Monday, September 26, 2011

Review: Starcrossed (Starcrossed #1) by Josephine Angelini

Starcrossed (Starcrossed #1) by Josephine Angelini

Published: May 31st 2011
Publisher: Harper Teen
Page Count: Hardback, 487
Genre: Young Adult, Paranormal, Mythology, Fantasy, Romance
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How do you defy destiny? Helen Hamilton has spent her entire sixteen years trying to hide how different she is—no easy task on an island as small and sheltered as Nantucket. And it's getting harder. Nightmares of a desperate desert journey have Helen waking parched, only to find her sheets damaged by dirt and dust. At school she's haunted by hallucinations of three women weeping tears of blood . . . and when Helen first crosses paths with Lucas Delos, she has no way of knowing they're destined to play the leading roles in a tragedy the Fates insist on repeating throughout history.As Helen unlocks the secrets of her ancestry, she realizes that some myths are more than just legend. But even demigod powers might not be enough to defy the forces that are both drawing her and Lucas together—and trying to tear them apart. - Good Reads
I've been on a contemporary reading spree for the past few days and this was definitely just the book to get me back into my typical element, which I'd say is paranormal or fantasy romance. I've also realized after looking at my Good Reads read list that I've been loving nearly everything I've read lately. This was no exception though. I LOVED IT! 

I can't say I've ever been a big mythology lover. I have a light interest, but the most my interest really goes is that I own Don't Know Much About Mythology: Everything You Need to Know About the Greatest Stories in Human History but Never Learned by Kenneth C. Davis and I really loved watching Hercules and Xena growing up. In fact, I loved Xena so much that my best friend and I used to "sword fight" with pieces of plywood while doing the Xena battle cry. And once I really hurt her. And I think she brings up that story way more than she should. I'M SORRY, AMY, THAT WAS LIKE 14 YEARS AGO, GET OVER IT! I also know quite a bit about the Furies, who I found terrifying in this book. Mostly because my really strange and embarrassing Mother threatens to send them on anyone who pisses her off. Oh, Mama... 


Anyway, this book makes me want to run out to the library and immerse myself in mythological studies. And fly, get a demi-god for a boy toy, move to Nantucket and eat really good food.


Helen is a character I love. She's a good combination of extremely strong, vulnerable, funny and loving. She isn't afraid to put her heart out on the line and doesn't beat around the bush about her feelings. And I love how much she loves and cares for her Father. Sometimes I found her being petty, but she doesn't ignore it and keep on going, she tries to change for the better good.


I love when books I read throw drama at me that I didn't see coming at all. It packs way more of a punch! And there were quite a few punches in this! One in particular was completely heart wrenching and unexpected. And the romance! Oh boy... this book had one of the sexiest scenes I've ever read and I actually flipped back and re-read over it at least three times before moving on and they didn't even kiss on the lips, you guys


Overall: I completely recommend this book! It has starcrossed lovers who don't even need to kiss to be sexy, an intriguing and intricate plot with lots of surprises, a kick ass heroine, a beautiful setting and you should really just run out and buy this or check it out from the library ASAP!


                                    5 out of 5 Hello Kitties!



8 comments

  1. This one is on my wishlist. I've heard a lot of great things about it. I love when a book makes me want to do research afterward.

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  2. I really loved this one as well! I'm a sucker for a forbidden romance, and this one was rather epic I thought. And I loved the entire Delos clan, I need the next book right this minute so I can know what happens next. Lovely review Liza!

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  3. I haven't read this one yet!!! I do have it though!!!!

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  4. @Mrs. Q Me too! I love when a book gets me that involved! :]

    @Jenny Oh, me too! It was! Me too! Why does there have to be so much time between books?!?!?! Ahhhh! :) Thank you!

    @Bookish Brunette You should definitely read it!

    Thank you all for commenting! <3

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  5. I read this one :) I have to say it really was a twisty turny book. I was clutching it at the end ready to scream no! I need that next book.

    It is really sweet and I have an aunt in Nantucket so I thought it was a great setting. A truly original story.

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  6. Oh this sounds good. Great review! I've been wondering if I should pick this one up or not. I actually really enjoy mythology so it sounds like a book I would like.

    Giselle
    Xpresso Reads

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  7. Ooh, I've heard so many AMAZING things about this book and I can't believe I haven't picked it up yet! I just LOVE Greek Mythology, and I'm glad that -- even if you weren't that fond before -- now you're at least a little bit more intrigued! It's soooo interesting! :)

    Awesome review, Liza!

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  8. I'm a new follower! The cover of this one is so pretty. I love anything Greek so I will check this one out for sure! Good review!

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