The Hunter and the Mage is on sale!!

 The Hunter and the Mage is officially on sale! WOOHOO! So excited!

I can't wait for you guys to return to the world of The Raven and the Dove and continue the adventure with these characters. I put them through A LOT in the sequel, but I think you're going to love all the twists and turns their stories take :)

Here's an early review quote:

"A brilliant tale of magic, mayhem and political machinations as ancient enemies and an ancient prophecy collide with what the heart and honor wants...Once again, Kaitlyn Davis has taken me out of my reality and into her world and I loved every minute of it!"

I'm so thrilled reviewers have been loving the sequel! It truly means the world to me!! If you haven't grabbed your copy yet, here are some links:

Amazon (free with Kindle Unlimited!) | B&N | Book Depository

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Return to the world of The Raven and the Dove, where winged people rule the skies, a lost kingdom lives at sea, and two star-crossed lovers hold the fate of each in their palms. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Sabaa Tahir, and Leigh Bardugo!

A mage written in prophecy…

When Lyana wakes in the Sea of Mist, adventure is the first thing on her mind. But between her unruly new magic and an unyielding young king, the world below comes with more responsibility than she ever dreamed. An entire civilization exists within the fog, and its survival depends entirely on her. 

A hunter forged in blood…

Adrift at sea on a ship full of strangers, Rafe fights to cope with his new reality. He'll do anything to return to the sky and the people he left behind. When a surprising offer comes his way, he instantly accepts, sparing no time to consider the consequences. 

Loyalties are tested and an ancient war begins anew…

With rebellion in her heart, Cassi defies her king and befriends the prince she's been ordered to kill. Oblivious to the threat, Xander welcomes her into his inner circle, determined to rescue his mate. As one works to help and the other to hinder, an ancient enemy stirs, forcing Cassi to choose between trusting the man who broke her heart and turning her back on everything she's ever known. 

With even more romance, angst, and stunning betrayal than ever before, click below to continue the adventure!

eBook: Amazon (free with Kindle Unlimited!) | No Kindle?

Hardcover: Amazon | B&N | Book Depository

Paperback: Amazon | B&N | Book Depository

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PS: If you haven't started the series yet, the first book, The Raven and the Dove, is only $0.99 for a limited time to celebrate the release of book 2! You can grab a copy on Amazon :)

It also recently became available as an audiobook, which is super exciting! Here are some links if that's more your style!

Audible | Amazon | iTunes | Google Play | Nook Audio | Kobo |  Scribd

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Now, for some more fun--the tour and giveaway!

For the next two weeks, I'll be joined by some absolutely amazing bookstagrammers to celebrate The Hunter and the Mage! At the end of the tour, one winner will receive a $20 Amazon Gift Card PLUS a personalized hardcover edition of The Raven and the Dove! The schedule is posted below :) Be sure you follow along, leave comments, and like all the posts to enter. You can start by visiting my Instagram profile today!

THANK YOU ALL!! Happy reading :)

Art Print Giveaways and Pre-Order Goodies!

Hey guys, I have exciting news... more exclusive art giveaways! Yay!!

So many people have reached out since The Raven and the Dove went on sale asking how they can get the exclusive art print from the pre-order giveaway, I've decided to open up another giveaway while supplies last for those who missed the first opportunity :) 

I've ALSO got a wonderful, brand new pre-order giveaway for The Hunter and the Mage!!

Let's take this one by one, shall we?

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The Raven and the Dove - Art Print Giveaway

If you didn't pre-order a copy in time, don't worry! While supplies last, you can purchase a copy of The Raven and the Dove to get the exclusive art print. AND I'm making it international this time. If you live in the US, you'll get a physical print. If you live outside the US, you'll get a digital download. 

There are a few more details, including a sign up form, which you can find here!

Now, how about a reminder of the art... 😍😍

Side 1 is the gorgeous four character scene drawn by the cover artist, Salome Totladze :)

And side 2 is the fabulous world map drawn by Arel B. Grant!

And now...

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The Hunter and the Mage - Pre-Order Giveaway!

I think I might have an issue because I just CANNOT stop hiring artists to draw these characters! 😂It's too much fun to see the world of this series come to life!

This time around, I hired the absolutely amazing Dominique Wesson to draw SIX character cards -- two for The Hunter and the Mage, two for book 3, and two for book 4. I thought it would be fun to collect them as each consecutive book goes on sale!

