Mar, 2011 cross my heart is about women and secrets in venice in the 1500sloved the setting. Heart of glass sasha gould 9780385741521 netgalley. When 16yearold laura della scala learns that her older. See more ideas about regency books, regency romance, regency.
The kindle book format for this title is not supported on. As this behavior continues on throughout the book, my sympathy for her began to erode. In a world where laura della scalas status as the second daughter gains her a place in a convent and where the darkest shadows of venice hold the segreta, gould explores the power of secrecy and of the women who covet that power. Sasha gould when laura della scalas older sister drowns, laura leaves the shelter of the convent where she has spent the last six years and enters the upper echelons of sixteenthcentury venetian society, while. In her debut novel, cross my heart, sasha gould painted 16th century venice through the eyes of young heroine laura della scala. The sequel to the popular cross my heart, this book has gotten worldwide attention. Heart of glass i think is a lot better overall than cross my heart and my rating of 35 for cross my heart vs 55 for heart of glass on goodreads, attests to this. Cross my heart cross my heart series, book 1 cross my heart by sasha gould.
Cross my heart by sasha gould hasnt gotten a lot of hype that ive seen. Cross my heart by sasha gould published by puffin books uk, april 7, 2011 when laura della scalla was twelve years old, her father sent her to a convent to train as a nun, preferring to spend all the available money on a dowry for her older sister, beatrice. Heart of glass is engaging from beginning to end, and i never found myself bored or my attention wandering. Cross my heart forsyth county public library overdrive. Recently, though, i ran across a blog post that discussed the drastic changes that delacorte made to the artwork they changed it from the look of literary historical fiction on the advanced copy to a romantic mysteryparanormal look. Laura is such a sweet young woman who wants to do whats right as well as. Instead, lauras father removes her from the convent where he forcibly sent her years earlier and orders her to marry beatrices fiance, a repulsive old merchant named vincenzo. Buy a cheap copy of cross my heart book by sasha gould. Cross my heart is about women and secrets in venice in the 1500sloved the setting. Sasha goulds cross my heart goes far beyond spectacular palazzos and the frivolous concerns of higher society. Cross my heart by sasha gould nook book ebook barnes. Recently, though, i ran across a blog post that discussed the drastic changes that delacorte made to the artwork. From the masquerades and mystery of it all, it was thought provoking and the love story was romantic. And the city itself is so unique that ive never read a book set theregood or badand not loved the setting.
Gould, i love stories that feature relationships between female relatives, especially sisters and cousins close in age. Teen historical fiction 15th 19th centuries provo library. Starting march 31, 2020 youll be automatically redirected to the new site. I love the dark background and the glamour of the girls gorgeous venetian mask, and after i read the plot description, the mystery aspects continued to draw my attention.
The plot is full of masterful twists and turns, most of which i didnt see coming. A origin reimaging of the pirate blackbeard and how a forbidden love with a maid and. Panicked, laura betrays a powerful man to earn her way into the segreta, a shadowy. Buy ebook cross my heart by sasha gould, ebook format, from the dymocks online bookstore. When 16yearold laura della scala learns that her older sister, beatrice, has drowned, she is given no time to grieve. You cant trust anyone in venice, as laura finds out in cross my heart. See the complete cross my heart series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Book 1 in cross my heart series cross my heart by sasha gould set in venice in the i very much enjoyed the suspension in the book.
Sarah pinborough is about to become your new obsession. She now lives in the lake district of england with her cat, tosca, and writes about venice, the beautiful and mysterious city she knows and loves. Cross my heart by sasha gould tells the story of laura, who is released from the convent by her father to basically take her sisters place both in marriage to nasty old man and in her fathers schemes to get their family back in the good graces of the doge, ruler of venice. Set in 1585 venice, cross my heart by sasha gould has the charm of historical fiction and the intensity of a lamplit mystery novel. It was a book i coveted because of the cover, as well as the promising synopsis that i read. Cross my heart king county library system overdrive. Mar, 2012 i was a little annoyed with a few of the characters, but im pretty sure thats how they were created.
