Hello and welcome to my stop on The Tiger Catcher blog tour! Thank you to Over the River PR for my invitation and to William Morrow and Paullina Simons for my gifted copy of the book. I have an autographed copy on the way, and I am ecstatic about it!
My Thoughts:
Paullina Simons! I have the Bronze Horseman trilogy on my shelves saved for a someday read. I have longed to read it, so hopefully someday comes soon. I can tell you this: reading The Tiger Catcher definitely made me want to grab them right away.
The Tiger Catcher is edgy. It’s the first in a shiny, new trilogy, which is even more exciting because there’s more of this story to be told!
The Tiger Catcher is billed as a romance, but to me, it’s so much more. The story here is an epic one, and it’s much bigger than the love between two people. It’s also bigger than their pain. There’s intense, emotional pain that left me bereft at times.
Julian and Josephine are the “couple.” They live in Los Angeles. Josephine breaks Julian’s heart by leaving. In order to find her again, Julian must take a trip bestowed upon him by a mysterious stranger. What ensues is what can only be described as an adventure. Will Julian ever find his true love again?
You can tell based on the synopsis, there’s a touch of science fiction to this novel. I don’t want to go into it and spoil anything, but just know, in my opinion, it only adds to the story and its marvel.
While I didn’t always find Julian and Josephine to be the most relatable of characters, they are complex and I admired that. Their story hooked me, so I how I felt about them individually didn’t matter as much. I’m talking around this story quite a bit to avoid spoilers, and I’ll conclude with this. We are apparently in luck because the next two installments of this trilogy are already finished and releasing soon in succession, so I don’t have to wait long to find out what’s next! And I am eagerly awaiting whatever that may be!
I received a complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.
Synopsis:
The first novel in a beautiful, heartbreaking new trilogy from Paullina Simons, the international bestselling author of Tully and The Bronze Horseman.
Can true love ever die?
Julian lives a charmed life in Los Angeles. Surrounded by friends, he is young, handsome, and runs a successful business. Everything changes after he has a fateful encounter with a mysterious young woman named Josephine. Julian’s world is turned upside down by a love affair that takes him—and everyone else in his life—by storm. For the two new lovers, the City of Angels is transformed into a magical playground.
But Josephine is not what she seems and carries secrets that threaten to tear them apart—seemingly forever.
A broken man, his faith in tatters, Julian meets a mysterious stranger who tells him how to find Josephine again if he is willing to give up everything and take a death-defying trip from which no one has ever returned.
So begins Julian and Josephine’s extraordinary adventure of love, loss, and the mystical forces that bind people across time and space. It is a journey that propels Julian toward an impossible choice which will lead him to love fulfilled…or to oblivion.
The Tiger Catcher takes readers from the depths of despair to the dizzying heights of joy in the first novel of an unforgettable trilogy of love lost and found. For all fans of Outlander, The Time Traveler’s Wife, and Jojo Moyes.
About the Author:
Paullina Simons was born in Leningrad, USSR, in 1963. At the age of ten her family immigrated to the United States. Growing up in Russia Paullina dreamt of someday becoming a writer. Her dream was put on hold as she learned English and overcame the shock of a new culture.
After graduating from university and after various jobs including working as a financial journalist and as a translator Paullina wrote her first novel Tully. Through word of mouth that book was welcomed by readers all over the world.
She continued with more novels, including Red Leaves, Eleven Hours, The Bronze Horseman, The Bridge to Holy Cross (also known as Tatiana and Alexander), The Summer Garden and The Girl in Times Square (also known as Lily). Many of Paullina’s novels have reached international bestseller lists.
Apart from her novels, Paullina has also written a cookbook, Tatiana’s Table, which is a collection of recipes, short stories and recollections from her best selling trilogy of novels, The Bronze Horseman, The Bridge to Holy Cross, (also known as Tatiana and Alexander) and The Summer Garden.
**Giveaway:**
To enter to win an autographed copy of The Tiger Catcher by Paulina Simons, please make sure you are following my blog and comment below. US entries only, per publisher rules. One random winner will be selected on June 8, 2019.
Paullina Simons is also running a giveaway over on her blog with an amazing grand prize! You can also check out the rest of the tour stops for more chances to win here.
Have you read The Tiger Catcher, or is it on your TBR? Happy Reading! ~ Jennifer THR
Thank you so much for the chance! I am so…looking forward to reading this series. My favorite books are The Bronze Horseman books! ♥
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You’re welcome, Maria! I know this is a highly anticipated series for Paullina Simons’ fans! ♥️
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Thank you so much for the chance! I have been looking forward to reading it as the Bronze Horseman books are my favorite books ever! ♥
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So great that the rest of the trilogy is ready to hit the presses! Enjoyed reading your review of this story, Jennifer. Happy Tuesday! 🌸
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Thanks so much, Marialyce! I think that’s amazing that they are all three ready to go. I hope you have a lovely Tuesday too! ♥️
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I also have the Bronze Horseman Trilogy waiting on my shelf and so much of what you talk about here reminds me of the things said about those books, too! Excellent review, Jennifer💜
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Thanks so much, Jonetta! Agreed! This author is known to write in her own style without any formula, and it’s all so well-done and refreshing to see/read that. ♥️
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Great blog tour and review, Jennifer. I added this to my tbr list.
