Lovely War
Penguin Young Readers Group · Paperback · February 4, 2020
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Perfect for fans of Divine Rivals, a critically acclaimed, multi-layered romance set in the perilous days of World Wars I and II, where gods hold the fates--and the hearts--of four mortals in their hands.
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- Who it’s for
- For when you want period romance with enough sweep to keep the pages moving.
- Genres
- Historical YA Romance, Greek & Roman Myths for Teens, War & Military YA
- Published
- Penguin Young Readers Group, February 4, 2020
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Perfect for fans of Divine Rivals, a critically acclaimed, multi-layered romance set in the perilous days of World Wars I and II, where gods hold the fates--and the hearts--of four mortals in their hands. "Pick an adjective—sweeping, sprawling, epic, Olympian—and yet none quite conveys the emotional width and depth of Julie Berry’s brilliant novel."—The Washington Post They are Hazel, James, Aubrey, and Colette.
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A classical pianist from London, a British would-be architect-turned-soldier, a Harlem-born ragtime genius in the U.S. Army, and a Belgian orphan with a gorgeous voice and a devastating past. Their story, as told by goddess Aphrodite, who must spin the tale or face judgment on Mount Olympus, is filled with hope and heartbreak, prejudice and passion, and reveals that, though War is a formidable force, it's no match for the transcendent power of Love. Hailed by critics, Lovely War has received seven starred reviews and is an indie bestseller. Author Julie Berry has been called "a modern master of historical fiction" by Bookpage and "a celestially inspired storyteller" by the New York Times, and Lovely War is truly her masterwork.
Period Sweep
For when you want period romance with enough sweep to keep the pages moving.
Come here for
- historical romance with a teen lens
- a sustained, immersive read
Expect
- historical-fiction atmosphere
- romantic tension over plot mechanics
Where it sits
| Historical YA Romance | 61% |
|---|---|
| Greek & Roman Myths for Teens | 53% |
| War & Military YA | 48% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- YA Fantasy Romance
- Greek & Roman Myths for Teens
- Historical YA Romance
- Authors
- Julie Berry
- Publisher
- Penguin Young Readers Group
- Published
- February 4, 2020
- Format
- Paperback
- Reading lane
- YA Fantasy Romance