Crimson Bound: Rosamund Hodge - Softcover

Hodge, Rosamund

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0062224778 ISBN 13: 9780062224774

Publisher: Balzer + Bray, 2016

Synopsis

An exhilarating tale of darkness, love, and redemption inspired by the classic fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood, from the author of Cruel Beauty. When Rachelle was fifteen she was good apprenticed to her aunt and in training to protect her village. But she was also reckless straying from the forest path in pursuit 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 a vain effort to atone. When the king orders her to guard his son Armand the man she hates most Rachelle forces Armand to help her hunt for the legendary sword that might save their world. Together, they navigate the opulent world of the courtly elite, where beauty and power reign and no one can be trusted. And as they become unexpected allies, they discover far-reaching conspiracies, hidden magic, and a love that may be their undoing. Within a palace built on unbelievable wealth and dangerous secrets, can Rachelle discover the truth and stop the fall of endless night?

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Review:

This novel will captivate readers. Outstanding. --School Library Journal (starred review)

An intoxicatingly dark story of love, lust, murder, and redemption. --Bulletin of the Center for Children s Books (starred review)

The unusual, intricately woven story and themes make for a worthwhile read. --Kirkus Reviews

From the Back Cover:

When Rachelle was fifteen she was good--apprenticed to her aunt and in training to protect her village from dark magic. But when Rachelle was fifteen she was also reckless--straying from the forest path in pursuit 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 hunt for the legendary sword that might save their world. Together, they navigate the opulent world of the courtly elite, where beauty and power reign and no one can be trusted. And as they become unexpected allies, they discover 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 from Cruel Beauty author Rosamund Hodge.

About this edition

• Publisher: Balzer + Bray
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 0062224778
• ISBN 13: 9780062224774
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 464