I’m very pleased today to welcome The BBNYA 2026 Semi-Finalist Spotlight Tour for Rennae Kletzel-Gilham’s Escape from Null! This book made it to the semi-finals, so you know there’s something good going on–but before getting to this Spotlight, let’s start with a word about BBNYA.
BBNYA:
BBNYA is a yearly competition where book bloggers from all over the world read and score books written by indie authors, ending with 15 finalists (18 in 2026) and one overall winner.
If you want some more information about BBNYA, check out the BBNYA Website https://www.bbnya.com/ or take a peek over on Twitter @BBNYA_Official.
Book Details:
Title: Escape from Null by Rennae Kletzel-Gilham
Genre: Fantasy
Age Category: Young Adult
Format: Paperback, eBook
Length: 291 pg.
Publication Date: August 12, 2025
About the Book:
Together until the end. It’s a promise Ash intends to keep.
As a marked one living behind the stone walls of Null, Ash grows up knowing one to prevent the curse from awakening inside her, she must die at the hands of the Keeper. Sixteen years of strict rules and cruelty is made bearable only through a secret friendship and a shared fate. Knowing she’ll be with Jace at the end is enough.
Until it isn’t.
Now her death is imminent and a desperation to live ignites in her soul. Torn between newfound hope and limited time, escaping into the forest is the only way to survive. Before she can convince Jace her plan is worth the risk, he’s ripped from her life to meet his end.
A powerful connection to something beyond the walls thrums just beneath her skin, showing her a glimpse of an altered truth—one where Jace still lives. Ash makes a daring escape to find him, but nothing is as it seems. Bone-white trees act as beacons of safety from the creatures now hunting her, and vivid dreams blur the lines of her new reality.
Embrace the darkness to save a friend.
Turn away from the shadows to save herself.
Shedding one version of who she is for another may be the only way to do both.
What is the opening line? The black ink of night expanded down the long, narrow hallway.
What’s a fun fact about the book? Best read in the dark under a cozy blanket with hot chocolate
What food or drink pairs best with the book? hot chocolate
What music pairs best with the book? the author responded with “N/A,” but I’m not sure if they meant “No music/silence” pairs best, or “whatever.” So…use your best judgement, I guess.
Book Links:
Amazon Canada ~ Amazon US ~ Amazon UK ~ Goodreads ~ The Story Graph
About the Author:
As a child, Rennae started spinning ideas into poetry and songs. For her, words have always been an outlet to create, ramble, dream and let feelings flow out onto a page when speaking them are too much.
Rennae grew up in the prairies of Alberta, where miles of golden wheat fields and endless blue sky made space to imagine worlds outside of her own. She now lives in Nova Scotia with her husband and two daughters, where the landscape inspires at every turn
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My thanks to The Book Bloggers’ Novel of the Year Award for the invitation to participate in this tour and the materials they provided.
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