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• Rage - 2019 Tor Teen, New York, NY
• Roar - 2017 Tor Teen, New York, NY

• Cora Carmack website - https://www.coracarmack.com/

  Cora Carmack is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of New Adult Romance and YA fantasy. Her books have been translated into more than a dozen languages around the world. Cora lives in Austin, TX, and on any given day you might find her typing away at her computer, flying to various cities around the world, or just watching Netflix with her kitty Katniss and her dog Sherlock. But she can always be found on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and her website www.coracarmack.com.

  FAQ
  1.Where can I buy your books?
  All of the Losing It series and Rusk University series books are currently available in print and ebook in the US and UK. Those publishers also distribute to other countries like the Canada, Australia, UK, Philippines, etc. ROAR, the first book in the Stormheart series is available in the US, UK, Germany, Poland, Romania, with more countries to come.

  Translated versions of my books are currently available in the following countries:
  Hungary (Losing It and Faking It are available, Keeping Her coming soon)
  Greece (Losing It is available)
  Translated versions coming soon:
  Spain (and other Spanish speaking countries)
  Korea
  Turkey
  France
  Italy
  Germany
  Brazil
  Denmark
  The Netherlands
  For more information on translated versions, check out the Foreign Editions page.

  Unfortunately… translating and publishing a work in a new country can take a significant amount of time. I don’t always have release dates for foreign translations, but when I find out about them, I’ll post! I know this is frustrating for foreign readers, but all I can say is that I hope you’ll buy the books when they release and support your local publishers. The more books you buy from publishers in your home countries, the more books they will be able to translate (and the faster they’ll be able to release them too).

  2. Are your books available in other countries besides the ones you mentioned?
  Not at the moment, but they might be in the future! If you want the book in your country, the best thing you can do is let your favorite publishers know. Additionally, some of the countries listed above have only bought the rights to some books, and not others. If you want to make sure your country continues to have my books, the best thing you can do is purchase a copy when it releases and spread the word to your friends, and let your local publishers known you’re interested in reading more of my work.
  3. What is “New Adult?”
  New Adult is a difficult thing to pin down because it’s a new category in the midst of evolving. It’s a type of book that fits between Young Adult and Adult fiction. It deals with characters in the 18-25ish range who are at college, working their first jobs, figuring out their lives. I’ve discussed what it means to me more in-depth here. But like I said… it’s a new category that’s still forming, so there’s definitely room for variation and risks.
  4. Can you provide some information for use in book reports?
  First, thank you for using one of my books for your reports! Unfortunately, I cannot provide prompt or detailed responses to everyone’s questions for reports, as it would just be too time consuming. But here are a few facts that might prove helpful. I was born in Texas in 1987 and grew up in the small town of Early, Texas. I loved the creative arts from a young age– theatre, dance, music, books– anything creative that could convey emotion or a story was right up my alley. I attended college to study acting, and began writing seriously during a semester studying abroad in the Netherlands. My first book was published when I was twenty-five-years old. And finally, I’ll end with a secret. Cora Carmack is not my real name, but a penname. It was my great grandmother’s name. I never got to meet her because she died before I was born, but she was very important to my mother, who is very important to me. My mom was my English teacher for all four years of high school (such is small school life), and in truth, she taught me a great deal about writing and grammar long before that, and I would not be where I am today without her.
  5. Will there be a sequel to LOSING IT?
  There is! Sort of. I wrote a short sequel novella called KEEPING HER, which is available as an ebook everywhere and as a mass market paperback for a limited time. It picks up after Losing It, and is from both Bliss and Garrick’s POV.
  There are also more books in the series, though each one follows a different main character. The first, FAKING IT, follows Cade (a secondary character from LOSING IT). The second companion novel follows Kelsey, and is called FINDING IT. Bliss and Garrick get some mentions in those books, too. There’s also the novella, SEEKING HER, which pairs with FINDING IT.
  6. How many books will there be in the Rusk University series?
  Five, I think! The first three books are out now, and All Closed Off (book four, about Stella!) is in progress! After that, I have hopeful plans for a fifth book about Isaiah Brookes. And it’s entirely possible that there will be more after that, because I just can’t stop coming up with ideas for that world!
  7. Can you (Cora) read my writing?
  Sorry, but for legal reasons, not to mention time constraint reasons, I can’t. I would encourage you to find a critique partner or group to share your work with. There are also a multitude of places online where you can share your work. I highly recommend Absolute Write as a good place to start.
  Currently, I am not taking any blurb requests for published authors except in very rare instances. Due to my vision problems (more on that here), I am unable to conclusively commit to reading anything by a deadline. If you are an author and would still like to inquire about a possible blurb, please contact my agent, Suzie Townsend of New Leaf Literary. suzie (at) newleafliterary (dot) com.
  8. What else are you writing?
  Ahhh! So much! I’m working on the fourth book in the Rusk University series, All Closed Off. Pitched as an NA version of Friday Night Lights, this series revolves around a fictional Texas University and a few swoon-worthy football boys. You can read more about it here.

