Gina Rae Mitchell

Book Review ~ Astrid Falls by Andrew Cownden (A Legend of Vancouver) #Fantasy @GoddessFish @AndrewCownden @TellwellTalent

A book blog tour from Goddess Fish Promotions.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and Marianne & Judy at Goddess Fish for providing me with the information for this tour.

Book Details

Astrid Falls: A Legend of Vancouver by Andrew Cownden
Published by Tellwell Talent on June 12, 2024
Genres: Coming of Age, Fiction, Fantasy
Format: eBook, Hardcover, Paperback
Pages: 396

Vancouver is falling down—crumbling into sand. To save it, Astrid O'Brien boards a bus to a parallel dimension, there to confront the demons of the city, and to answer the Are we who we're told we are, or who we decide to be?

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Excerpt from Astrid Falls

Space: Vancouver, Canada
Time: The September of 2009

In a city built between the mountains and the sea, Astrid O’Brien worked in a shop. It was a cute little out-of-the-way bijou boutique that sold umbrellas, and umbrellas exclusively.

For some, this would seem to be a poor business model. Why not diversify? Why not sell raincoats or rubber boots? Or gum? Why not put some gum by the register for the impulse buyers—those godsent, reckless morons who keep the wheels of the economy greased with cash? Surely some gum would’ve helped to keep the lights on. Surely there was gum.

No. Just umbrellas.

Dense clusters of umbrellas lined the racks and hung from carousels crowding the floor. Some clung to the walls. An ambitious few managed to occupy segments of ceiling. Umbrellas were everywhere, and umbrellas were all there were. Champions of small-business-ownership looked upon the little shop with pity. How could it possibly hope to survive without gum?

But the founders of The Pennies from Heaven Umbrella Company ©* knew their business. They knew the one thing essential to their financial solvency, and they had acquired it long ago: a location on a street with high foot-traffic and absolutely no shelter from the elements whatsoever.

Unhappy pedestrians would wince up at darkening clouds, flip up their collars, scrunch up their shoulders. They would glance about anxiously, pining for a bit of eave or awning, for any form of preserving architecture jutting out over the street. Finding no such comfort, they would resign themselves to a fate of squelchy shoes and soggy underwear … And then, like a lighthouse at sea, they would spy the flashing neon sign of The Pennies from Heaven Umbrella Co. © and leap gaily over puddles to their salvation.

Needless to say, in Vancouver—in Rain City—the humble little umbrella shop did swift business.

Excerpt provided by the author/publisher for use in this post.

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Purchase Links for Astrid Falls

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My Thoughts on Astrid Falls

Astrid Falls: A Legend of Vancouver by Andrew Cownden will transport you to rainy Vancouver and dimensions unknown. You won’t regret a moment of this journey.

First, the author wants to ensure readers understand this is a work of fiction. This warning is probably necessary because the author’s writing style pulls the reader straight into the story’s heart.

Cownden’s writing brings Vancouver’s landscapes to life, adding depth to a world where myth and reality intermingle. The novel’s pacing is smooth, balancing action and introspection, making Astrid’s character feel genuine and relatable while her journey explores courage, discovery, and a connection to the city’s spirit.

This book is perfect for those who love urban legends with a heartfelt, adventurous twist.

I received a copy of the book for the tour. This review is my honest, unbiased opinion.

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Official Tour Page for Astrid Falls

Full Tour Schedule:

October 8: Country Mamas With Kids
October 8: Boys’ Mom Reads!
October 15: The Faerie Review
October 22: Beyond Romance
October 22: Westveil Publishing
October 29: The Avid Reader
October 29: Gina Rae Mitchell

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