Book Type: Softcover
Publisher: Speak
Age Range: Young Adult
Publication Date: March 31, 2011
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A haunted castle, a handsome young man dead for four hundred years, one heck of a scary portrait of a witch, and a treasure hunt — not to mention a princess for a roommate! — all await 15 year old American girl Caitlyn Monahan when she earns a scholarship to a French boarding school. There are secrets behind the stone walls of Chateau de la Fortune, buried for centuries along with the mystery of who killed Raphael, the charming ghost who visits Caitlyn at night. But as Caitlyn unearths the history of the castle, nothing scares her as badly as the secret she learns about herself, and the reason she was chosen to come to the Fortune School. And nothing breaks her heart as badly as falling in love with a dead guy.
Time, Love and Historic legends are the elements forged to create: Wake Unto Me. Caityln has never felt part of the “normal” world she lives in along with her family lost in castle dreams and a far away but close to her heart land . She finds the opportunity to make this world real when she gets the chance to enroll a school in France. It’s in Chateau de la Fortune where Caityln will meet who she really is and the handsome guy haunting her dreams. I truly loved this book because of its singularity and creativity in which it’s written. Catch shows a story rich in historical elements where fantasy and history are united in an exquisite way. Narration possesses a surprise contrast element. Every turn the story takes is interesting and when the reader thinks they figured out the issue, BOOM!, the author takes us to new places. The romance in the story is elegant and tender. I really liked the way it’s worked; how Caityln and Raphael belong to each other regardless the TIME that sets them apart. However, I wanted more interaction between both. This presentation highlights a new proposal to fantasy YA lovers and romance in my humble opinion is exquisite because of the story’s richness per se. If there’s a sequel, sign me up. Wake Unto Me; where time could not define love and in the hunting for a treasure two souls will be bound together forever.
December 2nd, 2010
From the get-go this looks like a deeply romantic novel. I’m glad that it fit up to the par.
* Btw, it’s Cach.
December 2nd, 2010
This book looks so intriguing! I would love to give it a try..
December 2nd, 2010
Oh I can’t wait to read this! Thanks for the review, Michelle!
December 2nd, 2010
I love your reviews, Michelle:) This one looks so good! My kind of book! I’m adding it to my list now.
December 2nd, 2010
This sounds so good! I can’t wait to read it.
December 2nd, 2010
I can’t wait to read this! It sounds so intriguing and it is on my wishlist. I loved your review by the way! You sure know how to make people interested in something.
December 3rd, 2010
This book looks great!
December 3rd, 2010
I don’t know why, but when I read the title and the author it reminded me immediately of Lisa Mcmann’s books! It looks good. Oh, just notice it comes out in 2011. I’ll have to wait for this one.
December 3rd, 2010
Great review. I love how you explained the romance as being elegant and tender. I’m going to check this out now.
December 3rd, 2010
This sounds interesting – a different take on the falling in love with a ghost story. Thanks for the review.
~Adriana
http://www.nostalgiclibrarian.blogspot.com
December 3rd, 2010
This one sounds so good. I LOVE ghost stories. It’s going on the to buy list..
December 3rd, 2010
I’m waiting for this book. It seems as the story is different from the other YA’s.
Thanks for the review!
December 5th, 2010
Looks interesting but I am uncertain if my 14 yr old would be interested in it – it would appear pretty deep and more my thing LOL
December 6th, 2010
GREAT REVIEW! I love it when someone says they want a sequel. That is the ultimate compliment I think.
December 6th, 2010
These are stunning!
December 8th, 2010
I wasn’t sure about this book but now that I saw your review it’s a must read.
December 8th, 2010
I hesitate with this book, the romances with ghosts is not much to my liking, but I’ll keep in mind, I added to my wishlist.
December 9th, 2010
Sounds good. Love the cover. Thanks for the review!
December 10th, 2010
This book looks absolutely wonderful! It’s definitely going to be added to my TBR list, which happily is growing quite large! I love the ghost/paranormal aspect that you described an I’m looking forward to reading this one. : )
Happy Friday!
Emma, http://www.girl-loves-books.blogger.com
December 12th, 2010
This looks like a good book its definitely going in my reading pile!
December 13th, 2010
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December 16th, 2010
Sounds really good! I’ve read a few books recently with historical elements in them and I’ve really ejoyed them. I think it’s a nice setting for a story and I really admire authors for all their research. I’m looking forward to reading this
December 17th, 2010
Sounds good, really want to read it ^^
December 17th, 2010
I really want to read this book. Not for something in particular, I just feel attracted by the synopsis, also your review was really good. Seems like I’ll have to wait to read it XD
December 19th, 2010
I am glad u enjoyed it i love your take and your review it’s inspring i have many elevensies on my to reads list 2011 is a great year for Ya paranormal .The cover is elegant and fantastic sounds intriguing i ‘ll be sure to check it out
u are lucky to get great arcs to read 
Can’t wait to read this and many more