Starcrossed / Dreamless - Softcover

Josephine Angelini

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0330529749 ISBN 13: 9780330529747

Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books, 2012

Synopsis

A story of love, destiny and feuding families with extraordinary powers, descended from the heroes of ancient Greece, Dreamless is the second book in the heartstopping Starcrossed series by Josephine Angelini.

Tasked with descending to the underworld and killing the Furies, Helen must endure hellish torture whenever she goes to sleep - she wanders around the various levels of hell with no idea how to complete her task, and she's beginning to suffer from extreme exhaustion. Although she still trains with the Delos clan, Helen and Lucas are coming to terms with the fact that they cannot be together. Lucas believes that the only way Helen will complete her quest is if he leaves her alone completely, so he tells her he doesn't want to see her again and that he never loved her. Distraught, Helen carries on with her mission, and for the first time meets another person down in the shadowy underworld: Orion, descended from Adonis and with the power to control desire, he is the heir to the house of Rome and an outcast. He's also kind of hot. Confused by her conflicting emotions but glad to have an ally in hell, Helen begins to realize the enormity of her task . . .

About this title

Review:

"A supreme mix of mythology, brutal action and heart rending romance. The perfect summer read."--Chicklish (blog)

"A gorgeous, haunting saga that completely swept me away."--Lauren Kate, New York Times bestselilng author of Fallen

"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, New York Times bestselling author of FIRELIGHT

Romance alternates with fast-paced action from above and below. There is a healthy dose of classical deus ex machine and tantalizing hints of a third book in which all-out war erupts. Dreamless and its sequel will be well-liked by fans of contemporary renderings of classical mythology.--Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

"Compelling...Brutal...This romantic, action-packed tale will appeal to 'Percy Jackson' fans who are ready for more mature fare."--School Library Journal

A gorgeous, haunting saga that completely swept me away. --Lauren Kate, New York Times bestselilng author of Fallen"

A supreme mix of mythology, brutal action and heart rending romance. The perfect summer read. --Chicklish (blog)"

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, New York Times bestselling author of FIRELIGHT"

Compelling Brutal This romantic, action-packed tale will appeal to Percy Jackson fans who are ready for more mature fare. --School Library Journal"

This fantastical dual-world page-turner introduces more abhorrent mythological creatures while reuniting readers with Helen's supportive high-school friends, as well as the crazy Delos family, who anchor her between the real and mythological worlds. --Booklist

Book Description:

Their love could last forever . . . if it doesn't destroy them first

About this edition

• Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0330529749
• ISBN 13: 9780330529747
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 512