Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini

Starcrossed By Josephine Angelini

Rating: 3.5/4

Publisher: HarperTeen

Expected Publication: May 31, 2011

This book gives a new twist to paranormal/mythology. The cover is absolutely gorgeous and was an okay read for me.

This story is about Helen Hamilton, a 16 year-old, who was raised by her father on the island of Nantucket. Helen has always known she was different but always just wanted to fit in. A new family moved to the island and Helen starts to have nightmares and seeing three blood weeping ladies she thinks are ghosts. Weird events unfold as the Delos family makes their presence. 

When Helen finally comes across Lucas Delos, she instantly feels anger and hate. Little does Helen know, she is about to find out why she is different than others and why she is experiencing strange nightmares.

As Descendants of Greek Gods, these Scions (Demigods) are cursed with a blood debt their ancestors received and were passed down through the generations. With a hate/love relationship, the story unveils a love story within and a battle to maintain it. 

I did like this story and I am a sucker for mythology, but there were a few components to the story that I would have loved the author to expand on. With that being said, it was a good read and the characters were enjoyable. You have your bad boy, your timid protagonist, the lust worthy male counterpart and the fabulously funny best friend. Give this book a try.

Thank you to NetGALLEY and HarperCollins Publishers!