Helen Hamilton has spent her entire 16 years trying to hide how different she is--no easy task on an island as small and sheltered as Nantucket. An...
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Mar 23, 2011
Vinaya
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**EDIT: I originally gave this book three stars, simply because it is based on Greek mythology, and I've had a love affair with Greek mythology since I was a kid. However, upon further consideration and a sudden recall of my Homer and Bullfinch, I am forced to concede that the Greek Mythology in this book is about as authentic as cranberry sauce in a can. So, only two stars, and I'm STILL being generous!
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Two Twifans are walking down the street to the cinema
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Oct 26, 2011
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Starcrossed is the story of a teenage school girl, Helen, who meets new boy, Lucas, and tries to murder him with her bare hands for no reason. Lucas, also, wishes to kill Helen in a horrifically violent way because they’re both demigods on the opposite side of a war.
I really thought this book was going to kill me – either with hypertension or an aneurysm for all the times it had me almost screaming in frustration. For example:
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I really thought this book was going to kill me – either with hypertension or an aneurysm for all the times it had me almost screaming in frustration. For example:
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Dec 11, 2011
Cait
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Alright, I know that I originally rated this book 2.5 stars and, back then, I honestly thought that it deserved that much; I really did. However, a little over a month ago I was given an assignment for my AP class (we were reading the Iliad at the time) to cover the "apology of Helen" as was told in the Odyssey and really her whole life; especially the time when she was in Paris and how she effected the Trojan war. At first I was kind of moaning about it (my GR friends can attest to th
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May 25, 2011
Krys
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I hate to say this but I am going to be tearing this one apart. I think I'm the first person to write a negative review for Starcrossed by Joesphine Angelini on the entirety of the internets... but that said, here goes nothing.
This book did nothing for me. Nothing. Absolutely nothing. And here's why..
Starcrossed is set on Nantucket island and features the shy, willowy Helen as she gears up for the first day of her junior year of high school. She and her father live alone More...
This book did nothing for me. Nothing. Absolutely nothing. And here's why..
Starcrossed is set on Nantucket island and features the shy, willowy Helen as she gears up for the first day of her junior year of high school. She and her father live alone More...
Dec 17, 2011
Kelly
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About a month ago, in a moment of weakness, I agreed to chaperone my niece’s slumber birthday party. Around o’dark-thirty after umpteen knocks on my bedroom door with teary-eyed ten-year-old girls on the other side, whimpering that so and so is mean, so and so did this, I couldn’t take it anymore and stomped out bed, blew the proverbial camp councilor whistle, and commanded the ten hyped-up kids to gather around because it was story time. I proceeded to spin a horrorific yarn combining all urban
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May 03, 2011
Phoebe
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I feel like I should start this review with a caveat: this will not be a positive review.
There's always some danger in panning a highly-buzzed book, particularly one where the financials are so well known (if you haven't seen it all over the internet, or the local news, Starcrossed was sold for seven-figures). Critics—especially critics who are members of the great unpublished masses—risk being labeled "haters" (or, worse, "jealous, bitter failures") for raising c More...
There's always some danger in panning a highly-buzzed book, particularly one where the financials are so well known (if you haven't seen it all over the internet, or the local news, Starcrossed was sold for seven-figures). Critics—especially critics who are members of the great unpublished masses—risk being labeled "haters" (or, worse, "jealous, bitter failures") for raising c More...
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May 23, 2011
Rachel
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Apr 03, 2011
Zoë
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THE BLURB:
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 wa More...
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 wa More...
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Apr 14, 2011
Kristi-The Book Faery
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Starcrossed is not your typical girl meets boy they fall in love and defeat the bad guy together. No, it’s much much MORE. I absolutely adored this book! I was left thinking about it long after I finished this enthralling story that entwines Greek mythology and modern day times so flawlessly and with such vivid accuracy I almost question if Ms. Angelini had witnessed the Gods-and all that that entails-herself.
Helen has lived her entire life on Nantucket Island, she’s always known sh More...
Helen has lived her entire life on Nantucket Island, she’s always known sh More...
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May 08, 2011
Amber
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Very very good. I was unsure when I started it, having received a proof to read before publication, but a few chapters in and I was hooked!
