Welcome to my stop on the Dracian Legacy Tour. Theres’s a lot going on – my review, a hilarious character interview, and an awesome giveaway!
So join the fun and let’s celebrate Priya Kanaparti’s new release Dracian Legacy!
Is this cover art not stunning!
Book Title: The Dracian Legacy – Book 1 (Dracian Legacy Trilogy)
Author: Priya Kanaparti
Genre: YA Paranormal Fantasy Romance
The designer for the cover art is the amazing Regina Wamba at maeidesign.com
Release Date: February 14th, 2013
You can now purchase Dracian Leagacy on Amazon here.
And at Barnes & Noble here.
It’s been a year since Ren’s parents were murdered and she’s still grieving. Luckily, she has her big brother, Joshua, to lean on. Together, they struggle to find their way.
Life does go on though, and Ren is learning to deal with it. Her best friend Pey, along with her boyfriend Landon keep her distracted, when they can keep their hands off each other. And there’s always Dean, her friend from childhood. They shared everything, but lately he’s become stuck on himself since making the varsity football team. Now, he’s irritating and thinks he’s God’s gift to all women.
I have to confess, I usually fall for the bad boy. Especially when he looks as yummy as Dean does.
Hanging out with her gang at the local cafe, she can’t miss the new guy. She senses he’s different, special somehow. She squirms under his gaze.
His brown hair drooped over his eyes and his shirt hugged every ripple and contour of his body. I wondered how long it took God to create that sculpture.
She bumps into him later. I mean really bumps into him when he almost runs her over with his motorcycle.
She has little time to be angry as they are attacked by these things. He quickly dispatches them and gets her safely home. At least she now has his name. Axel.
The next day, at achool, she sees him again. He talks her into a ride on Dulcea, his bike, and takes her to a cave she’d never known was there. She gasps at the beauty of it. The flowers and trees, and the cascading waterfall make her feel like she’s entered another world.
There, Axel explains about who he is and what attacked them. Ren’s easy belief surprises him.
“God is bipolar,” I said.
“What?” His voice was low and surprised.
“I mean, how can he create something as astonishing as this and also create those things? Goarders, I think you said?” I shuddered, remembering the blood-red eyes, sharp teeth, and snake-like tongues.
It figures. She finally meets a guy she’d date, and it turns out he’s a Dracian, a magical being with special abilities. And his race is at war with another faction, hence the Goarders.
Now she’s caught up in their war and falling in love with Axel. She’s also dealing with the unsolved murder of her parents and a disturbing encounter with her mother’s ghost. That’s a lot for a seventeen year old to cope with.
Axel’s mission to retrieve the Echo turns into a mission to keep them alive. The enemy wants something he has and they will keep on coming until they get it. That thing is Ren, and Axel will stop at nothing to protect the girl he loves.
When I started reading Dracian Legacy I felt like I had stepped into the past. All the way back to highschool. It was fun listening to Ren and her gang as they bantered back and forth.
And the angst she feels when she’s anywhere near Axel makes me remember my first crush. I couldn’t think straight when he was around and the stupidest things would come out of my mouth. Ren’s awkwardness had me chuckling and sighing, remembering when.
Dracian Legacy may be a romance, but don’t forget the war between magical factions. And the Goarders, you don’t dare forget them. They are just waiting to rip you to shreds.
Once Ren gets dragged into their war, the book takes off and you’re along for a turbulent ride to the end.
I was surprised by how much I liked this story. It’s written for young adults and I didn’t expect to feel a real connection to the characters. I did though. Especiallly to Ren, Axel, and Dean. But I also connected with Joshua, Pey and Landon.
I guess I’m saying, I love a character driven book, and there were so many I enjoyed in this book.
If you like YA paranormal fantasies, with some romance to spice it up, I’d recommend you read Dracian Legacy. I’m curious to see how the characters mature and what they fall into next.
Dracian Legacy and Priya’s characters get Four Stars from me!
I have a special treat for you. Dean, Ren and Axel are here to tell us why each one thinks they are the most important character in Dracian Legacy!
Laura: “So tell me, why do you think you’re the most important character in the book?”
Dean: Well that’s pretty obvious! Without me, there’s no story to tell.
Ren: *rolls eyes and turns toward Dean* Seriously?
Dean: *winks* Yeah, without me you’d be dead from one of those nervous breakdowns you have. Often. So, hell yeah. Without me to help you, you’d be lying in a hospital bed unconscious. It’s the truth and don’t be ashamed to admit it. You. Need. Me. *pokes her shoulder between each word*
Ren: *sticks tongue out* Whatever.
