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Starcrossed Kindle Edition

by Josephine Angelini (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 1,344 ratings
Teachers' pick for school years 1–9
When shy, awkward Helen Hamilton sees Lucas Delos for the first time she thinks two things: the first, that he is the most ridiculously beautiful boy she has seen in her life; the second, that she wants to kill him with her bare hands. With an ancient curse making them loathe one another, Lucas and Helen have to keep their distance. But sometimes love is stronger than hate, and not even the gods themselves can prevent what will happen...
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    12 years and up
  2. Book 1 of 7
    Starcrossed
  3. Print length
    501 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Publisher
    Macmillan Children's Books
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  7. Publication date
    3 Jun. 2011
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    978-1447205043
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'A gorgeous, haunting saga that completely swept me away. OMGods, I can't wait to read more!' --Lauren Kate , author of FALLEN

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A gorgeous, haunting saga that completely swept me away. I fell for Lucas just as hard as Helen did. OMGods, I can't wait to read more! -- Lauren Kate, author of the bestselling Fallen

Move over, Romeo and Juliet - Josephine Angelini debuts a dizzying tale of action, drama and romance with just the right twist of humour and tragedy. Modern mythology has never been sexier! -- Kiersten White, author of The New York Times bestselling Paranormalcy

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004ZF70HW
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Macmillan Children's Books
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 3 Jun. 2011
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ Reprints
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.6 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 501 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1447205043
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 7 ‏ : ‎ Starcrossed
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 12 years and up
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I am a #1 international bestselling author, a Massachusetts native, and the youngest of eight siblings. I graduated from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts in theater with a focus on the classics and now live in Los Angeles with my husband and daughter.

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Customers enjoy this book's love story, particularly the relationship between Helen and Lucas, and appreciate its fast-paced narrative that draws readers in right from the start. The writing is easy to read, and customers love the use of Greek mythology, with one noting how the dynamics are enhanced by the recycling of mythological characters and stories. They find the characters well-developed, with one customer mentioning they are very easy to relate to.

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15 customers mention ‘Romance’15 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, particularly the relationship between Helen and Lucas, with plenty of cute little moments throughout.

"...Speaking of Claire, I did so enjoy the tension between her and Jason and I also have high hopes for Matt and Ariadne...." Read more

"...I loved the rest of the Delos family too. They're all so friendly and sweet! Hector is definitely my favourite though. He's so cocky and funny!..." Read more

"...Helen and Lucas are a lovely pairing - I felt they were quite realistic in their relationship - with all the obvious difficulties - I've definitely..." Read more

"Really strong and interesting vibe, but at about 80÷ it goes slightly off the rails, stylistically, with head-hopping and so. much. telling...." Read more

13 customers mention ‘Writing quality’13 positive0 negative

Customers find the writing quality of the book intelligent and easy to read, with one customer noting it is witty.

"...Speeding, slowing down, soothing and relaxing, quick and witty everything was in sync with the scene at hand...." Read more

"...Hector is definitely my favourite though. He's so cocky and funny! He pushes Helen to help her be able to defend herself...." Read more

"...I loved the detail of the writing - the slow development of the character relationships; the dynamics added by the recycling of mythological..." Read more

"...It was well written though, Helen a bit clumsy and dry at fist, then she kind of grows in you...." Read more

10 customers mention ‘Character development’10 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the characters in the book, with one customer noting they are very easy to relate to.

"...Besides the awesome characters, another favourite thing about the book was the family element which is something I enjoyed in books like Finding Sky..." Read more

"...She's determined to find out. Helen was a brilliant character. I loved discovering everything along with her...." Read more

"...I loved the detail of the writing - the slow development of the character relationships; the dynamics added by the recycling of mythological..." Read more

"...Helen's a great character and when Lucas and his family arrive, it's explosive. Kept me interested right to the end.......now for book two...." Read more

9 customers mention ‘Mythology’9 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the use of Greek mythology in the book, with one customer highlighting how the dynamics are enhanced by the recycling of mythological characters and stories.