  I’m also working on Inflict, which is the second book in the Muse series. This series is a little different from my usual stuff in that it’s Paranormal Romance (inspired by Greek Mythology), but don’t worry…there’s still plenty of kissing. You can find out more about the Muse series here.

  And I’m SUPER excited to be branching out into YA fantasy with Tor Teen. The first book is called ROAR, and you can read more about it here. The second book is titled RAGE, and releases in August 2019.
  9. What are the release dates for those books?
  Unfortunately, due to some unexpected health crises, my writing schedule has been severely impacted, causing a delay in my publishing schedule. I was diagnosed rather unexpectedly with epilepsy, and had difficulty finding the appropriate medication to manage my condition. I’ve discussed a lot of that journey on my social media pages, if you would like to know more, but suffice it to say, I am on the mend, albeit with different limits now. And I’m doing my best to get back to the stories I put on hold.
  RAGE releases August 27, 2019.
  ALL CLOSED OFF will release as soon as possible. Read more about that here.
  INFLICT releases….well, unfortunately..I don’t know. I wish I did! You can find out some more information on my publishing schedule here.
  10. Where can I meet you?
  Oh, man. I am ALL over the place. And new events get added all the time. Check out my events page to see where I’ll be in the coming year. Also, make sure you follow me on social media (links are in the sidebar), and be sure to sign up for my newsletter for info on all the latest events!
  11. What is the reading order for all of your series?
  Losing It series
  The books can all stand-alone, but if you want to read them in publishing order it is:
  Losing It, Faking It, Keeping Her (Losing It novella), Finding It, Seeking Her (Finding It Novella).

  Rusk University series
  These books can also be read as stand-alones, but I recommend reading them in publishing order to avoid minor spoilers:
  All Lined Up, All Broke Down, All Played Out, All Closed Off (coming soon)

  Muse series
  You definitely want to read these in order – spoilers abound!
  Inspire, Inflict (coming soon)

  Stormheart Series
  ROAR
  RAGE
  Stormheart #3

• Fantastic Fiction -

  Cora Carmack

  Cora Carmack is a twenty-something writer who likes to write about twenty-something characters. She's done a multitude of things in her life-- boring jobs (like working at Target), Fun jobs (like working in a theatre), stressful jobs (like teaching), and dream jobs (like writing). She enjoys placing her characters in the most awkward situations possible, and then trying to help them get a boyfriend out of it. Awkward people need love, too.

  Genres: Romance, Young Adult Fantasy

  New Books
  July 2019
  (paperback)

  Rage
  (Stormheart, book 2)

  Series
  Losing It
  1. Losing It (2012)
  2. Faking It (2012)
  3. Finding It (2012)

  Losing It Novella
  1. Keeping Her (2013)
  2. Seeking Her (2014)

  Rusk University
  1. All Lined Up (2014)
  2. All Broke Down (2014)
  3. All Played Out (2015)

  Muse
  1. Inspire (2014)

  Stormheart
  1. Roar (2017)
  2. Rage (2019)

  Omnibus
  The Cora Carmack New Adult Boxed Set (2013)

  Collections
  The Between the Covers (2013) (with Jay Crownover, Lisa DesRochers, Sophie Jordan, J Lynn and Molly McAdams)

• Amazon -

  Cora Carmack is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of New Adult Romance and YA fantasy. Her books have been translated into more than a dozen languages around the world. Cora lives in Austin, TX, and on any given day you might find her typing away at her computer, flying to various cities around the world, or just watching Netflix with her kitty Katniss. But she can always be found on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and her website www.coracarmack.com.

