#cruel beauty
“And you. Leonidas’s sweet and gentle daughter, with a world of poison in your heart. You fought and fought to keep all the cruelty locked up in your head, and for what? None of them ever loved you, because none of them ever knew you.”
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Tale as old as time
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Absolutely one of my favorite fairytale retellings. I finished this book in one sitting, I couldn’t put it down! The story line was rich. The world building was amazing within the first couple of chapters. Rosamund Hodge was very descriptive Which I loved. It created vivid scenes and made me feel all the feels. Beautiful read. I’m looking forward to getting my hands on more of her retellings.
“Don’t look at the shadows too long or a demon might look back”
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An other book I read a little while ago and really enjoyed; Crimson Bound by @rosamund_hodge (Cruel beauty from the same author is a great B&B retelling if you guys are lookinng for one). Glad I manage to find some time to draw Rachelle. Also trying out new style with this one
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21570318-crimson-bound?ac=1&from_search=true
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Nyx from Cruel Beauty by Rosamund Hodge
I’m calling it done. I can go on and on messing with the details, but I’d rather draw her multiple times instead of spending it all one one image.
I really enjoyed this book. The setting is lovely and other. A cursed county, which I enjoy to read about. A place where old rules don’t quite apply.
Nyx is perfectly relatable. Being angry and kind but feeling hate. And her sharp tongue and quick mind. I enjoyed being in her head.
Shade was shady. Kind but the moment he told her she was their only hope, he lost my allegiance.
Ignifex was a delight. I wasn’t sure what sort of demon he would turn out to be, and it turned out he’s of the Howl persuasion. Charming and silly and sharp and sweet.
I loved them all by the end.
Its Beauty and the Beast, Bluebeard and a bit of Tam Lin thrown in as well.
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