I am thrilled to be hosting a spot
on the NOVA'S BLADE by Will Scifi Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out
my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!
About The Book:
Author: Will Scifi
Pub. Date: January 29, 2022
Publisher: Will Scifi
Formats: Paperback
Pages: 356
Find it: Goodreads, B&N, TBD, Bookshop.org
THIRTY-TWO WOMEN. ONE ARENA. A BATTLE TO THE DEATH.
After a long war, corporations have replaced countries. Sports are fought to
the death. The most popular game is Last Valkyrie, a live tournament where
women kill each other for marriage into a powerful family.
For Nova, living in poverty with her mother and sister is a harsh reality that
she cannot escape. But when she is kidnapped and forced to fight on the show, her
world changes. If she refuses to fight, the bomb in her head goes off. Now
winning means her freedom.
With death lurking at every moment, Nova has no idea if her next fight will be
her last. But one thing she knows for certain: only one is making it out alive.
Perfect for fans of Hunger Games, The Selection, and The Princess Trials. You
won't want to put down this exciting page-turner!
Excerpt:
Bellona’s
up. She marches to the ring to a dead crowd. She has no entrance music or
theatrics. She focuses on the ring, holding only a shield.
“Bellona is
an interesting Valkyrie,” the commentator Fox states. “The sheer power she has
makes up for her lack of personality and words. We saw that during the 1st
round.”
“Power
worked for her before, but it ain’t gonna cut it in the ring,” the other
commentator Brom says. “You need patrons, proper training, and great
equipment, if you want to survive this. That lone wolf act can only get
her so far. Today we’re going to see it end.”
Pyro shoots
up from the top of the ramp. From the fire steps out Hybris in a fire
proof suit. She takes off her suit and helmet, revealing her armor. In
her hand is a long metal chain hooked to a curved blade. Dancing to the
ring, she swings the blade in the air, hurling words to the crowd.
“I’m on fire
tonight! I’m the baddest on this show! Nobody can touch me!” she
boasts.
The crowd
throws roses at Hybris. She earned a handful of patrons for her
brashness, claiming the Valkyries are nothing to her. The internet lit up
with fans and critics when she mocked Bellona’s late mother who had
committed suicide.
Her armor is
bright and thick, providing protection for her body. The suit, weapon,
and even the pyro is paid for by her patrons. I can only imagine how
plain my entrance will be.
“Compared to
what Hybris has, Bellona might as well have brought a slingshot!” Brom
laughs.
Hybris
shoves her blade to the camera.
“I’ma cut
her up,” Hybris teases.
They meet in
the center of the ring, face to face before the bell. Bellona keeps her
head down as Hybris dances up and down, amusing the crowd.
“Tell mommy
I said hi,” Hybris laughs.
They go back
to their corners, and the bell rings. Hybris swings the blade. Bellona
puts the shield up, taking the hit. Before Hybris can pull it back,
Bellona grabs the chain and yanks it forward, propelling Hybris towards
her. Hybris screams in fright. Bellona decks Hybris in the face with the
shield, knocking her to the ground covered in blood. Hybris’ teeth fly
out. The crowd awes as Bellona mounts Hybris and bashes her face in with
the shield.
“Oh god!”
Fox shrieks.
“Bellona is
turning Hybris’ face into a mud hole!” Brom yells.
Bellona
brings the shield down on Hybris’ throat, slicing her head completely
off. Hybris’ head rolls as blood spurts out her body, painting the
canvas. Bellona lifts Hybris’ head in the air, roaring with her bloody shield.
The crowd erupts with cheers. Fox comes up to Bellona with a
microphone.
“Bellona,
how-.”
Bellona
storms past him with her trainer. The camera rolls back to Fox.
“Well like
they say, actions speak louder than words,” he states.
Blaze enters
the ring. He picks up Hybris’ head by the hair and swings it in the air. “Who
wants her head?!” he yells.
The crowd
goes ballistic as he tosses it to them. The camera shows the crowd fighting
over the head. I’m in disbelief at the entire fiasco. As a kid it was a
spectacle, but knowing I’ll be in it soon, is unbelievable. I finally see
the nature of this show for what it is. It’s barbaric and so are the
people cheering it on. Maximus turns off the tv.
“Come on,
continue with your training,” he states.
About Will Scifi:
Will Scifi
is a pen name for an author from California. He loves reading and writing
mainly science fiction that touches on themes surrounding American culture. He
draws inspiration from the over 500 movies he has watched in the last 5 years,
books, tv shows, and real life. When he is not writing, he can be found in the
gym or watching movies at home or in the theaters. He thanks all of his fans
for their support and highly encourages anyone who has read his work to always
leave a review.
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Giveaway Details:
1 winner will receive a finished copy of NOVA'S BLADE, US Only.
a Rafflecopter giveawayTour Schedule:
Week One:
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3/28/2022 |
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3/29/2022 |
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3/30/2022 |
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3/31/2022 |
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4/1/2022 |
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4/12/2022 |
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4/13/2022 |
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4/14/2022 |
Excerpt |
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4/15/2022 |
IG Post |
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4/18/2022 |
Review |
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4/19/2022 |
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4/21/2022 |
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4/22/2022 |
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