


Plus, it ends on a bit of a cliffhanger, and so far it’s not predictable at all, so if you’re a fan of books and reading, I recommend Starcrossed to you too. If you’re interested in Greek mythology and classical civilization you’ll love it too. Eagerly awaited, this sequel to the internationally bestselling STARCROSSED delivers a gritty, action-packed love story that exceeds all expectations. I would recommend it to any fans of Twilight, but if you’re not a fan don’t let this put you off because Starcrossed is much, much better. Josephine Angelini's compelling saga becomes ever more intricate and spellbinding as an unforgettable love triangle emerges and the eternal cycle of revenge intensifies. The first book in Josephine Angelinis internationally-bestselling series, Starcrossed is a passionate love story that began thousands of years ago in a world of Gods and mortals. Honestly, this novel is up there in my top ten, closely following Divergent and The Hunger Games. I hate comparing anything to Twilight, because the saga really isn’t my favourite and I’m still baffled by its success, but the Delos family relationship and the way that Helen is accepted into their home reminds me of the concept behind Stephenie Meyer’s sparkly vampire novels. The character development in Starcrossed is incredible, and the connection between them all is totally believable. Starcrossed 3 Goddess Josephine Angelini 4. and when Helen first crosses paths with Lucas Delos. It’s such a fascinating subject and Angelini clearly did her homework. Josephine Angelini is a Massachusetts native and the youngest of eight siblings. Starcrossed (Starcrossed series, Book 1)- Josephine Angelini. One of the things that captured my interest in this novel is the Greek mythology that inspired the story of Helen, Lucas and the rest of the Delos family.

But really, that’s just the start of it, barely grazing the surface of the fascinating world that Josephine Angelini has created in Starcrossed. The blurb explains that, when “shy awkward Helen Hamilton meets Lucas Delos for the first time, she think two things: the first, that he is the most ridiculously beautiful boy she’s ever seen in her life the second, that she wants to kill him with her bare hands”. At first, I wasn’t sure how I would feel about this book.