Angelini's use of Greek mythology adds a new spin to the relatively saturated 'Supernatural Romance' Genre that has suddenly exploded in teenage fiction. Helen and Lucas' cursed love story is touching and worth the read.
Angelini's use of Greek mythology adds a new spin to the relatively saturated 'Supernatural Romance' Genre that has suddenly exploded in teenage fiction. Helen and Lucas' cursed love story is touching and worth the read.
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Sep 24, 2011
Paige
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Also appears on The Screaming Nitpicker. Read and reviewed for the H.Y.P.E. Project (details here).
"She was hunkered down on her knees, her face covered by her filthy hair, moaning names and saying "blood for blood" as she hit her forehead repeatedly against the wall." This is a quote from Starcrossed (the page can't be cited due to reading it as an ebook) about one of the Furies, but this is also an accurate description of me once I finished reading this book.
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"She was hunkered down on her knees, her face covered by her filthy hair, moaning names and saying "blood for blood" as she hit her forehead repeatedly against the wall." This is a quote from Starcrossed (the page can't be cited due to reading it as an ebook) about one of the Furies, but this is also an accurate description of me once I finished reading this book.
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Apr 04, 2011
WOW!!! I really loved this book. Just finished it a few hours ago, and my mind keeps dragging me back to go over one detail or another. I love characters whose personalities aren't clear-cut black or white - ones who are motivated by both good and evil. And Josie's addition of the Furies makes this possible.
I love the fact that she takes ideas from ancient literature and molds them into something that works well in a contemporary story. Placing the story on the island of Nantucket is More...
I love the fact that she takes ideas from ancient literature and molds them into something that works well in a contemporary story. Placing the story on the island of Nantucket is More...
Oct 30, 2011
Ðємσɭιтισɴ
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This thing made me want to spit nails. Or throw a car. Something violent.
Helen's the fastest, strongest, prettiest girl at her school. She's always been a bit different. Girls at school are jealous, boys drool over her, her dad's proud of her. Yeah. All that fancy chiz.
Oh, and she can fly and shoot lightning out of her hands sometimes. But that's normal, right?
Right.
Not like that's suspicious or anything, but her mother Beth left when Helen was lit More...
Helen's the fastest, strongest, prettiest girl at her school. She's always been a bit different. Girls at school are jealous, boys drool over her, her dad's proud of her. Yeah. All that fancy chiz.
Oh, and she can fly and shoot lightning out of her hands sometimes. But that's normal, right?
Right.
Not like that's suspicious or anything, but her mother Beth left when Helen was lit More...
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Sep 14, 2011
I don't know where to start. I'm still trying to get my head around everything that happens – which is a lot. This isn't the type of book that you just enjoy, finish and move on from – it keeps you thinking, analysing everything that happened and anticipating how the story will continue.
I really enjoyed how Josephine Angelini took Greek mythology and turned it into a contemporary story. There is a lot to ancient literature and while I was looking forward to what it could bring, I was More...
I really enjoyed how Josephine Angelini took Greek mythology and turned it into a contemporary story. There is a lot to ancient literature and while I was looking forward to what it could bring, I was More...
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May 30, 2011
Hira
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OMGods OMGods OMGods! Okay, usually I'm not even a proponent of using the phrase "OMG", let alone starting my review with it but this book calls for exclamations like that. This book was SO good, a part of me wants to put in a request to Goodreads to raise their ratings from 5 stars to at least 10 stars (and they still would not be enough!), just for this book!
Helen Hamilton lives a life of relative peace and quiet on the serene island of Nantucket. Not much happens on thi More...
Helen Hamilton lives a life of relative peace and quiet on the serene island of Nantucket. Not much happens on thi More...
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Dec 16, 2011
Samantha (Falling Books)
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I now have a blog for this book!
http://www.star-hearts-crossed.blogspot.com/
WOW!! The book was really good! I fell in love with how nice Lucas was and what extent he would go to, to take care of Helen! I just wish the second book would HURRY UP! Keeping my hopes up that the book will be a movie one day because I will be camping outside the cinema!
http://www.star-hearts-crossed.blogspot.com/
WOW!! The book was really good! I fell in love with how nice Lucas was and what extent he would go to, to take care of Helen! I just wish the second book would HURRY UP! Keeping my hopes up that the book will be a movie one day because I will be camping outside the cinema!
