Happy Friday Everyone!!!!!
I am so happy to share with you my post as part of the blog tour for My Super Sweet Sixteenth Century by Rachel Harris. This wonderful blog tour is run by Shane @ Itching For Books! You can find the full schedule here!
My Super Sweet Sixteenth Century by Rachel Harris
Publisher: Entangled Publishing
Publication Date: September 11th, 2012
Source: E-ARC from Entangled Publishing
Rating: 4/5 SHINING STARS!
My Review!
Truly Delightful!
Looking for a book that is fun, entertaining- a pure
delight? Look no further. My Super Sweet
Sixteenth Century by Rachel Harris is a wonderful book full of time
traveling, loveable characters, Renaissance jargon matched with modern jargon
and fantastic scenes. The true reality of Renaissance Italy time period was
depicted in this story. Like marriage laws and the lack of drinking water.
Cat is a delightful main character that is easy to relate to
and I am very glad to go on this journey to Renaissance Italy with her and her
trusty backpack. I love feeling her adoration for art. She grows throughout the
story as she learns to appreciate her life. At the beginning of the story, Cat
is pretty lonely in the friendship department but throughout her trip to
Renaissance Italy she lets her guard down and make a good friend with her sweet
ancestor Alessandra.
Alessandra has more then my favorite name ever. She is
bubbly and fun and desires to be an actor. I can relate to that; I always
wanted to be an actor (maybe in college). But she cannot because she is living
in a time where it is illegal for women to be actors. She was a well-developed
friend for Cat and I cannot wait for her story in June. I need it!!!!! I wish I
could be a friend with her and talk about theater with her. She is so
passionate about it.
Lorenzo is the Italian man Cat falls in love it. While, they
both are attracted to each other the moment they meet, they take their time to
fall in love and start to admit they love each other. He is compassionate, a
gentleman and delightful.
The plot is full of hilarious scenes. The most memorable one
is when Alessandra, Cat, Cipriano (Alesaandra’s serious, yet caring brother and
Lorenzo’s best friend) and Lorenzo have fun in the Italian countryside and,
later, act out the tale of Snow White. My favorite character Alessandra did a
swell Evil Witch. I love to be in that gorgeous field someday that was
described beautifully. It was a true scene of friendship and happiness.
Overall, My Super Sweet Sixteenth Century by Rachel Harris
is not a story you want to miss. The next time you are feeling sad or stressed,
read this book and I promise it can bring joy to your life.
Thanks for reading!
Brilliant review, Rachel! I'm glad you enjoyed this book. I've heard a lot of good things lately! The main character and Alessandra sound really likeable. I'm looking forward to meeting them soon! :)
ReplyDeleteI really like your review, especially the part about reading this book to cheer you up. It is definitely is that kind of book.
ReplyDeleteGreat review, I love a fun historical fiction novel! Can't wait!
ReplyDeleteawesome review... Can't wait to read it... :)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like such a cute read Rachel, I love how it's able to mix so much in and make it such a fun read, I think I will definitely be checking this one out next time I'm stressed out! :)
ReplyDeleteCool review.
ReplyDeleteThanks for participating.
Awesome review! I totally loved Lorenzo lol. I spent a whole paragraph ranting about him :) And I also really liked Alessandra's character she was so funny and bubbly! :)
ReplyDeleteSad or stressed ey? Thats how I've been feeling lately. I think I need a copy of this book asap then
ReplyDeleteHappy Friday! :)
ReplyDeleteAhh, this book is everwhere! And the ratings have been so high; the reviews absolutely glowing. :) I must read this, ASAP. :) It sounds like my perfect kind of "junkfood for the brain" read. ;)
Stunning review, Rachel. :)
Wonderful Review!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you liked it. Now I have to read it. :)
Great Review! I love the summary of this it just looks so good. Historical fiction awesomeee!
ReplyDeleteAt least the men that time were still gentleman and were respecting her... Thank you for this!!! This is my third stop and I'm feeling this will be a big hit when it comes out!!!
ReplyDeleteOi! Such enthusiasm from you can't go unnoticed, Rachel! I'm a huge fan of Renaissance... everything really, but especially Italy, probably due to my proximity to it and knowing the language and everything. Plus, things were so much prettier back then. I remember this book from when Mimi reviewed it, but now I'm convinced I'll read it. Thanks, hon.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds so ADORABLE! I want to read it, it sounds funny and cute and sweet and just...aargh! I want to hug it just from reading your review alone. I'm intrigued by the idea of Renaissance Italy. What can I say? I'm a history girl. Fantastic review, Rachel! :)
ReplyDeleteLovely review, Rachel! I keep hearing so many good things about this one so I'm looking forward reading it. Cat sounds like a very likable character and I heard she a very fun one? It's great to hear that she really did develop throughout the course of the story! The romance too sounds like very well-paced. :)
ReplyDeleteI love your review! I also thought the plot and the characters were great :)
ReplyDeleteOh Rachel, this sounds so cute! I wonder how the romance will work out thought with Cat in the future, and the romance in the past. Hmmm...I guess I'll have to read it and see. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway! :)
ReplyDeleteI am basically DYING to read this! Sucks I don't live in the USA, so I can't enter all these wonderful giveaways to win a copy. ): But I'm entering for the gorgeous swag. :D
ReplyDeleteCat sounds just amazing, and so likable! Nott to mention Lorenzo... Mmmmm.<3
Beautiful review, Rachel.(: