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3.15 AVERAGE
3.15 AVERAGE
I tried a few times to read this, and it was awful. I think the furthest I got was page 70. I tried enough times to justify rating it without completing it.
I actually enjoyed this more than I thought I would because I wasn't really into the Splintered books. Also this book was slow starting for me and I had a hard time liking the MC but overall the book was weird and interesting enough to keep me going. My favorite characters were Sunny and Diable.
Wow! I have always loved the story of The Phantom of the Opera, Roseblood took this storyline to an entirely new realm! Way to go A.G. Howard!!!! I absolutely loved this book and the way the characters were portrayed, Rune grew so much in this book and the way she held herself around her new friends in Paris was great. I have to say that this book has become one of my favorites and I will definitely be checking out more of A.G. Howard's books.
Stunning book! A definite must read for POTO lovers!
Stunning book! A definite must read for POTO lovers!
I always love a good re-telling of my favorite stories. The ending felt a bit rushed in sections. The Splintered series was awesome and this stand alone was really good too.
I really loved this book A.G Howard never disappoints I always love her books. I really liked the characters especially Rune and Thorn I really liked hoe their romance was developed and I really liked the other characters as well like Sunny and Rune's other friends they were all very well written. I really loved the story even though I know very little about the phantom of the opera I really enjoyed all aspects of this story very much. So overall I really enjoyed reading this book and will read more by this author.
Rose Blood
By A.G. Howard
What I like about it:
Retelling of Phantom of the Opera.
Adds metaphysical/new age elements
ADDS to PotO
Rune’s “curse”
Mystery
A “new” phantom/apprentice of the Phantom
Some sort of Incubus thing going on I think.
2 P.O.V.s
Rune’s hobbies
Emotion
What I don’t like:
A little confusing
No romance and it’s already the eighth chapter...also they haven’t even met yet.
Slow
Quotes:
“I need to know why I’m so broken, so I can fix myself. One way or another. Maybe this place can help me do that, and then I can finally look forward to my future. Because I’m starting to realize there’s something worse than stepping up and facing your fears – and that’s living as if you’re already dead.”
― A.G. Howard, RoseBlood
This quote invokes a lot of emotion and FEELZ. There is an ongoing theme in the story about the poster in her room in the first chapter. Basically it’s a metaphor for finding herself...I like it.
“This can’t be a coincidence, and there’s no longer any doubt in my mind.
I am in a horror story.”― A.G. Howard, RoseBlood
When I read this quote I thought to myself ...she almost broke the 4th wall…
4 stars
Check out my blog at https://nyxiasnightlyreads.wordpress.com/2017/03/31/roseblood/ for more reviews.
By A.G. Howard
What I like about it:
Retelling of Phantom of the Opera.
Adds metaphysical/new age elements
ADDS to PotO
Rune’s “curse”
Mystery
A “new” phantom/apprentice of the Phantom
Some sort of Incubus thing going on I think.
2 P.O.V.s
Rune’s hobbies
Emotion
What I don’t like:
A little confusing
No romance and it’s already the eighth chapter...also they haven’t even met yet.
Slow
Quotes:
“I need to know why I’m so broken, so I can fix myself. One way or another. Maybe this place can help me do that, and then I can finally look forward to my future. Because I’m starting to realize there’s something worse than stepping up and facing your fears – and that’s living as if you’re already dead.”
― A.G. Howard, RoseBlood
This quote invokes a lot of emotion and FEELZ. There is an ongoing theme in the story about the poster in her room in the first chapter. Basically it’s a metaphor for finding herself...I like it.
“This can’t be a coincidence, and there’s no longer any doubt in my mind.
I am in a horror story.”― A.G. Howard, RoseBlood
When I read this quote I thought to myself ...she almost broke the 4th wall…
4 stars
Check out my blog at https://nyxiasnightlyreads.wordpress.com/2017/03/31/roseblood/ for more reviews.
I did not enjoy this. I wanted to. I have loved A.G. Howard's otherbooks so I thought this was another one to be excited for. Well, today it comes off my shelves to find another home elsewhere.
FIrst major issue for me with the physical book was the obnoxious red lettering. FOr the ENTRIE book! I couldn't read more then a few pages at a time without a headache. Red lettering on cream paper is a very, very bad idea!!! I can't speak for the ebook on this but this alone ensured I would never be able to read this copy again. But I told myself that if I liked it I would just have to buy an ebook copy if the price was right. Alas I did not enjoy this.
The cliches were way over the top. It was very predictable and a lot seemed unnecessary. At first I was curious about Rune's singing and THorn's playing and how they connected. Then it all went to cheesy-clicheville. So, so bad... painfully so
SO why two stars and not 1? First I do still LOVE that cover. I liked the idea of a Phantom of the Opera retelling and I still found much of the writing to be beautiful in some of the imagery, like the tunnels and cemetery, etc. But the story itself was a flop.
FIrst major issue for me with the physical book was the obnoxious red lettering. FOr the ENTRIE book! I couldn't read more then a few pages at a time without a headache. Red lettering on cream paper is a very, very bad idea!!! I can't speak for the ebook on this but this alone ensured I would never be able to read this copy again. But I told myself that if I liked it I would just have to buy an ebook copy if the price was right. Alas I did not enjoy this.
The cliches were way over the top. It was very predictable and a lot seemed unnecessary. At first I was curious about Rune's singing and THorn's playing and how they connected. Then it all went to cheesy-clicheville. So, so bad... painfully so
SO why two stars and not 1? First I do still LOVE that cover. I liked the idea of a Phantom of the Opera retelling and I still found much of the writing to be beautiful in some of the imagery, like the tunnels and cemetery, etc. But the story itself was a flop.
Ugh. I was hoping for so much more.
To me, the whole "twin flames" aspect of things was such a lazy cop-out. I get it -- maybe A.G. Howard didn't have the space to actually build up a relationship between Thorn/Etalon and Rune. Maybe there was a page limit. But I hate it when authors bring out the "soulmates"/"twin flames" trope. I'd much rather read more about a slow build of an amazing relationship rather than this "instant love" crap.
Honestly, I couldn't possibly have cared less about Thorn/Etalon and Rune because of it. I knew they were going to somehow survive the story because they were the protagonists. But I finished the book solely because I wanted to see how the Phantom got outsmarted.
It's such a disappointment compared to the Splintered series. That series left me crying at times. This? I was just happy it was over.
To me, the whole "twin flames" aspect of things was such a lazy cop-out. I get it -- maybe A.G. Howard didn't have the space to actually build up a relationship between Thorn/Etalon and Rune. Maybe there was a page limit. But I hate it when authors bring out the "soulmates"/"twin flames" trope. I'd much rather read more about a slow build of an amazing relationship rather than this "instant love" crap.
Honestly, I couldn't possibly have cared less about Thorn/Etalon and Rune because of it. I knew they were going to somehow survive the story because they were the protagonists. But I finished the book solely because I wanted to see how the Phantom got outsmarted.
It's such a disappointment compared to the Splintered series. That series left me crying at times. This? I was just happy it was over.
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated