Waiting on Wednesday
Perchance to Dream: Theatre Illuminata #2 by Lisa Mantchev
Act Two, Scene One
Growing up in the enchanted Thèâtre Illuminata, Beatrice Shakespeare Smith learned everything about every play ever written. She knew the Players and their parts, but she didn’t know that she, too, had magic. Now, she is the Mistress of Revels, the Teller of Tales, and determined to follow her stars. She is ready for the outside world.
Enter BERTIE AND COMPANY
But the outside world soon proves more topsy-turvy than any stage production. Bertie can make things happen by writing them, but outside the protective walls of the Thèâtre, nothing goes as planned. And her magic cannot help her make a decision between—
Nate: Her suave and swashbuckling pirate, now in mortal peril.
Ariel: A brooding, yet seductive, air spirit whose true motives remain unclear.
When Nate is kidnapped and taken prisoner by the Sea Goddess, only Bertie can free him. She and her fairy sidekicks embark on a journey aboard the Thèâtre’s caravan, using Bertie’s word magic to guide them. Along the way, they collect a sneak-thief, who has in his possession something most valuable, and meet The Mysterious Stranger, Bertie’s father—and the creator of the scrimshaw medallion. Bertie’s dreams are haunted by Nate, whose love for Bertie is keeping him alive, but in the daytime, it’s Ariel who is tantalizingly close, and the one she is falling for. Who does Bertie love the most? And will her magic be powerful enough to save her once she enters the Sea Goddess’s lair?
Sounds great! As for the cover, can I say it totally rocks! Bertie being held by Nash while looking longingly at Nate--Wow! One of my favorite covers for this year. The cover for EYES was in my Top 3 for last year (HUSH, HUSH was the top earner, followed by FALLEN).
The release date for PERCHANCE TO DREAM is May 25th.
Waiting on Wednesday was started by breaking the spine.
It would seem that this might be the next big book. I have seen it at least three places today. I am also joining the ranks. Love the cover art and the plot sound delish.
ReplyDeleteThis is a popular book this week. I too would like to read it. Here's mine.
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