ROOT BOUND Book Tour RECAP

The Blog Tour is now over, but the book giveaway runs until March 5th, so there's still time to enter for a chance to win a SIGNED copy of ROOT BOUND! I'd like to thank all of the fantastic and dedicated reviewers who took time out of their busy lives to read and review my little book.  Please be sure to visit them all, not only to show your support for their hard work, but also to increase your chances of winning.

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To recap the tour, here are links to all of the week's reviews:

-ROOT BOUND was a fast paced novel perfect for middle grades audiences. 
Katie at Inkk Reviews

-ROOT BOUND is a great coming of age story with lots of fun and light hearted adventure
Cindy at oodles of books

-Are you looking for a funny and easy fantasy novel? This is a story for you.
Maja at The Rambling Readerista

-It's a light Middle Grade read filled with magic, adventure and all kinds of cute!
Isabel from Sab the Book Eater

-Overall, I think it was a fantastically fun, entertaining and enjoyable read.
Sandy at Magical Manuscripts

-This was such a good YA Fantasy. This is a really quick read and the story flows.
TammyAnn at Oh, The Books You'll Read

-This is a wonderful book! I am definitely going to share this book to my students at work.
Josie at Josie's Haven

-The fantasy in the novel was very vibrant and fun.
Christina from Intoxicated by Books

-Overall, this was a great story especially for kids.

Ashley at Paranormal Sisters

Read an excerpt from ROOT BOUND!

Star at Reading to the Stars and Back

-I’m definitely curious about what’s next for Emma and her friends!
Merin at Read and Reviewed

-Something I think would be extremely delightful for younger children.

Grace at Lust For Books

-An easy and enjoyable entry into a series that everyone will enjoy especially young readers.
Mary Grace at The Solitary Bookworm

-It is great for young adults and fits in with the science fiction world of today
Vicjbr at Deal Sharing Aunt

Read an excerpt from ROOT BOUND!

Tiffany at Reviews a la Tiffany

-The language and techniques in this book takes take of every single little detail of actions, characters and the setting.
Angela at Framed into Words

-I really did love ROOT BOUND  and I'm actually really, really looking forward to see what the next book brings to the table.

Annabelle Marie at Sparkles and Lightning

-I have read a decent amount of fantasy novels in my life and this is by far one of the most original books I have ever read. 
Scott Pilgrim at Scott Reads It

-One of the things I did like early on in the book was Emma's introduction to the brownies. 
Jessie at Jessie's Book Place

-Throughout the novel, I loved the details described in the world, the author’s language, and, of course, the different creatures that you get to meet!

Rachel-Madison at Moosubi Reviews

-This is such a fantastical read for all you fairy tale lovers! I even got my daughter to read this story and she loved it!

Tee at A Diary of a Book Addict

ROOT BOUND Book Tour: Day Six

Here they are, the last batch of reviews in the ROOT BOUND Blog Tour! There are quite a few of them, but please visit them all. You'll find an eBook giveaway at each stop, plus a chance to win the grand prize of a signed print copy of ROOT BOUND!

From Angela at Framed into Words (New Zealand):

"Lastly, the writing is brilliant! The language and techniques in this book takes take of every single little detail of actions, characters and the setting."

Read the full review at Framed into Words

Annabelle Marie at Sparkles and Lightning says:

"I really did love Root Bound, and I'm actually really, really looking forward to see what the next book brings to the table. I'm interested to see what will happen next, especially with a certain character!"

Read the full review at Sparkles and Lightning

Scott Pilgrim at Scott Reads It chimes in:

"I have read a decent amount of fantasy novels in my life and this is by far one of the most original books I have ever read. Tanya Karen Gough successfully created a bunch of new fantasy concepts that are exclusively in Root Bound."

Read the full review at Scott Reads It

Jessie at Jessie's Book Place comments:

"One of the things I did like early on in the book was Emma's introduction to the brownies. Actually I'm pretty sure I just like the brownies in general."

