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Waking the Moon
Waking the Moon | Elizabeth Hand
The reign of men has ended in this gripping thriller from Elizabeth Hand, and the fate of the world is on the line Sweeney Cassidy is the typical college freshman at the University of the Archangels and St. John the Divine in Washington, DC. She drinks. She parties. And she certainly doesnt suspect that underneath its picturesque Gothic faade, the University is a haven for the Benandanti, a cult devoted to suppressing the powerful and destructive Moon Goddess. But everything is about to change as Sweeney learns that her two new best friends are the Goddesss Chosen Ones. Rich and engrossing, Waking the Moon is a seductive post-feminist thriller that delves into an ancient feud, where the real and magical collide, and one woman is forced to make a decision that will change the world. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Elizabeth Hand including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the authors personal collection.
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Luulit
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A Gothic fantasy set on a college campus from the author of Wylding Hall

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Victoriapl
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When a new pen reminds you of an old favorite...

RidgewayGirl Welcome to Litsy! 6y
RidgewayGirl Hey, @rabbitprincess, look who‘s here! 6y
rabbitprincess Hi Victoria!!! 😄👋🏽 6y
Victoriapl Hi there! I'm still trying to figure this thing out... LOL 😊 6y
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TheBookDream
Waking the Moon | Elizabeth Hand
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Waiting for food. #bookandsushi

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brendanmleonard
Waking the Moon | Elizabeth Hand
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Book mail! I mentioned that I'm trying to work through the Mythopoetic winners this July, and a dear friend recommended this one - I think we're going to read it together! #bookmail #readwomen

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Reggie
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#Walkingonthemoon (minus an l and the on). A starting college freshman girl named Sweeney befriends Angelica and falls in love with a boy named Oliver. She gets tangled up with a female cult that wakes a malevolent goddess. Years later when she meets Angela's son will she discover what destiny was meant for her. This one was a lot of things. Scary, suspenseful, a love story, fantasy. Definitely worth a read.

Cinfhen And he's back!!! 😍😍😍 7y
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Imagineannie
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This is an atmospheric fever dream about goddess worship, ancient rituals, and the eternal power struggle between men and women; a slow roll scented with sandalwood, orange, honey wine, Mediterranean Sea breeze and hyacinths. The love child of Mary Renault and Donna Tartt, this is not for the impatient reader, or those needing easy resolution. It unfolds and enfolds, pulling you in. And if you do not fall in love with Oliver, you have no soul.

Leelee.reads Interesting review! 👍🏽 8y
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Imagineannie
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Described as a "post-feminist thriller" this book has magic, myth, and one of the best descriptions I've ever read of what it feels like to start college away from home. Unfortunately, I happened to find a blog post on the interwebs that characterizes this as "boring horror." I know that shouldn't stop me from enjoying it (I am) but I feel just a little silly for liking it, now. Oddly, that never happens to me with Litsy even when we disagree.

MyBookLife I know what you mean! I feel it too. As for E. Hand, I haven't read her yet, but I've only heard great things. Haven't heard a lot about this yet though.. 8y
Simona This is the reason why I only read reviews here. Elsewhere, I checked them very rarely and after I read book and on GR I read only two or three stars reviews (I quickly become a victim of the expectations). 8y
CherylDeFranceschi I love this book! 8y
AnonnyMouse2 I finally decided to stop reading a lot of the reviews on books. 8y
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CherylDeFranceschi
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This is a tale of 3 college friends who unwittingly stand between The Benandanti, a magical society, and the awakening of a goddess. Full of weird arcane magical lore, this is a novel of coming of age, horror and romance. The story is fascinating, and there are no easy answers as to who the villains are. Also a great look at campus life. If you think this sounds too much like Secret History, I assure you this is not true. #FunFridayPhoto

Imagineannie This is totally in my wheelhouse. My wheelhouse may, in fact, be built from copies of this book. Off to find it!! 8y
CherylDeFranceschi @Imagineannie I hope you like it! It's a fun ride. She's a really amazing author. 8y
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