• Tor/Forge Blog - https://www.torforgeblog.com/2017/05/16/qa-with-cora-carmack-author-of-roar/

  QUOTE:
  YA speculative fiction was my first love. I used to run a popular YA book blog, and writing YA fantasy was my biggest dream." Carmack added, "I first had the idea for Roar while doing a radio interview for one of my romance books. The interviewer asked if there was something I really wanted to write that I hadn’t yet. So I mentioned my desire to write YA Fantasy. Then I also said I’d always wanted to write a book about storm chasers, but hadn’t yet because I didn’t have time for all the research it would require."

  Interview with Cora Carmack, Author of Roar
  May 16, 2017torforge
  Welcome back to Fantasy Firsts! Today, we’re excited to share an interview with Cora Carmack, talking about her upcoming young adult debut. Roar, available June 13th, is the beginning of a brand new series, about a land where magical storms rage and those who can control them control the power. Preorder Roar now for a special bonus offer, and read the first four chapters here!
  Will you tell us a little about Roar and what inspired you to write it?
  Absolutely! YA speculative fiction was my first love. I used to run a popular YA book blog, and writing YA fantasy was my biggest dream. So while I’ve been writing full time and publishing for the last few years, I’ve been longing for the day I could dip my toes back into the YA Realm. And Tor Teen gave me that chance.
  I first had the idea for Roar while doing a radio interview for one of my romance books. The interviewer asked if there was something I really wanted to write that I hadn’t yet. So I mentioned my desire to write YA Fantasy. Then I also said I’d always wanted to write a book about storm chasers, but hadn’t yet because I didn’t have time for all the research it would require. I remember thinking… I suppose I could write a fantasy book about MAGIC storms, and then I could just invent all the research. The interview continued, but all the while my mind was whirling, filling in the gaps of a world that suffered from violent, magical storms. As soon as the call ended, I sat down and typed up everything that came to mind–a black market that sold storm magic, a princess with a dire secret, and a band of storm hunters who battle tempests to steal their magic. I was OBSESSED.
  Technically, Tor Teen had already offered on a proposal for a different fantasy book, but I went to my editor and pitched her this new idea for a world plagued by sentient storms, and thankfully she was totally on board. And the rest is history.
  What’s the most bizarre thing you learned while researching Roar?
  Great question. Remember when I thought writing a book about magic storms wouldn’t require much research? Wrong. It required even more research because I had to write, think, and plot a book about storms wherein radar and computers don’t exist. So I dug back into early records and writings on weather to see how they thought about storms, what they had observed, how they attempted to predict the weather, etc. In the midst of that, I found all these crazy superstitions and signs that people thought could help them predict the weather. Here’s a few of my favorites from The Book of Signs by Theophrastus (A greek philosopher who was a student of Aristotle):
  It is a sign of rain or storm when birds which are not aquatic take a bath.
  A dog rolling on the ground is a sign of violent wind.
  It is a sign of storm or rain when the ox licks his fore-hoof; if he puts his head up towards the sky and snuffs the air, it is a sign of rain.
  Do you identify with any of the characters in Roar?
  I’m a very character driven writer. I think it stems from my days doing theatre. I like to really inhabit my characters and understand what makes them tick, and let them lead the story. In order to connect that deeply with each character, I have to identify with them. So many of my characters have a small kernel of me in them—some fear or hope or secret or insecurity that makes them feel real to me. Aurora has so much of my teenage self in her. She’s restless and feels stifled by her surroundings and longs to make her mark on the world. Growing up in a minuscule town in the middle of nowhere in Texas, I felt that same longing intensely as a teenager. Another character that really sticks out is Novaya. She (like me) suffers from anxiety. But unlike me, she has volatile magic that must be contained and kept secret at all costs. So glad I don’t have to juggle anxiety and deadly magic.
  What do you enjoy most about writing?
  Writing is hard. There are days when I identify a bit too much with the myth of Sisyphus. Like I’ll never reach the end of what I’m working on. But my favorite parts of writing are what come before and after the endless boulder-pushing that is drafting and editing. First… I love the moment of genesis—the spark of an idea and the mad dash to flesh it out. But my favorite moment of all is when my book finds its perfect reader. We all have our favorite books, the ones we wish never had to end, and we gladly reread again and again. It’s such a joy to find those books as a reader. But it’s nothing short of remarkable when your book becomes that for someone else.
  Where do you like to write?
  I get restless easily, so I have to move around a lot when I’m writing. I’ll start out at my desk and write for a bit there, and then move to the couch, then maybe move downstairs to the other couch for awhile. I recently got a treadmill desk, so I’ll work while I’m walking on that. When the weather is nice I’ll write on my porch. And this might be a little TMI, but I actually write in the bathtub a lot! My dad made me this awesome desk-thing that goes across the tub so I don’t have to balance my laptop precariously on the edge anymore. And it makes for a great place to focus and relax.
  Which books are currently in your to-read pile?
  I just recently finished Frostblood by Elly Blake, so I’m eager for the release of the sequel Fireblood. I do most of my reading via audiobooks because of some vision issues, so next up in my queue is The Bone Witch by Rin Chupeco, The Alchemists of Loom by Elise Kova, and A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas.
  If you could only recommend one book, what would it be?
  This is brutal. My current go to recommendation is The Tairen Soul series by CL Wilson. It’s a complete, 5-book fantasy romance series. And guys, this series is everything. I laughed and cried and stayed up late in the night unable to stop reading. It currently sits on the top shelf of my bookshelf which previously had been reserved only for Harry Potter. That’s how much I love these books. They made my HP shelf!
  Who are your literary heroes?
  I mean… Not to be cliche, but J.K. Rowling is pretty much queen of my life. But I figure she’s like half the world’s literary hero. I also adore and admire Libba Bray. I first fell in love with her words as teenager with A Great and Terrible Beauty. I stalked her on livejournal for a while, and realized we had a lot of things in common. She grew up in Texas, got her start in theatre, and moved to NYC on a hope and a prayer. I actually sent her a long angsty email as a teenager asking for advice about life and college and writing, and she wrote me back the most heartfelt and compassionate response. She made my dreams feel like a tangible, possible goal, and I’m not sure if I’d be where I am today without that reply she sent.
  What’s your favorite method of procrastination?
  Oh man. I am the queen of procrastinating. The Internet is usually my biggest distraction – so many times I’ll be like “I’m just going to look at Twitter for a minute” and then suddenly I’m rage-scrolling for an hour. Also Snapchat, and those voice-changing filters…my friends and I will often use Snapchat instead of texting, telling each other random stuff while having a cat face. It’s the best (and the worst). And like so many other human beings, I have a Netflix problem.
  Do you have any writing rituals?
  I mean, we just talked about procrastination…does that count as a ritual? LOL. I usually write on my computer, but whenever I’m stuck on something I’ll write by hand in a notebook or journal. It makes me slow down, and sort of gives me the permission to suck because I know I can always fix it while I’m typing it up later. That method always seems to open things up for me. I’d say I’ve probably handwritten a substantial section of all of my books at one point or another.
  What’s next for you?
  Well, in the immediate future, I’m headed to RT Booklovers Convention in Atlanta and then Jay Crownover and I are taking a month-long trip to France, Germany, and Norway. So get ready for a ton of ridiculous Instagram posts! Then I get back in to the states about two weeks before the release of Roar, during which I will likely subsist on caffeine and food delivery for days. As far as books go, All Closed Off (the fourth book in my Rusk University series) is set to release on July 18. And I’m hard at work on the sequel to Roar, which I’m so excited for. We’ll get to delve deeper into several characters, plus there’s a rebellion, and more romance (for both Aurora and other characters). The storms also kick it up a notch in this book, so all in all, I’m pretty pumped to work more on that.

