Bright Smoke, Cold Fire, Rosamund Hodge
Bright Smoke, Cold Fire, Rosamund Hodge
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Bright Smoke, Cold Fire

Author: Rosamund Hodge

Narrator: Lisa Larsen

Unabridged: 12 hr 10 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 09/27/2016


Synopsis

Sabriel meets Romeo and Juliet in this stunning and atmospheric novel from the author of Cruel Beauty and Crimson Bound.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 the 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 the 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 only 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. . . .

About Rosamund Hodge

Rosamund Hodge grew up as a homeschooler in Los Angeles, where she spent her time reading everything she could lay her hands on, but especially fantasy and mythology. She got a BA in English from the University of Dallas and an MSt in Medieval English from Oxford, and she now lives in Seattle with a mountain of books and the most beautiful dog in the world. Visit her online at rosamundhodge.net.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Emily May on September 23, 2016

This breaks my heart. Hodge is the author of two of my favourite YA novels - Cruel Beauty and Crimson Bound - but try as I might, I could not get into this book. And it would be better titled "Romeo and Juliet and Zombies". It's not because Romeo and Juliet is an epic emofest of the instalove variety.......more

Goodreads review by Stephanie (Bookfever) on July 07, 2016

Three stars might not seem like a very high rating for a Rosamund Hodge book from me considering I absolutely loved her previous books. I didn't hate Bright Smoke, Cold Fire but I can't help but feel slightly disappointed. It fell somewhere in the middle between good and bad for me. Starting the book......more

Goodreads review by starryeyedjen on August 12, 2016

An ARC of this title was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. My thoughts are my own. This review can also be found at The Starry-Eyed Revue. Unlike a lot of people, Romeo & Juliet has never been my favorite of Shakespeare's plays. (I go more for the brutal, cunning Macbeth.) I......more

Goodreads review by Alyssa on September 14, 2016

Meeeeeehhhhhhhh. ***Review posted on The Eater of Books! blog*** Bright Smoke, Cold Fire by Rosamund Hodge Book One of the Bright Smoke, Cold Fire series Publisher: Balzer + Bray Publication Date: September 27, 2016 Rating: 3 stars Source: ARC sent by the publisher Summary (from Goodreads): When the mysterio......more

Goodreads review by Natalie on September 30, 2016

"Journeys end in lovers meeting. Every wise man's son doth know." Do yourself a favor and only read the first chapter. Close the book. Make up your own ending. The first chapter of Bright Smoke, Cold Fire is everything it should have been. Juliet going into the catacombs to meet Romeo with rage i......more