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In this modern day spin on Leroux’s gothic tale of unrequited love turned to madness, seventeen-year-old Rune Germain has a mysterious affliction linked to her operatic talent, and a horrifying mistake she’s trying to hide. Hoping creative direction will help her, Rune’s mother sends her to a French arts conservatory for her senior year, located in an opera house rumored t
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Update 1-22-16: FINISHED WRITING IT! I fell in love so hard with this world and these characters. <3 Can't wait to share it with everyone in January 2017!
Update 6-21-16:
ARCs are around the corner! For info on how to request one, follow this link: http://authoraghoward.blogspot.com/20...
Here are a few quick RoseBlood FAQs:
(1) What's the book about?
Much like Splintered was for Alice in Wonderland, this is a modern day spin-off / continuation of the original Phantom of the Opera, that follows a ...more
Update 6-21-16:
ARCs are around the corner! For info on how to request one, follow this link: http://authoraghoward.blogspot.com/20...
Here are a few quick RoseBlood FAQs:
(1) What's the book about?
Much like Splintered was for Alice in Wonderland, this is a modern day spin-off / continuation of the original Phantom of the Opera, that follows a ...more
I'm not supposed to post a review until closer to the end of the year, so I'll just say that I liked this a lot more than Splintered! I was not too huge on that book.
This was an incredibly creative twist on the original Phantom of the Opera story, but it's also straight up odd. I was torn between thinking it was creepy/brilliant or just... weird. I'm going with the latter. So many times I was staring at the page like whaaaaaat on earth. Like I cannot wait to explain how strange this story gets. ...more
This was an incredibly creative twist on the original Phantom of the Opera story, but it's also straight up odd. I was torn between thinking it was creepy/brilliant or just... weird. I'm going with the latter. So many times I was staring at the page like whaaaaaat on earth. Like I cannot wait to explain how strange this story gets. ...more
*Reread December 2016*
So I have now read this book twice and twice and twice now I have struggled to get through it. I wanted so badly to love it because I was really looking forward to it but while there were things I enjoyed, overall I did not really care for it. I loved the writing, the descriptions are incredible. The atmosphere was awesome. But, I was so bored and that just ruins it for me. So unfortunately my rating remains to be 3 stars.
*First read October 2016*
3 stars for now, I really ...more
So I have now read this book twice and twice and twice now I have struggled to get through it. I wanted so badly to love it because I was really looking forward to it but while there were things I enjoyed, overall I did not really care for it. I loved the writing, the descriptions are incredible. The atmosphere was awesome. But, I was so bored and that just ruins it for me. So unfortunately my rating remains to be 3 stars.
*First read October 2016*
3 stars for now, I really ...more
3/9/16 - DAT COVER:
3/3/16:
I'm not much for Alice, so I haven't checked out this author yet, but a Phantom of the Opera retelling??
3/3/16:
I'm not much for Alice, so I haven't checked out this author yet, but a Phantom of the Opera retelling??
Me when I realize this book doesn't come out until 2017...
Read more of my reviews at Cornerfolds.com!
Two things drew me to RoseBlood. First, it's written by A.G. Howard who has literally never disappointed me. I adored her Splintered series and am already in love with the Haunted Hearts Legacy. Second, I am HUGE Phantom fan. I've read the book and its unofficial sequel and I've seen the broadway show and its official sequel. When I saw that one of my favorite authors was writing a retelling of ...more
Read more of my reviews at Cornerfolds.com!
Two things drew me to RoseBlood. First, it's written by A.G. Howard who has literally never disappointed me. I adored her Splintered series and am already in love with the Haunted Hearts Legacy. Second, I am HUGE Phantom fan. I've read the book and its unofficial sequel and I've seen the broadway show and its official sequel. When I saw that one of my favorite authors was writing a retelling of ...more
Yup, I adored this one. Loved the setting, loved the characters, loved the romance, loved the twists and turns, loved the mystery, loved the atmosphere. Loved the writing.
This was my first A.G. Howard book and now I'm very tempted to pick up more!
This was my first A.G. Howard book and now I'm very tempted to pick up more!
