Waiting on Wednesday: Dreamless by Josephine Angelini

"Waiting On Wednesday" is a weekly event, hosted by Jill @ Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

DREAMLESS (Starcrossed #2) by Josephine Angelini
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date: 5/29/2012
Pages: 400
Age range: 13 years

As the only Scion that can enter Hades at will, Helen descends to the Underworld in search of a way to overcome the Furies and end the cycle of revenge that has cursed the Scions. But she’s running out of time. Each descent weakens her both in mind and spirit. A mysterious stranger might be her only salvation, but the price may be her love for Lucas Delos.

As an unforgettable love triangle emerges, Josephine Angelini’s compelling saga becomes ever more intricate and spellbinding. The eagerly awaited sequel to the internationally bestselling Starcrossed, Dreamless delivers with a huge emotional impact that will leave readers satisfied—and longing for more.

The first book in this series was not only swoon worthy but it was action-packed with great drama and a delicious cast of characters. I'm so looking forward to diving back into this series! So this is my pick. What are you waiting for?

Review: StarCrossed by Josephine Angelini

STARCROSSED by Josephine Angelini

Pub. Date: May 2011

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Hardcover , 496pp

Age Range: 12 and up
Source: Author (ARC) 

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.

Angelini brings an electrifying spin on Greek mythology where action, romance, and suspense fill the pages with delectable entertainment. I have a weakness for books involving star-crossed lovers. Well, this tantalizing read put a whole other spin on defying destiny when it comes to Helen's and Lucas's love.

When Helen's eyes locked with Lucas, I just knew it was going to be love at first sight. Wrong. I could have never guessed the turn of events that would lead these two to avoid each other with deadly passion. The tensions between these two were so delicious; I could only wonder how any fight could be so sexy.

STARCROSSED is wrapped up in heart-pounding action, loads of drama, and an unforgettable cast of characters. I loved the Greek elements in this book and how Angelini crafted it into a captivating modern day tale.

I know I'll be highly anticipating the next release in this series. As with some of my favorite series, STARCROSSED left me wanting more. I'm ready to jump back into Angelini's world. Just Delicious!

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Stars

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Sensational 7 Q & A with Josephine Angelini (Author of StarCrossed)!

Have you ever wanted to know what it would be like to hang out with your favorite author(s)? In an attempt to get a better understanding of authors, my Sensational Seven Q & A takes a closer or more personal look at these authors to give you a glimpse of the personalities behind the writing of your favorite books.

“Talent alone cannot make a writer. There must be a man behind the book; a personality which, by birth and quality, is pledged to the doctrines there set forth, and which exists to see and state things so, and not otherwise.” By Ralph Waldo Emerson

Josephine Angelini is a Massachusetts native and the youngest of eight siblings. A real-live farmer's daughter, Josie graduated from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts in theater, with a focus on the classics. She now lives in Los Angeles with her husband…and she can still drive a tractor.

STARCROSSED is her first novel. It will be released May 31, 2011!

If you were given a chance to travel back in time, what year or place would you go / Why?

Hum… Good question. Well, I’ll tell you where I wouldn’t go. I wouldn’t go to any time/era pre-indoor plumbing. The whole concept of a chamber pot under the bed sounds nauseating to me. Also, I’d never go to any time where there wasn’t Novocain. Can you imagine? Gives me the shivers just thinking about it.

Actually, I’m very fond of the modern era. I like things like antibiotics and the fact that women can vote. I like that I can wear jeans and not have to stuff myself into a corset.

I don’t romanticize the past, probably because I’m certain that if I were born in a feudalistic society, for example, I’d be one of the peasants and not a princess. That starving serf out there hoeing a row of cabbage, cussing out the royalty feasting in the castle? That’d be me, for sure.

Describe your novel in seven words or less?

A modern day re-envisioning of the Illiad.

Please share with us about your favorite book and fictional crush to date?

Favorite book is a toughie. I’ve never had a favorite, but I know who my ultimate crush is. I <3 Cyrano Debergerac. He was a sword fighter, a poet, a loyal friend, and a political upstart. So what if he had a big nose? It gives a face character.

If you could be any character in fiction, whom would you be / Why?

If I could be any character in fiction I’d be a Jedi Knight. Why? Who wouldn’t want to be able to move stuff with their minds and kick butt with a light saber?

If Hollywood made a movie about your life, whom would you like to see play thelead role as you/ Why?

I’d love for Angelina Jolie play me. We don’t look anything alike, and I am nowhere near as cool as she is, but I can dream.

If someone wrote a biography about you, what do you think the title should be – please explain?

“Never put a Slip-and-Slide on Concrete, and other Valuable Lessons.” There are a few things I’ve learned in my life—the hard way. Just want to pass them along.

How would you describe yourself/life in seven words?

Lucky to be here in one piece!

Bonus:

**Is there any additional info you would like to share with your readers about what’s next for you and your books?**

Book 2 in my series is finished. It’s titled DREAMLESS and I am super happy with how it turned out. I can’t wait for everyone to read it. J

Thanks for stopping by Josephine!

For more information about Josephine Angelini and her books, please visit her website here.