I entered the giveaway. Thanks and happy Tuesday!
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Thanks, Virginia! I think you’d enjoy this book! Good luck and hope you had a great Tuesday! ♥️
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I have had The Bronze Horseman on my shelf for years. My friend said that I will read it straight through so I am waiting for a good time to do that since it is long! This new book sounds awesome!
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I am the same way, Carolyn! I have been waiting for a good time to read it, and I hope that’ll be this summer!
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I look forward to reading this contemporary fiction trilogy.
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A new book and a new author for me. Lovely review.
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Thanks so much, Shalini! It was a beautiful book!
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Ugh! Another author I’ve been wanting to read but haven’t gotten to yet! Wonderful review Jen! Have a fantabulous Tuesday my friend! Another week of HOT!🌞🌞😫💜
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Thanks so much, Sus! I saw some relief at the end of the week – at least high 80s is better than where we are now! I hope you had a lovely Tuesday! ♥️
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Great review, Jennifer! Gorgeous cover. Sounds like the next must-read trilogy. I also have The Bronze Horseman on my shelves! Have a lovely day! xx
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Thanks so much, Zoe! It definitely is the next must-read trilogy! I hope you had a great day too! ♥️
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Looks fascinating! Glad you loved!
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Thanks, Berit!
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I love Paullina Simons too and, like you, have The Bronze Horseman trilogy on my TBR waiting to be read. I think I’ve read all of her other books so I’m super excited that she has a new book coming out. Your review is fab and I can’t wait to read this book! 🙂
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Thanks so much, Hayley! I can’t wait for your thoughts on this one when you get to it!
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Jenni, I am so glad you enjoyed The Tiger Catcher! I hope you will get to read The Bronze Horseman soon. I think you will love it!
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Thanks so much, Milena! I look forward to your review of The Tiger Catcher! I am hoping to get to TBH this summer! Hold me to it!
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Haha, you will be sorry you asked me to hold you to reading TBH this summer! I will be reminding you often 😉
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I adore The Bronze Horseman trilogy! I should read this new book by Paullina Simons. Love this blog post!
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Thanks so much, DeAnn, and thanks for stopping by! I am really hoping to get to TBH this summer!
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The Bronze Horseman is an excellent read! I need to check out this book.
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I hope you get a chance to check it out, Chrissi! So much love for TBH.
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Glad you enjoyed this one, Jennifer! I have The Bronze Horseman too and need to read it. I’ll have to add this one too as it sounds fascinating! Wonderful review, my friend! xoxo
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Thanks so much, Steph! It was an unusual and beautiful read! I hope we both read and love TBH! ♥️
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You’re welcome! It sounds like it was. I hope so-I have a feeling that we will 😉
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To you and ALL of you who have The Bronze Horseman sitting (unread) on your shelves waiting to be read…READ IT SOON. You will NOT be disappointed. I haven’t finished The Tiger Catcher yet; I just started it. But I can’t wait to find out what happens…
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I hope you love The Tiger Catcher, Carol! I am so hoping to get to TBH soon! ♥️
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It’s great that this was so much more than a romance and the characters were so well drawn 🙂 Excellent review!
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Thanks so much! I agree- I love it when a book really surprises you!
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Me too!
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I didn’t love the whole Bronze Horseman trilogy, but I will definitely say you need to read at least The Bronze Horseman. It is one of my all time favorites!!
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That’s good to know! I am really hoping to check it out this summer! It’s so well-loved!
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Curious to see how the author will weave together the romantic & science-fiction aspects of the plot line! Also, I’ve never heard of the Bronze Horseman trilogy so will have to give that a look, too.
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It’s such a popular and well-loved series, LP! It has an entire fan club of people! I hope you get a chance to check it out. I actually found the first book on the bargain shelf at B&N and it was so pretty I picked it up not having any idea how popular it is.
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I also have the Bronze Horseman series sitting on my bookshelf and keep saying I need to read it, but yes, it is long so I need time with no other commitments. Great review of this one Jennifer, it is tough when you don’t want to spoil the story. Sounds very interesting.
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Thanks so much, Carla! I feel like I didn’t offer much about the book, but fans of something different with romance and also fans of the author will surely be happy! It’s a unique and spellbinding read!
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I’m really intrigued by this book, Jennifer! I can’t wait to read it.
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It’s a terrific read, Kris! So special!
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Yay! I loved The Bronze Horseman trilogy and have been longing for a story to be completing enthralled in. I’m glad Paullina Simmons still has her magical writing style! I look forward to reading this book. Thanks for writing this review and giving me an idea for my next read 🙂
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