"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
____________________
Cross My Heart by Sasha Gould
Genre: Young Adult
Release Date: March 13, 2012
Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Pages: 272
Summary: Venice, 1585. When 16-year-old Laura della Scala learns that her older sister, Beatrice, has drowned, she is given no time to grieve. Instead, Laura's father removes her from the convent where he forcibly sent her years earlier and orders her to marry Beatrice's fiancé, a repulsive old merchant named Vincenzo. Panicked, Laura betrays a powerful man to earn her way into the Segreta, a shadowy society of women who deal in only one currency—secrets. The Segreta seems like the answer to Laura's prayers. The day after she joins their ranks, Vincenzo is publicly humiliated and conveniently exiled. Soon, however, Laura begins to suspect that her sister's death was not a tragic accident but a cold-blooded murder—one that might involve the Segreta and the women she has come to trust.
My Thoughts: I'm not really a fan of historical fiction, but there is something about this book that grabbed my attention. The secretive tone and mystery behind the sister's death sounds like a concept I could dive into. It could possibly be those type of novels where I need to read all the way through until my questions are answered. Plus, that cover is simply beautiful, it looks like a piece of art you could find in a museum.
What are your thoughts on Cross My Heart?
(Add to GoodReads here)
8 comments:
Sounds like an interesting read. Love the cover!
Ooooh! Secret societies in Venice - very interesting! I'm sure I'll be hearing more about this one. Nice pick.
If you’d like, you can check out my WoW here.
I've heard of this one before, but not with that cover or synopsis! Really like the sound of the Segreta...
Hmm, this one sounds like it may be really good, and since I always love a good mystery, I'll definitely be checking it out once it's released.
Hi Eleni,
I just wanted to thank you for featuring my book, The Stalker Chronicles, on your your blog. It's very cool of you!
All the best,
Carley Moore
Hi Eleni,
I just wanted to write and thank you for featuring my book, The Stalker Chronicles, on your site! It's very cool of you!
All the best,
Carley Moore
I do love historical fiction so I might be more inclined to pick something like this up but I think I'm also more inclined to be harder on some of the details.
If Cross My Heart gets a sequel, it may want to get a bouncer because someone will need to reign in my excitement as I try to push myself to the front of the line. I usually don't get this excited for a historical novel, but Sasha Gould has created such a vivid and provocative Italy that brings to mind all the greatness of Romeo & Juliet.
regards,
charmaine of Business Cash Advance
Post a Comment
Thank you for leaving a comment, sending you kisses and hugs!! Oops, I am sorry if I slobbered on you. ;)