I absolutely loved this book. I’ve always been a fan of Phantom {I’ve seen it several times in San Diego, LA, and Chicago} and never mind the fact that it was Anita’s words, I didn’t even know I wanted a Phantom retellling until I learned about RoseBlood.
Rune is an interesting character. She’s got this amazing talent that has made her withdraw a bit. She’s still grieving for her father and as she learns things about herself, she is constantly second guessing things that happened in the past. At ...more
Rune is an interesting character. She’s got this amazing talent that has made her withdraw a bit. She’s still grieving for her father and as she learns things about herself, she is constantly second guessing things that happened in the past. At ...more
Oct 11, 2016
Maria (Netherreads)
is currently reading it
really REALLY want this book. I love the Phatom of the Opera! akdnsinwks. the cover is really cool too. I just hope I am really on the mailing list for the ARC...she said I was but who knows xD.
the ARCS Either haven't been made yet or I haven't gotten mine #GiveRiaaARCofthisbook2016 lol
UPDATE: I read the original and yesterday I saw the broadway show- I AM READY FOR YOU ROSEBLOOD....ARE YOU BASED OFF THE BOOK OR THE PLAY ?! LOL They were different from each other I just kind of wanted to know.
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the ARCS Either haven't been made yet or I haven't gotten mine #GiveRiaaARCofthisbook2016 lol
UPDATE: I read the original and yesterday I saw the broadway show- I AM READY FOR YOU ROSEBLOOD....ARE YOU BASED OFF THE BOOK OR THE PLAY ?! LOL They were different from each other I just kind of wanted to know.
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4.5 stars.
***Review posted on The Eater of Books! blog***
RoseBlood by A.G. Howard
Publisher: Amulet Books
Publication Date: January 10, 2017
Rating: 4 stars
Source: ARC sent by the publisher
Summary (from Goodreads):
In this modern day spin on Leroux’s gothic tale of unrequited love turned to madness, seventeen-year-old Rune Germain has a mysterious affliction linked to her operatic talent, and a horrifying mistake she’s trying to hide. Hoping creative direction will help her, Rune’s mother sends her ...more
***Review posted on The Eater of Books! blog***
RoseBlood by A.G. Howard
Publisher: Amulet Books
Publication Date: January 10, 2017
Rating: 4 stars
Source: ARC sent by the publisher
Summary (from Goodreads):
In this modern day spin on Leroux’s gothic tale of unrequited love turned to madness, seventeen-year-old Rune Germain has a mysterious affliction linked to her operatic talent, and a horrifying mistake she’s trying to hide. Hoping creative direction will help her, Rune’s mother sends her ...more
Oh, no big deal, I've only been clamoring for a Phantom of the Opera retelling since forever and now A.G. Howard is writing one!
You can check this review out on One Way Or An Author!
Thanks so much Abrams for a review copy!
Being a fan of The Phantom of the Opera and knowing Lloyd’s works for the broadway play on piano, I was super enthusiastic on picking this book up. Yet probably because of all the hype building around this book when the blurb first came out, combined with the author’s popularity with her previous book series, I was a bit wary. Quite honestly though, this book surprised me in the best of ways. I ended up ...more
Thanks so much Abrams for a review copy!
Being a fan of The Phantom of the Opera and knowing Lloyd’s works for the broadway play on piano, I was super enthusiastic on picking this book up. Yet probably because of all the hype building around this book when the blurb first came out, combined with the author’s popularity with her previous book series, I was a bit wary. Quite honestly though, this book surprised me in the best of ways. I ended up ...more
Jun 21, 2016
rebecca ɤ
marked it as to-read
YA PHANTOM OF THE OPERA RETELLING???? LIKE SIGN ME UP. I AM SO TRASH FOR POTO YOU DONT UNDERSTAND
First off I really liked the Splintered series, and I loved The Architect of Song... I think for me there were parts of this that were definitely worth 5 stars like the parts about Thorn's background, but it took me a little longer to get into this book, and it seemed like it took a long while for Rune to meet up with Thorn. I also really thought the side characters were interesting and would have liked to know more about Audrey, Sunny, and Jax, but I feel like they weren't developed enough to w
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I rarely feel guilty about writing my reviews, but this one is one of those rare cases when I do.
Why?
