{"product_id":"9780062369413","title":"Bright Smoke, Cold Fire","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eBright Smoke, Cold Fire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Rosamund Hodge\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSabriel\u003c\/em\u003e meets \u003cem\u003eRomeo and Juliet\u003c\/em\u003e in this stunning and atmospheric novel—the first in a duology—from the author of \u003cem\u003eCruel Beauty\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eCrimson Bound\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMahyanai 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth 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. . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e“A bloody and bold tale for those who want some Romero with their Romeo”\u003cbr\u003e“An atmospheric tale that pits loyalty to kin against loyalty to self and loyalty to loved ones.”\u003cbr\u003ePraise for CRIMSON BOUND: “This novel will captivate readers. Outstanding.”\u003cbr\u003ePraise for CRIMSON BOUND: “An intoxicatingly dark story of love, lust, murder, and redemption.”\u003cbr\u003ePraise for CRIMSON BOUND: “The unusual, intricately woven story and themes make for a worthwhile read.”\u003cbr\u003ePraise for CRIMSON BOUND: “Plot twists and romance keep the pages turning in this grim and intricate take on the classic tale.”\u003cbr\u003ePraise for CRUEL BEAUTY: “A completely engrossing tale.”\u003cbr\u003ePraise 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!”\u003cbr\u003ePraise 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.”\u003cbr\u003ePraise for CRUEL BEAUTY: “An intricate and arresting tale.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780062369413\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Balzer + Bray","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":41108268286158,"sku":"9780062369413","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/9780062369413.jpg?v=1649651273","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780062369413","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}