October 17, 2012

Waiting on Venom by Fiona Paul

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Breaking the Spine that spotlights any upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.

Release date: October 30, 2012
Cassandra Caravello is one of Renaissance Venice’s lucky elite: with elegant gowns, sparkling jewels, her own lady’s maid, and a wealthy fiancé, 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 fiancé, 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.

-Goodreads
This sounds absolutely fantastic! I'm all for a story taking place in Renaissance Venice, and I love the fact that this seems to blend so many different genres together.  I am not too psyched to read that there's a love triangle, however, but I guess I'll just hope that it's well-done and doesn't make me want to kick something. Because everything else in the synopsis sounds so promising.

What are you waiting on?

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Amanda

Amanda loves few things better than sitting down with a cup of tea and a book. She frequently stays up far too late, telling herself she just needs to finish one more page. When she's not wrapped up in the stories of others, Amanda works as a children's librarian in a public library.

11 comments:

  1. Ooo Venom! I'm so excited for this one as well! Great choice, thanks for sharing! New Follower (Frodosco - GFC). ^.^ If you would like to check out my Waiting On Wednesday you can do so here. :)

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    1. Yes, it looks so good. Thanks for stopping by!

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  2. This one sounds so good! I also can't wait to read it! Great pick!

    Jess @ Gone with the Words

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  3. This looks SO good, I'm excited for this one as well!! The Venice setting just makes things sweeter too :) And isn't the cover absolutely gorgeous!? Thanks for sharing!

    my WoW

    Micheline @ Lunar Rainbows

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    1. I know! I feel like I haven't read many books in this setting. Should be interesting!

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  4. haha yes you should add it to your list!

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  5. I've seen this on a lot of blogs recently. i don't know yet if i'll read it, but it certainly sounds intriguing. Just not crazy about the cover. I'll wait for you review probably. lol

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    1. And why not? The cover is so seductive. Like Katherine in that masquerade episode in The Vampire Diaries.

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  6. I've seen this cover around, but I don't think I've ever taken the time to read the blurb. Renaissance Venice?! Murder and betrayal and forbidden romance - sign me up!

    Thanks for stopping by my WoW of The Beautiful and the Cursed by Page Morgan!

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    1. I know, right?! Sounds like good times. :)
      And The Beautiful and the Cursed is definitely going to have to make an appearance in a future WoW of mine.

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