Because I was so excited for Roseblood. I even sent my review request to the publishing house Amulet Books, and, since so many book bloggers wanted to read this book, I know how privileged I am to have recieved a physical proof copy.
You can probably guess that my expectations for this novel were high. I read Howard’s Splintered and really enjoyed it, so when I found out about her retelling of Pha ...more
Why?
Because I was so excited for Roseblood. I even sent my review request to the publishing house Amulet Books, and, since so many book bloggers wanted to read this book, I know how privileged I am to have recieved a physical proof copy.
You can probably guess that my expectations for this novel were high. I read Howard’s Splintered and really enjoyed it, so when I found out about her retelling of Pha ...more
Jan 07, 2017
Gillian
rated it
did not like it
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He'd never seen the girl's face in their subconscious interactions....but he'd glimpsed her eyes many times--a bright, electrified green with widened pupils when they were filled with song, reflections of her heart chakra.
She was dewy-eyed enchantment shrouded within her white aura of innocence and wonder--lost and confused.
That sense of peace and comfort swells to a rush of adrenaline, as hand in hand, I mentally climb with my partner onto some ancient, omniscient plateau, view our likenesses ...more
4/5 stars
Video Review: https://youtu.be/Ucc9gRTgkpE
This book. Wow. The writing is beautiful, the story is haunting, and the characters are memorable.
I am a huge fan of the Phantom of the Opera, so I was ecstatic to hear there was going to be an inspired retelling. I have to say A.G. Howard writes so effortlessly beautiful. I felt each word she wrote had some importance. Also, the story itself although is an inspired retelling is entirely her own tale, with it being a modern continuous of the or ...more
Video Review: https://youtu.be/Ucc9gRTgkpE
This book. Wow. The writing is beautiful, the story is haunting, and the characters are memorable.
I am a huge fan of the Phantom of the Opera, so I was ecstatic to hear there was going to be an inspired retelling. I have to say A.G. Howard writes so effortlessly beautiful. I felt each word she wrote had some importance. Also, the story itself although is an inspired retelling is entirely her own tale, with it being a modern continuous of the or ...more
Oct 10, 2016
Jenn *The Dark Lord Scribe, House of Slytheread*
marked it as to-read
I would soooo love an ARC of this! I loved the Splintered series and I know that I'll love this one too!!
HOLY CRAP LOOK AT THAT COVERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!
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When I see the release date of January 2017.
HOLY CRAP LOOK AT THAT COVERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!
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When I see the release date of January 2017.
Mar 09, 2016
Natalie Monroe
marked it as to-read
The cover's fucking gorgeous, but I wish it didn't look so similar to Howard's Splintered series. *suffers Crimson Bound flashbacks*
Such a beautiful, haunting, dark, but romantic story! I love what A.G. fid with the Phantom of The Opera story! It's not a retelling but taken from Phantom and built upon so that it's in the modern world with new characters and it's absolutely spellbinding and gorgeous! You will all fall for Rune and Thorn oh and Diable I adored that damned cat lol
Click to read it on my shiny new blog. Sorry if there's a weird plastic smell, it's very new. Also, did I say it's new???
When I read AG Howard's Splintered series last January, I didn't actually read them - I devoured them. In three or four days. They were interesting, imaginative and easy to read, and had characters who won my heart. (I mean: Morpheus!)
So when I learned that she had a new book coming up, titled RoseBlood, I knew I had to read it. (That means I learned it was a Phantom of the O ...more
When I read AG Howard's Splintered series last January, I didn't actually read them - I devoured them. In three or four days. They were interesting, imaginative and easy to read, and had characters who won my heart. (I mean: Morpheus!)
So when I learned that she had a new book coming up, titled RoseBlood, I knew I had to read it. (That means I learned it was a Phantom of the O ...more
Sep 19, 2016
Brittney ~ Her Bookish Things
marked it as to-read
Okeyyy... gonna sit this one aside for now. Just not feeling it- too weird.
As a huge fan of Phantom of the Opera, I enjoyed RoseBlood so much. I really loved the story. It was such a unique twist on the original story by Gaston Leroux. I basically never wanted the story to end.
