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Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Waiting on Wednesday (74)

StarCrossed by Elizabeth C. Bunce

Digger thrives as a spy and sneak-thief among the feuding religious factions of Gerse, dodging the Greenmen who have banned all magic. But when a routine job goes horribly wrong and her partner and lover Tegen is killed, she has to get out of the city, fast, and hides herself in a merry group of nobles to do so. Accepted as a lady's maid to shy young Merista Nemair, Digger finds new peace and friendship at the Nemair stronghold--as well as plenty of jewels for the taking. But after the devious Lord Daul catches her in the act of thievery, he blackmails her into becoming his personal spy in the castle, and Digger soon realizes that her noble hosts aren't as apolitical as she thought... that indeed, she may be at the heart of a magical rebellion. [summary from Goodreads]

Elizabeth Bunce's first novel, A Curse Dark as Gold, won the 2009 William C. Morris Debut Award. While I haven't read it yet, I have heard fantastic things, and the premise of her sophomore looks to be just as interesting and ambitious! You'd have to call this...what? Fantasy? It feels very old-world at the same time, though--you know, that feel of a classic fairy tale. I'm so intrigued!

StarCrossed will be published in hardcover by Arthur A. Levine on October 1, 2010.
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11 comments:

  1. EllzJuly 21, 2010 at 10:46 AM

    This one looks exciting. Great pick.

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  2. LisaJuly 21, 2010 at 10:57 AM

    I love the cover on this one!

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  3. Frankie Diane MallisJuly 21, 2010 at 11:15 AM

    Curse is fantastic!!! I can't wait to read this one!

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  4. LM PrestonJuly 21, 2010 at 11:33 AM

    Yummy! I love a rich and mysterious cover.

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  5. EmmaJuly 21, 2010 at 1:03 PM

    This looks great! Nom.

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  6. TashaJuly 21, 2010 at 4:39 PM

    I haven't heard of this one before but it sounds great. The cover looks good as well!
    My Waiting on Wednesday is here

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  7. BrittanyJuly 21, 2010 at 8:43 PM

    This sounds pretty good. Thanks for sharing.

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  8. ChachicJuly 22, 2010 at 12:00 AM

    Ooooh I want this one as well, it looks intriguing. I read A Curse as Dark as Gold and while I didn't love it, I'm curious enough to read other books the author comes up with.

    My WoW pick is here in case you want to check it out. :)

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  9. ThaoJuly 22, 2010 at 12:46 AM

    Haven't heard of this one before. Great pick, btw ^^

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  10. Casey (The Bookish Type)July 22, 2010 at 11:25 PM

    I definitely agree that this sounds like an old school fairy tale - I also thought of Robin Hood lol =) Graet pick!

    Here's mine.

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  11. AnonymousJuly 27, 2010 at 7:52 PM

    I love Bunce's writing and am definitely looking forward to this as well.

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