Waiting on Wednesday (25): Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by April Genevieve Tucholke

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly feature hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine. I love it because it is basically a squee-fest where book lovers can choose one book that they are DYING to get their hands on. Check it out!

Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea

by April Genevieve Tucholke

Book cover for Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea

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You stop fearing the devil when you’re holding his hand…

Nothing much exciting rolls through Violet White’s sleepy, seaside town…until River West comes along. River rents the guesthouse behind Violet’s crumbling estate, and as eerie, grim things start to happen, Violet begins to wonder about the boy living in her backyard. Is River just a crooked-smiling liar with pretty eyes and a mysterious past? Or could he be something more? Violet’s grandmother always warned her about the Devil, but she never said he could be a dark-haired boy who takes naps in the sun, who likes coffee, who kisses you in a cemetery…who makes you want to kiss back. Violet’s already so knee-deep in love, she can’t see straight. And that’s just how River likes it.

Blending faded decadence and the thrilling dread of gothic horror, April Genevieve Tucholke weaves a dreamy, twisting contemporary romance, as gorgeously told as it is terrifying—a debut to watch.

YOU GUYS. I am looking forward to this debut SO HARD. First of all, BETWEEN THE DEVIL AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA takes place…well…near the ocean. I’m a big sucker for books with seaside settings. But I’m mostly loving the kind of dark and twisted vibe I’m getting from this summary. I’m intrigued by this River character, who may or may not be the Devil himself. Usually beach reads are kind of fluffy and light…this one sounds like the exact opposite. BRING IT, April Genevieve Tucholke!! 

BETWEEN THE DEVIL AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA is coming out August 15, 2013 from Dial.

Comments

  1. I think this cover looks so amazing-I am usually a pretty dress fan but this probably makes my top covers list with its eye-catching appearance.

  2. Can we all agree that this book has the most amazing cover ever? The font and typography are GORGEOUS. And beyond that, a story about the devil, and the ocean, and the stories your grandmother used to tell you… it’s all sorts of messed up and interesting. Great pick!

    • YES WE CAN. I really do love it. I LOVE the font! I’m kind of a nerd about that stuff sometimes, so I’m always drawn to pretty typography, and I like this one a lot. I’m pretty excited about the story, too. The Devil?! BRING IT!

  3. FIRST TIME I HAVE HEARD OF THIS!! Adding it NOW. Love books near the ocean! Plus I’ll be honest..you had me here: “You stop fearing the devil when you’re holding his hand…”

    I am a freak who loves those ummm brooding…(demonic) guys…YAY!

    • YAY!! I’m totally intrigued by this Devil aspect, too. Like, IS HE OR ISN’T HE?! I can’t handle the suspense of NOT KNOWING!!

  4. This is definitely one of the books I’m looking forward to reading! The title is so attention-grabbing, and the cover simply intrigues me. Awesome pick!