We’re celebrating over here at Pub Crawl. It’s not every day one of our members completes a trilogy, and today, Susan Dennard’s Strange and Ever After, the final installment in the Something Strange and Deadly series, hits shelves!
I (Erin) have loved this series since I got my hands on book one ages ago, but I have to admit: Strange and Ever After tops them all. Susan brings Egypt to life with ease (how is she so skilled at setting?!), but the journey Eleanor and Co. have to make is not easy at all. Packed with action and surprises, SaEA had me frantically turning the pages until the very end. And speaking of endings… this is one of the most pitch-perfect trilogy conclusions I’ve read. Bittersweet and moving. The last few lines (heck, most of the last chapter) was downright magical.
Oh, and if you’re an existing fan of the series, don’t miss the Something Strange and Deadly series recap Epic Reads has on their blog, complete with top 5 moments from each book. You should also sign up for Susan’s newsletter. Like, right now. Not only is it inspiring and packed with helpful writing information, but it sometimes includes bonus scenes from her novels!
Anywhoo, if all my gushing hasn’t sold you yet, here’s the official synopsis for Strange and Ever After:
In the conclusion to the trilogy that Publishers Weekly called “a roaring—and addictive—gothic world,” Eleanor Fitt must control her growing power, face her feelings for Daniel, and confront the evil necromancer Marcus…all before it’s too late.
He took her brother, he took her mother, and now, Marcus has taken her good friend Jie. With more determination than ever to bring this sinister man to justice, Eleanor heads to the hot desert streets of nineteenth-century Egypt in hopes of ending this nightmare. But in addition to her increasingly tense relationships with Daniel, Joseph, and her demon, Oliver, Eleanor must also deal with her former friend, Allison, who has curiously entangled herself in Eleanor’s mission.
With the rising dead chomping at her every move and Jie’s life hanging in the balance, Eleanor is convinced that her black magic will see her through to the bitter end. But there will be a price. Though she and the Spirit Hunters have weathered every battle thus far, there will be consequences to suffer this time—the effects of which will be irreversible. And when it’s over, only some will be able to live a strange and ever after.
Susan Dennard will leave readers breathless and forever changed in the concluding pages of this riveting ride.
Goosebumps, right?
In honor of Susan’s release day, I’m giving away one copy of Strange and Ever After (hardcover if the winner lives in the US; e-book if the winner lives internationally)! To enter, just fill out the Rafflecopter form below, and be sure to wish Susan a happy release day!
Congrats again, Sooz! I’m so darn happy for you and proud of you and thrilled to see your series conclude with such an explosive bang. You’ve created a world readers are going to want to revisit many times over! <3
Congratulations! Can’t wait to check out the series.
Congrats! I love the series so much I want to hug it all the time. lol
Congrats Susan!! It feels like yesterday when the first book came out, and it must feel great having finished the trilogy. Yay!!
Congratulations! I love this series and can’t wait to read the final book!
LOVED all of them!
The characterization was wonderful 🙂
Thank you and congrats!!
Happy Release Day! *Throws sparkly confetti* Can’t wait to see the series through to the end!!
Congratulations! This is so exciting I can’t wait to read the final book.
Congratulations!
I’ve read the first part (loved it) and I can’t wait to read the other two!
Congrats! I’d love to read it.
Exciting for you…and me! I have this trilogy at the top of my reading list. The synopsis for Strange and Ever After was brilliant and mesmerizing. Thank you for a chance to win a copy.
Cheers-
Darlene
HAPPY RELEASE DAY, SOOZ!! You are one of my favorite authors and SSAD is one of my favorite series!!! Can’t believe it’s over!!! Can’t wait for Truthwitch!!!
HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY!!! So exciting!
Happy Release Day!!! So happy for you!!!
Congrats to all of us! On release day we all win. Thanks.
Huge congrats, Sooz!!!! So exciting!!
I thought this day would never come!!! omg HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY, SOOZ. (But really just happy day to ME ’cause now I get to read this awesome ;))
Congrats Susan!! Can’t wait to check this one out! So far my favorite is Something Strange and Deadly – the Philly setting was really unique. But Egypt is going to be AWESOME!
Congrats on the release! I don’t know if I can pick a favorite. D:
Congrats Sooz!!
Happy release day!! I can’t wait to read it!
Congrats on completing your trilogy, Susan! I enjoyed Book 1. Can’t wait to read Book 2 and 3 all in one go. 🙂
Congrats!!!! I think that my favorite of the three books is the first one. I loved all of them but the first one stuck with me the most out of the three!!!!
Happy Book Birthday Susan! I have not gotten the chance to read this series yet but I am starting it tonight. I’m so excited! Congratulations on completing this series, I know its going to be wonderful. Thank you so much for the giveaway.
Happy Book Birthday! I can’t wait to get my hands on this!
Congradulations on the release of the final book of the something strange and deadly series! My personal favorite is something strange and lovely but I have not read the final book yet!
HOORAY FOR SUSAN! Lots of love for you and your amazing trilogy on the release day of STRANGE & EVER AFTER <3
Congratulations on finishing your incredible trilogy, Sooz! I’m absolutely gutted that STRANGE AND EVER AFTER isn’t available in the UK. Hopefully I’ll find a way to get my hands on a copy.
Yaaaaaaaay!!!
I know I’m late to the party on Pub Crawl, but I said it yesterday and I’ll say it again: I am so proud to have worked with you on these epic books! Spirit-Hunters for life!
Happy belated Release Day! I’ve seen the series Alexa and Rachel have been doing in honor of the series. I’m in the midst of reading the 2nd book, but Something Strange and Deadly is absolutely fantastic! I love how unique your idea is and how it came to life, and congratulations on completing the trilogy!
Congrats, Susan!! That’s a major accomplishment. I can’t wait to read it 🙂
Happy book birthday!
The first is my favorite, as it’s the only one I’ve read SO FAR. However, I hope to change that. 🙂
Happy Book Birthday and Hooray for publishing an entire series!!! I preordered the book at my favorite bookstore and went to pick it up on Tuesday and it’s gorgeous! Can’t wait to read it on my plane ride Saturday!!
Congrats and Happy Book Birthday! Can’t wait to see how it all ends : )
Happy book birthday! I’m sooo happy for Susan! I have to say I have a strong affection for the first book. 😀
Grats! 😀
And hmm…I’ll have to say that the first book was my favorite. It was the book that started it all after all. ;D
Happy book birthday and the book looks amazing and thanks for the giveaway!! 🙂
Happy Book Birthday!!! Can’t wait to read S&EA!!
Congratulations, Susan! I absolutely adore this book series. Well it’s hard to choose a favorite when I haven’t read S&EA yet, but the second book definitely had a killer ending (pun intended). So let’s go with A Darkness S&L for now. 😉 Happy book birthday! Can’t wait to read this one!
Congrats to Susan! Can’t wait to get my hands on a copy of this book1
I love this series. Sad that it’s coming to an end 🙁
Happy Book Birthday!!!!!
I would love to read this series, even if it means starting by getting the third book:)