Waiting on Wednesday (42): Still Star-Crossed
posted at Wednesday, February 13th, 2013 at 5:00 AM | Uncategorized
This week I have a retelling for you guys. Now this could be awful, because Iām not a huge fan of Romeo and Juliet, but, by that same token, itās a lot easier to please me when authors screw around with something I donāt love to an insane degree. I like that Taubās novel focuses on different characters, and that it wonāt have instalove. Apparently, there will be bickering, and I love that.
Still Star-Crossed
Author: Melinda Taub
Expected Publication Date: July 9, 2013
Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Synopsis from Goodreads:
Romeo and Juliet are gone. Will love live on? Despite the glooming peace thatās settled on Verona after the recent tragedy, Montagues and Capulets are brawling in the streets. Faced with more bloody battles, Prince Escalus concludes that the only way to truly marry the fortunes of these two families is to literally marry them together. Everyone is skeptical, but none more so than the pair selected, for the most eligible Montague bachelor is Benvolio, Romeoās best friend, still anguished by the loss of his companions, and the chosen Capulet maid is Julietās older cousin Rosaline, the girl Romeo first loved and whose refusal of Romeoās affection paved the way for bloodshed. Contrary to their late cousins, thereās no love lost between Benvolio and Rosaline, yet they forge a bond to end the renewed feud not only to escape their forced betrothal, but to save their lives and the city of Verona itself.
Oooh, this sounds good and I hadnāt heard of it. Thanks for sharing!
Hereās my WOW pick.
Kat
Wit and Sin
This book can turn out to be either amazing or awful. At least I think so. I havenāt read any book similar to this one so Iāll either love it or not. Now Iām really curious how the author pulled this out. Great pick.
Tanja @ Ja Äitam, a ti?
I love this meme! Iāve found so many new books this week, including this one. Thanks for sharing š
WoW Mel@thedailyprophecy
Gosh, there are so many books Iāve seen today featured that I had no idea were coming out, and here is yet another. I am sooo behind. I just took one month off…haha jk. Anyway, this book looks so awesome! Spin-off of Romeo and Juliet? Yes please!
My WoW
Huh I like that this is kind of a continuation of Romeo & Juliet instead of just a modern rehashing. This sounds fun! I love the Romeo & Juliet with Claire Danes and Leo. haha Leave it to me, Miss. Not Read Any Classics to like the one R&J movie that a lot of people think is the worst. The soundtrack was kick ass!
Yeah, most of them seem to be either retellings or to do crazy things, but still with R&J themselves. I like that this one will look into the aftermath.
Meh, I think itās the most entertaining R&J movie. The old one that critics love is boring as hell.
This sounds really good! And I love the cover.
*Adds to TBR list* thanks for sharing š
My WoW
This actually sounds super different! Iād love to know what happens after the ill-fated couple is gone! Great pick.
I just saw that cover…its gorgeous. I might have to pick this up…solely for that cover lol.
Wow, very interesting! Instead of a re-do itās a continuation of the original story? I like that! Great pick!
My WoW Pick!!
I really like the premise of this. Romeo and Juliet is so tragic, and I hope that this has a happier ending lol š
My WOW
I love this cover and it sounds interesting, so Iām definitely going to check it out, even though Iām tired of thinking about R&J…for obvious reasons!
Oooh that looks so good! Iām definitely adding it to my TBR list! Great pick š
Hereās my WoW!
Iām not the biggest fan of R&J but there are so many possibilities to play with the story that Iām interested in checking this one out.