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Bright Smoke, Cold Fire by Rosamund Hodge sounds really interesting! It has been so long since I have read anything paranormal, and this seems like just the kind of book to get me back into it. The fact that this is also a Romeo and Juliet retelling intrigues me even more. I am excited for this one because it seems so mysterious!
Bright Smoke, Cold Fire by Rosamund Hodge
Title: Bright Smoke, Cold FireAuthor: Rosamund Hodge
Publisher: Balzer + Bray
Publication Date: September 27, 2016
When the mysterious fog of the Ruining crept over the world, the living died and the dead rose. Only the walled city of Viyara was left untouched.
The heirs of the city’s most powerful—and warring—families, Mahyanai Romeo and Juliet Catresou share a love deeper than duty, honor, even life itself. But the magic laid on Juliet at birth compels her to punish the enemies of her clan—and Romeo has just killed her cousin Tybalt. Which means he must die.
Paris Catresou has always wanted to serve his family by guarding Juliet. But when his ward tries to escape her fate, magic goes terribly wrong—killing her and leaving Paris bound to Romeo. If he wants to discover the truth of what happened, Paris must delve deep into the city, ally with his worst enemy . . . and perhaps turn against his own clan.
Mahyanai Runajo just wants to protect her city—but she’s the only one who believes it’s in peril. In her desperate hunt for information, she accidentally pulls Juliet from the mouth of death—and finds herself bound to the bitter, angry girl. Runajo quickly discovers Juliet might be the one person who can help her recover the secret to saving Viyara.
Both pairs will find friendship where they least expect it. Both will find that Viyara holds more secrets and dangers than anyone ever expected. And outside the walls, death is waiting. . .
Book Quotes: Bright Smoke, Cold Fire by Rosamund Hodge
With every line he teaches her, the world grows a little wider. She had never known before how words could sing,how a turn of phrase could unlock a window in her mind.
For a while they sat in silence together. Then Juliet said quietly, “Romeo would love this place.”
Runajo thought of Romeo: sweet, enthusiastic, not terribly bright. (Dead.)
“Why?” she asked. “There aren’t any pretty things for him to babble over.”
Juliet gave her a disgruntled look. “Words,” she said. “He loved words.
About Rosamund Hodge
Rosamund Hodge grew up as a homeschooler in Los Angeles, where she spent her time reading everything she could get her hands on, but especially fantasy and mythology. She received a BA in English from the University of Dallas and an MSt in medieval English from Oxford. She now lives in Seattle, Washington, with seven toy cats and a plush Cthulhu. She is the author of the New York Times bestseller Cruel Beauty; Gilded Ashes, a Cruel Beauty novella; Crimson Bound; Bright Smoke, Cold Fire; and Endless Water, Starless Sky.
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this sounds really really good. can’t wait to read it. Love this author and the take she does on retellings.
Yes!! I do have this on my TBR too!! I cannot wait till this comes out! Nice pick!!
I definitely agree that this looks like a great paranormal book! I love the cover and I love rosamund hodge, so i can’t wait to see what she does with romeo and juliet!
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Wow this sounds like an interesting retelling! I definitely want to read this and see how it was handled! 🙂
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I’ve also spotted this one already – it sounds very intriguing, plus Romeo and Juliet and the cover totally pulls me in!
Lynn 😀
This book sounds totally exciting! I can’t wait to read it! 😀
I love that this seems to be a completely different and unique take on the same ol Romeo and Juliet story. And I love the cover tons!
I am waiting for this book too. Have you read her first series ? I haven’t but wanted too. Have a nice week Olivia !
I have read the first series and it was so amazing!
Ooh! I love Rosamund’s books! Looking forward tot his one too! 🙂
I love the cover!!! I’m normally a bit wary of Romeo & Juliet retellings but this sounds so interesting and unique that I may give this one a go! 🙂
You know, I would be wary of a Romeo and Juliet retelling too if it wasn’t be this author. Retellings can be very tricky to pull off.
woah that cover doe <3
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This book sounds interesting to say the least.
Marilyn
Just the cover alone makes me want to read this book.
I’ve been wanting to read this book, it sounds good and it looks good 😊
Thank you for putting this book on my radar! =)