QUOTE:
Despite the young adult heroine-as-rebel storyline's lack of freshness, the emphasis on Aurora's own agenda and on the characters' ties to each other bolsters the plot.
Carmack, Cora: RAGE

Kirkus Reviews. (June 15, 2019):
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Carmack, Cora RAGE Tor Teen (Young Adult Fiction) $17.99 8, 27 ISBN: 978-0-7653-8636-6
The runaway princess-bride of Roar (2017) returns to protect her city from threats both political and magical.
With her newfound magical abilities, Princess Aurora and her team of storm hunters return to her city of Pavan, where they discover how bleak the situation has become. The Locke family has seized control over the city by keeping Aurora's mother, Queen Aphra, drugged, and their governance style is ruthless and cruel while refugees from the villainous Stormlord's path of destruction pile up outside the city looking for salvation. Being back home means complications for Aurora's relationships, especially with love interest Kiran, as she's pulled between the liberties she had as Roar and her obligations as Aurora--and the secret threatens their romance. In the city, she lucks into contact with the revolutionary group resisting the Lockes. Despite the young adult heroine-as-rebel storyline's lack of freshness, the emphasis on Aurora's own agenda and on the characters' ties to each other bolsters the plot. Breaks from Aurora's and Kiran's viewpoints--focusing on Novaya, Cassius, and Cruze (through flashbacks from 17 years prior)--give enough space that the central romance doesn't smother and even allow for hints of other characters' romances to come. Though the less-a-conclusion-than-a-pause ending is typical of middle books, the last act has surprises and action. Aurora is white, but many other characters are described as having varying shades of brown skin, including Kiran and Cassius.
Adequate escapism. (Fantasy. 14-adult)
Source Citation (MLA 8th Edition)
"Carmack, Cora: RAGE." Kirkus Reviews, 15 June 2019. General OneFile, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A588726844/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=ITOF&xid=ea82a74f. Accessed 10 July 2019.

