Book Review: Crimson Bound by Rosamund Hodge

“Just because things were fair didn't make them easy.”

This is a fine retelling of fairy tales.

With Cruel Beauty I became a fan of Rosamund Hodge. At the beginning, I thought that Cruel Beauty was better, but things started getting better with each plot twist. And I got attached. I'm glad I read Crimson Bound.

The characters here are unique in their complexity. With every decision they make, a particular character trait can be revealed about each of them, and we get to know more about them, but not a lot because you wouldn't know how they are going to act next. Rachelle is so brave and kind more than she ever gives herself credit. Have you ever felt mad at the demise of a wicked character Because Rosamund Hodge made me feel this way!

Hodge knows how to handle these retellings and make them more alluring and charming. You cannot guess what's going to happen next, all the time.

I'm just going to say this: you're missing a lot if you still haven't read Crimson Bound and Cruel Beauty.