Apr 20, 2011
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Apr 12, 2011
Truly Bookish
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I love Greek mythology and Starcrossed has everything a fantastic story about Greek gods should have: big, feuding families; untrustworthy family members; forbidden love; gorgeous, powerful demigods; eminent war; chilling prophesy and potent curses.
When we meet Helen, we read that she is tall and beautiful, but also intensely socially awkward. She tries to go around unnoticed and underachieves in everything – academically, athletically and socially – so she can fly under everyone’s More...
When we meet Helen, we read that she is tall and beautiful, but also intensely socially awkward. She tries to go around unnoticed and underachieves in everything – academically, athletically and socially – so she can fly under everyone’s More...
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Nov 11, 2011
Paris
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The minute I read the description of this book, I knew I had to read it, but I was scared. I love Greek mythology so much and there are not enough well-written, riveting books that feature it. There are, however, a lot of books that have fallen flat and have failed to capture the magic of the myths. Starcrossed was not one of those books. First, the main characters are more or less based on two of my favorites in Greek mythology (not sure if that love came with my name or not, lol). Second, it w
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Nov 08, 2011
Karen
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When I first saw this book, I wasn’t too sure that it was my type of book but as the story progressed I ended up LOVING it! This isn’t the first time I’ve read a book about Greek Mythology, so I had high expectations and the author just absolutely blew me away! It captivated me through out the entire book, it was phenomenal.
The characters very beautifully written, I felt that each character, like every other character, played a very important role. Helen the shy and beautiful protago More...
The characters very beautifully written, I felt that each character, like every other character, played a very important role. Helen the shy and beautiful protago More...
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Jan 03, 2012
Ali
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Okay! So, I'm pretty stoked! I literally had a heart-attack in this book - well it felt like it!
So, this book was frustrating, intense, fun, fast, enchanting, romantic and MYSTERIOUS! I can easily say that I was addicted. I read it on a planeride from Charles De Gaulle in Paris to JFK and I was so surprised to find that the who-knows-how-many-hours planeride literally felt like a minute! Stoked!
This book was captivating from the very first chapter - no kidding! And I real More...
So, this book was frustrating, intense, fun, fast, enchanting, romantic and MYSTERIOUS! I can easily say that I was addicted. I read it on a planeride from Charles De Gaulle in Paris to JFK and I was so surprised to find that the who-knows-how-many-hours planeride literally felt like a minute! Stoked!
This book was captivating from the very first chapter - no kidding! And I real More...
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Feb 10, 2012
Jaime
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I loved this book... Gah - everything I want to say will take the surprises and twists and turns away so I'm going to be vague-ish
It's like a mini greek history lesson with references to greek gods, the Illiad and demigods all wrapped around the lives of these seemingly 'regular' people.
Helen felt different and as a reader you get that immediately, but the reasons aren't fully explained until you're well into the book and the suspense kept me glued to the pages.
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It's like a mini greek history lesson with references to greek gods, the Illiad and demigods all wrapped around the lives of these seemingly 'regular' people.
Helen felt different and as a reader you get that immediately, but the reasons aren't fully explained until you're well into the book and the suspense kept me glued to the pages.
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Oct 16, 2011
Isabel
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Starcrossed is a very hard book to rate and review, but since I had somewhat complicated feelings for it, I'm going to give it a shot.
First of all, I have to stress how stunning Josephine Angelini's writing style is, just by itself, especially for her first novel. I also respect the fact that she really knows her stuff when it comes to the Greek Myths! You can tell that this is a passion of hers and that this book required a ton of research on her part. Let me first go through the thin More...
First of all, I have to stress how stunning Josephine Angelini's writing style is, just by itself, especially for her first novel. I also respect the fact that she really knows her stuff when it comes to the Greek Myths! You can tell that this is a passion of hers and that this book required a ton of research on her part. Let me first go through the thin More...
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Jun 16, 2011
Eleonora
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I've always loved Greek mythology. So you can understand why when I read the summary of this book I immediately thought: I have to read it.
And I was right.
How can I tell you how much I loved Starcrossed without giving away too much?
The story-line is absolutely amazing. Absorbing, thrilling, full of unexpected twists . The mythology is an important part of the story, but is never heavy or excessive. For me, Josephine Angelini has done an amazing job of using the Greek mytholo More...
And I was right.
How can I tell you how much I loved Starcrossed without giving away too much?
