Six of Crows Blog Tour / Six Tips for Surviving the Grishaverse / 2 Giveaways! #magicandmayhem #sixofcrows

Hello and welcome to today's stop in SIX OF CROWS blog tour, hosted by Henry Holt & Co. I'm honored to be posting today on the release day of Leigh Bardugo's SIX OF CROWS release!! I'm thrilled to have partnered up with the lovely Casey from Dark Readers, one of my all time favorite book blogs from the UK, for today's post! Today we're sharing our Six Tips for Surviving the Grishaverse. 

Before I share my tips, a word from LEIGH BARDUGO, herself!

Thanks for being a stop on the tour, Katie! Hopefully I'll see you in Texas soon. Assuming I make it there, because I have no business giving advice on survival of any kind. I don't even go camping. When the zombie apocalypse comes, you will find me lying on the floor eating Cheetos. I regularly tip over when I'm doing anything more challenging than trying to stand still. I once ate a calla lily on a dare and had to be rushed to the emergency room. I got a concussion falling off of bleachers in a mascot costume. Look, I'd like to tell you I'm exaggerating, but I'd be lucky to last 24 hours in the Grishaverse. Volcra. Muggings. Maybe just a stray bullet. Who knows how I'd go? If I could choose, I think I'd get tipsy on champagne at a party at the Little Palace, wade into the lake, and sink peacefully to the bottom burbling, "I regret nothing." But if you can't go out like that, hopefully the suggestions you come up with will help you survive. 

Leigh, yes, I will be seeing TONIGHT at your singing in Austin. As far as my tips for surviving... First off, when the zombie apocalypse comes, I'll be lying on the floor eating Cheetos with you. Second, the "I regret nothing" plan sounds great to me. Although when it comes to surviving the Grishaverse that plan won't save us. 

For those you have read the book, you know the Grishaverse is kinda like hell, or at least maybe close to it. It's not a place you'd want to be wondering around in. Okay let's be honest, most of us wouldn't be caught dead there. haha no pun intended. However, chances are if you followed these 6 survival tips, you may survive it. 

Six Survival Tips for Surviving The Grishaverse

1. Except the Unexpected.
Be prepared for any and all situations. Know that not all things nothing will go as planned. You need to plan for the unexpected. Have a back up plan for your back plan, and be prepared to use it. 

2. Determination.
Never give up or give in. No matter how dark and troubling the world is around you, don't forget your cause in the fight. Never lose your hope. Stay strong, and strong willed. Your determination will be your saving grace.  

3. Know Your Enemy. 
Knowledge is power in this world. Kaz is a great example of that. It also comes at a price. In a world where loyalty can also be purchased, it's important to know your enemy like you know your friends. 

4. Never Underestimate The Power of a Grisha
I really don't think this needs explaining. However, if you find yourself lucky enough to have a Grisha on your side, I will caution, know what you need when it comes to the type of Grisha you wish to use. Never underestimate their power. Use this survival tip wisely. 

5. Don't Show Emotion & Don't Lose Yourself
Emotion is a weapon that can be used against you. Do not show emotion. No matter what. Also, do not lose site of who are you. The Grishavesre is a dark and dangerous world with many enticing things. Do not lose yourself to this world. 

6. Trust.
This is easier said than done. See survival tip #3 for why. However, no one can survive this world alone. If you can't trust those close to you, than you're as good as dead. You have to be able to allow those who are close to you, in. Their trust in crucial in this world. 

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Now you're prepared to enter the Grishaverse! Be sure to pick up your own copy of Leigh's SIX OF CROWS, which is out TODAY! Before you do, head over to our UK friends, Dark Readers and check out Casey's survival tips here.

ABOUT THE BOOK

By Leigh BardugoPublished by: Henry Holt and Co. 

Released on: 9.29.15 - TODAY
Series: Six of Crows

Purchase from: Amazon | B&N

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Ketterdam: a bustling hub of international trade where anything can be had for the right price--and no one knows that better than criminal prodigy Kaz Brekker. Kaz is offered a chance at a deadly heist that could make him rich beyond his wildest dreams. But he can't pull it off alone...

A convict with a thirst for revenge.

A sharpshooter who can't walk away from a wager.

A runaway with a privileged past.

A spy known as the Wraith.

A Heartrender using her magic to survive the slums.

A thief with a gift for unlikely escapes.

Six dangerous outcasts. One impossible heist. Kaz's crew is the only thing that might stand between the world and destruction--if they don't kill each other first.

 Author Links/Info: 

• Add Six of Crows on Goodreads
• Join in on social media with #SixofCrows 
• Visit The Grishaverse and find out where in the world Leigh is going on her #MagicandMayhem Tour. · Follow Leigh on Twitter, Tumblr, or Instagram

Follow The Blog Tour US/UK

September 24 

UK: Winged Reviews         US: Cuddlebuggery

Topic: Six Book BFs of the Grishaverse

September 25 

UK: Ya Yeah Yeah             US: Bookiemoji 

Topic: Six Dos and Don’ts of the Grishaverse

September 26 

UK: Mugglenet                 US: YA Interrobang

Topic: Six Companion Reads for Six of Crows

September 27 

UK: Jess Hearts Books     US: Reading Teen

Topic: Six Signs You Do/Don't Have What it Takes to Join Kaz's Crew

September 28 

UK: Wondrous Reads       US: The Midnight Garden

Topic: Six Favorite Quotes from SoC

September 29 

UK: Dark Readers            US: Mundie Moms

Topic: Six Tips for Surviving the Grishaverse

ENTER TO WIN!

Enter to win a Six of Crows prize pack full of US AND UK swag by commenting on all 12 blog posts by 11:59pm EST Friday, October 2. Simply follow #MagicandMayhemTour or check out the list above!

Another Giveaway

Create a video telling Fierce Reads why YOU belong in Kaz Brekker's crew and enter the Six of Crows video contest for a chance to be in the Six of Crows sequel! Get all details and enter to win here.

If you're in the Austin, TX area, stop by Book People TONIGHT for Leigh Bardugo's SIX OF CROWS signing! Get all the details here!