This YA novel from New York Times best-selling author A. G. Howard
marks the beginning of a new era for fans of the Splintered series. Rune
Germaine moves to a boarding school outside of Paris, only to discover
that at this opera-house-turned-music-conservatory, phantoms really do
exist. RoseBlood is a Phantom of the Opera-inspired retelling in
which Rune's biggest talent - her voice - is also her biggest curse.
Fans of Daughter of Smoke and Bone and the Splintered series will find
themselves captivated by this pulse-pounding spin on a classic tale.
Rune, whose voice has been compared to that of an angel, has a
mysterious affliction linked to her talent that leaves her sick and
drained at the end of every performance. Convinced creative direction
will cure her, her mother ships her off to a French boarding school for
the arts, rumored to have a haunted past.
Shortly after arriving at RoseBlood conservatory, Rune starts to believe
something otherworldly is indeed afoot. The mystery boy she's seen
frequenting the graveyard beside the opera house doesn't have any
classes at the school, and vanishes almost as quickly as he appears.
When Rune begins to develop a secret friendship with the elusive Thorn,
who dresses in clothing straight out of the 19th century, she realizes
that in his presence she feels cured. Thorn may be falling for Rune, but
the phantom haunting RoseBlood wants her for a very specific and
dangerous purpose. As their love continues to grow, Thorn is faced with
an impossible choice: lead Rune to her destruction, or save her and face
the wrath of the phantom, the only father he's ever known.
A. G. Howard brings the romantic storytelling that Splintered fans adore
to France - and an entirely new world filled with lavish romance and
intrigue - in a retelling inspired by a story that has captivated
generations. Fans of both The Phantom of the Opera musical and novel,
as well as YA retellings such as Marissa Meyer's Cinder, will devour
RoseBlood.
