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I want this book!

  • Jan. 27th, 2009 at 3:50 PM
Wonder Woman


From Amazon:

"A tale of twelve princesses doomed to dance until dawn… Galen is a young soldier returning from war; Rose is one of twelve princesses condemned to dance each night for the King Under Stone. Together Galen and Rose will search for a way to break the curse that forces the princesses to dance at the midnight balls. All they need is one invisibility cloak, a black wool chain knit with enchanted silver needles, and that most critical ingredient of all—true love—to conquer their foes in the dark halls below. But malevolent forces are working against them above ground as well, and as cruel as the King Under Stone has seemed, his wrath is mere irritation compared to the evil that awaits Galen and Rose in the brighter world above."

Oooh... How brilliant does that sound? I love The Twelve Dancing Princesses. And what a beautiful cover! It just came out in hardback, but the question is: should I buy it now, or wait for the paperback? *sigh*
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[info]music_lover3 wrote:
Jan. 27th, 2009 04:03 pm (UTC)
Oooo, that sounds like a good book! If you're trying to save money, I would wait for the paperback, and just pretend that you don't see it. Otherwise, buy it!
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[info]kaz_mahoney wrote:
Jan. 27th, 2009 05:25 pm (UTC)
I don't know if I can resist... :)
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[info]latteya wrote:
Jan. 27th, 2009 04:08 pm (UTC)
Library? I love the Twelve Dancing Princesses too...
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[info]kaz_mahoney wrote:
Jan. 27th, 2009 05:25 pm (UTC)
Hmm... That's a great idea, but then I realised there probably isn't a UK edition. *sigh*
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[info]alchemuse wrote:
Jan. 27th, 2009 04:10 pm (UTC)
That sounds awesome and if it lives up to its description, I'd probably want to read it again..
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[info]kaz_mahoney wrote:
Jan. 27th, 2009 05:25 pm (UTC)
Pretty icon... :) Yes, I think I'd read this more than once too.
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[info]skarrah wrote:
Jan. 27th, 2009 04:16 pm (UTC)
Oh wow, I want it for the cover art alone! Plot sounds pretty cool too. 12 pincesses cursed to dance the nights away for some mysterious King Under Stone? How can you not want to read that? Question is, how much do you want to read it? If you really, really want it (and can afford it) get the hardback. If not, wait for the paperback. Simple as that.
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[info]kaz_mahoney wrote:
Jan. 27th, 2009 05:26 pm (UTC)
Yeah, I'd get it for the cover alone too! :)

I can't really afford it, but...

(Also, I will totally reply to your email. Later! *has shifty eyes*)
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[info]ajmenden wrote:
Jan. 27th, 2009 04:18 pm (UTC)
I love the 12 Dancing Princesses! That and Beauty and the Beast are my favorite fairy tales! (Scrambles off to track down book.)
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[info]kaz_mahoney wrote:
Jan. 27th, 2009 05:27 pm (UTC)
Yes, both are wonderful - but it's so unusual to see the 12 Dancing Princesses retold like this. :)
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[info]queenoftheskies wrote:
Jan. 27th, 2009 04:20 pm (UTC)
Ooooh, that sounds like an amazing story!!!
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[info]kaz_mahoney wrote:
Jan. 27th, 2009 05:27 pm (UTC)
I'm very tempted... :)
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[info]janastocks wrote:
Jan. 27th, 2009 04:24 pm (UTC)
Is a pretty!

*looks at book budget*

Dangit...gonna have to wait.
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[info]kaz_mahoney wrote:
Jan. 27th, 2009 05:27 pm (UTC)
Yeah, that's how I feel right now... ;)
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[info]kathleenfoucart wrote:
Jan. 27th, 2009 04:25 pm (UTC)
Isn't that a gorgeous cover??? I totally want it, but I think I might have to wait for a bit, at least until my review list goes down. Boo!

That reminds me, have you read "Wildwood Dancing" by Juliet Marillier? Loved it.
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[info]kaz_mahoney wrote:
Jan. 27th, 2009 05:27 pm (UTC)
I have Wildwood Dancing on my bookshelves. Have I read it yet? *sigh* No... ;)
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[info]bec_fitzpatrick wrote:
Jan. 27th, 2009 04:36 pm (UTC)
That IS a beautiful cover! I love that she's walking and not just standing, modeling :) I'll give it a try!
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[info]kaz_mahoney wrote:
Jan. 27th, 2009 05:28 pm (UTC)
That's a great point, and probably why the cover is so extra-special. :)
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[info]meredith_wood wrote:
Jan. 27th, 2009 04:41 pm (UTC)
This does sound good! Thanks for the heads up on it.
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[info]kaz_mahoney wrote:
Jan. 27th, 2009 05:29 pm (UTC)
It just looks like the Whole Package, doesn't it? :)

p.s. Thank you for my Kreativ Blogger Award! I haven't forgotten...
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[info]silveronthetree wrote:
Jan. 27th, 2009 04:47 pm (UTC)
Oh, that looks wonderful. The cover is gorgeous and you can just see the dancing slipper peeking out underneath the dress. The Twelve Dancing Princesses has been my favourite fairy tale ever since I was given this picture book.
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[info]kaz_mahoney wrote:
Jan. 27th, 2009 05:30 pm (UTC)
It's a favourite of mine, too. Wow, that picture book looks AMAZING... :)
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[info]jmeadows wrote:
Jan. 27th, 2009 04:53 pm (UTC)
Want.

