Waiting on Wednesday
"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
Yara's Pick:
Author: Vicky Alvear Shecter
Pages: 384 pgs
Reading Level: YA
Release Date: August 1st 2011
Publisher: Arthur A. Levine Books
Summary: (from goodreads) "The Luxe" meets the ancient world in the extraordinary story of Cleopatra's daughter.
Selene has grown up in a palace on the Nile with her parents, Cleopatra & Mark Antony—the most brilliant, powerful rulers on earth. But the jealous Roman Emperor Octavianus wants Egypt for himself, & when war finally comes, Selene faces the loss of all she's ever loved. Forced to build a new life in Octavianus's household in Rome, she finds herself torn between two young men and two possible destinies—until she reaches out to claim her own.
This stunning novel brings to life the personalities & passions of one of the greatest dramas in history, & offers a wonderful new heroine in Selene.
This is another Debut Author I plan to read this year. I'm always eager to read anything that's based in Egypt or about Cleopatra.
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This book sounds awesome. It's been a while since I've read historical fiction, but this one seems to take place in one of my favorite time periods! This is an instant add to my To Read list!
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Yes I like this time frame as well. I read not to long ago also a book called 12.21.12 by Killian McRae also about Cleo just told in a very different new way. You can read the review on my blog.
ReplyDeleteThis really does sound like it would be a good read! It's going on my list. :)
ReplyDeleteYou will all LOVE this book!! Selene is so conflicted, so brave. And the setting is realistic, so well researched.
ReplyDeleteI heard about this book a few weeks ago! It sounds soooo good! I am super anxious to read this book! Plus, it comes out right around my birthday, too! Nice pick!!
ReplyDeleteThis is one that I really want to read, great pick!
ReplyDeleteOur WOW pick is at BookSake.
Sounds really interesting. I've been seeing Cleopatra stuff around like crazy lately! :)
ReplyDeleteMy WoW:
http://imlovingbooks.com/features/waiting-on-wednesday/the-vampire-stalker-allison-van-diepen.html
I had the pleasure of reading earlier drafts - and it is an epic - awesome - wonderful book! :) e
ReplyDeleteOh cant wait then!
ReplyDeletePretty cover for what seems like a pretty good read. Great WoW pick, thanks for sharing. :)
ReplyDeleteHere's My: WoW of the Week
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