Today I would like to welcome you all to indie author Rachael Ritchey! You may remember my review of her debut novel The Beauty Thief last year. Well, her second novel in the Chronicles of The Twelve Realms series is finally released this week! And I’m very happy to be a part of her Blog Tour to celebrate the occasion!

First, I will interview her, so we can all learn more about this creative author and her new novel. And after, I will discuss the giveaway she’s hosting! (The prizes are worthwhile–you don’t want to miss out. Just saying. 🙂 )

Captive Hope Synopsis:

The Twelve Realms seems an idyllic nation, but behind locked doors there are sinister powers at work. Not even the royal family of High Castle is outside their reach, and Lady Idra has unwittingly placed herself in the crosshairs of a shrewd mercenary.

Idra is noble by…