Read the full review at Jessie's Book Place

Rachel-Madison at Moosubi Reviews raves:

Reading Root Bound reminded me of when I read The Phantom Tollbooth back in fourth grade. Throughout the novel, I loved the details described in the world, the author’s language, and, of course, the different creatures that you get to meet!

Read the full review at Moosubi Reviews

And last, but certainly not least, Tee at A Diary of a Book Addict says:

"This is such a fantastical read for all you fairy tale lovers! I even got my daughter to read this story and she loved it!"

Read the full review at A Diary of a Book Addict

Thanks to all the fantastic bloggers who participated in my blog tour this week. It's been a blast!

ROOT BOUND Book Tour: Day Five

Here are today's reviews in the ROOT BOUND Blog Tour! Be sure to visit them all - there's an eBook edition up for grabs at each of the stops, plus a signed print edition grand prize.

First up, Mary Grace at The Solitary Bookworm says:

"It was a fun read with a lot of interesting characters. An easy and enjoyable entry into a series that everyone will enjoy especially young readers." 

Read the full review at The Solitary Bookworm


Next, Vicjbr at Deal Sharing Aunt:

"I thought that this was a very interesting book. It is great for young adults and fits in with the science fiction world of today."

Read the full review at Deal Sharing Aunt

Diane at Oops! I Read a Book Again:
Review will be posted shortly.

And finally, Tiffany at Reviews a la Tiffany is serving up a book excerpt and another eBook up for grabs. Be sure to drop by and enter to win!
Visit Reviews a la Tiffany

Tune in tomorrow for the final day in the ROOT BOUND Blog Tour!

ROOT BOUND Book Tour: Day Four

The reviews continued to flow yesterday, with new posts arriving from Read and Reviewed, as well as from Lust For Books. It was a bit of an odd day. Here's why:

First, Merin at Read and Reviewed said:

"Fantasy books need to have a strong foundation in order for the reader to understand the world and what’s happening, but in the case of Root Bound, I couldn’t help but feel that there was perhaps too MUCH detail."

Read the full review at Read and Reviewed

And then, Grace at Lust For Books said the complete opposite:

"One thing that I felt could've been worked on a bit more was the world building. Of course, Tanya Karen Gough did take time to stop and describe and pick apart at times, but I felt that taking a bit more time to linger on that aspect would've added a lot to its appeal."

Read the full review at Lust For Books

Hmmmm.  Both liked the book overall, though, so I'll just file this under Mysteries and revisit it another time. 

Don't forget to visit all the stops on the tour to enter for a chance to win an eBook edition of ROOT BOUND at each stop, or the signed print edition up for grabs at the end of the week. Follow @emmaseries for the latest breaking news.

ROOT BOUND Book Tour: Day Three

And the reviews keep rolling in, with three new bloggers on board the ROOT BOUND Blog Tour! Visit them all - there's a chance to win a ROOT BOUND eBook at each stop, and a tour grand prize of a  SIGNED print copy at the end of the week!

First up, Christina from Intoxicated by Books says:

"Tanya Gough has done an amazing job with this novel. The story is very enjoyable and suitable for all ages. Gough is a very creative author and she is very good at keeping your attention and making you long for more."

Read the full review at Intoxicated by Books

Next, Ashley at Paranormal Sisters:

"Overall, this was a great story especially for kids (so, it’s a great bedtime story for my readers whom are parents) and a good starter to a series. One that I can’t wait to continue!"

Read the full review at Paranormal Sisters

And finally, Star at Reading to the Stars and Back

Star is offering up a book excerpt and yet another chance to win

Visit and enter the giveaway at Reading to the Stars and Back

Thanks for visiting! Don't forget to visit all the great blogs on this tour to increase your chances of winning!

ROOT BOUND Book Tour: Day Two

It's Day Two of the ROOT BOUND Blog Tour, and we've got loads of great reviews piling in!  There's an eBook giveaway at each of the stops, plus a SIGNED print copy for one lucky winner at the end of the week! So be sure to visit each of the stops to increase your chances of winning!

