Happy Book Birthday to My Super Sweet Sixteenth Century by Rachel Harris!

Today is a very special day here at YA Bound, as our very own Rachel Harris' debut novel My Super Sweet Sixteenth Century releases! Yay! *Throws chocolate kisses* That's right. It's a book birthday celebration! Congrats, Rachel! Guys, guys. If you have not been able to pre-order a copy for yourself for pickup or delivery today, do yourself a favor and get one NOW. I'm serious. I'm not just saying that because I love me some Rachel to death. If the only reason to buy a copy was to support this lovely author because she's just plain out awesome, that would be enough, but MSSSC is a fantastic read. Check out my review below, the links, and the gorgeous trailer to tempt your book loving selves.

Paperback, 304 pages

Published September 11th 2012 by Entangled Publishing

On the precipice of her sixteenth birthday, the last thing lone wolf Cat Crawford wants is an extravagant gala thrown by her bubbly stepmother and well-meaning father. So even though Cat knows the family’s trip to Florence, Italy, is a peace offering, she embraces the magical city and all it offers. But when her curiosity leads her to an unusual gypsy tent, she exits . . . right into Renaissance Firenze.

Thrust into the sixteenth century armed with only a backpack full of contraband future items, Cat joins up with her ancestors, the sweet Alessandra and protective Cipriano, and soon falls for the gorgeous aspiring artist Lorenzo. But when the much-older Niccolo starts sniffing around, Cat realizes that an unwanted birthday party is nothing compared to an unwanted suitor full of creeptastic amore.

Can she find her way back to modern times before her Italian adventure turns into an Italian forever?

Review:
Rachel Harris is one of the most talented authors I’ve had the privilege of reading. A master of descriptive writing, Rachel paints rich, vibrant scenes and characters that jump off the page as she crafts a fresh, detailed world full of adventure and romance in her debut YA. Cat, girl, she knows how to get herself into some messes, but I love her reactions and logic as she navigates the world and time she finds herself in. There’re some truly hilarious scenes, scenes that made me melt, and others that broke my heart.

Lorenzo…with a swoon-worthy name like that, you know you better guard your heart, and Cat tries her damndest to do just that. But as this suave and sexy ladies’ man from the past works his way into her thoughts, she finds herself falling for him, and falling hard. I love Lor! He’s one of my top book boys, and I admit, I selfishly want him all for myself. With action, gypsy magic, amazing description of a world long past and heart-melting romance, My Super Sweet Sixteenth Century is beautiful and enchanting, and a must read for lovers of Magical Realism. 

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