Spotted some cool new covers in my weekly perusal through the Goodreads 2013 list!
What do you think? We'll these be on your must-read list for next year?
What do you think? We'll these be on your must-read list for next year?
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It's 1950 and as the French Quarter of New Orleans simmers with secrets, seventeen-year-old Josie Moraine is silently stirring a pot of her own. Known amongst locals as the daughter of a brothel prostitute, Josie wants more out of life than The Big Easy has to offer. She devises a plan get out, but a mysterious death in the Quarter leaves Josie tangled in an investigation that will challenge her allegiance to her mother, her conscience, and Willie Woodley, the brusque madam on Conti Street. Should she avoid Jesse, the mysterious motorcycle boy? Can she trust Patrick, her best friend at the bookstore? Caught between the dream of an elite college and a clandestine underworld, New Orleans lures Josie in her quest for truth, dangling temptation at every turn, and escalating to the ultimate test.
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A music-obsessed, slightly snarky New York City girl, Lexi is on her own. After making a huge mistake—and facing a terrible tragedy— Lexi has no choice but to track down her long-absent mother. Rumor has it that Lexi’s mom is somewhere in Florida with a traveling circus.
When Lexi arrives at her new, three-ring reality, her mom isn’t there…but her destiny might be. Surrounded by tigers, elephants, and trapeze artists, Lexi finds some surprising friends and an even more surprising chance at true love. She even lucks into a spot as the circus’s fortune teller, reading tarot cards and making predictions.
But then Lexi’s ex-best friend from home shows up, and suddenly it’s Lexi’s own future that’s thrown into question…
With humor, wisdom, and a dazzlingly fresh voice, this debut reminds us of the magic of circus tents, city lights, first kisses, last heartaches, and the importance of an excellent playlist.
Add to GoodreadsWhen Lexi arrives at her new, three-ring reality, her mom isn’t there…but her destiny might be. Surrounded by tigers, elephants, and trapeze artists, Lexi finds some surprising friends and an even more surprising chance at true love. She even lucks into a spot as the circus’s fortune teller, reading tarot cards and making predictions.
But then Lexi’s ex-best friend from home shows up, and suddenly it’s Lexi’s own future that’s thrown into question…
With humor, wisdom, and a dazzlingly fresh voice, this debut reminds us of the magic of circus tents, city lights, first kisses, last heartaches, and the importance of an excellent playlist.
Allll gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteEspecially the last one.
I like the summary on the first one.
OMG I love the sound of that last one, That Time I joined the Circus O.O Love it! :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous covers. I've added them all, but especially the first one. I am a sucker for a New Orleans setting every single time. Thank you for bringing these to my attention!
ReplyDeleteOhmygosh those are some really pretty covers! I didn't know the Lullaby already has a cover! That Time I Joined The Circus sounds interesting too!
ReplyDeleteRYC: I saw Chris Colfer's talk for the BEA breakfast, apparently he's been working on this for ten years lol. It sounds good! And you know me and fairy tales! I did see he was signing. I got my ticket already! Did you get yours?? Are you going to ALA? If you are, have fun! I'm so jealous of everyone going!
'That time I joined the circus' looks pretty cool. I love circuses and literature :)
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