The story-line is absolutely amazing. Absorbing, thrilling, full of unexpected twists . The mythology is an important part of the story, but is never heavy or excessive. For me, Josephine Angelini has done an amazing job of using the Greek mytholo More...
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Jul 18, 2011
Tonya
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I was given this ARC free of charge from NetGalley. I'll try to keep my review as spoiler free as possible.
Admittedly, I began reading Starcrossed with very low expectations. My initial excitement over the premise dimmed when I read a few preliminary reviews comparing it to Twilight; I went in with my eyeball muscles limbered up, ready to roll at a moment's notice.
I was very pleasantly surprised, and happy to be wrong.
While there are some inconsistencies in the myt More...
Admittedly, I began reading Starcrossed with very low expectations. My initial excitement over the premise dimmed when I read a few preliminary reviews comparing it to Twilight; I went in with my eyeball muscles limbered up, ready to roll at a moment's notice.
I was very pleasantly surprised, and happy to be wrong.
While there are some inconsistencies in the myt More...
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Dec 25, 2011
Natalie (Mindful Musings)
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Will be posted on the blog on 5/24.
In a Sentence: Though I had a few minor issues, Starcrossed was an overall fun read filled with mythological references and great minor characters.
My Thoughts
I have to admit that I was a little hesitant going into Starcrossed. I've been really getting tired of the same old song and dance with YA paranormal romance, and it's been awhile since a book in that genre has been any better than just mediocre to me. What drew me to St More...
In a Sentence: Though I had a few minor issues, Starcrossed was an overall fun read filled with mythological references and great minor characters.
My Thoughts
I have to admit that I was a little hesitant going into Starcrossed. I've been really getting tired of the same old song and dance with YA paranormal romance, and it's been awhile since a book in that genre has been any better than just mediocre to me. What drew me to St More...
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Jun 14, 2011
Karen
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When a book leaves you a little bereft when it’s over, you know you’ve found a good one. That’s how I felt with Starcrossed. I plowed through it as quickly as I could, but when I was done, I wished I had taken my time so there was more left to read. Now I’ve got to wait until 2012 to follow up on these characters. Are there some issues with the plot? With the research? Maybe. But it was so good, I forgive most of that. And, I’m going to anger LOTS of people by saying, yes there are lots of sim
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Jun 15, 2011
Jeannette (The Starry-Eyed Revue)
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This review also appears on my blog: The Starry-Eyed Revue.
Starcrossed is a beautiful, heart-wrenching story steeped in Greek mythology. It's loosely based on The Iliad by Homer, the story of the fall of Troy, a story I loved the moment I read it in high school. Reading Starcrossed actually made me want to go back and re-read The Iliad and brush up on the rest of my Greek mythology.
The story was addictive and hooked me from the onset. It was fast-paced and there were n More...
Starcrossed is a beautiful, heart-wrenching story steeped in Greek mythology. It's loosely based on The Iliad by Homer, the story of the fall of Troy, a story I loved the moment I read it in high school. Reading Starcrossed actually made me want to go back and re-read The Iliad and brush up on the rest of my Greek mythology.
The story was addictive and hooked me from the onset. It was fast-paced and there were n More...
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Feb 04, 2012
papalbina
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It's closer to a 4.5 that to 5, but I give rather 5 stars than only 4. Let's round up :)
I have to learn to write my reviews in a word document, so that a weird hand movement on the laptop touchpad doesn't wipe out everything I wrote ¬¬ I'll come back later and write again everything that I can remember of my previous review T__T Here you go...
Before I started to read, I knew almost nothing about this book. No synopsis, no names, I didn't even know what "star-crossed" More...
Before I started to read, I knew almost nothing about this book. No synopsis, no names, I didn't even know what "star-crossed" More...
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Nov 11, 2011
Damaris (GoodChoiceReading)
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In Nantucket, MA nothing interesting really happens and everyone pretty much knows each other. So when word gets out about the new students attending Helen's school and how hot the boys are, the town goes a little overboard with gossip. Helen starts to get a little bored with the stories and is probably the only girl in the whole school who doesn't seem to really care about the new hot students.
Then one day heading to class, Helen locks eyes with Lucas. Immediately everything begins More...
Then one day heading to class, Helen locks eyes with Lucas. Immediately everything begins More...
