Welcome to my stop during the blog tour for
Beyond Reach by Siobhan Davis, organized by
Lola's Blog Tours. The blog tour runs from May 1st through the 21st, and you can view the
complete tour schedule on the website of Lola’s Blog Tours.
So far this series contains 2 books: True Calling (True Calling #1) and Beyond Reach (True Calling #2).
Beyond Reach
True Calling #2
Siobhan Davis
YA Science Fiction/Dystopian Romance
Release Date: April 30, 2015
Blurb:
Back on Earth, Ariana is caught in a dangerous crossfire between clandestine rebel organization Clementia and the power-hungry government. Refusing to divulge the location of the secret information entrusted to her by her late father, she desperately tries to bargain for her Mom, Lily, and Cal’s rescue. She’s fighting a losing battle, and the clock is ticking.
Presented with evidence of her fiancé Cal’s apparent betrayal, she loyally defends him despite her concerns. With her emotions in turmoil, matters become even more complicated as she grows closer to her ex-boyfriend Zane.
When the stakes are raised, a succession of shocking revelations rocks her world, setting her on a path that will not only change her destiny but the fate of humanity.
Confronted by a memory so abhorrent comes a truth she would do anything to forget.
But some things just can’t be undone.
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Beyond Reach is the gripping second novel in the True Calling trilogy, continuing the story of Ariana Skyee in the weeks after she arrives back on Earth.
You can buy Beyond Reach here:
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Excerpt
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Okay, so
now I’m totally freaked out and silently cursing my aching feet for urging me
into this vehicle. Gulping nervously, I tighten my grip on my backpack and
stare out the side window.
Thankfully, they both
seem to understand that I’m uncomfortable, and we travel in silence the rest of
the way.
As the truck slows
down, my gaze switches in front of me. Straightening in my seat, I lean
forward, looking at the small, square structure in the distance. “This is where
you get out,” the man says.
I open the door and
step down. “Thank you.”
“Mind your way,” the
woman says. Reaching out, she pulls the handle inward and the door shuts. The
truck turns around and veers away unsteadily.
Well then, that
experience basically rewrote the definition of weirdness, I think, as I smooth
my hands over my pants. Clamping down on the panic residing in my chest, I
force one foot in front of the other and walk toward the checkpoint. It rests
in front of a huge high-rise steel fence that appears to be electrically
fortified at the top. Stretching left and right for miles, the fence looks
rigidly impenetrable. As I approach the small, steel structure, two Rangers
appear in my line of sight. They advance toward me, and I steel my spine.
“Stop right there,”
the shorter one says. I stop dead in my tracks. “What do you … wait a minute.”
Comprehension dawns. “Remove your backpack and raise your hands in the air,” he
demands. Shucking my arms free, I release the backpack and place it by my feet.
I lift my hands up over my head. The Ranger moves to my back and roughly grabs
my hands, cuffing my wrists in one fluid motion. “Ariana Skyee, you are under
arrest.”
Duh, as if I didn’t
realize that when I set out on my trip. “Technically, I’m handing myself in.
Just like the President requested.”
Guest Post by Siobhan Davis
Favorite Movies Watched Over and Over Again
I’m a huge movie-goer and it’s my second favorite past-time, usurped
only by reading. A big kid at heart, you’ll often hear me trying to persuade my kids to go and see the latest Transformers
or Marvel Universe movie. Moreover, as with books, if I love a movie then I’ll
watch it over and over again and never tire of its awesomeness.
10. Braveheart – I am a total
sucker for swash-buckling historical dramas, and this is one of the better
ones. Mel Gibson is a dashing William Wallace whose heart is torn apart when
his beloved wife is slaughtered. Plenty of action, angst and romance against a
striking Scottish backdrop. Stunning.
9. Michael Collins – Liam
Neeson is well cast as legendary Irish republican Michael Collins in this good
Hollywood adaptation of Ireland’s struggle for independence. As a history major
I’ve always had a keen interest in Ireland’s past, and I’ve read loads on
Michael Collins, so this film touches a soft spot.
8. The Hunger Games series –
I only read the books after seeing the first movie and then I was totally
hooked. The 'Catching Fire' movie was infinitely better than the first one. I
was hugely disappointed with Mockingjay 1 though I’m hoping Part 2 will remedy
that. Jennifer Lawrence is freaking amazing, and I am so in love with Peeta
Mellark/Josh Hutcherson.
