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Title: Towering
Author: Alex Flinn
Publication date: May 14, 2013
Publisher: HarperTeen
At first, I merely saw his face, his hands on the window ledge. Then, his whole body as he swung himself through the window. Only I could not see what he swung on.
Until, one day, I told my dream self to look down. And it was then that I saw. He had climbed on a rope. I knew without asking that the rope had been one of my own tying.
Rachel is trapped in a tower, held hostage by a woman she’s always called Mama. Her golden hair is growing rapidly, and to pass the time, she watches the snow fall and sings songs from her childhood, hoping someone, anyone, will hear her.
Wyatt needs time to reflect or, better yet, forget about what happened to his best friend, Tyler. That’s why he’s been shipped off to the Adirondacks in the dead of winter to live with the oldest lady in town. Either that, or no one he knows ever wants to see him again.
Dani disappeared seventeen years ago without a trace, but she left behind a journal that’s never been read, not even by her overbearing mother…until now.
Until, one day, I told my dream self to look down. And it was then that I saw. He had climbed on a rope. I knew without asking that the rope had been one of my own tying.
Rachel is trapped in a tower, held hostage by a woman she’s always called Mama. Her golden hair is growing rapidly, and to pass the time, she watches the snow fall and sings songs from her childhood, hoping someone, anyone, will hear her.
Wyatt needs time to reflect or, better yet, forget about what happened to his best friend, Tyler. That’s why he’s been shipped off to the Adirondacks in the dead of winter to live with the oldest lady in town. Either that, or no one he knows ever wants to see him again.
Dani disappeared seventeen years ago without a trace, but she left behind a journal that’s never been read, not even by her overbearing mother…until now.
Not only do I love the synopsis, but the cover catches my eye. I'm a huge fan of Rapunzel, especially after Tangled came out, so I get excited seeing her long, blonde hair. You see the tower in the background and everything seems so dreamy with the snow. While I'm not a big fan of her face, I still like this cover.
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This is a gorgeous cover! Most of Alex Flinn's books seems to get stunning cover art. This is another I'll have to add to the list. :) Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting, Sam! :)
Delete1) Thank you so much for the mention! You are always so nice! :) 2) Great minds think alike, I came thiiiis close to using Towering for Cover Love! I really love the snow on the cover & the whole thing looks magical. I love Tangled too, I wish it was around when I was little, because I so would've wanted to wear the wig & Rapunzel dress! ~ Alice @ Alice in Readerland
ReplyDeleteI love to help out :) Haha, it is a great cover!
DeleteOh I have to agree this cover is absolutely gorgeous Sunny! I've not had much luck with re-tellings in the past, but I have a good feeling about this one! Thanks for sharing it with us! :) Btw my sister loves watching Tangled too!
ReplyDeleteOh really? You need to read Beauty by Robin McKinley! Thank YOU :)
DeleteI adore this cover! It's awesome! & I love Alex Flinn. Fantastic writer. Okay, I only have read one book written by Alex Flinn, but that book was amazing. ;)
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to read this book.
I've read a couple Alex Flinn and wasn't a fan of Cloaked, but the rest were good!
DeleteThat would be cool, if done right.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment I appreciated it. I replyed back. I found Towering on Goodreads a month ago and I have always loved Rapunzel and I adore Tangled so I put this on my much read list for 2013.
ReplyDeleteGreat! I hope you get it soon.
DeleteI love Alex Flinn's retellings! Well, retellings in general. I am definitely in love with this cover, it's dark, but pretty! The snow was a nice touch.
ReplyDeleteI definitely like the snow :) Thanks for commenting!
DeleteSuch a beautiful cover! I noticed your recommend of Beauty to Jasprit above. I loved that re-telling as well, Sunny. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! Ah, isn't it wonderful?
DeleteYes! Huge Tangled fan! That movie definitely enhanced my love of this fairy tale and I cannot wait to read this one! The cover is just perfect too. :)
ReplyDelete~Sara @ Forever 17 Books
Me too! Before, I thought, "Oh, Rapunzel." Now I go "YES RAPUNZEL!"
DeleteI love fairy tales and I love Rapunzel! I have to admit I wasn't a huge fan of the author's book BEASTLY so I probably won't be picking this one up, but the cover is certainly eye-catching. A nice pick for WOW. :)
ReplyDeleteWendy @ The Midnight Garden
The author had a hit and miss for me. I'm really hoping this one is going to be good!
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