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
YES I AM SO EXCITED TOO. I love how all the covers match. I'm happy Katsa and Po will have cameos. I'm happy to read another Kristin Cashore book even if it's 576 pages. AH JUST SO HAPPY/EXCITED :D.
ReplyDeleteahhhh this is so lush!
ReplyDeleteI really need to get started on Graceling and Fire now that Bitterblue is releasing next year.
ReplyDeleteThanks for showcasing this. I loved both Graceling and Fire . Cant wait to read Bitterblue :)Love the blue and the keys on the cover !!
ReplyDeleteTHIS is happy news. I just re-listened to Graceling. Do you think Prince Po and Katsa will be in this one??
ReplyDeleteChristina, I know. I'm looking forward to having all three rubbing shoulders on my shelf.
ReplyDeleteCarla, YES.
Jenny, *gasp* wait no longer. Start now!
Shweta, me, too! The keys are great.
Kim, isn't it? I know Po and Katsa will be in this one and I cannot wait to see them again!
It is so beautiful. I am a sucker for old keys.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I can't wait for this one.
ReplyDeleteKaren
Tiah, yeah, I can't wait to find out their significance.
ReplyDeleteKaren, me either!!
Finally! I have been waiting for this book FOREVER!
ReplyDeleteanxious, it seems like it has been so very long. I just know it's going to be well worth the wait.
ReplyDeleteShe's finished?! It has a release date? This has just made my week.
ReplyDeleteOh gosh it's beautiful! YAY! YAY YAYYYYYY!!!! :D
ReplyDeleteHeather, YES!
ReplyDeleteKIKA, it really is. So excited!!
I love this whole series! One of my favorite YA series - such a lovely set of stories! Definitely recommend!
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