Crimson Bound
Crimson Bound by Rosamund Hodge, published by HarperCollins on May 5, 2015, is a young adult fantasy novel that weaves a tale of darkness, love, and redemption inspired by the classic fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood. The story follows Rachelle, who, at fifteen, was a promising apprentice dedicated to protecting her village from dark magic. However, a reckless decision leads her to a fateful choice that binds her to the very evil she sought to defeat, setting the stage for her journey of atonement and struggle against a looming darkness.
As Rachelle dedicates her life to serving the realm, she is tasked with guarding Armand, the king’s notorious bastard, whom she despises. Together, they embark on a quest to find a legendary sword that could save their world, navigating the treacherous landscape of courtly intrigue where beauty and power intertwine. Throughout their journey, they uncover conspiracies and hidden magic, ultimately discovering a love that complicates their mission. This edition spans 448 pages and is presented in English, offering readers an intricate fantasy experience filled with themes of family and romance.
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An exhilarating tale of darkness, love, and redemption inspired by the classic fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood and the extravagant court of Versailles, from the author of Cruel Beauty. 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 An Ember in the Ashes and A Court of Thorns and Roses.
When 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.
Three 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?
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