It seems like the darker the story, the better these days. I swear that doesn't reflect on my character though! There's just something about books with a little edge, a little extra oomph and a touch of the sinister that really grasp my attention…if only because they really stand out in a myriad of young adult novels. Plus, who can resist a twist on history? That's right. You can't.
Author: Cat Winters (Twitter)
Publisher: Amulet Books
Publish Date: October 14, 2014
Genre: YA, Historical Fiction, Fantasy
Pages: 368
Olivia Mead is a headstrong, independent girl—a suffragist—in an age that prefers its girls to be docile. It’s 1900 in Oregon, and Olivia’s father, concerned that she’s headed for trouble, convinces a stage mesmerist to try to hypnotize the rebellion out of her. But the hypnotist, an intriguing young man named Henri Reverie, gives her a terrible gift instead: she’s able to see people’s true natures, manifesting as visions of darkness and goodness, while also unable to speak her true thoughts out loud.These supernatural challenges only make Olivia more determined to speak her mind, and so she’s drawn into a dangerous relationship with the hypnotist and his mysterious motives, all while secretly fighting for the rights of women.
Suffragists? A stubborn young girl that's silenced through hypnotism? Colour me utterly intrigued. Ever since we suffered through a hypnotist at my senior prom, I've been pretty convinced that hypnotism is possible, but to what extent? This novel seems to present a curious combination of my favourites…history, eerie details and a touch of dark fantasy. Now, here's hoping that this novel turns out to be just as mesmerizing as its delicious cover. What do you think, and what are you waiting on this week?
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Such a great pick---I can't wait to read this one either! I loved her first book In the Shadow of Blackbirds and am so excited for more!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds quite mysterious and possibly a little creepy (to me, who can get a little nervy at very little), but I really hope it ends up being a fantastic, excellent read for you!
ReplyDeleteI am so, so excited for this! Loved Cat's debut novel, and I am hoping that I'll love this, too. :D
ReplyDeleteYou had a hypnotist at your senior prom?? How cool was that? Whenever someone mentions an hypnotist I always think of the show The Mentalist, a show that I really really love. So anything that sounds similar or mysterious, I know I will want to give a go! Brilliant pick Melissa! :)
ReplyDeleteThe cover is quite different from the more usual ones, and as soon I read the summary I knew I really really wanted to read it! Great pick, Melissa!
ReplyDeleteOh wow. This one sounds awesome. I love the time period and the idea of hypnotism does intrigue me. I'll be adding this to my TBR list. Great pick!
ReplyDeleteI loved Cat Winters's debut and heard really great things about this one, so I can't wait to dive in! Great pick, Melissa!(:
ReplyDeleteThis looks great, Melissa. I have read the author's first book and it was very interesting and her writing is just plain gorgeous. And this cover is so pretty! :)
ReplyDeleteLovely pick!
This sounds interesting, but not something that I would normally read. I hope you enjoy it!
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Ooh interesting! Creepy cover too! I like a good creepy cover!
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I love historical fiction. Just added this to my TBR!
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Gahhhh so excited for this one! I loved her debut and cannot wait to have this one in my hands! Great pick :D
ReplyDeleteWow! This one does sound great! Thanks for featuring it.
ReplyDeleteThis does sound really good, Melissa! I hope like you said that the insides match the lovely cover. Great choice! :)
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