"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
Across A Star-Swept Sea (For Darkness Shows The Stars #2)by Diana Peterfreund
Publication Date- October 15th 2013
Goodreads Summary:
Centuries after wars nearly destroyed civilization, the two islands of New Pacifica stand alone, a terraformed paradise where even the Reduction—the devastating brain disorder that sparked the wars—is a distant memory. Yet on the isle of Galatea, an uprising against the ruling aristocrats has turned deadly. The revolutionaries’ weapon is a drug that damages their enemies’ brains, and the only hope is rescue by a mysterious spy known as the Wild Poppy.
On the neighboring island of Albion, no one suspects that the Wild Poppy is actually famously frivolous aristocrat Persis Blake. The teenager uses her shallow, socialite trappings to hide her true purpose: her gossipy flutternotes are encrypted plans, her pampered sea mink is genetically engineered for spying, and her well-publicized new romance with handsome Galatean medic Justen Helo… is her most dangerous mission ever.
Though Persis is falling for Justen, she can’t risk showing him her true self, especially once she learns he’s hiding far more than simply his disenchantment with his country’s revolution and his undeniable attraction to the silly socialite he’s pretending to love. His darkest secret could plunge both islands into a new dark age, and Persis realizes that when it comes to Justen Helo, she’s not only risking her heart, she’s risking the world she’s sworn to protect.
In this thrilling adventure inspired by The Scarlet Pimpernel, Diana Peterfreund creates an exquisitely rendered world where nothing is as it seems and two teens with very different pasts fight for a future only they dare to imagine.
On the neighboring island of Albion, no one suspects that the Wild Poppy is actually famously frivolous aristocrat Persis Blake. The teenager uses her shallow, socialite trappings to hide her true purpose: her gossipy flutternotes are encrypted plans, her pampered sea mink is genetically engineered for spying, and her well-publicized new romance with handsome Galatean medic Justen Helo… is her most dangerous mission ever.
Though Persis is falling for Justen, she can’t risk showing him her true self, especially once she learns he’s hiding far more than simply his disenchantment with his country’s revolution and his undeniable attraction to the silly socialite he’s pretending to love. His darkest secret could plunge both islands into a new dark age, and Persis realizes that when it comes to Justen Helo, she’s not only risking her heart, she’s risking the world she’s sworn to protect.
In this thrilling adventure inspired by The Scarlet Pimpernel, Diana Peterfreund creates an exquisitely rendered world where nothing is as it seems and two teens with very different pasts fight for a future only they dare to imagine.
That cover and title are gorgeous just like the first book!
I cannot wait to see what author Diana Peterfreund has in store for us with this one!
Sarika
I have no idea why I haven't started this series yet---I've heard its amazing again and again. Soon, I hope! :) Great pick!
ReplyDeleteI hope you get to read the books soon! :)
DeleteI'm the same with Little Miss Becky. Haven't started it, though I definitely prefer this cover to the first one! Hope you like it :)
ReplyDeleteEllen @ Elle-Osophy
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I hope you get to read it soon, Ellen. Ah, I like both covers! :)
DeleteOoh nice! This looks interesting! Love the cover!
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Yay, Jessica! Me too! :D
DeleteWhat a beautiful book cover! I've never heard of this book, but it looks really interesting, and unique!
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Lindy@ A Bookish Escape
It sure is! I'm glad you find it interesting, Lindy. :)
DeleteI still haven't read the first one, but I'm sure I will. I was very intrigued, and the covers just get prettier. =) Thanks a lot for sharing, and happy reading! My WoW
ReplyDeleteOh yes! I really hope you get to read the first one soon, Caro. :)
DeleteOh this cover is so pretty!! I still haven't read the first one but I'll soon! :) Great pick :)
ReplyDeleteYes, do read it soon, Tanja! :)
DeleteI loved the first book, and I'm really curious to see where this book will be going. Great pick! The cover is simply gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteEm @ A Beautiful Madness
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I know. I can't wait to see what'll happen in this one, Em! :)
DeleteI haven't read the series yet, but the I absolutely love the cover! I will definitely read your review on the first book :)Old follower.
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Jackie @Jackie's Book World
Thank you, Jackie! I hope you read the books soon too. :)
DeleteI'm not entirely sure if I like this book, but the cover is seriously amazing! :D
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It sure is! :)
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