The Scent of Youth is going on tour with Rachel's Random Resources, if you wish to participate please contact me on rachel@rachelsrandomresources.com with your name, blog name, preferred post type and availability.
The Scent of Youth by Mandi Martin
Target Age: YA / NA / Adult
Genre: Dark Fantasy
Tour Dates: 16th - 18th June 2026
Publication Date: March 2026
Publisher: The Book Guild
Estimated Page Count: 500
Standalone Novel
Formats available: Epub and UK Paperbacks
Types of post available: Review Only
Author Content Warning: Bullying, child loss
Purchase Link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Scent-Youth-Mandi-Martin-ebook/dp/B0GJ66CQKW
Curses are not just supernatural
Scorned for his unusual appearance and nature, young Josiah’s expulsion from school leads him to the grim world of rat-catching at the local orphanage. Amid new-found bonds and a simmering animosity, a longing for independence draws him towards the quiet life of a nearby village.
Welcomed by kind souls, Josiah earns his keep as a skilled vermin remover and helpful stable hand. But when a rat-borne illness strikes the town, Josiah’s unique abilities bring him to the attention of the imposing Duke.
Within the castle walls, caught in the strange dynamic between the Duke’s son Bergen and the formidable Helga – children and ogres in one – Josiah’s life takes an unexpected turn with the arrival of the spirited Nadia. Their shared love of poetry ignites a passionate connection, but joy is fragile, and loss leaves an indelible mark.
Unbeknownst to Josiah, Helga’s deep-seated hatred of children is taking root within the Duke’s domain, setting in motion a chain of events that will irrevocably alter his destiny…
About Mandi Martin
I’m an Isle of Wight author with Birmingham roots. Writing became an outlet after a late diagnosis of autism, and it became more important after health problems also came about. I take my style and inspiration from classical novels and folklore. Some of my royalties are given to charities that supported me, but my main aim is to take people on a journey.
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Blog Tour Schedule
Maximum 3 stops per day. Confirmed blogs will appear here.
16th June
The Book Elf
@5mins_forme
redhead_reviews1
17th June
Pen and Paper
@emmas_books_and_more
TBHonest
Reviews By Prisha
18th June
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SarahReads
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