Crimson Bound

An exhilarating tale of darkness, love, and redemption inspired by the classic fairy tale “Little Red Riding Hood,” from the author of Cruel Beauty.
When Rachelle was fifteen she was good—apprenticed to her aunt and in training to protect her village.

Reviews

"This novel will captivate readers. Outstanding." -- School Library Journal (starred review) "An intoxicatingly dark story of love, lust, murder, and redemption." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review) "The unusual, intricately woven story and themes make for a worthwhile read." -- Kirkus Reviews "Plot twists and romance keep the pages turning in this grim and intricate take on the classic tale." -- Booklist Praise for CRUEL BEAUTY: "A completely engrossing tale." -- Alex Flinn, New York Times bestselling author of Beastly and Towering Praise for CRUEL BEAUTY: "A dazzling and clever retelling, Cruel Beauty is delightfully dark, lushly romantic, and utterly spellbinding. I adored it, and can't wait to read Hodge's next novel!" -- Sarah J. Maas, New York Times bestselling author of the Throne of Glass series Praise for CRUEL BEAUTY: "What a stunning debut. This is a book you will want to read as fast as you can for the intricate plot and as slowly as you can to savor the gorgeous world-building and the ravishing love story."- -- Sherry Thomas, author of The Burning Sky Praise for CRUEL BEAUTY: "An intricate and arresting tale." -- Kirkus Reviews Praise for CRUEL BEAUTY: "The push and pull romance between Nyx and Ignifex is pure fairy tale, but the characters themselves are complex and genuinely human as they struggle with their own culpability in a situation that forces them to choose between selfishness and selflessness." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Praise for CRUEL BEAUTY: "An entertaining read for teens who enjoy romantic fantasy." -- School Library Journal Praise for CRUEL BEAUTY: "Hodge has created a rich, complete world in this twist on 'Beauty and the Beast.'" -- Publishers Weekly Praise for CRUEL BEAUTY: "Will have readers clutching the book and flying through the pages." -- Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) Praise for CRUEL BEAUTY: "[A] fast-paced romantic fantasy." -- Booklist