For the pre-order giveaway for The Hunter and the Mage, the two character cards I'll be giving away are for Xander and Cassi :) Rafe and Lyana got so much love already (on all the covers, on the previous pre-order goodies), I thought it was time for my other two leads to take the spotlight! The art will be revealed on my Instagram page soon, but for now, here's a little preview that Dominique sent me of Rafe, who will be getting his own card later... *swoon*

This is just his face, but the full cards will be half-body from about the knees up! I can't wait to share the finished art!

If you already pre-ordered a copy of The Hunter and the Mage, be sure to fill out the form on this page to claim your goodies! And if you haven't...what are you wait for?! 

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I hope you guys love the new giveaways! 

Thanks! 

The Raven and the Dove is ON SALE!!!

I'm so ridiculously excited to announce that The Raven and the Dove is officially on sale!!

👏💙♥ 💙♥ 💙👏

I first mentioned this book to you guys YEARS ago, back when it was just a kernel of an idea, so I'm completely thrilled to finally share these characters and this world with you all. If you don't know much about The Raven and the Dove, just picture aerial fight scenes, forbidden romance, elemental magic, court intrigue, masked balls, floating islands, dragons, and wings! Lyana, Rafe, Xander, and Cassi completely stole my heart, and I hope they do the same to you. I'm having an absolute blast writing their story :)

A bunch of early reviews for The Raven and the Dove have been rolling in, so I thought I'd share a quote I saw on Twitter this morning: 

"Utterly devastating in parts, this is a story that will burrow its way into your heart and have you gasping, sighing, smiling, and more. A YA novel that is bound to soar high in 2020."

The pre-order discount price of $2.99 will be extended through the end of this week, so now is a great time to grab your copy! It's also FREE in Kindle unlimited :)

Available on Amazon

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Four fates collide in this avian-inspired, epic fantasy retelling of Tristan and Isolde perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Sabaa Tahir, and Leigh Bardugo!

A princess longing to be free...

On the dawn of her courtship trials, Princess Lyana Aethionus knows she should be focused on winning her perfect mate, yet her thoughts wander to the open sky at the edge of her floating kingdom. One final adventure calls. Upon fleeing the palace, the last thing she expects to find is a raven prince locked in a death match with a dragon.

A bastard aching to belong...

Reviled son of a dead king, Rafe would do anything for his beloved half-brother, Prince Lysander Taetanus, including posing as him in the upcoming courtship trials. When a dragon interrupts their secret exchange, he orders his studious sibling to run. After suffering a fatal blow, Rafe is saved by a beautiful dove who possesses forbidden magic, just like him.

Fate brought them together, now destiny will tear them apart...

Unknown to the world above, on the foggy sea ten thousand feet below, a young king fights a forgotten war. He believes Lyana is the queen prophesied to save the world, and with the help of his favored spy, hidden deep in the highest ranks of the dove royal house, he will stop at nothing to have her.

Three shocking betrayals. Two star-crossed lovers. One unforgettable journey. If you like fierce heroines, brooding heroes, forbidden romance, and action-packed magical adventures with twists you'll never see coming, don't miss The Raven and the Dove!

Amazon | Book Depository PB | Book Depository HC

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Now, for some more fun, giveaways and tours!

If you visit my Facebook page, I'm hosting a $20 Amazon gift card giveaway :) Just like the post, leave a comment, and share it with your friends to help spread the word! 

There's also an AMAZING tour this week being hosted by the absolutely fabulous Fantastic Flying Book Club! Click here to check out the tour schedule and to follow along with all the stops. Or click here to visit the tour kick-off post and enter the $15 Amazon gift card giveaway! There's also an Instagram portion of the tour with a separate giveaway. Be sure to follow my Instagram page to follow along -- I'll be sharing all the posts in my stories!

Phew, that's all for now!

THANK YOU ALL!! Happy reading :)

Daring & Defiant!

Whoa, it's been SO LONG since my last blog post! Sorry everyone :) I've been in the writing cave for a while, but my newest manuscript is with some beta readers, which means I finally have time to work on some new things I've been putting on the back burner, the first of which is...

DARING & DEFIANT!!