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Carmack, Cora. Roar

Suzanne Libra
Voice of Youth Advocates. 40.2 (June 2017): p76.
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Carmack, Cora. Roar. Tor Teen, 2017. 384p. $17.99. 978-0-7653-8631-1.
In Pavan, the ruling family needs to have magic to control the devastating storms that ravage their kingdom. Princess Aurora, the sole remaining heir, believes she has no powers. Her mother arranges a marriage to a powerful prince from a neighboring kingdom. After a few meetings with Prince Cassius and a visit to a secret market that deals in storm magic, Aurora decides she would rather run than marry. She joins a group who steal the magic from the storms. Traveling incognito as Roar, she hopes to learn to calm storms and save her home from the dark prince. Meanwhile, she is trying to resist the charms of a fellow stormhunter and to control her unexpectedly violent reactions to some of the storms.
Teens who love high fantasy will find much to like here. The various magical talents among the stormhunters, the evil of the neighboring kingdom, the mysterious storm lord, and Auroras hidden strengths will draw in readers. Carmack builds her world deliberately and ramps up the suspense, and the romance, slowly. Her background as a romance writer for adults is obvious in the relationship between Roar and Locke, and that may turn some boys off from this book. Dedicated readers of high fantasy will see some of the twists coming, but Roars grit and the depth of worldbuilding will keep them reading--and waiting anxiously for the sequel.--Suzanne Libra.
Source Citation (MLA 8th Edition)
Libra, Suzanne. "Carmack, Cora. Roar." Voice of Youth Advocates, June 2017, p. 76. General OneFile, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A497860374/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=ITOF&xid=f9b7dd2a. Accessed 10 July 2019.

Gale Document Number: GALE|A497860374

QUOTE:
Carmack creates enough suspense that they'll be scrambling for the sequel.
Carmack, Cora: ROAR

Kirkus Reviews. (Apr. 15, 2017):
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Full Text:
Carmack, Cora ROAR Tor Teen (Children's Fiction) $17.99 6, 13 ISBN: 978-0-7653-8631-1
Carmack introduces weather magic and a girl who will go to great lengths to reclaim her power in the first of the Stormheart series.In Aurora's world, magical storms strike with ferocity, and only a few are born into the magic to combat them. As the sole heir to her kingdom, Aurora is expected to keep the storms at bay. The only problem? She has no magic. With storms fast approaching, Aurora's mother, the queen regnant, orchestrates an arranged marriage between her daughter and a powerful prince from a neighboring kingdom. When the prince deceives her, Aurora is desperate to find a way out of the marriage while still ensuring her kingdom's safety, when she stumbles upon an illegal market where she finds that magic can be learned. Hoping to return with new abilities, Aurora leaves home and joins up with a band of storm hunters. Her quest brings many unexpected surprises, and it is a race against time, as her kingdom is under attack. Carmack introduces an exciting new world that contains intriguing magic and complex social structures, but the worldbuilding feels incomplete. The magic is at times difficult to grasp, and a romantic storyline distracts from the action. While readers are introduced to a number of interesting characters, they unfortunately remain in the peripherals. Aurora is a white 18-year-old; her intended, Cassius, is likewise white. While leaving readers with many questions, Carmack creates enough suspense that they'll be scrambling for the sequel. (Fantasy. 14-18)
Source Citation (MLA 8th Edition)
"Carmack, Cora: ROAR." Kirkus Reviews, 15 Apr. 2017. General OneFile, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A489268449/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=ITOF&xid=1c0317c7. Accessed 10 July 2019.

