"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini
Set on the island of Nantucket, STARCROSSED tells the tale of Helen Hamilton, a young woman whose destiny is forever altered when she meets Lucas Delos and tries to kill him in front of her entire high school. Which is terribly inconvenient, not only because Lucas is the most beautiful boy on the island, but also because Helen is so achingly shy she suffers physical pain whenever she is given too much attention.
Making matters worse, Helen is beginning to suspect she’s going crazy. Whenever she’s near Lucas or any member of his family she sees the ghostly apparitions of three women weeping bloody tears, and suffers the burden of an intense and irrational hate. She soon learns that she and Lucas are destined to play the leading roles in a Greek tragedy that the Three Fates insist on repeating over and over again throughout history. Like her namesake, Helen of Troy, she’s destined to start a war by falling in love. But even though Lucas and Helen can see their own star-crossed destiny, they’re still powerfully attracted to each other. Will they give up their personal happiness for the greater good, or risk it all to be together?
Set on the island of Nantucket, STARCROSSED tells the tale of Helen Hamilton, a young woman whose destiny is forever altered when she meets Lucas Delos and tries to kill him in front of her entire high school. Which is terribly inconvenient, not only because Lucas is the most beautiful boy on the island, but also because Helen is so achingly shy she suffers physical pain whenever she is given too much attention.
Making matters worse, Helen is beginning to suspect she’s going crazy. Whenever she’s near Lucas or any member of his family she sees the ghostly apparitions of three women weeping bloody tears, and suffers the burden of an intense and irrational hate. She soon learns that she and Lucas are destined to play the leading roles in a Greek tragedy that the Three Fates insist on repeating over and over again throughout history. Like her namesake, Helen of Troy, she’s destined to start a war by falling in love. But even though Lucas and Helen can see their own star-crossed destiny, they’re still powerfully attracted to each other. Will they give up their personal happiness for the greater good, or risk it all to be together?
Why? Gorgeous cover, starcrossed lovers and interesting concept involving Greek mythology. Sounds like an awesome read.
What are you waiting on?
14 comments:
Sounds great-- I love anything to do with Greek mythology. And what a beautiful cover!
this sounds so different. i'm a sucker for romance-y star crossed stuff too :)
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Definitely on my list as well. Hope it's good! :)
Oh wow this sounds amazing. A new title for me and it goes on my wish list right now. Thanks
She wanted to kill him?! Wow unusual start for a romance:D But sounds very good, thanks for sharing!
Here is what I am waiting for: WOW
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Ooohhh star crossed lovers, those two words sealed the deal I must read this book, great pick Nic!
I just added this one to my list recently, I love the cover. Great pick!
stunning stunning STUNNING cover! Excellent pick this week! I'm adding this to my list now :D
I just saw this one on another blog and am so excited to read it! The premise sounds amazing and I adore the cover, it's on my TBR list for sure!
WOW this is the first I've heard of this one. I was in once the description made me laugh on "Which is terribly inconvenient..." :) Thanks for sharing. Off to go add to my wish list!
Nice pick! Pretty cover. Mine is at The Crowded Leaf.
The cover is lovely. I should check this one out 8)
My WOW
Does sound rather hawt ;)
-Linds, bibliophile brouhaha
Very cool that it incorporates Greek mythology!
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