I am happy to be hosting a stop on the blog tour for THE CIRCLE: TAKEN by Sage Sask! I have an interview with Sage to share with you today check it out and enter to win the giveaway below!
About The Book:
Title: THE CIRCLE: TAKEN
Author: Sage Sask
Pub. Date: March 7, 2019
Publisher: SBSK Corp.
Formats: Paperback, eBook
Pages: 357
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From USA Today, Washington Post and Amazon
Charts Bestselling author and Goodreads Best Fiction Finalist comes an
exhilarating new YA series.
Abandoned at eleven with no memory of her family, Alexia seeks her true
identity. Under the new government’s regime, sixteen year-olds are evaluated
for their desire to harm others. Throughout the test, Alexia struggles to
conceal her psychic ability to read the past and future of anyone she touches.
When her secret is revealed, Alexia is taken to an island where other highly
skilled agents and readers like her train to survive.
As Alexia gains more control over her abilities, she desperately tries to
piece together her elusive past. In her quest for the truth, Alexia’s loyalties
are tested when forced to make an impossible choice between those she loves and
the family she can’t remember.
A spell-binding adventure of friendship, love, unforeseen twists and
learning that our most dangerous enemies are often the people we trust the
most. A captivating novel filled with forbidden romance and shocking betrayals
that demand the question – Can One Decision Determine Your Destiny?
Book Trailer:
Now on to the interview!
Hey Sage! First I want to say welcome to Two Chicks on Books I’m glad
you could stop by for a chat! THE CIRCLE: TAKEN sounds AWESOME and I can’t wait
for everyone to read it!
For the readers:
can you tell us a little bit about the THE CIRCLE:TAKEN and the characters?
At ten years
old, Alexia was found on a beach with no memory of her past or family. Placed
in an orphanage, she desperately tries to keep hidden her ability to read the
past and future of anyone she touches. When her secret is revealed, she is sent
to the Circle where other readers like her train to help keep the world safe
from a group called the Resistance. During training, she builds friendships
with other readers and agents only to discover their ulterior motivations. She
must choose between the ones she loves and the ones she trusts. Will her
decision determine or destroy or destiny?
How many books are
planned for the series?
4-5 Books
Were any of the
characters in the book inspired by people from your real life?
Growing up I
had some sixth sense-type experiences that really fascinated me, so Alexia came
from the idea of having the ability to sense the future. I love Jackie's bada**
attitude and would love to have her skills.
Who was your
favorite character to write? What about your least favorite?
Alexia was
definitely my favorite. I love her attempt to always do right while discovering
her abilities and trying to figure out whose side she belongs on. Harrison was
my least favorite to write because I couldn't find a good side to him. Maybe in
the second book I'll have to force him to make a choice that will bring a more
humane side of him out.
What is your
favorite passages/scenes in THE CIRCLE: TAKEN?
Without
giving away any spoilers, I would choose the final scene of the Evaluation when
the whole team comes together and decides who stays and who goes home. It
really displays their teamwork and love for each other.
What kind of
research did you have to do for the story?
The flight
scene took a lot of research because I've never flown a plane before and the
details had to be authentic. Also, it was really fascinating to understand
psychics and sixth sense phenomena and read about how many people have experienced
something similar in their lives.
Who is your
ultimate book boyfriend?
Four
from Divergent. I love how he supports and stands by Tris no matter what.
What inspired you
to write this series?
I wanted to
learn more about psychic phenomena because of my own experiences and I love
powerful female characters.
Lightning Round
Questions
What are you
reading right now? Or what do you have on your TBR that you’re dying to read?
The new
Throne of Glass novel
What Hogwarts
House would the Sorting Hat place you in?
Slytherin. I
took a quiz once and that was my house. Still trying to understand why. :)
Twitter or
Facebook?
Facebook. I
always want to use more than 280 characters. :)
Favorite
Superhero?
Toss up
between Captain America and Black Panther
Favorite TV show?
Sons of
Anarchy
Sweet or Salty?
Sweet
Any Phobias?
Snakes
Song you can’t get
enough of right now?
Sunflower by
Post Malone and Swae Lee
2019 Movie you’re
most looking forward to?
Avengers
Endgame
Thanks so much Sage for answering my questions! I can’t wait for
everyone to read THE CIRCLE:TAKEN!
About Sage:
Sage S.A.S.K. is a team consisting of USA
Today, Washington Post and Amazon Charts bestselling author Sejal Badani and a
group of young adult writers. Kiran, Akash and Sienna are the creative force
behind the story concepts, editing, social media, marketing, and book trailers
for the novel.
Kiran
Kiran is still processing the bait and switch
pulled by his parents of having been promised a sports car and ending up with
their old minivan. When he’s not running track or falling asleep in class,
Kiran can be found driving around with his friends blasting Travis Scott.
Giveaway Details:
3 winners will receive finished signed or unsigned copies of THE
CIRCLE:TAKEN, US Only.
Tour Schedule:
Week One:
4/15/2019- Lone Tree Reviews- Excerpt
4/16/2019- Lisa Loves Literature- Spotlight
4/17/2019- Jheartlovesbooks- Review
4/18/2019- BookHounds- Interview
4/19/2019- Reese's Reviews- Review
Week Two:
4/22/2019- Writing on the Sunny Side of the Street-
Excerpt
4/23/2019- Life With No Plot- Review
4/24/2019- Daily Waffle- Excerpt
4/25/2019- Two Chicks on Books- Interview
4/26/2019- Dorky Girl and Skeletor- Spotlight
Week Three:
4/29/2019- Buried Under Books- Review
4/30/2019- Smada's Book Smack- Spotlight
5/1/2019- Taking It One Book at a time-
Review
5/2/2019- A Dream Within A Dream- Excerpt
5/3/2019- Smada's Book Smack- Excerpt
Week Four:
5/6/2019- Adventures Thru
Wonderland- Review
5/7/2019- Mama Panda Bear- Review
5/8/2019- Jaime's World- Guest Post
5/9/2019- A Gingerly Review- Review
5/10/2019- Book Briefs- Review
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