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
wow Angie, thats amazing! I'm trying so hard to try and think up a book that falls in that category and not coming up with much. I did however really really love Mistwood, such amazing writing.
ReplyDeleteI loved Cold Magic - that would get my vote! I'm looking forward to seeing which books get nominated!
ReplyDeleteOooh you're a Cybils panelist! How fun! It must take a lot of work though. I can't imagine how many books you have to read and discuss for this.
ReplyDeleteThat's so brilliant that your a panelist! I hope you enjoy it :)
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower, by the way...I found your blog at Amelia (Imagination in Focus). Have a great weekend :)
I saw on their blog that you were going to be a panelist. And first round again? Lots of reading till you drop right? Best of luck!!
ReplyDeleteAw I wish I'd been able to participate this year. It really stinks that I can't. But at least I know you guys are on it! I'll be happily reading your reviews and seeing what happens!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I hear it's a lot of fun and hard work. I'm excited to be on the judging panel for YA!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Angie! This should be your category!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! You definitely need to be on this panel! (As well as the others, just an awesome set of reviewers!)
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited to be judging for the Picture Book category for the first time this year. I have no idea what to expect exactly, but I know what I want to nominate! :o)
Carla, Mistwood's a great choice! Should definitely be nominated.
ReplyDeleteHeather, me too. I love watching all the nominations roll in.
Chachic, lol. Yeah. The Round 1 panelists end up reading A LOT of books. I'm rolling up my sleeves as we speak...
Melissa, wonderful! So happy you stopped by. I'm very excited to participate again this year. Will keep you guys posted on the progress.
Michelle, that about sums it up. Will try not to drop on any hard surface this time. hehe.
Sami, I wish you could too! It was great fun last year working with you.
Michelle, woo-hoo! I'm excited for you, too. It's a ton of work but very, very satisfying on the whole.
Em, thanks! I'm happy to be involved again. Such great people.
1stdaughter, it is a great set. I love each of the other judges. I'm so glad you're on the picture book category this year. You are going to LOVE it! I already know what I want to nominate in that category as well. :)
Every year I consider applying to be a panelist, but living abroad makes it too difficult for me to get the books. Have fun!
ReplyDeleteLenore, you would love it. I'm sorry the distance thing is a factor. I'll try to have enough fun for the both of us. lol.
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