"...Starcrossed was a book I'd always loved. I mean, it includes Greek mythology so I think it was agiven that I was going to love it because I've..." Read more

"...best about this was the depth of the world-building: the reflection of well-known myths and lesser known classic themes is woven so well into the..." Read more

"...book was not at all what I was expecting, it had a very original take on the Greek Demi-Gods, and their Scions, dividing them up into four houses..." Read more

"...It is so original and brilliant that I could not help but read all three books...." Read more

8 customers mention ‘Pacing’8 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, noting that it draws them in right from the start and maintains a fast pace throughout.

"...Speeding, slowing down, soothing and relaxing, quick and witty everything was in sync with the scene at hand...." Read more

"...She never gets sick, she can run really fast and she's insanely strong. And then the Delos family show up in town...." Read more

"...The whole story is very fast paced and a lot happens within the first book, with plenty of cute little romance moments and plenty of twists and..." Read more

"...I was pleasantly surprised by how visceral the action sequences are and look forward to the sequel, my only reservation being the hint that there..." Read more

3 customers mention ‘Cover quality’3 positive0 negative

Customers like the cover of the book, with one mentioning that all the characters are brilliant.

"...I have to say that whilst I really like the UK cover, as a major hardback fan I've got to go with the beautiful US cover that reminds me very much..." Read more

"...she was different, knew she was tall, could run fast and had a beautiful face. Until the arrival of a new family she didn't know what she was...." Read more

"...read again i just love the whole lucas and helen romance, all the charaters are brill, the book is just gogogo from start to finish no boring bits..." Read more

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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Rocked my Grecian socks off!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 April 2012
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    So, the lesson for today is that when your book blogger friends tell you that a book is OMGFANTASTICYOUNEEDTOREADITLIKENOW, you really should listen. Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini is full of Greek tragedy and forbidden love and as such, this book had my name written all over it from the start. I knew I'd love it but I'd put off reading it for silly yet totally tangible reasons like "if it really is THAT good, I'll have to wait FOREVER for the sequel" and that kind of nonsense because y'know, I'm not patient when it comes to books I love. Thankfully, having waited this long and totally fallen in love with the series, I only have until July now to wait for Dreamless and I cannot wait!

    I'm going to start by talking about the book cover. I have to say that whilst I really like the UK cover, as a major hardback fan I've got to go with the beautiful US cover that reminds me very much of the setting in the book. I loved the coastal vibe and sleepy seaside town images that I got from the book. But aside from the setting, it was the exciting plot and the amazing characters that had me hooked. I'm deliberately trying not to say much about the plot as I feel like anything I could say would be a potential spoiler however, I will say that Helen doesn't know who she is and neither does anyone else really until the Delos family waltz into town and awakens something inside her. It's all systems go from there on in.

    Helen is essentially at the centre of the story and my favourite thing about her is that she is a really decent person and that comes across in the book. This fact alone endeared her to me although I did like the bond she shares with her best friend Claire AKA Giggles. Speaking of Claire, I did so enjoy the tension between her and Jason and I also have high hopes for Matt and Ariadne. Matchmaking is such fun ;)

    Ok, let's talk about Lucas. HELLO. I'm totally adding him to my list of literary boyfriends as he is just lovely. My favourite scenes in the book were between Lucas and Helen - specifically when they crashed into each other and the bed scene (it's totally innocent, I swear). I also loved it when Lucas insisted on staying on the roof but then came down when he changed his mind. I have to put this out there and say that I would die to see that scene from Lucas's point of view, maybe as an extra *sends magical vibes out to Josephine*. One of the things that makes this book different from other YA novels is that rather than love at first sight, it's definitely hate at first sight for Helen and Lucas and that makes for a very interesting and entertaining dynamic.

    Now, I can't talk about guys and not admit to having a soft spot for Hector too and I could not help but picture Kellan Lutz (Emmett from Twilight) in the role. With those muscles? There's nothing wrong with that folks!

