Jay KristoffJay Kristoff

We first became aware of Jay Kristoff when he emailed me to introduce himself.  “Who’s this bum!?” I said.  But he was kind of hilarious and adorkable so I replied and the start of a beautiful, beautiful friendship was born.  And by friendship, I mean I am really, really mean to the poor guy and he gave me a horrific nickname in response.

Memories!  Oh, the memories!  Like that time he sent Steph an ARC of his debut novel, Stormdancer, and I totally pretended that Steph wasn’t liking it.  I even sent consoling texts saying, “You know, Steph just isn’t that into high fantasy…”   I still laugh when thinking about that, although normal people have assured me I’m a monster and that what I did was completely evil.

Fortuitously, Stormdancer is one of our favourite novels, and despite the fact that I am a hellbeast of unthinkable horror, Jay is pretty cool about it.  Thus, after locking him in a basement, torturing him for weeks on end and breaking both his mind and spirit, he agreed to help ring in our blogoversary!  Please excuse any typos or errors.  We haven’t fed him in days and he’s pretty delirious.  Here it is:

Here’s my contribution to the Cuddlebuggery blogoversary thing. I know I was supposed to write something, but sometimes I just feel the need to make pretty pictures. Complaints could be directed to my solicitor if I had one, but since I don’t, maybe you could resort to some kind of ancient voodoo curse or just hoping the universe hits me with a bus.

Anyway, you know what they say about pictures being worth a thousand something something…

So amidst the torrent of regular abuse, Kat has been giving me regular heapings of shit about my inability/refusal to embrace the joygasmic bliss that is MY LITTLE PONY: FRIENDSHIP IS MAGIC. So, in honor of your blogoversary, and in the spirit of proving I’m open to new things, no matter that the intended target market appears to be 12 year old girls and I’m probably as far from that as one can possibly be while still being human, I give thee:

The mighty Buruu, rendered in My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic style.

Happy blogoversary, you crazy kids.

Burru small type

 


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One winner will have the choice of a Hardcover copy of Stormdancer or a pre-order of its sequel, Kinslayer!

 

 

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Kat Kennedy

Kat Kennedy is a book reviewer and aspiring author in the Young Adult genre. She reviews critically but humorously and get super excited about great books. Find her on GoodReads.


106 comments
Megan K
Megan K

JAY'S BANNER IS SO FREAKING CUTE.

Aw. This makes me miss Buruu and Yukiko so much. <3

I'd definitely choose STORMDANCER, since I've been meaning to buy it for a while now! I can't wait for KINSLAYER either. :) Happy blogoversary, Cuddlebuggery!

Inky
Inky

I'm actually not sure! I'd love to read Stormdancer, but a friend might actually already be getting it for me....so either one! 

Tammy S
Tammy S

I read and adored Stormdancer, so I would choose Kinslayer, of course!

samcmar
samcmar

I'd love to win a pre-order copy of Kinslayer, please!

jazchau
jazchau

Kinslayer because I've already read Stormdancer <3

AND OMFG THAT BURUU/MY LITTLE PONY PIC IS SO ADORABLE. IT'S SO FLUFFEH I'M GONNA DIE! Can I hug it please???

Twisty J
Twisty J

I would love to have 'Kinslayer', because 'Stormdancer' was really awesome!

lauragmaldon
lauragmaldon

I would pick Stormdancer. I can't keep my mouth shut when it comes to early copies.

geobobspinelli
geobobspinelli

My Little Pony Buruu is freaking adorable!!! I'm so saving this picture XD

And I'd probably pick Stormdancer, I don't have it yet and I really want to own it!

Vivien
Vivien

Ooh, Kinslayer please!

((Happy Blogoversary, by the way <3 ))

Randi M
Randi M

HAPPY BLOGOVERSARY!!! :) 

I would totally choose Stormdancer.

Ardarel
Ardarel

Stormdancer. But of course Kinslayer will be next on my list after I get my hands on Stormdancer. :)

demibeans
demibeans

I'd love a copy of Stormdancer! 

Pabkins
Pabkins

Kinslayer definitely as I read Stormdancer and LOVED it.  He rocks my socks off!

elou613
elou613

I would want a copy of Stormdancer!

Cait
Cait

Loved this book. On Tenterhooks waiting for the next!

