Historical Fantasy on My TBR
Release Date: June 1, 2010
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Pages: 336
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Set in 1855, Everlasting begins with the death of Camille's father and the subsequent uncovering of terrible family secrets and magic! As if that didn't sound good enough, Camille sets out on a quest (!!!) with the help of a handsome sailor.
And if THAT wasn't enough to sell me, the writing is described as beautiful and "feverishly paced." Perfect!
Release Date: March 3, 2011
Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books
Pages: 592
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Set in the time of the Vikings, Peer sets out on an adventurous journey with his beautiful and spirited friend Hilde, but strange creatures lurk in the shadows and the captain may not be someone they can trust.
I like how exciting this one sounds! I'm also hoping that friendship develops into a little something more. But what will make it or break it for me is the pacing--at almost 600 pages long, that pacing needs to be swift!
Release Date: February 4, 2010
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Pages: 336
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I'm not sure if this book is available in the US, but after reading Stephanie's review I've been dying to read it.
This book deviates from the more typical London historicals and instead focuses on Vikings in Iceland. The fantasy element comes in the form of visions main character Thora receives from the viking gods. Spicing up the plot are a murder mystery and a forbidden romance.
Release Date: February 15, 2005
Publisher: Harper Trophy
Pages: 352
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A retelling of the story of Tam Lin--a man embroiled with fairies, An Earthly Knight is set in 1162 Scotland and follows Jenny as she tries to restore her family's name after scandal has befallen them. But will Jenny be able to woo her way into society's good graces by marrying the heir to the crown, or will her heart lead her down a path of dark secrets and fairy magic?
I'm kinda wary about fairies, but the main character sounds like someone I will like and it seems like the fairies are bad news, so I'm game!
Release Date: April 10, 2012
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press/Macmillan
Pages: 368
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This one won't be released until April 2012, but it sounds great! James Reese creates a new character in the Jekyll and Hyde story by providing a source for Jekyll's famed salts (the key to his transformation into Mr. Hyde).
That source is Odile, who may or may not be a witch! It doesn't sound like she's too happy with the way Jekyll is using her salts and I can't wait to find out what she's going to do about it!
Have you read any of these books? What did you think of them? If you haven't, are you going to add any of them to your TBR?
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