    Besides the awesome characters, another favourite thing about the book was the family element which is something I enjoyed in books like Finding Sky by Joss Stirling. I don't come from a huge family and so when I see strong family bonds, brothers and sisters having each other's backs, I love it.

    Starcrossed was a fantastic read and is an example of how Greek mythology SHOULD be taught in schools. None of this stuffy textbook crap but amazing and highly entertaining YA novels that rock your Grecian socks off. And, even though the book is over 400 pages, I can honestly say that I didn't even notice and even further, I never wanted it to end. That's writing skill right there, my friends. I really do feel like Josephine Angelini has cast a spell over me and seriously, I'm not sure what I wouldn't do to get hold of a copy of the sequel right now.
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  • The Library Mouse Words on a Page
    5.0 out of 5 stars With ancient households, curses, grudges, magic, myths and meddlesome of gods Starcrossed was an incredible page turner
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 June 2012
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    This was without question one of my top 5 best books from last summer. I could not detach myself from my kindle for the whole day (much to the exasperation of my mother) until I had finished it... and re-read my favourite parts.

    Josephine Angelini's intricate series of twists had me with my mouth open 90% of the time, to the point that my mother started teasing me that I would catch a fly if I kept it up. I argued that seeing as she's a slower reader than I am and that her reaction would be exactly the same as mine, she would be catching a lot more!
    I like to think I'm fairly good at guessing or having some notion of the twists to come, but Josephine Angelini had me completely off track with a new and better unexpected twist every time!

    This book started as most YA do, girl meets boy, girl and boy can't stand each other and yet they want to. Or at least that's what I'd thought. In actual fact the moment Helen met Lucas everything spiralled out of control and out of what I could have ever imagined.

    With ancient households, curses, grudges, magic, myths and the meddlesome presence of gods, Starcrossed was a torturing page turner that I could not unglue myself from and couldn't read fast enough.

    Josephine Angelini's style of writing was superb and perfectly matched the tale she told. Speeding, slowing down, soothing and relaxing, quick and witty everything was in sync with the scene at hand. But no matter how she adapted to the story, I did not. My steady reading pace only increased as the twists became even more unexpected and breathtaking.

    When I reached the end I'm fairly certain I unleashed a short string of not very lady like words (my mother was not impressed and feels she may have slightly failed my upbringing). When you read this book I assure you, you will feel no different. Starcrossed ended far too soon for my liking. I'm pretty sure I thumped my ipad too and that it came very close to flying into the sea (I was lying on the beach reading). I desperately wanted more but there was none to be had sadly. I have patiently and torturadely awaited for the sequel Dreamless to be released and at last we are almost there!