Rizka
Rizka

I would love to win Stormdancer. I've heard so many good things about it. Thanks for the givaway :)

Rose
Rose

I already have a copy of Stormdancer (though I've yet to read it... curse that long to-read list of mine), so I'd be so down for a pre-order of Kinslayer!

Kamla L,
Kamla L,

I'm jonesing for Stormdancer.  Thanks!

celestia
celestia

hmmm.... this is hard! urr... STORMDANCER!

Isa
Isa

I'd love to read Stormdancer. Thank you! :)

Evie
Evie

Stormdancer.

Thanks for the giveaway!

Olive
Olive

Stormdancer, totally!

Nara Lee
Nara Lee

Stormdancer, because I haven't read it yet :D

Kara_M
Kara_M

I'm going with Kinslayer since I am already a MONSTER fan of Stormdancer and Buruu. And OMG the MLP rendered Buruu is just magnificent!! 

Victoria
Victoria

Definitely Stormdancer, I haven't read it yet and it looks really good! You don't see a lot of Asian-influenced culture-y books in YA right now but I love the ones I find!

AlinaPopescu
AlinaPopescu

Stormdancer, I haven't read the book yet but I love the cover and what i heard about it from friends. 

Niinjax11
Niinjax11

I would be overly excited to win Stormdancer it just sounds like a very interesting and cool book. :D

gdkgents
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Stormdancer puh-lease. I'm Asian, so I'd eat that baby up with chopsticks, whilst drinking sake and/or soju. Scratch that. Sake and soju. 

IrinaG
IrinaG

I'd love to get Stormdancer, I'd love to read it after all great reviews.

tattooedrider
tattooedrider

I already read Stormdancer (LOVED IT!) so I would want the pre-order of Kinslayer!

kalabookblog
kalabookblog

Oooo Stormdancer because I haven't gotten the chance to read it yet and I've still got 10 people ahead of me in the library wait list!

Angela Wiebe
Angela Wiebe

love the picture!! As always Jay's guest post are awesome!!

JeepinJaime
JeepinJaime

I think that I would have to go with Stormdancer. Instant gratification and all of that! Thanks so much for the awesome giveaway!

Mona6014
Mona6014

Buruu in MLP style is just so hard-core awesome!!! I'm thinking of setting it as my iphone home screen or something. Haha, all my friends would laugh their heads off. :)

I already own Stormdancer, so I'd pick Kinslayer. Fabulous title by the way.

Angela
Angela

Happy Blogoversary!! I'd love to win Stormdancer! Thank you (:

Jillyn
Jillyn

I'd like to win Stormdancer.

Happy blogoversary!

MaijaSteinbrika
MaijaSteinbrika

Since I haven`t read Stormdancer, I`d like to win it. This book sounds really interesting and I can`t wait to finally read it!

EM Castellan
EM Castellan

Happy Blogoversary and thank you for the giveaway! I would choose Stormdancer!


Roxana Z
Roxana Z

Happy Blogoversary!!! I'd love Stormdancer!

Thank you for the giveaway!

erinf1
erinf1

Happy  Blogoversary! Please add me to your list of adoring fans :) I have Stormdancer! But I haven't read it yet :( But I'm gonna! So please sign me up for Kinslayer. 

EscapeInABook
EscapeInABook

You guys are the most hilarious bloggers ever, I adore your style :) If I am the chose one(wax on, wax off) I would love a copy of Stormdancer. It sounds like everything that is amazing and it has been on my wishlist for quite some time now(so why I haven't yet bought it is a mystery).

bamayankee
bamayankee

I've got Stormdancer, so I'd definitely choose Kinslayer : ) 

gdcribbs
gdcribbs

I would choose KINSLAYER, since I already devoured STORMDANCER and gave it a 5/5 stars. It was an epic read to the very last shuddering page, and my love of this series knows no bounds, although I admit Jay's rendering of Buruu far surpasses my attempt at fan art. Thank you for the chance to win the next book in this series. I cannot wait to read what happens next.

Carissa St Amand
Carissa St Amand

I haven't read Stormdancer yet, even though it's on my wishlist :P Happy Blogoversary!

hikarinotenshi93
hikarinotenshi93

I haven't read either, but I really really want to read Stormdancer! It sounds fantastic!

Thanks so much for the giveaway ^_^v

Ashfa
Ashfa

I already have Stormdancer, so Kinslayer for me!! Just look at that title!! thanks for the giveaway.

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