his entire family when he was a boy. But neither the estate nor the monster are what they seem.

There are monsters in the woods.

As Leta falls for Rowan, she discovers he is bound to the Lord Under, the sinister death god lurking in the black waters of the lake. A creature to whom Leta is inexplicably drawn…

There’s a monster in the shadows, and now it knows my name.

Now, to save Rowan—and herself—Leta must confront the darkness in her past, including unraveling the mystery of her connection to the Lord Under.

Book Info:
Laskesedge by Lyndall Clipstone
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Publishing Date: September 28, 2021
Book Links:
Goodreads:https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51591631-lakesedge
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1250753392
Barnes and Noble:https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/lakesedge-lyndall-clipstone/1136522298
Book Depository:https://www.bookdepository.com/Lakesedge-Lyndall-Clipstone/9781250753397
Indigo: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/lakesedge/9781250753397-item.html?ikwid=lakesedge&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0#algoliaQueryId=c59743ed99919d43e481c08229b3e14a
IndieBound: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781250753397

Rating

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨

Review

Lakesedge is such an awesome read. Starting with the cover, it’s stunning! Dark, edgy and serious gothic vibes sets the tone for whats to come.

The plot flows well with a wonderful writing style, all the dark, mysterious vibes. I enjoyed the Hades and Persephone style story but a completely new spin than any other I’ve read before

Violeta was an interesting MC, I enjoyed seeing her character progress and grow throughout. Learning to rely on people other than herself, learning to let go, making sacrifices to save the ones she loves whilst still being slightly flawed makes for a realistic read.

Rowan was a swoonworthy, self sacrificing, misunderstood brooding male MC, just how I like them.

Overall a strong start to what promises to be an amazing series!

5 Reasons to Read Lakesedge

1) slowburn enemies to lovers 😏

2) Hades and Persephone spin

3) “lets his guard down only for her” trope

4) found family warm and fuzzies 🥰

5) GOTHIC VIBES GUYS! GOTHIC VIBES😍

If that wasn’t enough to persuade you…

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About the Author

Lyndall Clipstone writes about monsters and the girls who like to kiss them. A former youth librarian who grew up running wild in the Barossa Ranges of South Australia, she currently lives in Adelaide, where she tends her own indoor secret garden. She has a Bachelors in Creative Writing and a Graduate Diploma in Library and Information Management. Her debut novel, LAKESEDGE, will be published by Henry Holt, Titan UK and Pan Macmillan Australia in Fall 2021 with a sequel, FORESTFALL, to publish in Fall 2022.

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