    If you liked this I would recommend reading the series The Goddess Chronicles by Aimee Carter where you will be able to dive into more myths and gods. If on the other hand your looking for another good read but a different paranormal setting they I would suggest: the Die For Me series by Amy Plum, Finding Sky by Joss Stirling, the Existence series by Abbi Glines and The Premonition series by Amy A. Bartol
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  • Jordan
    5.0 out of 5 stars "Une lecture qui procure beaucoup de plaisir à la découvrir."
    Reviewed in France on 18 June 2011
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    Haaaa cette lecture... Quel plaisir ! Ça fait énormément de bien de trouver un livre comme Starcrossed... On ne se prend pas la tête, l'écriture est fluide, l'atmosphère est parfaite et les personnages sont vraiment attachants, bref, c'est génial !
    Dès le début, j'ai su que j'allais adorer l'histoire. Rien que le fait qu'elle se déroule sur l'île de Nantucket ( un lieu qu'encore aucune de mes lectures ne m'avait fait découvrir ), un endroit paradisiaque, gorgé de soleil et bordé par l'océan, m'avait déjà conquis ! En effet, le cadre est vraiment sublime. Les décors sont superbes, on s'y croirait presque ! On a l'impression qu'en insistant un peu, on pourrait sentir le sable sur nos pieds. Rien qu'avec ça, j'adorais déjà l'intrigue... Mais avec les personnages, elle est devenue un pur délice !
    Helen, une lycéenne de seize ans, vit sur l'île depuis sa plus tendre enfance. Son seule problème est qu'elle est très grande pour son âge. A cause de ça, beaucoup de gens ont la fâcheuse tendance à la fixer. Tous ces regards tournés vers elle la font souffrir physiquement. En effet, elle est tellement timide que lorsque l'attention est portée sur elle, ça la blesse. Mais ce problème, elle aurait pu s'en accommoder cette année, comme elle l'a fait auparavant. C'était bien sûr sans compter sur l'apparition de la famille Delos à Nantucket, et surtout l'arrivée de Lucas dans le lycée d'Helen à la rentrée.
    Au moment où cette dernière le voit dans les couloirs le premier jour de cours, une haine intense et une colère profonde s'emparent d'elle. C'est ainsi qu'ils vont se mettre à se battre, devant tout le monde... Rien que d'y repenser, j'ai envie de relire ce livre ! La relation entre Helen et Lucas est vraiment géniale à découvrir ! On change complètement de style. Ici, les deux protagonistes se détestent. Pourquoi ? Hé bien ( sans vous spoiler ) ils sont destinés à être maudits. En effet, une ancienne malédiction les poussent à se haïr.
    Et là, on arrive à ce que j'ai le plus aimé dans le roman : cette fameuse malédiction ! Je ne vous en parlerai pas plus en détails, mais elle remonte à la Guerre de Troie. On apprend que durant cette sanglante bataille, les dieux eux-mêmes avaient participé à la tuerie. Des dieux comme Zeux, Aphrodite et Athena. Ca ne vous rappelle rien ? Les mythes grecs !
    Cette partie du livre est vraiment impressionnante, prenante et saisissante. J'ai adoré pouvoir découvrir la mythologie grecque. Ce fût vraiment un énorme plaisir. On revisite le passé et ses secrets. L'auteure arrive à nous faire remonter le temps sans aucune contrainte. J'ai été happé par le fait qu'elle ait réussie à moderniser les vieilles légendes et qu'elle puisse ainsi nous faire découvrir une histoire sensationnelle !
    De plus, l'écriture de Josephine Angelini est très fluide. On ne se perd pas dans les descriptions, le cadre de Starcrossed est très bien décrit et l'histoire d'amour ( oups, en aurais-je trop dis ? ) entre Helen et Lucas est juste splendide. Je pense que je vais regretter cette romance d'ailleurs ! Ce mélange de haine et de passion m'a énormément plu. Mais bien sûr, que serait une histoire sans sa dose de méchants ?
    Ici, les ennemis des Delos sont nombreux. Creon, un ennemi de la famille, est prêt à tout pour tuer Helen. Pourquoi ? Vous le découvrirez en lisant le roman ! Mais sachez d'ores et déjà qu'il y a des morts et de grosses trahisons dans ce livre. D'ailleurs à la fin, les masques tombent, les mystères s'éclaircissent finalement et toute la pression accumulée au cours de notre lecture peut enfin redescendre... Un peu.
    Pour conclure, je ne peux que vous conseiller ce roman ! A la fois innovant et fascinant, cette association entre mythologie grecque et histoire d'amour maudite ne pourra que vous toucher. Helen et Lucas sont également deux héros que j'adore. Comme vous l'aurez compris, Starcrossed est une lecture très rafraîchissante. Son décor, son ambiance et son cadre sont merveilleux. Une lecture qui procure beaucoup de plaisir à la découvrir.
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  • Lilly McLeod
    5.0 out of 5 stars Geniale Charaktere, spannende Story, HAMMER Reihenauftakt!!!
    Reviewed in Germany on 5 September 2012
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    Starcrossed
    (Göttlich verdammt)
    'Awakening' Band I
    Josephine Angelini

    Vorsicht die Halbgötter kommen - Suchtgefahr!!!

    When shy, awkward Helen Hamilton sees Lucas Delos for the first time she thinks two things: the first, that he is the most ridiculously beautiful boy she has seen in her life; the second, that she wants to kill him with her bare hands. With an ancient curse making them loathe one another, Lucas and Helen have to keep their distance. But sometimes love is stronger than hate, and not even the gods themselves can prevent what will happen ...

