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STARCROSSED

Helen Hamilton has always tried to hide how different she is—no easy feat on an island as small as Nantucket, and only getting harder as she finds herself haunted by hallucinations and vivid nightmares.

It's not until she crosses paths with Lucas Delos at school that Helen's true heritage is finally revealed. Yet even as Lucas helps her awaken to her startling powers, they can never be together—not unless they can break free from the tragic destiny the Three Fates have in store.

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"Dreamless is slated for May 2012—not soon enough, as far as I'm concerned. I haven't wanted a second book so much since The Hunger Games."
   —Los Angeles Times (read the full review)

"Angelini weaves mythology and everyday high-school life into a tangled fantasy of star-crossed lovers. The riveting plot twists and turns as the myth's destiny translates into present-day terrors, dreams, and hopelessness, and its execution is seamless."
   —Booklist Review (read the full review)

"I didn't know it when I started reading, but I've been waiting all my life for this book. You think I'm being melodramatic, but I'm not. I read it twice in the past two days."
   —Verb Vixen (read the full review)

"Wow, what a book. I loved it. From beginning to end, it was fabulous. I was quite intrigued at the beginning, and HOOKED by about 100 pages in. (Don't believe me? Check out my In-Progress post! Don't worry, I'll wait ...) I cannot say enough how much I loved this book! It's easily one of my favorites so far this year. Fabulous, fabulous book. I will be anxiously—with bated breath—waiting for the rest of the series!"
   —Proud Book Nerd (read the full review)

"Starcrossed is full of lore, of forbidden love, mystery and danger. Angelini's debut puts this author at the top of my to watch list and I cannot wait to see what she comes up with in the future."
   —Bookalicio.us (read the full review)

"You won't be able to put it down until you read the final page in the book. I love the story Josephine delivered and cannot wait for the second in the series, Dreamless. Starcrossed is definitely a book to keep your eye out for."
   —Good Choice Reading (read the full review)

"I have a feeling that I'm going to get absolutely addicted to this series. Starcrossed is going to appeal to a wide-audience of readers as the book contains something for everyone. Action, mystery, romance and an intriguing and gripping plot are all combined to make this one of the hits of the year."
   —A Dream of Books (read the full review)

"I can't stress how much I fell in love with this creative, breath-taking, and addicting book... I simply couldn't put it down."
   —Books Obsession (read the full review)

"To be honest, words cannot describe this debut novel by Josephine Angelini—it's addictive, filled with wonderful characters, weaved and twisted with Percy-Jackson-like myths, and in the end...it became one hell of a page turner! I've never been so addicted to a book since Vampire Academy and while that still remains my favourite YA series, this beautiful start to a trilogy is closely following behind!"
   —Tales of the Inner Book Fanatic (read the full review)

"This book was awesome! Plenty of action and romance! The worst part is waiting until May 31st to grab a finished copy!"
   —I Devour Books (read the full review)

"I CANNOT wait to continue this story in Dreamless (Starcrossed #2). I have to know what happens and what direction Josephine will take the story. Oooo I'm giddy just thinking about it! Starcrossed is the perfect blend of romance and action, that will have you hoping a family like that of the Delos' move to a town near you."
   —Flipping Pages for All Ages (read the full review)

"An amazing story that will pull you in from the start, send you on a roller-coaster ride and throw you out the other end more that satisfied!!!"
   —Midnight Reads (read the full review)

"Amazing, spell-binding, breathtaking... basically go look up incredible in the thesaurus and that's what Starcrossed is!"
   —That's What Liz Read (read the full review)

"Eat your heart out, Edward Cullen. Lucas Delos is definitely a strong contender for 'Most Swoon-worthy Fictional Male Character' in my book."
   —iReadThat2 (read the full review)

"To put it simply, this book rocks... The action is exciting. The romance is beautiful. I agree with the hype. It's going to be a BIG hit!"
   —Never Gonna Grow Up (read the full review)

"For all of these reasons (and many more), I'd say Starcrossed is definitely one of the best of 2011 so far in the category of new series. If the teasers I provided last week for Teaser Tuesday weren't enough, just sneak into your local bookstore once it's on the shelves and read parts of it for yourself. You won't be sorry."
   —Birth of a New Witch (read the full review)

"I am looking forward to the next installment in this series. I would recommend this read for anyone even if you don't have a background in mythology. The author does a great job of explaining things in the story without making it like you are sitting through a lecture."
   —Do Not Disturb My Books (read the full review)

"Angelini is an amazing writer. She sets up a beautiful love story that has spanned the ages combined with an intense plot that keeps you turning the pages. Her writing is clear, descriptive, passionate, and at times humorous. One scene I was holding my breath and the next I was laughing out loud. A writer soon becomes one of my faves when she/he can pull off the love/hate relationship between characters, and Angelini smoked it with Helen and Lucas."
   —YA Bound (read the full review)

"As often as I laughed, I had tears welling up in my eyes. I talked to this book like a movie patron who yells at the baby sitter on screen not to go into the basement. There are gut-wrenching heartbreaks, wonderfully romantic love stories. Curve balls you wouldn't see coming if you had a super human sight."
   —Me, My Shelf and I (read the full review)

"What I Didn't Like—Coming to the end of the book! Now I have to wait probably at least another year to find out what happens (if that is what Josephine's release contract is for the books) and I really don't want to. I'm being so whiny I know, but I completely love it!"
   —My World of Books (read the full review)

"Starcrossed is the book that has renewed my faith in the overcrowded paranormal genre. It's a heart-wrenchingly romantic action adventure story with strong characters and a breathless plot. The next book, Dreamless, cannot come too soon."
   —The Zoë-Trope (read the full review)

