Hello and thank you for your interest in being a part of the virtual book tour for Leslie O’Sullivan’s Epic/Heroic Fantasy/Sword and Sorcery novel, Heliotrope! We’re so excited to hold a 7-day virtual tour, consisting of 7-15 stops, and would love for you to be a part of it.
For this tour, we’re looking for 7+ bloggers, bookstagrammers, TikTokers, or YouTubers to show some love for Heliotrope through reviews, guest features, spotlights, interviews with the author, or any other creative posts. The tour will run from February 6th – February 12th and hosts will be given complimentary eBooks, with limited physical copies available upon request. This tour is open internationally.
Please note that filling out the following form will not guarantee you a place on the tour schedule, as the spots are limited. However, we want you to know how much we appreciate your interest and hope you’ll consider joining us as we roll out the “read” carpet and celebrate amazing SFF.
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Heliotrope by Palmer Pickering
Published: November 2022
Series: N/A
Genre: Epic/Heroic Fantasy, Sword and Sorcery
Intended Age Group: Adult
Pages: 784
Publisher: Mythology Press (Self Published)
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61357947-heliotrope
Book Blurb:
Teleo is a retired soldier descended from Mages, who were cast out of power generations ago. After years of war and sorrow, he wants nothing more than to live a quiet life on his farm and work his stonemason’s craft.
His wife and daughter had been murdered during a war raid several years earlier and his young son stolen by the enemy side. He spent years unsuccessfully searching for his son and returned home broken-hearted. At the local castle, he comes upon a war orphan stolen by his side from the enemy and rescues him from abuse, adopting him as his foster son.
Teleo is working at the castle when he finds himself in the middle of a coup. This launches a journey to protect his new family, uncover the secrets of the ancient ways, and reclaim the magic of the Mages.
A cast of lovable characters:
Teleo – A gritty warrior who would do anything for you, unless you cross those he loves, then you will meet his blade.
Dinsmora – A reclusive herbalist who weaves shadows.
The fosterling – Orphan who forms a family and softens the toughest of hearts.
The animals – Characters in their own right who carry burdens and bring glory.
Magic:
Magic was outlawed generations ago but lingers in the blood of the kingdoms. There were good reasons it was outlawed and reasons it must rise again.
See Also:
A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing • Mushroom Wine You Make Me Feel So Fine• Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend
Content/Trigger Warnings:
Shown on Page (things clearly told to the reader):
- Blood and gore
- Killings with swords and other medieval weaponry
- Detailed surgery
- Child abduction
- Child abuse and neglect (non-sexual)
- Some alcohol abuse
- Mild cursing
- Forced marriage (adult)
Alluded to (things only mentioned in passing or hinted at):
- Forced marriage (teen)
- Rape (only mentioned as a worry in passing)
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