OMG PIPER
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 DIDN'T KNOW THEY WERE MAKING A MOVIE OF THIS I AM SO EXCITED
ReplyDeleteI knew, but this is the first bit I've actually seen of it. Oh my.
DeleteWOW! Wow. This book was So Well Done. High Hopes for the film.
ReplyDeleteI know. It's going to be different. I remind myself. But wow. I love this book long time.
DeleteI. Cannot. Wait.
ReplyDeleteEeee!!!!
DeleteDid you get my email?
ReplyDeleteGah. Got it and responded!
DeleteOh my gosh, it looks amazing!!
ReplyDeleteDoesn't it??
DeleteThis looks great, Angie. I just pulled the book from my pile because I still haven't read it! Karen S
ReplyDeleteKAREN.
DeleteYou must read it immediately so we can talk!!!
Wow. Don't be mad but this book has been on my shelf for years. Unread. And that trailer just gave me chills. I won't admit that it almost made my tear up.
ReplyDeleteLOL. I promise not to be mad.
DeleteBut you really *must* read it before the movie is out. SO SO GOOD.
I got teary, too. :)