    "One of the most cinematic books I've ever read. Dramatic and intense! I can't tell you how many times I gasped while reading this book. Starcrossed plays out like a movie in your head."--Sophie Jordan, author of FIRELIGHT

    Cover:
    Ich habe die englische Taschenbuchausgabe mit dem Cover darauf, was ihr oben sehen könnt. Das Cover ist leider in echt vieeeeeel schöner. Nicht so gelblich blass, sondern kräftig leuchtendgelborange. Die Gewitterblitze kommen viel besser zur Geltung und passen nicht nur symbolisch sondern wie ich finde auch thematisch gut zum Inhalt der Story. Also auch dann, wenn man über den offensichtlichen Fakt, das Helen und Lucas sich zu Anfang hassen, hinwegsieht. Die Schrift des Titels ist klasse mit dem kleinen Akzent auf den R. Total toll gemacht. Außerdem mal wieder kleine Sprüche, die ich ja sowieso immer super finde. Von daher für mich ein super Cover, dass mir gefällt und mich auf jeden Fall anspricht.

    Leseeindruck:
    Starcrossed, oder Göttlich verdammt gehört zu den Büchern, über die ich schon gaaaaaaaanz viel in Rezis gelesen habe, bevor ich dazu komme, es selbst zu lesen. Ich habe wirklich versucht neutral und nicht voreingenommen an das Buch heran zu gehen. Ich wollte vermeiden, dass ich zu hohe Erwartungen an das Buch stelle und dann enttäuscht bin, wenn diese nicht erfüllt werden. Ich weiß nicht, ob mir dies gelungen ist, ich kann nur sagen: Hier kommt mein Lesehighlight 2012!!!
    Ja, ich liebe Dark Canopy immer noch. Aber Starcrossed ist ein kleines bisschen daran vorbeigezogen. Das Buch hat mit einfach total eingenommen. Von der ersten bis zur letzten Seite war ich gefesselt, gebannt, verzaubert und hab beim Lesen tatsächlich nicht nur laut gedacht, sondern brauchte Süßigkeiten und hab Freudensprünge gemacht. Also dazu muss mich ein Buch emotional erstmal kriegen!

