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Title: Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini
Release Date: May 31st 2011
Published by: HarperTeen
Summary (From HarperCollins Catalog):
Helen Hamilton has spent her entire sixteen years trying to hide how different she is—no easy feat on an island as small as Nantucket. It only gets harder when she finds herself haunted by vivid nightmares of a desert journey and hallucinations of women weeping tears of blood, all of which leave her physically and emotionally drained. It’s not until Helen crosses paths with Lucas Delos at school that her true heritage is revealed. Yet even as Lucas helps her awaken to her startling powers, Helen is devastated to discover they can never be together—not unless they can break free of their leading roles in a Greek tragedy the Three Fates insist on repeating throughout history.
But how do you defy destiny?
Josephine Angelini delivers a passionate tale of starcrossed lovers and modern-day demigods in her breathtaking debut, sure to captivate fans of Cassandra Clare and Lauren Kate.
Title: Falling for Hamlet by Michelle Ray
Release Date: July 5th 2011
Published by: Poppy
Summary (from Goodreads):
Falling for Hamlet retells the familiar Shakespearean tragedy from the point of view of a feisty, empowered Ophelia, who is neither suicidal nor anybody’s pushover. In a glittering world of celebrities, paparazzi, and reality TV, Ophelia navigates the minefield of teen life in a royal family gone crazy.
I am in love with the cover for Starcrossed! I just saw it last night and I immediately loved it! Definitely looking forward to reading the book.
So what's in your WoWs this week?
Hmm...crying tears of blood? Sounds very interesting. Never heard of this one. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteWow, that Starcrossed cover is beautiful! Hadn't heard of the book before, but certainly sounds interesting. Adding it to my wish list, thanks!
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for already stopping by my WOW post :)
Ha I love both of your WOW picks, really! I've got a course about Hamlet at uni, but this a completely new view this play!
ReplyDeleteStarcrossed: I like the title and think the Greek tragedy part will be very interesting!
starcrossed cover is beautiful.. can't wait till it comes out.. that goes to my 'can't wait till it comes out' pile..
ReplyDeleteOOOO..I've been waiting for the cover reveal for Starcrossed...its absolutely stunning! These both look like great picks!
ReplyDeleteBoth these books sound awesome, but I am definitely drawn to Falling for Hamlet. I am putting this on my must have list! Thanks
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for featuring these! I upgraded Starcrossed to Wishlist, as opposed to Wishlist-2. :P Yes, I have a wishlist hierarchy. I also added Falling for Hamlet. Retellings are so, so interesting. :)
ReplyDeleteStarcrossed sounds really good and I really love the cover, I'll be adding it to my list. =)
ReplyDeleteBoth of these are really great finds! I like the sound of them.
ReplyDeleteMy pick is at BookSake.
Starcrossed looks awesome! Thanks for sharing :)
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I haven't heard of either of these before. They both sound great :)
ReplyDeleteI agree, Starcrossed looks great! Hopping by...
ReplyDeleteHope you come by and see my WoW!
I like, I like! I haven't heard of either of these before - HarperTeen seems to be having a good book year for 2011 :) Can't wait!
ReplyDeleteHere's what I'm waiting for this week :)
Oh my gosh "Starcrossed" sounds amazing!! This goes on my list for sure!!
ReplyDeleteGosh, what awesome, awesome picks - I can't believe I haven't heard of both of them. Going to add them to my TBR pile this instant!
ReplyDeleteOooh haven't heard of Starcrossed before but I like the idea of a Greek tragedy playing out...*adds to wishlist*
ReplyDeleteHaven't heard of the Starcrossed but adding it to my list!!
ReplyDeleteTwo good ones. Ophelia sounds really cool and fun.
ReplyDeleteThey both sound great and have gone on my wishlist. I agree, the cover for Starcrossed is lovely!
ReplyDeleteWow great choices! Also love the cover of Starcrossed!
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