Title: THE STORYSPINNER
Author: Becky Wallace
Pub. Date: March 3, 2015
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry
Pages: 432
Formats: Hardcover, eBook
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Drama and danger abound in this fantasy realm where dukes play a game for the throne, magical warriors race to find the missing heir, and romance blossoms where it is least expected.In a world where dukes plot their way to the throne, a Performer’s life can get tricky. And in Johanna Von Arlo’s case, it can be fatal. Expelled from her troupe after her father’s death, Johanna is forced to work for the handsome Lord Rafael DeSilva. Too bad they don’t get along. But while Johanna’s father’s death was deemed an accident, the Keepers aren’t so sure.The Keepers, a race of people with magical abilities, are on a quest to find the princess—the same princess who is supposed to be dead and whose throne the dukes are fighting over. But they aren’t the only ones looking for her. And in the wake of their search, murdered girls keep turning up—girls who look exactly like the princess, and exactly like Johanna.
With dukes, Keepers, and a killer all after the princess, Johanna finds herself caught up in political machinations for the throne, threats on her life, and an unexpected romance that could change everything.
Now on to the playlist!
Trapeze – Patty
Griffin This is song is a little melancholy, but it talks about a girl on
trapeze and heartache. If you’ve read
the first chapter of THE STORYSPINNER, you can see how it relates.
I Hate Everything About You
- Three
Days Grace
From the very beginning, Johanna and Duke Rafi have a
very…tumultuous…relationship. There are
times throughout the novel when I could imagine Johanna humming this tune when
Rafi walks into a room. (See chapters, 7, 18-19)
Johanna, quite literally, throws a fistful of glitter in the
air. (See chapter 1 and 47)
Jar of Hearts – Christina
Perri
There is a villain in this story who reminds me so much of this
video. Not because he’s breaking peoples’ hearts, but because he’s stealing
something vitally important—leaving these characters a shade of once they once
were.
Music. Dancing. Small spaces. Forbidden attraction. Some things
are best forgotten. Or not. (Hint: this is not a Johanna or Rafi chapter! See
Chapter 61 and 62)
Are You Going to Kiss Me or
Not - Thompson Square
Ahhh…the near miss kiss.
It totally happens and there are sparks.
(See Chapter 68 and 69)
If you watch the video, the girl’s reactions are so real and
painful and EXACTLY like Johanna’s in Chapter 77. *cries*
Sometimes people leave – or are taken away – and the ones left
behind are “really not fine at all.” (See Chapter 86)
This is that finally
moment. Sigh. (See Chapter 96)
Woot I loved this it fits so well with the book! Thanks Becky and yay for some country music!!
In second grade, Becky Wallace had to sit in the
corner because she refused to write anything except princess stories and fairy
tales (and because she talked too much).
Her time in isolation gave her plenty of opportunities to dream
up the fantasy worlds she’s been dabbling with ever since. She was lucky enough
to find her own real-life Prince Charming. They have four munchkins and live in
happy little town near Houston, Texas.
Where you
can find Becky:
Giveaway
Details:
5 personalized copies of THE STORYSPINNER! US/Canada Only.
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I really want to read this one! I've been seeing great reviews so far!
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ReplyDeleteI can't wait to read this it looks amazing!!!
Kidnapping, murder and magic. this book has it all. I'm curious to see how the story end.
ReplyDeleteThat playlist alone makes me want to read it.
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