Today, we're featuring reviews from far and wide:

First up, Isabel from Sab the Book Eater (Philippines):

"If you're up for a Middle Grade read filled with adventure and magic, Root Bound is for you. You'll never be bored because you'll definitely enjoy the world that Tanya Karen Gough has created!"

Read the full review at Sab the Book Eater


Next, off to visit Sandy at Magical Manuscripts (New Zealand):

"I kept reading because I didn't know what I would be reading about next. I really enjoyed the simple magical aspect to this book. It reminded me of 'Alice in Wonderland', but not. The story really did have its own flavor. It really was extraordinarily clever."

Read the full review at Magical Manuscripts


And now we zip over to see TammyAnn at Oh, The Books You'll Read (Tennessee, USA):

"I recommend this book for all fantasy fans. Let Emma and the brownies take you on a magical, mystery adventure. I am looking forward to more books in this series."

Read the full review at Oh, The Books You'll Read


Then we'll zip on up to see Josie at Josie's Haven (Indiana, USA):

"This is a wonderful book! I am definitely going to share this book to my students at work. This is great story for the young and the young at heart. I feel that children in middle school will love and enjoy this book"

Read the full review at Josie's Haven

>>I'm expecting one more review from On Emily's Bookshelf later today. I'll update this post when it comes in, so please check back. 

And be sure to check in tomorrow for more great blog reviews! 

ROOT BOUND Book Tour: Day One

Root Bound is on tour! All this week, bloggers far and wide are publishing reviews of Root Bound, and so far the word has been fantastic!  Plus, the blog stops are giving away a Root Bound eBook at each stop, and there's a SIGNED print copy up for grabs at the end of the week. Be sure to enter at each one of the stops to increase your chances of winning!

Today's Reviews:

Katie at Inkk Reviews writes: 

"Root bound was a fast paced novel perfect for middle grades audiences. Gough quickly grasped my attention from page 1. "

Read the full review at Inkk Reviews


Cindy at oodles of books says:

"Root Bound is a great coming of age story with lots of fun and light hearted adventure. Definitely one younger audiences will enjoy."

Read the full review at oodles of books


Maja at The Rambling Readerista says:

"Are you looking for a funny and easy fantasy novel? This is a story for you that will leave you anticipating and feeling anxious for what is to happen every step of Emma and the brownies’ adventure."

Read the full review at The Rambling Readerista

Tune in tomorrow to see the next batch of posts, and follow us on Twitter to get breaking news!

The Yummy Mummy Club Reviews ROOT BOUND!

Check out this lovely review of ROOT BOUND by guest reviewer Jay C. Spencer, guest posting for Wanda Lynne Young at the Yummy Mummy Club:

Jay writes:

"[F]rom the outset, I easily connected with the father as he struggled to make ends meet for himself and his young daughter—the main character, Emma Sheridan. I then gladly ran along with Emma, as she got magically pulled into what turns out to be a fanciful and destiny-filled journey."

(Click here to read the full review at The Yummy Mummy Club)

NOTE:  if you click through and leave a comment on the Yummy Mummy Club page before the end of day on February 8, 2013, you'll be automatically entered for a chance to win your own SIGNED copy of ROOT BOUND!

About Jay C. Spencer:
Jay C. Spencer is a writer, Visual Art teacher, music blogger, extremely tall husband, and a father to two amazing kids. You can check out his personal blog, Jay C. Spencer or the new blog, All The Write Notes. You can follow Jay C. Spencer on Twitter: @SpencerToday and find him @TheWriteNotes.

About Wanda Lynne Young:
Wanda Lynne Young runs the very popular Bookalicious blog at The Yummy Mummy Club. She is a freelance writer, autism advocate/activist, multitasking wife and mother to two sons and two cats. She is a regular contributor to magazines, e-zines and web newspapers. Follow Wanda Lynne on Twitter: @YMCbookalicious