“Waiting On” Wednesday is hosted by Jill over at Breaking the Spine.
This week is the Once Upon A Week edition of “Waiting On” Wednesday, where I highlight a retelling of a fairy tale that I am eagerly waiting for. Although there are a couple, he retelling of Beauty and the Beast I was waiting for was actually released yesterday, so I picked one that won’t come out for a while yet =)
Sisters Red by Jackson Pearce
Publication Date: June 7, 2010
From goodreads.com:
Scarlett never believed in the Fenris—werewolves drawn to the delectable charms of young girls. That all changed when in one swift attack, a Fenris murdered her grandmother and left Scarlett half-blind and horrifically scarred. Only her younger sister, Rosie, escaped unharmed as Scarlett shielded her from the Fenris’s jaws.
Now eighteen, Scarlett’s life’s mission is to destroy the Fenris and save other girls from her fate—a mission she’s grown to love, despite herself. Armed with red cloaks and hatchets, Scarlett, Rosie, and a young woodsman, Silas, move to the city in search of answers—and vengeance. If they can find a Potential Fenris, tainted by the pack but not yet consumed by it, they can unlock the mystery that transforms them- but better yet, use him as bait.
But unlike Scarlett, Rosie doesn’t feel the thrill of the hunt in her blood. Longing for a life away from heavy responsibility and something sweeter than steel determination, Rosie finds herself drawn to Silas. More and more often, they find themselves abandoning the search for the Potential, stealing kisses, sharing secrets.
When Scarlett discovers the romance blossoming in her midst, she abandons her sister to the woodsman, certain that her own heart has no room for love, not when it’s filled with her mission, her purpose. Still, the bond between Scarlett and Rosie is too deep to truly sever, and when Scarlett discovers a way to bring her sister back to her side for good- even if it means destroying Rosie’s happiness—she is forced to make a decision that will change the course of both their lives.
Sisters Red is a re-telling of the classic fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood and I cannot wait to read it.
This book was on my list this week as well. It looks really good!
That sounds like a good book – how neat a retelling of Little Red Riding Hood 🙂 Sounds like my kinda book!
This will definitely be on my radar next year. Great pick!
This looks like a fun book!
What an arresting cover! Which Beauty and the Beast retelling was just released? I’d love to check it out.
Heart’s Blood by Juliet Marillier. It was published yesterday (Nov 3)!