"Wow! Wow! Wow! Wow! Wow! When I finished this book all I could think was........AMAZING! It's nearly 5 hours later and I'm still thinking how amazing this book is."
   —Book Passion for Life (read the full review)

"And there's a lot to love about Starcrossed, from its wicked cool inclusion of myth to its haunting setting. This is definitely a debut to pick up and add to your shelves!"
   —One Page at a Time YA Book Reviews (read the full review)

"I LOVED this book. Everything about it was good, the characters were well developed and so was the plot. The concept behind the plot, like the modern greek tragedy is really creative. It was flirty and fun and dark, I couldn't put it down, literally."
   —Real Teen Reviews (read the full review)

"Wow! Talk about a book that sticks in your head."
   —Rex Robot Reviews (read the full review)

"The brilliant weaving of Greek mythology with current times was dazzling—it was what I like to call A-One-Sit-Read which is the highest of honors given by this reviewer."
   —The Book Faery (read the full review)

"The book sucked me in and squeezed my heart and even brought tears to my eyes in some places. These characters are put through the ringer from pretty much beginning to end. I found myself trying to slow down, to pace myself, because I didn't want it to end. I just wanted to keep reading."
   —The Fictionators (read the full review)

"This is a fantastic debut that is worth owning. Even though I read it through a galley, I will be buying Starcrossed and adding it to my To Be Read Again list."
   —Truly Bookish (read the full review)

"Starcrossed is set to come out May 31st, so check this book out. I doubt you'll be disappointed!...Now where is the sequel Dreamless? I NEED IT!"
   —Escape From Reality (read the full review)

"Josephine Angelini has created a real diamond of a book."
   —Serendipity (read the full review)

"I didn't know much about this when I got the Arc off of Net Galley, but I couldn't turn the pages fast enough."
   —Alice White Blogs (read the full review)

"Let me start by saying Oh my gods!"
   —Loving Books (read the full review)

"Wow, what a fantastic book this was. I loved every minute of it... I could not put it down!! I found myself trying to sneak time to read it as often as I could."
   —AwesomeSause Bookclub (read the full review)

"Ok, that summary does nothing to tell of all the amazingness this story entails! I don't want to give away any spoilers, but this book went above and beyond all of my expectations!"
   —Midnight Twilight's Book Blog (read the full review)

"Oh My Gods of Mt. Olympus! I cannot believe how freaking incredible this book was! I feel like I've been saying that a lot, but this book was insanely good. I did not want to put it down and I have not been able to stop thinking about it."
   —Into The Mystic (read the full review)

"Breathtaking, heart-wrenching, and blissfully good are only a few ways to describe Starcrossed."
   —Books, Sweets, and other Treats (read the full review)

"It was fantastic!"
   —Candace's Book Blog (read the full review)

"Starcrossed is an absolute must read, just in time for summer love and star filled nights. Pick it up. Keep it close and enjoy."
   —Musings from the Slush Pile (read the full review)

"Lucas is the perfect hero."
   —A Glass of Wine (read the full review)

"There's a lot of hype in the publishing world about how Josephine Angelini's debut trilogy was purchased by HarperTeen for seven figures, and believe me, this thoroughly enjoyable book lives up to the hype. It deserves to become the Next Big Thing. I totally LOVED this book. I just wanted to keep reading, and reading, and reading!"
   —Reading Everywhere (read the full review)

"Overall this is an admirable debut book which has been turned from a potentially good book to an terrific, engrossing read with interesting characters and relationships alongside a fast paced plot. What more could you want?"
   —Books for Company (read the full review)

"I read Starcrossed in 3 and a half hours on the night of Sunday (15th) and it was the best book I have read all year."
   —A Little Sun Shy (read the full review)

"A stunner of a Debut!"
   —Badass Bookie (read the full review)

"Epic. That's what Starcrossed is—Epic."
   —Buried in Books (read the full review)

"Move over Stephenie Meyer, there's a new literary diva in town."
   —Book Noise (read the full review)

"From the writing to the plot, this novel just blew me away."
   —The Magic Attic (read the full review)

"Josephine Angelini has a winner on her hands."
   —Reading Vacation (read the full review)

"I absolutely fell in love with this story."
   —All About {n} (read the full review)

"For Josephine Angelini and Starcrossed, I predict a big summer hit!"
   —Daisy Chain Book Reviews (read the full review)

"It will definitely be a welcome addition to my bookshelf, and I'm anxiously looking forward to reading the rest of the series."
   —The Reader Bee (read the full review)

"This book, seriously, is amazing."
   —Fluttering Butterflies (read the full review)

"Starcrossed is an enchanting tale that will leave you absolutely breathless."
   —Author Exposure (read the full review)

"How to describe the awesomeness for you, in one word? Addictive. Totally, unbelievably, incredibly addictive."
   —Love Reading X (read the full review)

"This is a brilliant and captivating adventure with drama, romance and action that keeps you on edge and will leave you greedy for more."
   —Safari Poet (read the full review)

"It was an awesome debut and I definitely can't wait to read more about this intriguing story!"
   —Darkest Sins (read the full review)

"Gripping, haunting, and completely addicting, Starcrossed is one of those books where we try to set it aside after reading only a couple chapters in an attempt to keep us from finishing too quickly, but ultimately such actions are in vain as the lure of forbidden love proves to be more than we can resist."
   —Supernatural Snark (read the full review)

"I L-O-V-E-D this book! No really, loved it so much that I kept re-reading parts a day after finishing it. This will be one of my top books of 2011. I'm sure of it!"
   —Confessions of a Bookaholic (read the full review)

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HarperCollins Publishers, Hardcover, (May 2011), ISBN-13: 9780062011992