Book Spotlight: Carousel by Sarah McKnight
Today I'm part of a virtual book tour organised by The Write Reads for Carousel by Sarah McKnight. The tour for ‘Carousel' will run from 14th - 20th May 2026.
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Carousel was the 5th place BBNYA 2025 finalist!
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The Book Bloggers’ Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA) is celebrating the books that made it to the semi-finals with a mini spotlight blitz tour for each title.
BBNYA is a yearly competition where book bloggers from all over the world read and score books written by indie authors, ending with 15 (17 in 2025) finalists and one overall winner.
Page Count: 290 Pages
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Age Category: Young Adult
Date Published: April 27, 2024
Book synopsis for Carousel by Sarah McKnight
Ladies and gentlemen, the show is about to begin…All Laura Fitzpatrick wanted to do was tell her lab partner, Maddie, how she really feels about her, but when a perfect opportunity falls into her lap, Laura does what she does best – chickens out.
Then, Laura is dared to check out the abandoned carnival grounds outside of town, and she seizes the opportunity to prove to herself and others that she can be brave after all. To her surprise, Maddie isn’t about to let her go alone.
As they explore the eerie property, they’re thrust into an endless night of terror, where danger lurks around every corner. With a century-old mystery waiting to be uncovered, Laura must learn what true bravery means if she hopes to get herself – and Maddie – out of the Plum Creek Carnival alive.
Whatever you do, don't let the Carnival Man see you...
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About the author, Sarah McKnight
Sarah McKnight has been writing stories since she could pick up a pencil, and it often got her in trouble during math class. After a brief stint teaching English to unruly middle schoolers in Japan, she decided she wasn’t going to put off her dream of becoming a writer any longer and set to work. Her books tackle real-world issues such as anxiety, depression, and letting go of the past—with a little humor sprinkled in, too. She’s currently focusing more on her real passion—horror. A St. Louis native, she currently lives in Pennsylvania with her wonderful husband and five cats.
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Book Spotlight: This is Me Trying by Jenna Adams
Today I'm part of a virtual book tour organised by The Write Reads for This is Me Trying by Jenna Adams. The tour for ‘This is Me Trying' will run from 9th - 18th July 2025.
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Genre: Contemporary, Coming-of-Age
Age Category: Young Adult
Publisher: Neem Tree Press/Unbound Publishing
Number of Pages: 432 Pages
Publication Date: July 17, 2025
Book synopsis for This is Me Trying by Jenna Adams
A contemporary YA romance novel exploring sexual consent, mental health, and co-dependency. When 14-year-old Brooke and 17-year-old Matt are cast as romantic leads in their drama group's performance of Romeo and Juliet, they didn't mean to actually fall in love. Brooke considers secrets and lies a small price to pay for a relationship with an older guy, until she discovers that Matt's role in taking their relationship to the next level one night was illegal. When her anxiety reaches breaking point, she makes a decision that changes her life forever.
Years later and now adults, Matt is reunited with Brooke, desperately seeking redemption. Can they both find the strength to forgive one other, or is it too late?
Told in three acts this captivating debut reveals a young woman’s journey for independence as she strays away from everything she has ever known to navigate her traumatic past.
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About the author, Jenna Adams
Jenna Adams began writing at the age of fourteen and now writes from her third-floor flat, which is full of houseplants. She has written for a variety of publications including The Book Network, Brook Charity, and The Content Wolf, and is passionate about exploring mental health, consent, and codependency in her writing.
You can find out more about her work on her website, www.jennaadamswriter.com
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