Hello and welcome to today's cover reveal for Kimberly Griffiths Little's BANISHED! This is book two in her Forbidden Trilogy, and will be hitting shelves in February of 2016. Check out this cover!
ABOUT BANISHED (from the book's jacket flap)
By: Kimberly Griffiths Little
Published by: Harper Collins
To Be Released on: 2.2.16
Series: Forbidden Trilogy
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By: Kimberly Griffiths Little
Published by: Harper Collins
To Be Released on: 2.2.16
Series: Forbidden Trilogy
Pre-Order from Amazon
She thought she’d lost everything . . .
After spending months traveling the harsh, unforgiving Mesopotamian desert, Jayden reunites with a broken, injured Kadesh. Although everyone was convinced the violent and unpredictable Horeb, Jayden’s betrothed, killed the handsome prince, Jayden knew in her heart that her love was alive and safe. But their reunion is short-lived, as they learn Horeb is on their trail and determined to take back the girl he has claimed. Soon, the two star-crossed lovers are on the run toward Sariba, Kadesh’s homeland, where, as heir to the Kingdom, he plans to make Jayden his princess.
But the trek to Sariba is fraught with heartache and danger. After narrowly escaping being stoned to death for a crime she didn’t commit, and learning that her sister has disappeared, Jayden’s only solace is her love for Kadesh. But even he is keeping secrets from her . . . secrets that will change everything.
This gorgeous and enchanting sequel to Forbidden, is full of love, danger, and heated passion that will leave readers breathless.
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Thank you so much for being a part of the Cover Reveal for BANISHED! I’m so excited to share the next part of Jayden’s dangerous journey with all its twists and turns, and delicious romance.
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What kind of research did you do when writing this novel?
I’ve spent at least 15 years reading about the tribes of Jordan, Syria, Saudi Arabia, ancient Babylon as well as the customs, food, climate, geography, tribal warfare, swords/weapons, tents, camels, belly dancing, goddess temples, etc. You should see my stack of books!
When I discovered that in 1759 BCE King Hammurabi sacked the city of Mari on the Euphrates River and put it under siege, eventually burning the palace of the current king, I knew that was the year and historical backdrop I wanted to use. The city of Mari was this amazing circular city on the banks of the river with canals and dams and indoor plumbing, too. They were very sophisticated for 4,000 years ago with a lot of commerce and farming.
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Extras
- Pictures from my trip to the Middle East: https://www.pinterest.com/kimberleylittle/petra-jordan/
- Gorgeous belly dancers: https://www.pinterest.com/kimberleylittle/belly-dancing/
Praise for FORBIDDEN
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Awards for FORBIDDEN:
Whitney Award Finalist
Letters of Mormon Arts Award Finalist
BOOKLIST Top 10 Historical Novels of 2015
Editorial Reviews
“At its core, this is a romance, with all the push and pull that goes along with impossible love, and Little elevates the story by creating a perilous landscape, both outward and inward, as Jayden must deal with the hardship of desert life as well as her own desires.” Little elevates the story by creating a perilous landscape, both outward and inward, as Jayden must deal with the hardship of desert life as well as her own desires." - *STARRED* in BOOKLIST
“A fast-paced, entertaining choice which will appeal to fans of historical fiction and romance.” - SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL:
“Rich historical details are deftly woven into Jayden’s narration, and the dynamics of Jayden’s tribe are vividly drawn. Jayden’s story becomes as much about finding herself as it is about finding love.” - BULLETIN OF THE CENTER FOR CHILDREN’S BOOKS:
"Lush, lyrical, romantic. Forbidden transports readers into a vividly imagined place and time."
“Rich historical details are deftly woven into Jayden’s narration, and the dynamics of Jayden’s tribe are vividly drawn. Jayden’s story becomes as much about finding herself as it is about finding love.” - BULLETIN OF THE CENTER FOR CHILDREN’S BOOKS:
"Lush, lyrical, romantic. Forbidden transports readers into a vividly imagined place and time."
--Claudia Gray, New York Times bestselling author
"The beauty of the desert of ancient Mesopotamia comes to life in Forbidden . . .Your heart will break as you root for Jayden to triumph over the struggles that tear her world apart, and the ending will leave you thirsting for more!"
--Sara B. Larson, author of Defy
About Kimberly Griffiths
Kimberley Griffiths Little grew up in San Francisco, but now lives in an adobe house on the banks of the Rio Grande with her chaotic, messy family. She’s drunk so much Land of Enchantment water that some of that ancient magic got into her blood and now spurts out her pencil—um, ergonomic keyboard.
Kimberley has slept in the haunted tower room at Borthwick Castle in Scotland, sailed the Seine in Paris, walked the beaches of Normandy, ridden a camel in Petra, shopped the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, and spent the night in an old Communist hotel in Bulgaria.
P.S. She also writes award-winning middle-grade novels with Scholastic. :-)
P.S. She also writes award-winning middle-grade novels with Scholastic. :-)
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ENTER TO WIN
One grand prize winner:
1. Signed ARC of FORBIDDEN & BANISHED when available
2. $25.00 Amazon Gift Card
3. Middle Eastern Earrings
4. Paper Blanks Magnetic Notebook
5. A set of beautiful FORBIDDEN & BANISHED Bookmark Club Cards
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1. $10.00 Amazon Gift Card
2. Middle Eastern earrings
3. Paper Blanks Notebook
4. A set of beautiful FORBIDDEN & BANISHED Book Club Cards
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BEAUTIFUL POST, KATIE!! I absolutely love the setting Kimberley chose for this series (you don't see too many books in YA set in 1759 BCE!). I'm blown away by the amount of research and time put into that aspect of this series alone!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for helping to reveal the cover, Katie! <3
Alyssa @ The Eater of Books!
Stunning post Katie :D Thank you so much for sharing about this book. <3 It looks so gorgeous. Sigh. I really hope you'll end up loving it when you get to read it :)
ReplyDeleteAhhh! I cannot wait for this book!
ReplyDeleteA thousand thank you's, Katie, for such a fabulous blog post and sharing the cover for BANISHED!! SOooo excited! XO
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