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Burning Roses

Burning Roses

Fairy TalesFantasy
Published
2021
Language
English

Synopsis

Red Riding Hood, now an older woman named Rosa, is a legendary hero who has faced many monsters. When her granddaughter, Hou Yi, a skilled archer, is bitten by a dragon, Rosa must confront her past and embark on a perilous journey to save her. This reimagining of classic fairy tales explores themes of legacy, sacrifice, and the enduring power of love.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

MelancholicAdventurousEmotionalThought-Provoking
Redemption ArcFound FamilyQuest

Genres

Fairy Tales Fantasy Folklore LGBTQ+ Romance

Authors

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Nancy Wu

This catalog entry is attached to works by other prose authors (Sayaka Murata's Convenience Store Woman, JY Yang's The Black Tides of Heaven), but Nancy Wu herself is not their author — she is the American audiobook narrator of these editions. Raised in West Virginia and now based in Boulder, Colorado, she has narrated more than 250 titles, specializing in translated Asian literature and speculative fiction, and is a multiple Audie and SOVAS Award finalist.

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S. L. Huang

S. L. Huang writes exciting science fiction and fantasy stories. Their work appears in anthologies like "The Year's Best Science Fiction Vol. 1" and "Fantastic Stories of the Imagination People of Color Flash Anthology." You can also read their novels, including "Zero Sum Game," "The Language of Liars," and "Burning Roses.

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