"Waiting on" Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
ILLUMINATED
By: Erica Orloff
Published By: Speak
Release Date: Dec. 8, 2011
Goodreads Summary: An epic romance full of mysteries that transcend time—fans of Romeo and Juliet and The Time Traveler’s Wife will rejoice!
Some loves are not made to last . . . Like Romeo and Juliet, Heloise and Abelard were doomed from the start, and their romance was destined to pass into history. Yet when sixteen-year-old Callie Martin discovers a diary hidden within an antique book, their story—and hers—takes on another life. For the diary leads Callie to the brilliant and handsome August, who is just as mysterious as the secret the diary hides. Their attraction is undeniable. As the two hunt down the truth behind the diary—and that of Heloise and Abelard’s ancient romance—their romance becomes all-consuming. But Callie knows it can’t last . . . love never does. Will their love that burns as bright as a shooting star flame out, or will these star-crossed lovers be able to defy history?
First of all, that cover was absolutely gorgeous. I'm also curious to see how two love stories will run parallel to each other. After all, who doesn't love a good love story?
I didn't know a book like this was coming out! The parallel love story does sound interesting. And I love the story of Heloise and Abelard. Great pick. Thanks for featuring it! :)
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Reader's Refuge
The cover looks amazing and the description sounds just as great! Great choice!
ReplyDeleteThe cover is incredible and it sounds amazing! I am so excited for this one, too! Great pick!
ReplyDeleteMy WoW: http://astorytolove.blogspot.com/2011/08/waiting-on-wednesday-tris-and-izzie.html
Wow...this book sounds really good...mystery, secret diary...yeh,I think I need to get this one!! And the cover is just gorgeous!! Love the lighting of it!!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds terrific! I am adding it to my TBR list.
ReplyDeleteKristin @ Better Read Than Dead
Haven't heard of this one! Looks like a good read for you! Although I'm personally not a contemporary reader. Hope you love it!
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Have a GREAT day!
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Great pick. Can't wait to read this one! Cover is so beautiful.
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http://theelifylop.blogspot.com/2011/08/waiting-on-wednesday-32.html
Hi there, new follower here!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely agree with you! The cover is just gorgeous, and this story sounds like it's going to be tear-inducing lol :) Can't wait to read it!
You can see my WoW post for this week at the link below-- would love if you stopped by! Happy reading :)
Lea @ LC's Adventures in Libraryland
So freaking excited for this one! It sounds so romantic! =)
ReplyDeleteSounds like a gr8 read.
ReplyDeleteI love these WOW's I have found 3 books I added to my TBR pile :)
If you wanna take a peek at my WOW here's my link:
http://vampyregurlsbookclub.blogspot.com/2011/08/waiting-on-wednesday1.html
new follower, grabbed ur button too :)
Can't get over that COVER! Great pick!
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