New Release & Giveaway: Crown of Oblivion by Julie Eshbaugh

Crown of Oblivion 

by Julie Eshbaugh

Best book I’ve read this year! Crown of Oblivion by Julie Eshbaugh was an incredibly action packed YA novel from beginning to end! Raw, fresh and unique, this story unfolds in a dystopian setting with themes of injustice, inequality and horrors that people should never have to witness. I was completely enthralled in Astrid’s world and couldn’t get enough of her experiences. The world building was done quite nicely; not over done like some fantasy novels can be, but enough for me to envision the surroundings and still develop my relationship with the main character!

Astrid, an Outsider, is forced to become a surrogate to the princess… she takes all the punishments that the princess deserves for breaking rules and such. My heart immediately broke for Astrid but at the same time, I was intrigued. How does this girl take this pain and suffering and move past it? The Race of Oblivion definitely distracts her well enough.



This race is brutal and cold, and threatening and vicious. Making it worse, the racers are given Oblivion. A drug that makes them lose all memories before even starting the race. The unfolding of each moment is built with such anticipation that I found it very hard to put the back down (and I’m in a fast paced online course at the moment).

I enjoyed Astrid’s encounters with all of the side characters greatly. Just enough interaction but not too much to make the story drag. The action took precedence. Left and right, Astrid was challenged and though some characters helped her in unexpected ways, Astrid ultimately pulled herself through, giving us our desired clever and brave heroine. With family elements throughout, the story felt real and relatable. There is a very, very slow burning romance weaved into this story, but it does not have the spotlight by any means. It does, however, help to see that even in the darkest of times, love shows itself, in many shapes and forms.


Eshbaugh’s latest release is nothing short of compelling and an absolute thrill ride. Crown of Oblivion is a story that I won’t soon forget and nor should I… the ending hints at a sequel ;) This is perfect for any dystopian fan of The Hunger Games, The Maze Runner series and more. Get ready for the race of your life!

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**Giveaway**

Did you miss your chance at the amazing pre-order giveaway?!  Well fret no more! I have an extra set of all that's included in the giveaway: Signed bookplate, HeyAtlasCreative designed enamel pin, postcard with book quote and a cut out bookmark of Astrid!  All of this with a hardback copy of Crown of Oblivion!!  

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A Waiting on Wednesday Post- Crown of Oblivion by Julie Eshbaugh

Note:  Waiting on Wednesday is hosted by the famous Jill at Breaking the Spine.

Well now, I've never done an actual "Waiting on Wednesday" post before so I hope Jill doesn't read this and then hunt me down and slay me for butchering her adored meme by the thousands, maybe millions.

I especially hope to do this post justice because I want to spotlight Crown of Oblivion by Julie Eshbaugh! You know, the amazing author who wrote our most favorite YA historical fantasy series, Ivory and Bone?

If you haven't read that series, then stop, wait, don't stop... Finish reading this post first and then go and read Ivory and Bone and Obsidian and Stars while you are WAITING for Crown of Oblivion!!! (Trust me, you'll want to read all the way to the end...)

Ok, so now that I got that out, I can present to you the breathtaking cover of Crown of Oblivion

Now... I know you want to know what this dangerously gorgeous book is about right?  Here ya go...

Astrid is the surrogate for Princess Renya, which means she bears the physical punishment if Renya steps out of line. Astrid has no choice—she and her family are Outsiders, the lower class of people without magic and without citizenship.

But there is a way out of this life—competing in the deadly Race of Oblivion. To enter the race, an Outsider is administered the drug Oblivion, which wipes their memory clear of their past as they enter a new world with nothing to help them but a slip of paper bearing their name and the first clue. It’s not as simple as solving a puzzle, however—for a majority of the contestants, the race ends in death. But winning would mean not only freedom for Astrid, but citizenship and health care for her entire family. With a dying father to think of, Astrid is desperate to prevail.

From the beginning, the race is filled with twists and turns. One of them is Darius, a fellow racer Astrid meets but isn’t sure she can trust. Though they team up in the race, as Astrid’s memories begin to resurface, she remembers just who he was to her—a scorned foe who may want revenge. Astrid also starts to notice she has powers no Outsider should—which could help her win the race, but also make her a target if anyone finds out. With stakes that couldn’t be higher, Astrid must decide what is more important: risking her life to remember the mysteries of the past, or playing a cutthroat game in order to win her—and her family’s—freedom.

Oh, but wait, there's more!

There's so much excitement for Crown of Oblivion and so there is a pre-order giveaway and super fun and extremely exciting thing that I'll tell you about, in just one minute!  I know you're probably thinking I should just tell you now, but this post is about waiting, right?! 

So if you are seriously clever, and I think you are then you are already considering pre-ordering Crown of Oblivion and here's why... 

Because when you submit your receipt, you will get a signed bookplate with a silver signature and I have to say that's the coolest, also a stunning postcard with a quote, this cut out bookmark of Astrid, our fearless heroine and a super cool pin made by Hey Atlas Creative!  (Not shown here, but follow the link to see!) I'm just saying that's a lot of cool stuff, right? Just click this link to submit your receipt! https://www.julieeshbaugh.com/pre-order-giveaway 

And then that's not all!  Haha!!!  I feel like a game show host a little.  Seriously though, there's an exciting race featuring our girl Astrid here!  

Julie Eshbaugh

We are sending Astrid on a virtual race around the world!  How much fun is that? The #RaceofOblivion is all about posting pictures of a cutout image of Astrid in a variety of different locations.  To participate, follow the link     https://www.julieeshbaugh.com/raceofoblivion  

Oh, and did I mention there's a chance to win $100 worth of books?  My bad, I thought I mentioned that before... Thank you Julie!!  

Well, I hope you all have enjoyed this very long post with reasons on why I'm anxiously awaiting on Crown Of Oblivion and I hope now, that you are too!!!

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