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Roar
QUOTE:
Carmack does take pains to make Roar strong, intelligent, and brave.
Debbie Carton
Booklist. 113.18 (May 15, 2017): p52.
Copyright: COPYRIGHT 2017 American Library Association
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Roar. By Cora Carmack. June 2017.384p. Tor Teen, $ 17.99 (9780765386311); e-book, $9.99 (9780765386335). Gr. 8-11.
In a fantasy world where magic is real, those without magical powers must hide their flaw in order to gain power. Aurora Pavan is the only surviving child of one of the oldest aristocratic Stormling families, but she lacks the family's inherited gift: magic to control the violent storms that threaten her kingdom. Aurora's widowed mother tries to marry her off to a handsome, brutish Stormling prince with exceptional magical powers, but Aurora disguises herself and runs away, taking the name Roar. She immediately meets an even handsomer (and kinder) man with magical powers-a storm hunter-from whom she learns that magical powers can actually be stolen if you've got the courage. For the romance readers, there's plenty of detailed descriptions of broad, manly chests, beautiful clothing, and injured maidens swooning into the strong arms of their caring love interests, although Carmack does take pains to make Roar strong, intelligent, and brave. A sequel is sure to follow, given the abrupt cliff-hanger ending.--Debbie Carton
Source Citation (MLA 8th Edition)
Carton, Debbie. "Roar." Booklist, 15 May 2017, p. 52. General OneFile, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A496084866/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=ITOF&xid=906206d8. Accessed 10 July 2019.

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QUOTE:
A good crossover choice for libraries looking for more traditional high fantasy novels with sbong female protagonists and a large dose of romance.

Carmack, Cora. Roar

Bobbi Parry
School Library Journal. 63.5 (May 2017): p101+.
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CARMACK, Cora. Roar. 384p. Tor Teen. Jun. 2017. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9780765386311.
Gr 8 Up--Princess Aurora is the only heir to the Pavan throne. She was born a Stormling, the youngest member of a family whose line carries the magic necessary to defeat the destructive magical storms that threaten her country during the Rage season. But Rora hides a terrible secret: she was born without the storm-fighting gifts. Now the young woman is faced with a marriage to a man who does not love her--but whose Stormling talents are meant to cover for her own lack. She strikes out to make her own way in the world and gives herself a new name: Roar. In the world of YA fantasy, Rora's lack of talent is a welcome change and allows the character's will and intelligence to take center stage. Carmack's background as a romance writer is evident in Rora's slow-burning scenes with her betrothed, Cassius, and her fellow storm-chaser Locke, but her prose is denser than that of many of her YA contemporaries. The story moves at a more leisurely pace; this book will appeal primarily to hard-core fantasy fans, although lovers of romance may also find a lot to enjoy. VERDICT A good crossover choice for libraries looking for more traditional high fantasy novels with sbong female protagonists and a large dose of romance.--Bobbi Parry, East Baton Rouge Parish School System, LA
Source Citation (MLA 8th Edition)
Parry, Bobbi. "Carmack, Cora. Roar." School Library Journal, May 2017, p. 101+. General OneFile, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A491032156/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=ITOF&xid=a5716e98. Accessed 10 July 2019.

Gale Document Number: GALE|A491032156

"Carmack, Cora: RAGE." Kirkus Reviews, 15 June 2019. General OneFile, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A588726844/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=ITOF&xid=ea82a74f. Accessed 10 July 2019. Libra, Suzanne. "Carmack, Cora. Roar." Voice of Youth Advocates, June 2017, p. 76. General OneFile, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A497860374/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=ITOF&xid=f9b7dd2a. Accessed 10 July 2019. "Carmack, Cora: ROAR." Kirkus Reviews, 15 Apr. 2017. General OneFile, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A489268449/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=ITOF&xid=1c0317c7. Accessed 10 July 2019. Carton, Debbie. "Roar." Booklist, 15 May 2017, p. 52. General OneFile, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A496084866/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=ITOF&xid=906206d8. Accessed 10 July 2019. Parry, Bobbi. "Carmack, Cora. Roar." School Library Journal, May 2017, p. 101+. General OneFile, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A491032156/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=ITOF&xid=a5716e98. Accessed 10 July 2019.

• Hypable
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  QUOTE:
  Roar is an absolute must read.
  BY KRISTEN KRANZ | 2:30 PM EDT, JUNE 13, 2017
  ‘Roar’ book review: Cora Carmack crafts an unforgettable story in a rich, turbulent world
  Hypable
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  Cora Carmack’s first foray into YA is every bit the success I hoped it would be, and a far better book than I ever could have imagined. Roar is an absolute must read.

