I was a teenage book geek: Waiting On Wednesday: The Vespertine by Saundra Mitchell

This week I'm waiting on...

The Vespertine by Saundra Mitchell

Summary from Amazon: It’s the summer of 1889, and Amelia van den Broek is new to Baltimore and eager to take in all the pleasures the city has to offer. But her gaiety is interrupted by disturbing, dreamlike visions she has only at sunset—visions that offer glimpses of the future. Soon, friends and strangers alike call on Amelia to hear her prophecies. However, a forbidden romance with Nathaniel, an artist, threatens the new life Amelia is building in Baltimore. This enigmatic young man is keeping secrets of his own—still, Amelia finds herself irrepressibly drawn to him.

When one of her darkest visions comes to pass, Amelia’s world is thrown into chaos. And those around her begin to wonder if she’s not the seer of dark portents, but the cause.

While I've recently found my enthusiasm for paranormal titles waning a little, this one has piqued my interest - largely due to the fact that it's set in the Victorian era. Promising intrigue and atmosphere and an intoxicating gothic romance, this sounds pretty irresistible. Plus, is there anyone who isn't fascinated by Victorian times? I know I am, and as someone who rarely picks up historical novels the paranormal aspects of this one give me just the incentive I need to get a little out of my comfort zone.

The Vespertine is published in the US on March 7th 2011. Can't wait.

Waiting On Wednesday is hosted by Jill at Breaking The Spine.

12 comments:

La Coccinelle said...: I've got this one in my TBR pile, and I'll be reading it shortly. It does look very good, doesn't it?; 20 October 2010 20:39
Little Miss Becky : ) said...: This one looks really interesting, and I love books set in this era.; 20 October 2010 20:42
Melissa said...: Brilliant pick! I can't wait for this one :); 20 October 2010 21:12
prophecygirl said...: I quite like the sound of this one, and until now I didn't know much about it. It sounds like something different.; 20 October 2010 21:58
Jude said...: Great choice. Only heard about this for the first time last week on this meme.

This is what I'm Waiting On this week. J x; 21 October 2010 00:10
Casey (The Bookish Type) said...: Oo wow! This sounds haunting! I'm not big on historicals either, but I'm a sucker for anything Victorian...I don't know why lol. Great pick!

Casey
My WoW; 21 October 2010 02:10
Cass (Words on Paper) said...: It's available on NetGalley. Go ahead and request it! You can read it for free. ;); 21 October 2010 02:26
Steph said...: Looks like a good one!!!
Great Pick!

Check out my WOW!; 21 October 2010 06:46
Becky said...: Ooh so I see you are getting into the historical thing. Can I suggest if you need a change read one of Jaclyn Moriarty's books. They are so awesome!; 21 October 2010 14:22
Carrie at In the Hammock Blog said...: i've only recently heard of this one, i think it looks awesome! great pick!; 21 October 2010 18:45
Nina said...: Yes, this one looks and sounds amazing.; 22 October 2010 10:27
Mia said...: This books sounds great!
Can't wait :); 23 October 2010 13:47