Dreamless

StarHearts, as fans of Josephine Angelini call themselves, will stay up all night reading Dreamless, the second book in the bestselling Starcrossed series. The saga mixes mythology, romance, action, and intrigue in a completely original way.

Dreamless continues the story of Helen Hamilton, a shy girl living on Nantucket Island whose desire for an ordinary life was thwarted when she discovered she is a Scion, a descendant of a Greek god and a mortal. Each Scion has a power, and Helen’s is the ability to travel to Hades.

Helen is determined to use her talent to stop a war amongst the gods and change her destiny, which is to live a life patterned after that of the tragic Helen of Troy. But her quest may cost her Lucas Delios, the boy she loves.

One mission to save the world. Two cousins who can’t stay away from each other.

• Star-Crossed Lovers: Helen and Lucas were destined for each other—until they discovered a secret that makes their love a crime.
• A Journey to the Underworld: Every night, Helen descends into Hades, facing untold horrors to break a curse that has plagued her family for millennia.
• Modern Gods and Demigods: On the island of Nantucket, the descendants of the gods live in secret, fighting an ancient war while trying to survive high school.
• A Fated Heroine: Tasked with rewriting the tragedy of her ancestor, Helen of Troy, she must choose between her destiny and her heart.

The curse only she can break . . .
The scion who shields her from danger . . .
The temptation that may trigger a war . . .

As the only Scion who can descend into the Underworld, Helen Hamilton must wander Hades by night in order to stop the endless cycle of revenge that has cursed her family. Without Lucas by her side, she's pushed to a physical and emotional breaking point. Then, a mysterious new Scion comes to her rescue. Funny and undeniably gorgeous, Orion protects her from the dangers of the Underworld. But time is running out—a ruthless foe plots against them, as the ancient Greek world collides with the mortal one. But even as her life becomes a hell of chaos, the hardest part of all will be forgetting Lucas Delos.

“Helen always returns in her mind to the story of Oedipus: You meet your fate on the road you were taking to avoid it. Hers is a road I’m eager to travel; the second book in this series, “Dreamless,” is slated for May 2012 - not soon enough, as far as I’m concerned. I haven’t wanted a second book so much since “The Hunger Games.” - Los Angeles Times

“A gorgeous, haunting saga that completely swept me away.” - Lauren Kate, New York Times bestselilng author of Fallen

Romance alternates with fast-paced action from above and below. There is a healthy dose of classical deus ex machine and tantalizing hints of a third book in which all-out war erupts. Dreamless and its sequel will be well-liked by fans of contemporary renderings of classical mythology. - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

This fantastical dual-world page-turner introduces more abhorrent mythological creatures while reuniting readers with Helen’s supportive high-school friends, as well as the crazy Delos family, who anchor her between the real and mythological worlds. - Booklist

A thrilling tale about love, friendship, family, and determination you won’t be able to resist! - KidsBookShelf.com

“Compelling…Brutal…This romantic, action-packed tale will appeal to ‘Percy Jackson’ fans who are ready for more mature fare.” - School Library Journal

“A supreme mix of mythology, brutal action and heart rending romance. The perfect summer read.” - Chicklish (blog)

“One of the most cinematic books I’ve ever read. Dramatic and intense! I can’t tell you how many times I gasped while reading this book. Starcrossed plays out like a movie in your head.” - Sophie Jordan, New York Times bestselling author of FIRELIGHT