(Did you read Wildwood Dancing? Same fairy tale, different story. Verra good.)
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[info]kaz_mahoney wrote:
Jan. 27th, 2009 05:30 pm (UTC)
'Tis on my bookshelf... I only bought it recently, so I suppose I should read it before I buy more! ;)
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[info]alex_bell86 wrote:
Jan. 27th, 2009 05:02 pm (UTC)
That is one of the most beautiful covers I have ever seen IN MY LIFE!Think I might have to get it for my Florida pile in 4 weeks :-)
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[info]kaz_mahoney wrote:
Jan. 27th, 2009 05:31 pm (UTC)
Yay! You could always give it to Mickey after you've read it... ;)
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[info]rhienelleth wrote:
Jan. 27th, 2009 05:05 pm (UTC)
Oh, I adore retold fairy tales, and that one is a favorite of mine, as well. Definitely want to read it.

Not a bad hardcover price there on amazon, either.

And that cover is gorgeous! The costumer in me wants a high resolution copy of that picture to study that amazing dress! All that embroidery is just breathtaking.
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[info]kaz_mahoney wrote:
Jan. 27th, 2009 05:31 pm (UTC)
I suppose it's a pretty good deal... :)

The dress is INCREDIBLE. Maybe there's some info on the cover somewhere online.
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[info]dan_phi wrote:
Jan. 27th, 2009 05:05 pm (UTC)
Sounds very good. Probably much deeper than the Barbie retelling my daughter makes me watch :)
Make sure you tell us what you thought after you give in and buy it and have a chance to read it.
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[info]kaz_mahoney wrote:
Jan. 27th, 2009 05:32 pm (UTC)
Hee! Barbie... Bless. ;)
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[info]danfaust wrote:
Jan. 27th, 2009 05:09 pm (UTC)
Sounds neat. I'm always a fan of malevolent forces and invisibility cloaks.
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[info]kaz_mahoney wrote:
Jan. 27th, 2009 05:32 pm (UTC)
Invisibility cloaks, ftw! :)
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[info]karen_w_newton wrote:
Jan. 27th, 2009 05:39 pm (UTC)
That is a nice cover! I love the dress. Very 18th century.
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[info]kaz_mahoney wrote:
Jan. 27th, 2009 10:48 pm (UTC)
Yes... I want to wear it! :)
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[info]daydreammuse wrote:
Jan. 27th, 2009 08:29 pm (UTC)
Now I want it too... Why did I have to come back to this blog after I know that I will always want things badly? Gah!!! But I do recommend hard covers. It is way more magical and intimate. I feel like a really intelligent person when my fingers slowly glide down on the cool material of the hard cover as I adjust the book on my lap and play with the slightly spiky corner and sigh as that special scent invades my nostrils. *laughs*
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[info]kaz_mahoney wrote:
Jan. 27th, 2009 10:49 pm (UTC)
Wow! You make it sound so... sensual... ;)
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[info]ravelda wrote:
Jan. 27th, 2009 10:00 pm (UTC)
Why must you add another book on my I-want-to-buy-it-but-also-can't-afford-it list? Whyyyy? ;)

As for free books, I got the six you mailed to me yesterday. Yay!
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[info]kaz_mahoney wrote:
Jan. 27th, 2009 10:29 pm (UTC)
LOL! But it's so preeetty... :D

And thanks for letting me know, re. the other books. Yay!
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[info]alanajoli wrote:
Jan. 28th, 2009 12:05 am (UTC)
That looks awesome! I've just put it on hold from the library. :)
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[info]kaz_mahoney wrote:
Jan. 28th, 2009 09:41 pm (UTC)
I wish I could do that - I don't think our libraries will have it over here...
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[info]the_themiscyran wrote:
Jan. 28th, 2009 03:32 pm (UTC)
Now, you've gone and given me another book to read, dammit! :)

And Wildwood Dancing is quite good. I love re-told/expanded fairie tales, and The Twelve Dancing Princesses is one of my favorites. (This one is made of pretty, although it's just a kid's book of the original story, not a novel.)
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[info]kaz_mahoney wrote:
Jan. 28th, 2009 09:42 pm (UTC)
Haha... Sorry... ;)

Thanks for mentioning Wildwood Dancing (I have to read it now!), and for the link too.
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[info]thea_j wrote:
Jan. 28th, 2009 06:50 pm (UTC)
Oooooh, pretty! I wants it! I love this fairy tale to begin with, and I'm a sucker for retellings. Thanks for the heads up, Karen! *adds this and Wildwood Dancing to amazon cart*
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[info]kaz_mahoney wrote:
Jan. 28th, 2009 09:43 pm (UTC)
Yay!! :)

Love that icon... *sigh*
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[info]thisviewofmine wrote:
Jan. 28th, 2009 09:33 pm (UTC)
Oh jeez, that book sounds so good! Looks like i'll be adding that to my growing pile of books to buy/read.

I haven't read 'The Twelve Dancing Princesses'... I don't think I've even heard of it before. :S
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[info]kaz_mahoney wrote:
Jan. 28th, 2009 09:44 pm (UTC)
It's one of the classic folk/fairy tales. Give it a try! :)
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