The Circus Rose, Betsy Cornwell
The Circus Rose, Betsy Cornwell
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The Circus Rose

Author: Betsy Cornwell

Narrator: Nicol Zanzarella

Unabridged: 5 hr 21 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/16/2020

Synopsis

From a New York Times bestselling author comes a queer retelling of Snow White and Rose Red in which teenage twins battle evil religious extremists to save their loves and their circus family. The Circus Rose is perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Mackenzi Lee, and Laini Taylor.Twins Rosie and Ivory have grown up at their ringmaster mother’s knee, and after years on the road, they’re returning to Port’s End, the closest place to home they know. Yet something has changed in the bustling city: fundamentalist flyers paper the walls and preachers fill the squares, warning of shadows falling over the land. The circus prepares a triumphant homecoming show, full of lights and spectacle that could chase away even the darkest shadow. But during Rosie’s tightrope act, disaster strikes.In this lush, sensuous novel interwoven with themes of social justice and found family, it’s up to Ivory and her magician love—with the help of a dancing bear—to track down an evil priest and save their circus family before it’s too late.

About Betsy Cornwell

Betsy Cornwell is the New York Times bestselling author of The Forest Queen, Venturess, Mechanica, and Tides. She was a columnist and editor at Teen Ink before receiving an MFA in creative writing from Notre Dame, where she also taught fiction. She now lives in Ireland with her young son.

About Nicol Zanzarella

Nicol Zanzarella is an award-winning audiobook narrator, with titles spanning multiple genres in both fiction and nonfiction. She came to audiobook narration after (literally) growing up within the walls of a local radio station that her father ran, and brings with her a background in both classical and contemporary theater, as well as film. She also has numerous television and radio commercials to her credit. Originally from Yonkers, New York, she currently lives in California, where, when not in the booth, you can usually find her drinking coffee, cooking her grandmother's Italian recipes, or in the local boxing gym. Thank you for listening!

Reviews

Goodreads review by Gabriel

Es un libro tierno y rápido de leer que fue muy refrescante y agradable en su momento. «La soledad no era en absoluto como la había imaginado. No era liberadora ni apacible, como ese tipo de soledad que resulta impagable: la que se escoge.» Yo no leí la sinopsis (una costumbre mía muy mala) y descubrí......more

Goodreads review by Lamaleluna

Fue una lectura muy rápida, se lee en una tarde. Y eso me vino bien, necesitaba algo así. Un libro refrescante. Si bien hay cosas que destaco del circo de la rosa, creo que la trama se quedó un poco corta. Me hacía acordar a las historias que inventaba cuando era chica y eso me trajo lindas sensacion......more

Goodreads review by 8stitches 9lives

The Circus Rose by Betsy Cornwell is a queer young adult retelling of one of the most popular fairytales of modern times: the cautionary tale of Snow White. When it was described as ”perfect” in the description I had no idea it would not only meet my expectations but surpass them, too, bringing a re......more

Goodreads review by Lucía

¡Menuda pedazo de fantasía! Un retelling de verdad, de esos que mantienen la esencia del original pero que le dan una vuelta de tuerca estupenda, con personajes que transmiten todos sus sentimientos y a los que no puedes evitar coger cariño, con dosis importantes de representación lgbt, valores, y co......more

Quotes

“This creative exploration of chosen family, self-knowledge, love, and the tension between opposites is both timely and timeless. Dazzling.” Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“Cornwell retells ‘Snow White and Rose Red,’ placing the classic fairy tale against a lushly imagined circus backdrop…The story tackles crucial themes—including the importance of found family and the dangers of religious fundamentalism—while navigating complex familial relationships and delivering a rich atmosphere.” Publishers Weekly

“A graceful exploration of the families we’re born with and the ones we make.” Booklist

“Cornwell’s themes of body image, abuse, and the danger and pleasure found in relationships of all kinds emerge organically through the book’s visceral, disturbing, and often lovely imagery.” Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Tides

“A fiercely female, feminist take on the traditional legend…A lush, lovely exploration of the bonds of a community as one girl learns about her own privilege, and, eventually, her strength.” Booklist (starred review) on The Forest Queen

“Betsy Cornwell twists Cinderella to her own unique take, and Mechanica will definitely please readers.” USA Today on Mechanica

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