As mentioned, Howard writes beautifully and creates a vivid picture with her words. I really like the cover, very eye-catching, the illustrations and the red text adds to its appeal too. But is Thorn a friend or foe, and will she ever control her voice or will it forever control her?A retelling of Phantom of the Opera, this is a beautifully written and atmospheric novel by author A.G. With the help of Thorn, Rune begins to understand painful events of her past and uncover the secrets of her true identity.

The name of the school is Roseblood and it just so happens that it is in an opera house said to have ties with the legendary Phantom of the Opera.Once there, strange things start to happen to Rune, she also meets a mysterious masked man named Thorn. Against her wishes she is sent by her mother to a music conservatory in France to hone her operatic skills. Roseblood is about a teenager named Rune whose beautiful voice is both a blessing and a curse. VERDICT A good purchase for paranormal romance collections, and the connections to a classic work of literature add appeal.” - School Library Journal Read more This is an accomplished undertaking. . . . “Rune is a multifaceted, artistic character whose actions and reactions feel believably young adult as she confronts questions about family secrets and heredity. A rich, atmospheric story that readers will be hard-pressed to put down.” - Kirkus Reviews “The Phantom of the Opera is reborn in this supernatural tale of music, passions, and love. . . . But as their love grows, Thorn is faced with an impossible choice: save Rune or protect the phantom haunting RoseBlood, the only father he’s ever known.įans of Daughter of Smoke & Bone and the Splintered series will adore this retelling of one of the most famous stories of all time. When Rune begins to develop a friendship with the elusive Thorn, she realizes that with him, she feels cured.

Her mother believes creative direction will help, so she sends Rune to a French arts conservatory rumored to have inspired The Phantom of the Opera.

Rune has a mysterious affliction that’s linked to her musical talent. From the bestselling author of the Splintered series, a talented young opera singer enrolls in a French performing arts school shrouded in mystery.

Roseblood by ag howard