  About ‘Roar’
  In a land ruled and shaped by violent magical storms, power lies with those who control them.

  Aurora Pavan comes from one of the oldest Stormling families in existence. Long ago, the ungifted pledged fealty and service to her family in exchange for safe haven, and a kingdom was carved out from the wildlands and sustained by magic capable of repelling the world’s deadliest foes. As the sole heir of Pavan, Aurora’s been groomed to be the perfect queen. She’s intelligent and brave and honorable. But she’s yet to show any trace of the magic she’ll need to protect her people.

  To keep her secret and save her crown, Aurora’s mother arranges for her to marry a dark and brooding Stormling prince from another kingdom. At first, the prince seems like the perfect solution to all her problems. He’ll guarantee her spot as the next queen and be the champion her people need to remain safe. But the more secrets Aurora uncovers about him, the more a future with him frightens her. When she dons a disguise and sneaks out of the palace one night to spy on him, she stumbles upon a black market dealing in the very thing she lacks—storm magic. And the people selling it? They’re not Stormlings. They’re storm hunters.

  Legend says that her ancestors first gained their magic by facing a storm and stealing part of its essence. And when a handsome young storm hunter reveals he was born without magic, but possesses it now, Aurora realizes there’s a third option for her future besides ruin or marriage.
  She might not have magic now, but she can steal it if she’s brave enough.

  Challenge a tempest. Survive it. And you become its master.

  ‘Roar’ book review
  I have been a Cora Carmack fan since I first cracked open Faking It all those years ago. Her stories have always stood out as favorites, and I’ve recommended them to just about every person I’ve ever met. Her New Adult books have blown me away with their depth and earnestness, and I didn’t know what to expect from a Cora Carmack YA fantasy book. I definitely underestimated what sort of absolutely incredible world she could build when not constrained by limitations like reality.

  The moment you open Roar, you are introduced to a heroine who isn’t fearless, and isn’t all powerful, but is brave enough to do what she must to protect her people and face the responsibilities of her birthplace. Aurora’s authenticity leaps off the page scene after scene, whether she’s showing vulnerability with her mother, tossing daggers with Cassius, or taking a calculated risk to put her people, and herself, in a better situation. I could identify with her and want to join her quest in equal measure. It was easy to feel pulled into the story and want to become one of the hunters, while also seeing the value in how Aurora’s strength could be seen and adapted for our world.

  I found the book’s treatment of Cassius Locke to be one of its most delightful surprises. Before the story truly gets going, we learn that Cassius and Aurora are to be wed in an arranged marriage to strengthen both their families and earn her people protection. It would have been all too easy to make Cassius slimy and awful. Instead, Cora wound complication into his bones. He’s as conflicted a hero as Aurora is a heroine. I am beyond intrigued to see what Cora has in store for Cassius in the rest of this series. He is the character I feel like I know the least, but want to know the most.

  You can’t talk characters and development without talking about Locke. The relationship that develops between Roar and Locke is well written and and absolutely enchanting. The extreme conditions of their reality allow for them to bond quickly and deeply, anchoring them to each other so that no matter whether it’s a literal or figurative storm trying to take them down, they can weather the tempest. He’s strong and bold, but without the rash, abrasive quality that can be quite a distraction.

  Cora surprised me with twists and turns in this book just as ferocious as the storms in the story. Halfway through Roar, I believed I knew the roadmap. I thought I knew what was coming next, and I arrogantly dreaded a plot device I sensed coming that I’ve read a million times before. I should have known better. This is a Cora Carmack book after all. As soon as I fell victim to those expectations, the story changed and brought me to places I’ve never seen a story go before.

  The secrets and twists this book holds within its pages are among the best I’ve ever read. I have so many questions and desires when it comes to learning more about Caelira, the history of the Stormlings, and the lore of this brilliant new world. I want to devour this series, but thankfully, I have more than enough time to read Roar over and over again, soaking up every molecule of information left behind until we can return to Caelira, storm hunting, and a Rage season that promises to challenge every inhabitant, be they normal, Stormling, or Stormlord. Bring on book two. I am beyond ready for more.

  Roar is available now wherever books are sold. Get your copy today from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or Indiebound, and make sure to add it on Goodreads too.

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