Saturday, April 2, 2011

On My Wishlist...

Juliet Immortal by Stacey Jay
TBP: Sept. 13 2011
From Goodreads:
"These violent delights have violent ends And in their triumph die, like fire and powder, Which as they kiss consume."  
—Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare 
The most tragic love story in history . . . 
 
Juliet Capulet didn't take her own life. She was murdered by the person she trusted most, her new husband, Romeo Montague, a sacrifice made to ensure his own immortality. But what Romeo didn't anticipate was that Juliet would be granted eternity, as well, and would become an agent for the Ambassadors of Light. For 700 years, she's fought Romeo for the souls of true lovers, struggling to preserve romantic love and the lives of the innocent. Until the day she meets someone she's forbidden to love, and Romeo, oh Romeo, will do everything in his power to destroy that love.
So, what is on your Shakespearean retelling wishlist?

15 comments:

  1. Ooo, Shakespeare characters with supernatural twist - me likey! :)

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  2. Wow! How did I not hear of this book? I love retellings.

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  3. I really love the idea of this kickass Juliet. But the cover doesn't match the awesome premise. The figure looks like the lovelorn girl of the play.

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  4. Great minds think alike :-)
    This is on my wishlist this week too.

    Happy reading :-)

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  5. I so excited about this book. What a fun thing to do with the romantic tradition!

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  6. It does sound nice but I am not sure about the whole Romeo is bad angle :(

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  7. Oooh, I like this one! I'd like it if there was a twist and Romeo was redeemed, but I can live with him being a bad guy. This is definitely going on my wishlist.

    My Wishlist

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  8. I love Stacey Jay so I am really looking forward to seeing what she does with this one. :D I think R&J is that one story that can never be retold wrong. It's classic.

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  9. This looks so good! I wanted to read it as soon as I heard about it! Great choice!

    Feel free to check out what's on my wishlist this week.

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  10. I'm in cover love!

    Can't wait to read this one. The premise already breaks my heart!

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  11. Gawd I want that book! Like Missie that pretty cover is saying to me buy me!

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  12. I'm intrigued by this one, but idk if I can buy Romeo trying to kill his Juliet. I'd be interested to see how the author pulls it off.

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  13. ohhhh loving the sound of this one! I'd never heard of it before, I think you're my new favorite person for bringing it to my attention Melissa! And that cover is stunning. I want it. Stupid September is so far away!

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  14. Hmmm, sounds interesting! I hope you get and enjoy it. :) Let me know!

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