Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill from Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases we are eagerly awaiting!
Title: Crimson Bound
Author: Rosamund Hodge
Publisher: Balzer and Bray
Expected Publication Date: May 6, 2015
Blurb:
When Rachelle was fifteen she was good—apprenticed to her aunt and in training to protect her village from dark magic. But she was also reckless— straying from the forest path in search of a way to free her world from the threat of eternal darkness. After an illicit meeting goes dreadfully wrong, Rachelle is forced to make a terrible choice that binds her to the very evil she had hoped to defeat.
Three years later, Rachelle has given her life to serving the realm, fighting deadly creatures in an effort to atone. When the king orders her to guard his son Armand—the man she hates most—Rachelle forces Armand to help her find the legendary sword that might save their world. As the two become unexpected allies, they uncover far-reaching conspiracies, hidden magic, and a love that may be their undoing. In a palace built on unbelievable wealth and dangerous secrets, can Rachelle discover the truth and stop the fall of endless night?
Inspired by the classic fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood, Crimson Bound is an exhilarating tale of darkness, love, and redemption.
(This is a standalone novel, not part of the Cruel Beauty Universe.)
Title: Crimson Bound
Author: Rosamund Hodge
Publisher: Balzer and Bray
Expected Publication Date: May 6, 2015
Blurb:
When Rachelle was fifteen she was good—apprenticed to her aunt and in training to protect her village from dark magic. But she was also reckless— straying from the forest path in search of a way to free her world from the threat of eternal darkness. After an illicit meeting goes dreadfully wrong, Rachelle is forced to make a terrible choice that binds her to the very evil she had hoped to defeat.
Three years later, Rachelle has given her life to serving the realm, fighting deadly creatures in an effort to atone. When the king orders her to guard his son Armand—the man she hates most—Rachelle forces Armand to help her find the legendary sword that might save their world. As the two become unexpected allies, they uncover far-reaching conspiracies, hidden magic, and a love that may be their undoing. In a palace built on unbelievable wealth and dangerous secrets, can Rachelle discover the truth and stop the fall of endless night?
Inspired by the classic fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood, Crimson Bound is an exhilarating tale of darkness, love, and redemption.
(This is a standalone novel, not part of the Cruel Beauty Universe.)
When my older brother was thirteen, he started a writing club with his friends and wouldn’t let me join because I was only eight. I promptly swore that I would become a writer and make him sorry.
He still isn’t sorry. (I checked.) But in 2014 I got to publish my first novel with HarperCollins, so I guess everything worked out okay.
Some other facts about me:
• I practice Shorinji Kempo, a Japanese martial art based on Shaolin Kung Fu.
• I got a B.A. in English at the University of Dallas, and an M.St. in Medieval English at Oxford. Naturally, I moved to Seattle and got a job with computers.
• I love some things more than T. S. Eliot’s poetry. But not many things.
• I am represented by Hannah Bowman of Liza Dawson Associates.
Hmmm, interesting choice. I do like that it's inspired by Little Red Riding hood. Sounds like a good book.
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Grace did you read the first one, Cruel Beauty? Honestly, I didn't get the Beauty and the Beast thing with that one all that much. It had some remnants of the story, but for the most part was unique unto itself. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteAwesome choice! I had this as a wow a few weeks ago. I adored Cruel Beauty and can't wait to read more by her:-)
ReplyDeleteI loved Cruel Beauty, too. It was so different. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteI especially liked the line,"Inspired by the classic fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood, Crimson Bound is an exhilarating tale of darkness, love, and redemption." Sounds so tempting. Thanks for sharing!
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yes, I love that line. Her first one was Beauty and the Beast inspired. Really liked that one. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteIt sounds really really good. I definitely want to read it. Thanks for sharing. Here's mine
ReplyDeleteI really like Hodge's writing! Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteSuch a beautiful book cover! I need to read Cruel Beauty anyway just to check out the author's writing style, but I haven't heard many negative things about the book so Im excited for both. I hope you really enjoy the book when you get your hands on it.
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Right? The first one was beautiful, too! I like her style a lot. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteI haven't read Cruel Beauty yet, but I'm really looking forward to this one! Like Sam said, I haven't really seen anything negative about the first book, so hopefully I'll love both of them :) Thanks for sharing, hope you enjoy Crimson Bound!
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I hope you love them! Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteGreat pick! I hadn't heard of this one but it's definitely going on my TBB list. And the cover is gorgeous :)
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Kimberly
Wit and Sin
I love the cover. And check out the first book. It's a series, but they are different stories: Cruel Beauty. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteI have just discovered this blog, and it's GORGEOUS!! I'm now following.
ReplyDeleteI wasn't aware that Rosamund Hodge had written another book! It's going right onto my TBR list!! And that cover is definitely stunning. Hope you enjoy it!! : )
Thanks so much for following! And thanks for the compliment! Love this cover. Almost as beautiful as the first! Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteThis sounds and looks fantastic. Great pick!!
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YES! I'm really excited about this one as well! I really enjoyed Hodge's debut novel, like, so much. I hope you enjoy this book when you read it!!
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Alyssa @ The Eater of Books!
I am extremely excited for this retelling too! The cover is so pretty!
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I want this too! Great pick :)
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NYZE@everythingnyze
I haven't read the first one yet but I want to read both. Oh and I loooove these covers!
ReplyDeleteThe covers are fantastic. I don't think you need to read the first one to read this. Pretty sure her stories are separate.
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