    Ich fange mal beim Schreibstil an. Dieser ist unheimlich gefällig. Trotz vieler mythologischer Aspekte schafft es Josephine Angelini dieses Buch in einer verständlichen Jugendsprache zu schreiben, die doch immer einen gewissen anspruchsvollen Ernst nicht verliert und der grandios zur Storythematik passt. Es ist weder anstrengend, noch langweilig zu lesen. Durch die jugendliche Leichtigkeit der Sprache, konnte ich sehr schnell lesen. Die Kapitel waren in einer angenehmen Länge, manchmal vielleicht einen Tick zu lang, aber das war schließlich eh egal, weil ich sowieso nie aufhören wollte, auch dann nicht, wenn das Kapitel vorbei ist.
    Die Erzählperspektive von Helen ist wirklich klasse gewählt und bringt mich mal gleich zu den Charakteren. Der springende Punkt an der Geschichte, vermute ich mal. Ich bin deeply in love with the Delos-Clan. YES!!!
    Nicht nur Lucas konnte mich begeistern, ich fand gleich die ganze Familie toll. Ich muss zugeben, ich könnte mich gar nicht entscheiden. Die Charaktere haben einfach Gehalt, Tiefe, und unheimlich viel Lebendigkeit. So richtig zum Anfassen, als könntest du ihnen im nächsten Moment tatsächlich begegnen. Ich kanns nicht besser beschreiben, verdammt menschlich, natürlich und ehrlich. Ebenso angetan bin ich von den Beziehungen untereinander, also dem kompletten Charaktergefüge. Das hat Josephine Angelini einfach super angelegt und ausgearbeitet. Die Delos Family unter sich find ich schon mal super, ihre Einstellung und wie sie miteinander umgehen. Es gab immer einen harmonischen Ausgleich zwischen dem Fakt, dass sie Scions sind (mit Ausnahme von Noel) und einem gewissen Wissen auf geschichtlicher Ebene und der Tatsache, dass sie trotzdem einfach nur ganz 'normale' Menschen sind, mit den gleichen Sorgen, Gefühlen und Leben wie die Normalsterblichen. Mir hat gefallen, dass sie auf der einen Seite, alle zusammenhalten und dann auch Helen so aufnehmen, aber auf der anderen Seite doch immer diese 'göttliche Wut' - so nenne ich es mal - die Emotionen hochkochen lässt und ein normaler Streit gleich in Kämpfen endet, die dann durchaus handgreiflich enden. Mir gefiel da der Ausspruch (wird im Buch oft verwendet): We always hang at one anothers throat.
    Luke und Helen, die sich hassen (wieso werde ich jetzt nicht erzählen) und dann doch ineinander verlieben, passen hervorragend zusammen. Ihre Beziehung fand ich überzeugend ausgeschrieben und hat mich sehr berühren können. Einfach nur total süss, wie sie sich von ihm immer zurückgewiesen fühlt und nicht versteht, warum er seinen Gefühlen nicht nachgibt. Mit Helen konnte ich leicht mitfühlen. Sie ist sofort sympathisch, humorvoll und alles andere als abgehoben. Ihre Freundschaft zu Claire hat mich sofort und bis zum Schluss begeistern können. Umso schöner fand ich, dass sie als Freundin mal eine Asiatin ist (sowas find ich süss) und auch mehr mit der Story zu tun bekommt, als die 'normal sterbliche' Freundin zu sein, die zurückgelassen wird.
    Soll heißen: Die Charaktere sind einsame spitze, das Gefüge wunderbar, weil selbst die Nebenfiguren eine wichtige Rolle spielen, Raum und Platz für eine eigene Story bekommen und somit bekommt die gesamte Story des Buches charaktermäßig Tiefe und viele kleine Substorys, die mich vor allem am Ende total begeistern konnten.
    Die Story selbst ist viel komplizierter und besitzt viel mehr überraschende Wendungen, als man erwarten würde. Immer wenn ich dachte, ach in die Richtung soll es wohl gehen, tat sich ein neuer Askepkt in der Story auf, der wieder ganz woanders hinführt. Dann vergisst man den alten Aspekt und ist total überrascht, wenn es doch so kommt. Anstatt darüber nachdenken zu können, passiert dann gleich wieder was Neues. Also für Action ist ebenso gesorgt und gerade zum Ende hin, wird es richtig kompliziert und hochspannend. In diesem Sinne gibt es keinen bösen Cliffhänger, aber jede Menge Zündstoff und Fragen für Band II.

    FAZIT:
    Ich bin 'göttlich verliebt' in dieses Buch und stehe absolut im Bann des Delos-Clan. Der Charme von Josephine Angelinis Buch hat gewirkt und ich erkläre mich ehrlich süchtig. Band II wird nicht lange warten müssen, bis es bei mir einziehen darf und sicher auch nicht all zu lang im SUB-Regal schlummern.
    Die Story hat alles, was ein geniales Buch braucht. Klasse, ehrliche, natürliche und liebenswerte Charaktere, spannende, emotionale und gut ausgearbeitete Hintergrundstory und einfach jede Menge 'göttliche Sparks' die mich persönlich dazu bringen, zu sagen: KAUFT EUCH DIESES BUCH!!! Lest es und lasst euch von den Scions begeistern.
    Der Auftakt dieser Reihe ist für mich in jedem Falle ein MUST READ!

    Bewertung: 5 von 5 und gerne einen mehr.
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  • Theresa R.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Starcrossed is breath taking!!
    Reviewed in the United States on 12 March 2012
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    How do you defy destiny?

