This book has made the rounds and no mistake. I started seeing early reviews awhile back and read a few delightful interviews with Leanna Renee Hieber and found myself intrigued to read her first novel-- The Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy Parker . I was, therefore, tickled to receive a copy for review from Ms. Hieber and quickly set about settling in. I knew it was a Gothic paranormal mystery of sorts, featuring (among other things) a group of loyal comrades, a private London academy, a bit of magic, an albino, and a swoon-worthy broody professor a la Richard Armitage in North & South . *moment of silence for the awesomeness of The Armitage* And that was the extent of my pre-reading knowledge. That and the fact that I loved the cover with its simple yet moody, midnight blue and its slightly off-kilter, scripty title. Miss Percy Parker is about to embark on an adventure, albeit a much larger one than she imagines. Leaving the convent--the only home she's ever known--a...
I hate that song so much I was reluctant to watch the video, but I have to say it was totally worth it.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, this is so hilarious! I'm still laughing.
ReplyDeleteI have seen this before, but it cracks me up every single time.
ReplyDeleteYup, there's a whole bunch of these. I like the "Take On Me" one too! So many giggles.
ReplyDeleteRJ, I'm glad. It's so many flavors of awesome.
ReplyDeleteLiza, it has a lasting effect. I'm still giggling intermittently as well.
Meljean, I foresee many viewings.
Janice, excellent! I must expand my literal video viewing.
Hahahaaaa. That was sooo funny. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteEmily, my pleasure!
ReplyDeleteI think "Mullet with headlights" is going to be a phrase I say often.
ReplyDeleteThank you. :)
Carrie, and I say this with all sincerity, you are so welcome.
ReplyDeleteOuch Ouch! My stomach hurts form laughing so hard heehee
ReplyDeleteAngie,
ReplyDeleteYou have just broadened my horizons and opened the door for me to have a whole new reason to look for weird things on YOUTUBE!
so many things to love have to choose only one line..........
"the gayest man on earth would think that this was totally over the top!!!!!!!!!"
holy cow.
Thanks I needed that.
Karen :)
Karen, happy to broaden your literal video horizons. The floodgates are open now! hehe.
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