BRAG Medallion holiday drawing
As you might be aware, Lady of Devices became a BRAG (Book Readers Appreciation Group) Medallion honoree this year. I’m excited to say that these nice folks are having a cool contest. Try your luck!
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“For those who like the melding of Victorian culture with the fantastic fantasy of reality-bending science fiction, this one will be right up their alley. Think: Oliver Twist meets League of Extraordinary Gentlemen.” For more, check out Review: Lady of Devices by Shelley Adina. How very kind! Thank you, Readers’ Realm!
Congratulations on receiving the honor, Shelley!