    Helen Hamilton has spent her entire sixteen years trying to hide how different she is--no easy task on an island as small and sheltered as Nantucket. And it's getting harder. Nightmares of a desperate desert journey have Helen waking parched, only to find her sheets damaged by dirt and dust. At school she's haunted by hallucinations of three women weeping tears of blood . . . and when Helen first crosses paths with Lucas Delos, she has no way of knowing they're destined to play the leading roles in a tragedy the Fates insist on repeating throughout history.

    As Helen unlocks the secrets of her ancestry, she realizes that some myths are more than just legend. But even demigod powers might not be enough to defy the forces that are both drawing her and Lucas together--and trying to tear them apart.

    When I came upon this book description on Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini I knew I just had to read it!! I am a big fan of Greek mythology and was really excited with what this book had to offer. I will admit I was a little nervous to start reading because I really didn't want to be let down. Let me say Josephine Angelini was breath taking. She did Greek mythology with a twist that made it original and enticing. I highly recommend this to anyone who loves Greek mythology it will not disappoint!!!! I loved many aspecs to this novel and really connected with then two main characters. The author really sets you into their world that I actually felt their tension, anger, hatred, love, etc...

    Main characters and even supporting characters a wonderfully written.

    Helen Hamilton MC/ heroine: I love her character!!!! She is at the beginning of the story awkward and scared of being noticed. She is sweet and show no hatred towards anyone. As the story progresses though you get to see her develop and come to terms with her new found knowledge of who she is.

    Lucas Delos MC/Love interest: Is gorgeous and undeniably sweet yet dangerous at the same time. I feel he was likable at the beginning of the novel but as the story progresses you come to love him. He undeniably courages, honorable, and loyal. He is what I think any girl would want as a love interest.

    What I liked about this novel

    The Greek mythology and how fantastically well written it was. I felt that the twist that were put into it made it that more interesting.

    Helen and Lucas love connection it felt real. It wasn't like many YA books that it is instant love attraction were she cant stop professing her love to him and vice versa. It had that graceful sweep of it just feels right, real kind of thing that fit oh so well with their situation.

    The supporting characters and how they complemented the main characters fantastically. I loved Claire!!!! She's so hard headed determined, smart, and blunt that you can't help but love her!! She fit perfectly as Helena BFF!!! They are so different that they complement each other so well. Then there are the Delos kids!!! They are all such a great variety of talents, characteristics, and love for Helen. Some don't see it right away but they do all love Helen. My favortie out of the Delos kids would have to be Hector!!! He literally would make anyone **swoon**! Not just his looks but his attitude and his fierceness makes you not help but fall in love with him.

    I liked that the families were in on the storyline. In a lot of YA novels it's like the heroine is all alone or the parents are way to oblivious or just to consumed with themselves to care about their children. I loved how the Delos family were constantly around helping and working together. I also felt that Josephine Angelini did a great job making Helen and her fathers relationship feel strong yet not to overbearing or fake.

    Twist and turns that kept me turning the pages and staying up till wee hours of the night finishing up this novel. Loved how just when you thought they could be together "BAM" your hit with twist!!!!

    That there is still more to come!!!!! I already pre ordered my copy of Dreamless!!!! The sequel to this brilliant breath taking debut novel in the saga.

    What I didn't like about this book

    Absolutely nothing! I felt that is book was evything I thought it would be and then some.

    With all that said I highly recommend this book to anyone over the age 13 that loves books about Greek mythology with romance.
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  • Anabel Martineau
    5.0 out of 5 stars I would recommend this book to everyone who like this gendre
    Reviewed in Canada on 1 October 2015
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    I started this book knowing that I woudn't have a lot of time to read. With kids at home, time to myself is rare, especially with a newborn. But, as soon as a read the first chapter, I knew I was about to have many nights with little sleep, and not beacause of my kids...

    The story in itself is enticing... The greek mithology is not used enough in books for my taste. The caracters are believable and even tough they are not technically "human", I still could relate.

    I would recommend this book to everyone who like this gendre!
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  • Shreyasee Sarkar
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in India on 30 January 2016
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    Awesome
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