A Pearl Among Princes - Coleen Murtagh Paratore (Sept 17, 2009)Gracepearl Coal is the cook’s daughter on Miramore, the island all princes visit for their summer program in the Charming Arts. Each year, the princes-in-training arrive on gallant seacraft, guided by captains trained to navigate the island’s treacherous waters. Passage on one of these boats is the only method to leave the island—thus betrothal to a royal is the only way for Pearl to find her far-off destiny, the one that’s started haunting her dreams. Luckily, this year’s crop of princes include some promising prospects, but how will Pearl leave behind her ailing father or—hardest of all—marry a boy other than her long-time beloved, Mackree . . . who now finds it too painful to even speak to her?
Why I'm Waiting: There's an island where princes learn to be charming. Like Charming Summer Camp. I am DYING to see what kind of activities are involved - and to see the mishaps when typical teenaged boys try to be charming. It sounds like it could be absolutely hilarious. Plus, look at the cover. Do you see the sailing ship? There are ships! And treacherous waters! This sounds adventure-some. So we have: adventure, humor, and romance - what more need I say? I'm so excited for September!
"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
4 comments:
Sounds good
I read Dust of 100 Dogs not too long ago..hope you are enjoying it
I love the name of your blog! I'm glad I found another Tamora Pierce fan!!
rebrebs - I enjoyed most of Dust of 100 Dogs, but got derailed when one of her throw-away comments really pushed one of my hot buttons.
I'm always happy to find another fan of Pierce's, too!
You're right this does look interesting. Plus I love the purple color tones in the cover!
You're right Lana, near the end it slowed down, her present self lost some of her pirate energy from her past self, I can't remember the names at the moment
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