A darkly romantic retelling of The Phantom of the Opera, where music, magic, and destiny entwine two gifted souls haunted by the past.
 
Rune Germain hides a strange power — her voice can heal and destroy. Hoping for a fresh start, she enrolls at RoseBlood Academy, a French boarding school housed in the ruins of an old opera house. But behind the school’s beauty lies danger: a masked boy named Thorn, bound to the Phantom himself, has been watching her every move. As music draws them closer, Rune uncovers secrets that blur the line between passion and peril — and learns the true cost of her gift.
 
In RoseBlood, A.G. Howard transforms Gaston Leroux’s classic into a mesmerizing YA gothic fantasy of love, obsession, and redemption. Set in an atmospheric world of chandeliers, shadows, and hidden catacombs, the story explores the connection between two cursed musicians linked by fate and song.
 
Howard’s lush, poetic prose creates a sensory experience — operatic, emotional, and eerily beautiful. Themes of identity, art, and sacrifice pulse beneath the romance, giving readers both chills and heartache. Perfect for fans of dark fairy-tale retellings and emotionally charged YA fantasy, RoseBlood is a tale where every note carries a secret, and every secret demands a price.
 
💖 Why You’ll Love It
A haunting retelling of The Phantom of the Opera with YA fantasy flair.
Lush gothic atmosphere filled with music, mystery, and romance.
Strong, gifted heroine discovering her power and identity.
Beautiful, lyrical writing and immersive world-building.
Perfect mix of paranormal romance and coming-of-age fantasy.
 
🌟 Perfect For
Fans of Crimson Peak, Caraval, and The Night Circus.
Readers who love dark romantic fantasy with mythic undertones.
YA audiences drawn to gothic settings and lyrical prose.
Collectors of fairy-tale retellings and musical re-imaginings.
 
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