Axel: Dean thinks he’s the center of the universe, so you shouldn’t except anything less from him, Ren.
Dean: Why don’t you two geniuses enlighten us why you think you’re the most important then?
Axel: hmm… I’m not. I’m here to support Ren anyway I can. I’m here to protect her. *shrugs* that’s all that matters.
Dean: *rolls eyes* Seriously, you’re sappier than a fish about to be gutted. *pivots toward Ren* What’s your ingenious response, Nellie?
Ren: Ha! You should really consider being nice to me, since the story is told from my perspective. Maybe… *raises a challenging eyebrow* I should totally consider removing your sorry behind from the storyline.
Dean: *scoffs* Like you could, even if you tried. You love me too much. *gives eye-blinding grin*
Ren: You’re incorrigible. *shakes head, biting back a smile* Back to the original question, the story revolves around finding the Echo and…
Author Priya: *clears throat*
Ren: Ah, right. You’d just have to read to find out why I am important to the plot, I guess.
Axel: *chuckles*
Dean: Who’s got a big head now? *smiles wickedly*
Ren & Axel: Shut up, Dean!
*chuckles* all around!
Axel: Laura thank you for having us on your blog and we hope you enjoyed reading our story and feel free to let Author, Priya Kanaparti, know if you have any character removal suggestions.
Dean: Yeah, can we get a petition started to get rid of him? *points a thumb in Axel’s direction*
Laura: Thanks ya’ll. I’m not going to say who I think is most important so I can’t be accused of favoritism. Besides, Ren might send a Goarder my way:)
Giveaway
- 3 winners will receive 1 e-book format of Dracian Legacy each
- i. If a winner had already purchased the book, with a proof of purchase, I’ll buy them another book or give a GC of equal or lesser value of their choosing.
- 1 winner will receive a $15 GC to Amazon or Barnes and Noble
- In addition I’ll continue to add ONE $5 increment GC for every 150 copies of the book (ebook or hardcopy) sold. So for the first 150 copies sold, I’ll add $20 GC, the second 150 copies sold, I’ll add $25 GC, etc… There’s no limit to how many gift cards I add to the giveaway.
To enter go here!
About the author
Priya Kanaparti was born in India, grew up in Detroit, and is now living in Boise, ID. She attended Wayne State University for her undergrad degree in Bachelor of Science in Biology, and University of Phoenix for her Masters in Business Administration. Priya works as a project manager in software field during the day and lives in the world of her characters during the nights and weekends. She had found the love for reading and writing early this year, when she stayed home with her year old and needed something to occupy those ‘downtime’ hours.
She loves playing tennis on a good summer day and chess during the cold winters, but reading and writing has become a year round hobby.
She lives in Boise with her husband, son and a Yorkie. Dracian Legacy is her debut novel.
Contact information:
Check out the other blogs in the tour. See what they’re up to.
2/12/2013
Finding Bliss @ http://laurahoward78.blogspot.com/ – Blog Tour Opening – Being a full time mom
Brit Reads Indie @ http://brittreadsindie.blogspot.com – AXEL POV
2/13/2013
Ever and Ever Sight @ http://everandeversight.blogspot.com/ – Book Review
Mythical Books @ http://mythicalbooks.blogspot.ro/ – Book Review
2/14/2013
Fuonlyknew @ http://fuonlyknew.com – Book Review & Character Interview w/ Ren /Axel /Dean
A Diary Of A Book Addict @ http://www.adiaryofabookaddict.blogspot.com – Book
2/15/2013
Crazy Book Chicks @ http://CrazyBookchicks.blogspot.com – Teaser, Character Interview – Tyler, 2 Book Reviews
2/16/2013
Just a booklover @ http://justabooklover.blogspot.com – Review and Character Interview – Dean
2/17/2013
Say it with Books @ http://nuzsaysitwithbooks.blogspot.com/ – Review/Character Interview – WHO?