7. The English Patient – If
you have not seen this movie you are totally missing out! This one tugs my
heart strings every time. When Ralph Fiennes carries Kristin Scott Thomas out
of the cave, at the end, I just sob for hours.
6. Pearl Harbour – Hot boys,
love triangle, angry Japs, pissed American soldiers, testosterone-fuelled
retaliation. This film may be a bit cheesy, but I challenge anyone to pick
easily between Danny (Josh Hartnett) and Rafe (Ben Affleck). The cinematography
is breath-taking.
5. Lord of the Rings – Peter
Jackson’s adaptation of J.R.R Tolkien’s world is jaw-dropping, and the acting
is sublime. My youngest son is addicted to these movies, so I have no choice
but to repeatedly watch them on a regular basis.
4. Narnia – As a child I
absolutely loved these books and I was thrilled when they made some of them
into movies. As movies go, I think Prince Caspian is my favourite, though that
could be a lot to do with Ben Barnes J
Great family movies that I never tire of watching.
3. Twilight – oh Edward! Aka
Robert Pattinson. Swoon. Loved the books, adore the movies. Was at all of the
midnight screenings, with my eldest son in tow. Have lost count of the amount
of times I’ve watched them at this stage.
2. Titanic – I practically
had convulsions when James Cameron announced they were bringing out a 3D
version, and I raced to the cinema in 2012 to see it. This is one of my
all-time favourite movies. My husband and I were discussing our ‘mug list’ the
other night (the Davis’ version of the ‘bucket list’) and I added a visit to
the ship at the bottom of the sea as my desire before I die. I love the
cinematography of the real ship at the start of this movie. Rose and Jack’s
love story is so heart-breaking that I cry every time. “I’ll never let go, Jack. I promise.” (heart-ripping-apart)
1. Star Wars – Anyone that
knows me knows that I am a die-hard Star Wars fan. I saw ‘The Empire Strikes
Back’ in the cinema as a little girl, and I was sucked into the world created
by George Lucas. I have all six of the movies on DVD’s and have turned both my
sons into avid Star Wars fans too (especially my 8-year-old). I am so excited
for the new movie and was thrilled to discover they filmed part of it recently
on an island just off the coast of Ireland. Always exhilarating, I’ll be
watching them forever.
Star Wars - the entire series... well maybe not Episode One... anyway, the rest are my favorite movies of all time. I also watch The Avengers and all three Men in Black movies a lot. I love Guardians of the Galaxy and have seen that a few times. Oh, and of course, The Princess Bride. How about you? What are some of your favorite movies? You know, the ones you just can't seem to see too many times.
May the Fourth be with you. -Kimber
First book in this series:
True Calling
True Calling #1
Siobhan Davis
YA Dystopian/Science Fiction/Romance
Release Date: August 1, 2014
Blurb:
Planet Novo, nestled in space twelve hundred miles above the surface of the Earth, is the new home of 17-year-old Cadet Ariana Skyee. Confused by the government-sanctioned memory erase and distressed at her impending forced marriage and motherhood, Ariana’s plans for the future are thrown into complete disarray.
As the traumatic events within her family life enfold, Ariana grows increasingly alarmed at the authorities apparent pre-occupation with her and feels progressively more isolated and alone.
Her growing feelings for fellow Cadet Cal Remus intensify as the recently announced pageant, ‘The Calling’, gets underway. Struggling to comprehend the continuous, inexplicable dreams of the mysterious Zane, discovering the past helps shape her future, with devastating personal consequences.
You can buy True Calling here:
About the Author:
Siobhan Davis is the author of YA science fiction romance series True Calling.
A self-diagnosed ‘teenager forever’—at least when it comes to books, music and movies; Siobhan is totally addicted to teen fiction and superhero/blockbuster movies. Siobhan loves baking, crime novels, shoes, bags, make-up, anti-wrinkle cream, anything pink, Kelly Clarkson, Katy Perry, and Robert Pattinson (definitely Team Edward).
Siobhan has forged a successful corporate career, in Human Resources, over the last twenty years.
A member of the IWI writers group, Siobhan resides in the Garden County of Ireland with her husband and two sons.
Contact Siobhan at: www.siobhandavis.com
You can find and contact Siobhan here:
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- 2 e-copies of Beyond Reach by Siobhan Davis
- 2 10$ amazon gift cards
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