I've wanted to create a box set of my first-in-series books for a while now, but I never seemed to find the time to work on the cover or the interior files, so finally, I hired a bit of work out! The AMAZING cover was designed by FantasyBookDesign.com (I'm in LOVE!!) and seeing that part come to life kicked my butt into gear to get it published! 

I like to think of this box set as the Kaitlyn Davis starter kit :) If you've already read my books, I ADORE YOU lol but there's nothing new in the box set. Though you can recommend it to a friend who maybe hasn't tried my books yet *wink wink* Or if you have a few minutes to spare and wouldn't mind leaving a review, I would be forever grateful! 

Any-who, here's the description and some links in case you want to check it out!

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Five spellbinding tales of heroines who dared to fight back, defied all the odds, and, basically...kicked some butt.

Meet swoony vampires, snarky slayers, evil queens, rebel princes, dragons, titans, angels, demons, gods, and more, as these five heroines battle to save their worlds. Readers of young adult paranormal romance, urban fantasy, fairy tale retellings, and epic adventures will all find something to love!

This box set includes four full-length first-in-series novels as well as one novella, all by USA Today "must-read" author Kaitlyn Davis. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Marissa Meyer, Cassandra Clare, Sabaa Tahir, and Elise Kova!

If you love kickass heroines and action-packed adventures full of magic, romance, and a bit of humor, then grab your copy of Daring & Defiant!

               

Best Adventure/Fantasy YA Books

I love paranormal, but I also love straight up action-adventure books, with a little bit of fantasy thrown in. There's usually a little bit of romance, but it doesn't take the front role like in paranormal books. I hope you enjoy my list, let me know what titles you think I should read!

1. Maximum Ride Series


In James Patterson's blockbuster series, fourteen-year-old Maximum Ride, better known as Max, knows what it's like to soar above the world. She and all the members of the "flock"—Fang, Iggy, Nudge, Gasman and Angel—are just like ordinary kids—only they have wings and can fly. It may seem like a dream come true to some, but their lives can morph into a living nightmare at any time...like when Angel, the youngest member of the flock, is kidnapped and taken back to the "School" where she and the others were experimented on by a crew of wack jobs. Her friends brave a journey to blazing hot Death Valley, CA, to save Angel, but soon enough, they find themselves in yet another nightmare—this one involving fighting off the half-human, half-wolf "Erasers" in New York City. Whether in the treetops of Central Park or in the bowels of the Manhattan subway system, Max and her adopted family take the ride of their lives. Along the way Max discovers from her old friend and father-figure Jeb—now her betrayed and greatest enemy—that her purpose is save the world—but can she?

2. Song of the Lioness Series (and all the following series in this world: Protector of the Small Series, Trikster Series, and Beka Cooper Series)

"From now on I'm Alan of Trebond, the younger twin. I'll be a knight."

And so young Alanna of Trebond begins the journey to knighthood. Though a girl, Alanna has always craved the adventure and daring allowed only for boys; her twin brother, Thom, yearns to learn the art of magic. So one day they decide to switch places: Disguised as a girl, Thom heads for the convent to learn magic; Alanna, pretending to be a boy, is on her way to the castle of King Roald to begin her training as a page.

But the road to knighthood is not an easy one. As Alanna masters the skills necessary for battle, she must also learn to control her heart and to discern her enemies from her allies.

Filled with swords and sorcery, adventure and intrigue, good and evil, Alanna's first adventure begins — one that will leard to the fulfillment of her dreams and the magical destiny that will make her a legend in her land.

3. Graceling (haven't read the second installment, so I'm only talking about this stand-alone book)

Katsa has been able to kill a man with her bare hands since she was eight—she’s a Graceling, one of the rare people in her land born with an extreme skill. As niece of the king, she should be able to live a life of privilege, but Graced as she is with killing, she is forced to work as the king’s thug.

     When she first meets Prince Po, Graced with combat skills, Katsa has no hint of how her life is about to change. She never expects to become Po’s friend. She never expects to learn a new truth about her own Grace—or about a terrible secret that lies hidden far away . . . a secret that could destroy all seven kingdoms with words alone.

4. 1-800-Where-R-U Series 


Just because her best friend wants to exercise, Jessica Mastriani agrees to walk the two miles home from their high school. Straight into a huge Indiana thunderstorm.

And straight into trouble.