The Book Diaries @ www.the-book-diaries.blogspot.com – Book Review
2/18/2013
Writefully So… @ http://adventures-in-word.blogspot.com/ – Author Interview
Books Forget me Knot @ http://emzsnow.wordpress.com – Book Review
2/19/2013
Kidbits @ http://www.tonjadrecker.blogspot.com – Songs that inspired the story- Playlist
Fantasy Books @ www.justfantasybooksadis.blogspot.com – Prologue
2/20/2013
I read Indie @ http://twimom101bookblog.blogspot.com/ – Author Interview – Top 10
The Library Haunt @ http://thelibraryhaunt.blogspot.in/ – Book Review
2/21/2013
The Book Goddess @ http://jana-thebookgoddess.blogspot.com/ – Book Review
Read 2 Review @ http://read2review.com/ – Promo Post
2/22/2013
Little Hyuts @ http://www.littlehyuts.blogspot.com – Book Review and Teaser
Page Turner Book Tours @ http://pageturnerbooktours.blogspot.co.uk/ – Promo Post
2/23/2013
Gathering Leaves @ http://www.gatheringleavesreviews.blogspot.com/ – Book Review
GMTA UK @ http://gmtauk.blogspot.co.uk/ – Promo Post
2/24/2013
Micalea Smeltzer @ http://micaleasmeltzer.blogspot.com/ – Book Review
GMTA Paranormal/Young Adult/New Adult http://gmtaparanormalyanewadult.blogspot.co.uk/ – Promo Post
2/25/2013
K-Books @ http://k-booksxo.blogspot.com/ – Book Review
Ramblings of a Book Junkie @ http://ramblingsofabookjunkie.blogspot.com/ – Chapter 1 Part 1
2/26/2013
Passionate Book Divas @ http://karlacc-bookaddict.blogspot.mx/ – C.I by C Interview – Axel Interviews Dean and Book review
Books Over Boys @ http://www.booksoverboys.blogspot.com/ – Deleted Scene – Axel and Ren before wedding
2/27/2013
Words Escape Me @ http://www.kristonjohnson.blogspot.com – Rotten Eggs – Excerpt
Belle of the Literati @ http://belleoftheliterati.blogspot.com/ – Book Review
2/28/2013
Books, Books, & More Books @ http://theshortone08.blogspot.com/ – Book Review
Official Author Blog of Elisabeth Wheatley @ http://elisabethwheatley.wordpress.com/ – Book Review
3/1/2013
A Life Among the Pages @ http://alifeamongthepages.wordpress.com/ – Action – Excerpt
Lucky Books @ http://luckybooks12.wordpress.com/ – Teaser, Promo Post, and Maybe fan art
3/2/2013
Books Over Boys @ http://www.booksoverboys.blogspot.com/ – Book Review
The writerly Exploits of Mara Valderran @ http://maravalderran.blogspot.com – Author Interview
3/3/2013
My Pathway to Books @ http://tessmw.blogspot.com – Book Review
Emma Hart’s Blog @ http://emmahart93.blogspot.com – Promo Post
3/4/2013
Tiffany Loves Books @ http://Tiffanylovesbooks.wordpress.com – Book Review
Active Amateur Chef @ http://activeamateurchef.wordpress.com/ – Book Review
3/5/2013
Beth Ann Masarik @ http://www.bethannmasarik.com – Romance – Excerpt
The Book Goddess @ http://jana-thebookgoddess.blogspot.com/ – Character Interview – WHO?
3/6/2013
My Guilty Obsession @ http://myguiltyobsession.blogspot.com/ – Chapter 1- Part 2
3/7/2013
Musings of a Writing Reader @ http://triciakristufek.com/ – Guest Post – Making of 3 main characters
Just a booklover @ http://justabooklover.blogspot.com – DEAN POV
3/8/2013
The Eyes for Editing @ www.theeyesforediting.com – Author Interview
Whispers at Moonlight @ http://whispersatmoonlight.wordpress.com/ – Book Review
3/9/2013
Cece’s Reading and Writing Safari @ http://cecereadandwrite.blogspot.com/ – Character Interview – Ren, Axel, and Dean
3/10/2013
Sab The Book Eater @ http://sabthebookeater.blogspot.com/ – Book Review
3/11/2013
Young Adult and Teen Readers @ http://www.facebook.com/YaTeenReaders – Book Review
3/12/2013
Reviewing What I read @ http://reviewingwhatimreading.blogspot.com/ – Book Review
Book Reviews and More @ http://theramblingsofabook-a-holic.blogspot.com/ – Book Review
3/13/2013
Devyn’s Thoughts About Books @ http://devyn-dawson.blogspot.com – Author Interview
3/14/2013
Juliana Haygert @ http://www.julianahaygert.com/blognews/ – Author Interview
3/15/2013
Book Wyrming Thoughts @ http://bookwyrming-thoughts.blogspot.com/ – Book Review
K-Books @ http://k-booksxo.blogspot.com/ – Blog Tour Closing, Deleted Scene – Chapter 18
Joie De Lire http://joie-joiedelire.blogspot.com/ Waiting on Response
Novel Nexus Reviews http://novelnexusreviews.blogspot.com Waiting on Response
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