{"product_id":"crimson-bound-isbn-9780062224767","title":"Crimson Bound","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn exhilarating tale of darkness, love, and redemption inspired by the classic fairy tale \u003cem\u003eLittle Red Riding Hood\u003c\/em\u003e and the extravagant court of Versailles, from the author of \u003cem\u003eCruel Beauty\u003c\/em\u003e. A doomed warrior and the king's most notorious bastard must join forces to defeat a dark evil in this gorgeously intricate fantasy—perfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eAn Ember in the Ashes\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eA Court of Thorns and Roses\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree 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 the two 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?\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eWhen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree 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?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspired by the classic fairy tale \u003cem\u003eLittle Red Riding Hood\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eCrimson Bound\u003c\/em\u003e is an exhilarating tale of darkness, love, and redemption from \u003cem\u003eCruel Beauty\u003c\/em\u003e author Rosamund Hodge.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003ePraise for CRUEL BEAUTY: “A completely engrossing tale.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlex Flinn, New York Times bestselling author of Beastly and Towering\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for CRUEL BEAUTY: “A dazzling and clever retelling, Cruel Beauty is delightfully dark, lushly romantic, and utterly spellbinding. I adored it, and can’t wait to read Hodge’s next novel!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSarah J. Maas, New York Times bestselling author of the Throne of Glass series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for CRUEL BEAUTY: “What a stunning debut. This is a book you will want to read as fast as you can for the intricate plot and as slowly as you can to savor the gorgeous world-building and the ravishing love story.”- - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSherry Thomas, author of The Burning Sky\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for CRUEL BEAUTY: “An intricate and arresting tale.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for CRUEL BEAUTY: “The push and pull romance between Nyx and Ignifex is pure fairy tale, but the characters themselves are complex and genuinely human as they struggle with their own culpability in a situation that forces them to choose between selfishness and selflessness.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for CRUEL BEAUTY: “An entertaining read for teens who enjoy romantic fantasy.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An intoxicatingly dark story of love, lust, murder, and redemption.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for CRUEL BEAUTY: “Hodge has created a rich, complete world in this twist on ‘Beauty and the Beast.’” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for CRUEL BEAUTY:  “Will have readers clutching the book and flying through the pages.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eVoice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for CRUEL BEAUTY:  “[A] fast-paced romantic fantasy.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The unusual, intricately woven story and themes make for a worthwhile read.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This novel will captivate readers. Outstanding.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Plot twists and romance keep the pages turning in this grim and intricate take on the classic tale.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888704614629,"sku":"NP9780062224767","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062224767.jpg?v=1730229660","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/crimson-bound-isbn-9780062224767","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}