Not that Jess has never been in trouble before. Her extracurricular activities, instead of cheerleading or 4-H, include fistfights with the football team and monthlong stints in detention -- luckily, sitting right next to Rob, the sexiest senior around.

But this trouble is serious.

Because somehow on that long walk home, Jessica acquired a newfound talent. An amazing power that can be used for good...or for evil.

5. Midnighters Series

A few nights after Jessica Day arrives in Bixby, Oklahoma, she wakes up at midnight to find the entire world frozen, except for her and a few others who call themselves 'midnighters'. Dark things haunt this midnight hour – dark things with a mysterious interest in Jessica. The question is why;

The Secret Hour is a compelling tale of dark secrets, midnight romance, eerie creatures, courage, destiny, and unexpected peril.

6. Guardians of Time Series 

Ethan lives a secret life as a Guardian of the Named. Under the guidance of Arkarian, his mentor, and with the help of Isabel, his unlikely but highly capable apprentice, Ethan has become a valued member of this other-worldly corps. As the only defense against the evil Order of Chaos, the Named travel through time to prevent the Order from altering history and thereby gaining power in the present and the future.

As the threat from the Order intensifies, secrets of the past are revealed and villains and heroes are exposed. This gripping fantasy is set in modern times, but is infused with intrigue from the past, super-natural characters and surprising plot twists. Curley has written a winner through to the end.

7. The Luxe Series (no fantasy elements, but a great gossip driven adventurous book with tons of superb plot twists)

Beautiful sisters Elizabeth and Diana Holland rule Manhattan's social scene. Or so it appears. When the girls discover their status among New York City's elite is far from secure, suddenly everyone—from the backstabbing socialite Penelope Hayes, to the debonair bachelor Henry Schoonmaker, to the spiteful maid Lina Broud—threatens Elizabeth's and Diana's golden future.

With the fate of the Hollands resting on her shoulders, Elizabeth must choose between family duty and true love. But when her carriage overturns near the East River, the girl whose glittering life lit up the city's gossip pages is swallowed by the rough current. As all of New York grieves, some begin to wonder whether life at the top proved too much for this ethereal beauty, or if, perhaps, someone wanted to see Manhattan's most celebrated daughter disappear...

8. Chronicles of Elantra Series

Seven years ago Kaylin fled the crime-riddled streets of Nightshade, knowing that something was after her. Children were being murdered -- and all had the same odd markings that mysteriously appeared on her own skin . . .

Since then, she's learned to read, she's learned to fight and she's become one of the vaunted Hawks who patrol and police the City of Elantra. Alongside the winged Aerians and immortal Barrani, she's made a place for herself, far from the mean streets of her birth.

But children are once again dying, and a dark and familiar pattern is emerging, Kaylin is ordered back into Nightshade with a partner she knows she can't trust, a Dragon lord for a companion and a device to contain her powers -- powers that no other human has. Her task is simple -- find the killer, stop the murders . . . and survive the attentions of those who claim to be her allies!

9. Fearless Series (great, but warning! There are about 35 books in the series, and once you start, you probably won't be able to stop - as one entire shelf in my bedroom is a testament too!)

Fearless introduces us to Gaia Moore, a girl born without the gene for fear. Gaia's mother was murdered, and her father, Tom Moore, a famous covert antiterrorist mastermind, is in hiding. Now 17 years old, Gaia is living in New York City with Tom's CIA friend, George, and his wife, Ella. Gaia is a prime target for terrorists and is in constant danger, but she is trained in all forms of combat so she can defend herself. Like Buffy and Xena, Gaia Moore is a force.

But she is also a high school student, trying to be like everyone else. As her friendships develop, we see that Gaia is in many ways a typical teen -- when she's not busy getting herself into and out of dangerous situations, righting wrongs, avenging hurts, and solving mysteries.

10. Warprize Series (warning - some very adult scenes, so not actually suitable for all young adult readers, but I loved it!)


The daughter of a Warrior King, Lara was trained as a healer, helping both friend and foe. And when the enemy warlord agrees to cease hostilities in exchange for Lara, she agrees to become the Warprize.

Notable Absence: The Hunger Games Series - I absolutely loved the first two books, but completely despised the last book. I don't think there needed to be a happy ending, but the entire book was completely morose and, by the end, all of the characters had completely changed from the ones I'd fallen in love with. I still suggest people read it, but it is not one I will reread.  


Do you have any suggestions for my next book??