[Blog Tour + Giveaway] Bloody Fool For Love by William Ritter & Brewtality Coffee Heart and Soul Blend
As a HUGE Buffy fan, I am filled with geeker joy to be hosting a spot on the BLOODY FOOL FOR LOVE by William Ritter Blog Tour!!
The Book
Title: Bloody Fool For Love: A Spike Novel
Series: A Buffy Prequel Novel
Author: William Ritter
Publication date: August 2nd 2022
Page Count: 356 pages
Age Rating: YA (blood, gore, violence, death)
How I got my hot little hands on it: Received a review copy
Publisher’s page: Bloody Fool For Love
Bloody Fool for Love from New York Times best-selling author William Ritter marks the beginning of an all-new series that explores prequel stories about fan-favorite Buffy characters.
A verified villain. A slayer killer. A god among vampires. And most of all? A hopeless romantic…
Spike just wants to enjoy the spoils of his new badass reputation. He’s now a legendary slayer killer, and he’s returning to London—the greatest city in the world. Unfortunately, his new abode is far from ideal (a dank basement), and the rest of his strange little “family” is reeling from the fact that their patriarch, Angellus, abandoned them. Spike’s love, Drusilla, seems especially heartbroken and spends her time lost in her tarot cards and planning their next gruesome family dinner when they all can be reunited.
Desperate to break Dru out of her melancholy, Spike vows to steal a powerful relic that will help her focus on their dark future together. It’s the perfect plan—that is until a monster named Gunnar, leader of the demon underworld of London, steals the relic first. Forced to form his own ragtag group of underworld denizens, Spike plans an epic heist against a ruthless gang of undead criminals. As he navigates paranormal plots, royal black ops, and breaks for teatime (they may be abominations, but they’re British abominations, thank you very much), Spike soon realizes that his homecoming is about to get bloody.
This rompy, action-packed novel inspired by one of Buffy’s most infamous bad boys is part Bonnie and Clyde, part Sherlock and Watson, with just a bit more bloodsucking.
Reviews:
“Ritter introduces several charismatic new side characters and nails the fan favorites’ voices, from Spike’s wisecracks to Dru’s hilariously bizarre musings. The tone―a mashup of funny, dark, and thrilling―fits perfectly with the show…This entertaining story will please Buffy fans and is easily accessible to newcomers who appreciate charming paranormal baddies…A diverting Buffyverse tale.”―Kirkus Reviews
Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, B&N, iBooks, Kobo, TBD, Bookshop.org
My Review
As someone whose personality was largely shaped by Buffy The Vampire Slayer growing up and whose first ship was Spuffy (Spike + Buffy), I knew I had to get my hands on this book as soon as I heard about it.
Spike is fresh off his first slayer kill and puffed up with his new importance, only to be overshadowed by Angelous getting souled-up and leaving their little vampire family. And if there’s anything that gets Spike feeling reckless and desperate to impress, it’s watching the love of his unlife and sire, Drusilla, pine after Angel. So Spike gets it in his head that he needs something to take his dark princess’s mind off of Angel and onto their future together – and nothing says future together like a holy relic that’s rumored to grant clear premonitions.
What follows is a vampire caper that is funny and daring, action-packed and exciting and takes Spike and his ragtag crew consisting of vampires, a werewolf, a demon, and a charmingly batty Drusilla all over turn-of-the-century London as they navigate sewers, restrictive rules from London’s vamp leaders, Buckingham-backed hunters, a demon mob boss, and complicated plans that go spectacularly awry.
Bloody Fool For Love is a must-read for Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Angel fans. Wiliam Ritter perfectly captures Spike’s voice, irreverent charm, and cocky swagger that we all know and love. In addition to spot-on characterizations, BtVS easter eggs and references dropped along the way add a really fun layer to the story. And if all that isn’t enough to intrigue you enough to read it, I have two words for you:
Miss Edith.
I can’t wait to read more books in the series. Who will they do next? Darla? Angel? Giles? There are so many possibilities and I’m excited for all of them!
Let’s Talk Coffee
This one was an easy choice. Brewtality Coffee Heart & Soul blend is sweet and smooth, with vanilla, chocolate, and berry notes. It’s a romantic blend, and what is Spike if not a romantic? What is love if not planning a heist that can (and probably will) get you killed, for a gift to keep your lover happily by your side? Ah, love
The Author
About William Ritter:
William Ritter is an author of YA and MG fantasy who made his debut in 2014 with the New York Times best-selling Jackaby series. He is also an Oregon educator and a proud father of two.
Giveaway Details:
1 winner will receive a finished copy of BLOODY FOOL FOR LOVE, US Only.
Ends September 6th, midnight EST.
Rafflecopter link:
http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/e2389ba21507/?
Tour Schedule:
Stop by some of these other great spots to hear more about Bloody Fool For Love
Week One:
| 8/1/2022 | Lisa Loves Literature | Review/IG Post |
| 8/2/2022 | Lisa-Queen of Random | Excerpt/IG Post |
| 8/3/2022 | Kait Plus Books | Excerpt/IG Post |
| 8/4/2022 | Fyrekatz Blog | Review |
| 8/5/2022 | Ya Books Central | Excerpt/IG Post |
| 8/6/2022 | GryffindorBookishNerd | Review/IG Post |
Week Two:
| 8/7/2022 | @jacleomik33 | IG Review |
| 8/8/2022 | A Dream Within A Dream | Review/IG Post |
| 8/9/2022 | BookHounds YA | Excerpt/IG Post |
| 8/10/2022 | #BRVL Book Review Virginia Lee Blog | Excerpt |
| 8/11/2022 | Book & Coffee Addict | Review/IG Post |
| 8/12/2022 | hauntedbybooks | Review/IG Post |
| 8/13/2022 | My.Bookish.Mind | IG Review/TikTok Post |
Week Three:
| 8/14/2022 | @jypsylynn | IG Review |
| 8/15/2022 | The Book Nut | Review/IG Post |
| 8/16/2022 | Beers Books Boos | Review/IG Post |
| 8/17/2022 | @amysbooknook8 | IG Review |
| 8/18/2022 | Lifestyle of Me | Review |
| 8/19/2022 | Two Points of Interest | Review/IG Post |
| 8/20/2022 | Wanderingwitchreads | TikTok Review/IG Post |
Week Four:
| 8/21/2022 | Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers | Review/IG Post |
| 8/22/2022 | pluvioreads | Review/TikTok Post |
| 8/23/2022 | The Momma Spot | Review/IG Post |
| 8/24/2022 | BookBriefs | Review/IG Post |
| 8/25/2022 | A Bookish Dream | Review/IG Post |
| 8/26/2022 | PopTheButterfly Reads | Review/IG Post/TikTok Post |
| 8/27/2022 | The Bookwyrm’s Den | Review/IG Post |
Week Five:
| 8/28/2022 | Confessions of a YA Reader | Review |
| 8/29/2022 | The Clever Reader | Review/IG Post |
| 8/30/2022 | laura’s bookish corner | Review/IG Post |
| 8/31/2022 | onemused | IG Post |
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