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Today is the official pub day for TROY HIGH!!!
Homer’s Iliad, the classic tale of love and revenge, is shrewdly retold for teens in Troy High.
Narrated by Cassie, a shy outsider who fears that an epic high school rivalry is about to go up in flames, the story follows the Trojans and Spartans as they declare war on the football field. After the beautiful Elena–who used to be the captain of the Spartan cheerleaders–transfers to Troy High and falls madly in love with Cassie’s brother Perry, the Spartans vow that the annual homecoming game will never be forgotten.
The Trojans and Spartans pull wicked pranks on each other as homecoming approaches. And the Spartans’ wildcard football star, Ackley, promises to take down the Trojans’ offensive line. But the stakes are raised when Cassie is forced to choose between the boy she loves (a Spartan) and loyalty to her family and school. Troy High will seduce readers with its incendiary cast of mythic proportions.
I’m really excited about this book because a ton of work went into it. I’d love to hear what you think of it after you’ve read it. If you’re familiar with The Iliad, I hope you can pick up on the similarities I’ve scattered throughout the book.
Word on the street is:
“Four paws up! We wouldn’t poop on this book.” – my dogs, Daisy and Chloe
“The characters all should have been Teletubbies, but otherwise a very enjoyable read.” – my 2 year old niece
“If I had to choose between my Cat Chow and Troy High…well, I’d still choose Cat Chow but the book is pretty good too.” – my cat Elmo
Okay, seriously, if you want real opinions from people who don’t know me and can read, check out these reviews:
Review by Nisha Sharma, Examiner.com
Review from Library Lounge Lizard
Review from Melissa at meliscellaneous.net
Don’t forget! Booksigning next weekend!
Come celebrate the release of TROY HIGH at my booksigning on Saturday, August 8 from 1-3PM at The Book Depot, Vernon Park Mall, Kinston, NC!
Dance music for today, from the Troy High playlist, No Sleep Tonight by The Faders:
Congratulations, Shana! Looks like another winner :).
Thanks! 🙂
YAY! Happy Release Day!!
Thank you! 🙂
CONGRATS!!!
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The story of Troy is one of my favourite Greek stories so I was excited to read Troy High! It didn’t disappoint. I enjoyed the book. I also reviewed it at my blog, if you’re interested. Popin’s Lair
All the best
Popin
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