When 16yearold laura della scala learns that her old. Cross my heart by sasha gould and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Ya, historical fiction, mystery published on march 1. I won cross my heart by sasha gould, from random buzzers. Booklist renaissance venice gets an injection of pretty little liars in sasha goulds heart of glass, the followup to cross my heart. Cross my heart by sasha gould overdrive rakuten overdrive. Your favorite feminist quote will tell you which feminist ya book you need to read. I havent read many books that take place long ago and was a little scepticle about how easy it would be to follow but cross my heart had me hooked from chapter one. Read cross my heart by sasha gould available from rakuten kobo. The story was filled with drama, and i really enjoyed it. The cross my heart book series by sasha gould includes books cross my heart and heart of glass. Jan 15, 2012 sasha gould lived in venice until she was nine years old.
This whole aspect of a secret society of women was good in thought, but it wasnt pulled off, in my opinion. In addition to teens and tweens, this ya novel is likely to appeal to mystery and thriller buffs of all ages. None of the secrets cross my heart is a book i kept wanting more from. Cross my heart hardcover cross my heart hardcover by sasha gould.
The lyrical writing makes the atmosphere so rich and engaging. Its a very quick read, and those who enjoyed cross my heart will certainly want to read this one as well. Cant wait for the sequel dont quote me but i think its going to be called the city of lies read cross my heart by sasha gould available from rakuten kobo. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability. Cant wait for the sequel dont quote me but i think its going to be called the city of lies read cross my heart by. See the complete cross my heart series book list in order, box. Sasha gould lived in venice until she was nine years old. Jul 12, 2011 cross my heart by sasha gould published by puffin books uk, april 7, 2011 when laura della scalla was twelve years old, her father sent her to a convent to train as a nun, preferring to spend all the available money on a dowry for her older sister, beatrice.
Thankfully, sasha gould has written a solid, if not perfect, historical fiction ya in cross my heart. Cross my heart by sasha gould was fastpaced and most certainly very good. As this behavior continues on throughout the book, my sympathy for her began. Sasha gould lived in venice, italy until she was nine years old, and went on to study fashion in london. When i read that cross my heart by sasha gould is a ya thriller taking place in 16th century venice, it sounded like a winning combination to me.
Cross my heart by sasha gould, 97801433922, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Cross my heart ebook por sasha gould 9780375985409. When 16yearold laura della scala learns that her older sister, beatrice, has drowned, she is given no ti. Yall, i have this very romanticized, ideal notion of venice think sexy gondolas and starlit nights and art and buildings. Jun 15, 2012 my heart really went out to laura with how much she has been jerked around and metaphorically stabbed in the back. Sasha gould s cross my heart goes far beyond spectacular palazzos and the frivolous concerns of higher society. Two months ago, laura finds that her older sister, beatrice, has drowned. Cross my heart gwinnett county public library overdrive. Pdf cross my heart download full pdf book download.
I suggest that you check out sasha gould s cross my heart. This book may cause severe sleep deprivation a pacy, twisty thriller that will hook you with its first few pages stylist. Laura is such a sweet young woman who wants to do whats right as well as follow her heart. Harlan coben lisa is living a lie and everyone is about to find out. Id like to do something totally 90s and raise the roof over the fact that ya historical fiction has finally taken on renaissance venice. Cross my heart is definitely a book i wont be forgetting anytime soon. What first attracted me to cross my heart was its cover, without a doubt. I cannot resist their pull, and so, somehow overnight it seems, historical fiction has fallen by the wayside, and ya historical fiction in particular always manages to fall through the cracks. Mar, 2012 posts about sasha gould written by trippingbooks. Cross my heart, by sasha gould set in 1585 venice, cross my heart by sasha gould has the charm of historical fiction and the intensity of a lamplit mystery novel. Mar 12, 20 sasha gould s cross my heart goes far beyond spectacular palazzos and the frivolous concerns of higher society. I mean, how can you not want to read cross my heart. There is plenty of action, mystery, and romance to keep you captivated till the very end.
Sasha gould laura della scala knows nothing beyond the venetian convent walls that have bound her since she was twelve years old. The ending left room for another book, and i suspect ill be reading that one too. Full of intrigue, romance, and adventure, this sequel to cross my heart is relentless in its pace and fully realized in its vivid historical setting. Yet, she perseveres and does what she must to survive despite circumstances trying to keep her down. I can understand not being savvy in political intrigue she spent a few years. Heart of glass by sasha gould nook book ebook barnes. Lee cross my heart por sasha gould disponible en rakuten kobo. Sasha gould author of cross my heart sasha gould lived in venice until she was nine years old. In this book there is that something that was missing in the first book and i really enjoyed it a lot more.
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