Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Waiting On Wednesday: Venom by Fiona Paul

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill over at Breaking the Spine. It spotlights books that have not yet been released, but ones that you should pre-order today! This week's book that we are anxiously awaiting is VENOM by Fiona Paul.  VENOM releases on October 30th from Philomel.

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Cassandra Caravello is one of Renaissance Venice’s lucky elite: with elegant gowns, sparkling jewels, her own lady’s maid, and a wealthy fiancĂ©, she has everything a girl could desire. Yet ever since her parents’ death, Cassandra has felt trapped, alone in a city of water, where the dark and labyrinthine canals whisper of escape.

When Cass stumbles upon a murdered woman—practically in her own backyard—she’s drawn into a dangerous world of courtesans, killers, and secret societies. Soon, she finds herself falling for Falco, a mysterious artist with a mischievous grin... and a spectacular skill for trouble. Can Cassandra find the murderer, before he finds her? And will she stay true to her fiancĂ©, or succumb to her uncontrollable feelings for Falco?

Beauty, love, romance, and mystery weave together in a stunning novel that’s as seductive and surprising as the city of Venice itself.

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I was captivated by this one the moment I saw the gorgeous cover!!!  I mean, what's better than a girl in a masquerade mask?  How bout a hot boy named Falco in one!!!  Murder and mayhem + romance and betrayal = The perfect YA book!  The setting of this one just makes me want to do a happy dance!  Renaissance Venice!  I'm hoping this one is a suspenseful and romantic as it sounds.  I can't wait to read it!