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Can't Wait Wednesday -Orpheus Girl


Hello! As you know on Wednesday's on the blog I do Can't Wait Wednesday. This  meme is hosted by Tressa @wishfulendings. Formally, this meme was Waiting On Wednesday hosted by Jill @breakingthespine. The purpose of this meme  is to feature a book usually unpublished that we are excited for. This week, I am featuring Orpehus Girl by Brynne Rebele - Henry. Information for Goodreads.

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Title Orpheus Girl

Author- Brynne Rebele - Henry

Expected Publication October 8th 2019 by SoHo Teen

Summary
"Abandoned by a single mother she never knew, 16-year-old Raya—obsessed with ancient myths—lives with her grandmother in a small conservative Texas town. For years Raya has been forced to hide her feelings for her best friend and true love, Sarah. When the two are outed, they are sent to Friendly Saviors: a re-education camp meant to “fix” them and make them heterosexual. Upon arrival, Raya vows to assume the mythic role of Orpheus to escape Friendly Saviors, and to return to the world of the living with her love—only becoming more determined after she, Sarah, and Friendly Saviors' other teen residents are subjected to abusive "treatments" by the staff.

In a haunting voice reminiscent of Sylvia Plath, with the contemporary lyricism of David Levithan, Brynne Rebele-Henry weaves a powerful inversion of the Orpheus myth informed by the real-world truths of conversion therapy. Orpheus Girl is a mythic story of dysfunctional families, trauma, first love, heartbreak, and ultimately, the fierce adolescent resilience that has the power to triumph over darkness and ignorance. 

CW: There are scenes in this book that depict self-harm, homophobia, transphobia, and violence against LGBTQ characters."

I want to read this novel because I enjoy the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice and mythology  in general. I also enjoy a great LGBTQ+ story, and despite the warnings at the bottom, I think this will be a fantastic one. This novel will probably bring me all of the emotions from happiness, sadness, anger, and heartbreak but I am ready. 

Comments

  1. Literary FelineJuly 3, 2019 at 6:50 PM

    This does sound fantastic! I agree, it sounds like it will be an emotional read that will bring out all the emotions. I will definitely be adding this to my wish list.

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  2. GregJuly 3, 2019 at 7:41 PM

    Wow, this sounds like a powerful read, and an Orpheus/ Eurydice retelling? Cool!

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    1. TheaterwriterJuly 6, 2019 at 2:55 PM

      Yes as far as I can tell it is an Orpheus and Eurydice retelling.

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  3. Tressa @ Wishful EndingsJuly 3, 2019 at 9:36 PM

    This sounds like it'll have some tough parts emotionally. I hope you enjoy it!

    Tressa @ Wishful Endings

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  4. Jordan @ForeverLostinLiteratureJuly 4, 2019 at 12:53 PM

    I love that this is inspired by the Orpheus myth, I love that one also! This sounds like a great read, I hope you enjoy it! :)

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  5. Lisa MandinaJuly 5, 2019 at 9:02 AM

    I love retellings like this one! Great pick!
    Check out my Wednesday Post

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  6. Ali @ Ali's BooksJuly 5, 2019 at 6:36 PM

    I've been seeing this on a lot of lists. Hope you enjoy it!!

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  7. InkvotaryJuly 7, 2019 at 10:30 AM

    That sounds great. The cover is quite different from all the others, but I somehow like it. Thanks for sharing this with us and happy reading.

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  8. Suzanne @ The Bookish LibraJuly 7, 2019 at 11:39 AM

    Wow, pretty sure I've not seen an Orpheus retelling before. This sounds great and definitely like it will be an emotional read. I hope you love it!

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