I don't want to give too much away from this book but I can't press enough how orginal this story was. There are elements from the original Phantom of the Opera, of course, but A.G. Howard definitely made it her own, with a twist. There was something rather dreamlike about this book, I couldn't ...more
I don't want to give too much away from this book but I can't press enough how orginal this story was. There are elements from the original Phantom of the Opera, of course, but A.G. Howard definitely made it her own, with a twist. There was something rather dreamlike about this book, I couldn't ...more
I received an Advance Reader Copy from the publisher. This in no way impacted on my view.
Unfortunately, this review is not going to be positive. I first read Howard's Splintered a few years ago, and wasn't a fan, but was hoping Roseblood would be better - it wasn't. Basically, I found the story long and boring, and, tbh, should've DNFed it and not wasted any more of my time.
Roseblood is a retelling of The Phantom of the Opera, one of my favourite musicals, with a twist. It's somewhat of a sequel ...more
Unfortunately, this review is not going to be positive. I first read Howard's Splintered a few years ago, and wasn't a fan, but was hoping Roseblood would be better - it wasn't. Basically, I found the story long and boring, and, tbh, should've DNFed it and not wasted any more of my time.
Roseblood is a retelling of The Phantom of the Opera, one of my favourite musicals, with a twist. It's somewhat of a sequel ...more
I love Morph *more* than the next gal, but A.G.Howard could write about Santa and I'd be on board(--uh, on sleigh?). Will I miss the mysterious and oh-so-sexy moth? Yes. Of course! But after reading the SPLINTERED series, fans should know Ms. Howard can write. Like, W-R-I-T-E. All capitals. She's the bomb-diggity.
ROSEBLOOD is no exception.
I read an early version of this beauty, and I'm urging y'all to stock up on snacks, diapers, and snuggies. Once you start, you won't want to put ROSEBLOOD do ...more
ROSEBLOOD is no exception.
I read an early version of this beauty, and I'm urging y'all to stock up on snacks, diapers, and snuggies. Once you start, you won't want to put ROSEBLOOD do ...more
Sep 28, 2015
Linda
marked it as to-read
As long as it has the name A.G. Howard on it, I want to read it! I adored the Splintered series. In fact, I love it so much, I wear it around my neck.
Made it this summer after finishing Ensnared <3
Made it this summer after finishing Ensnared <3
Sep 22, 2015
Pamela
marked it as to-read
So we finally have a name! YAY!
I'm dying to read this I mean A. G. Howard? The Phantom of the Opera? A dark, tortured hero/anti-hero? DEAR LORD. WHERE DO I SIGN?
I'm dying to read this I mean A. G. Howard? The Phantom of the Opera? A dark, tortured hero/anti-hero? DEAR LORD. WHERE DO I SIGN?
Oct 31, 2016
Saania Zee Jamal ϟ
marked it as to-read
A NEW DARK RETELLING FROM HOWARD?
2017 already looks so much brighter () ...more
2017 already looks so much brighter () ...more
4.5 Stars!
With Howard's imaginative take on Alice in Wonderland with her Splintered series, it wasn't a surprise that I would want to see what she could do with another classic like Phantom of the Opera. A classic already riddled with dark intent, mystery, and an obsession that bordered the line of love and hate and most of all one that transcended time.
I wouldn't of expected anything short of fabulous and anything less than the strange, unusual, and the fantastical.
Howard has a skill to not on ...more
With Howard's imaginative take on Alice in Wonderland with her Splintered series, it wasn't a surprise that I would want to see what she could do with another classic like Phantom of the Opera. A classic already riddled with dark intent, mystery, and an obsession that bordered the line of love and hate and most of all one that transcended time.
I wouldn't of expected anything short of fabulous and anything less than the strange, unusual, and the fantastical.
Howard has a skill to not on ...more
I NEED THIS SO MUCH IT HURTS!
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A.G. Howard is the International and NYT bestselling author of the Splintered Series, with a slew of other classical spinoffs and original stories in the works that she hopes will one day find a place on the shelves.
She was inspired to write her tribute to Carroll's Wonderland while working at a school library. Her pastimes are reading, rollerblading, gardening, and family vacations which often i ...more
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She was inspired to write her tribute to Carroll's Wonderland while working at a school library. Her pastimes are reading, rollerblading, gardening, and family vacations which often i ...more
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