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The Circus Rose - by Betsy Cornwell (Hardcover)

The Circus Rose - by  Betsy Cornwell (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>In this queer retelling of "Snow White and Rose Red" twins battle religious extremists to save their loves and circus family. <br> </p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>From a <i>New York Times</i> best-selling author, a queer retelling of "Snow White and Rose Red" in which teenage twins battle evil religious extremists to save their loves and their circus family. YA fantasy perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Mackenzi Lee, and Laini Taylor.</b> <p/> Twins Rosie and Ivory have grown up at their ringmaster mother's knee, and after years on the road, they're returning to Port End, the closest place to home they know. Yet something has changed in the bustling city: fundamentalist flyers paper the walls and preachers fill the squares, warning of shadows falling over the land. The circus prepares a triumphant homecoming show, full of lights and spectacle that could chase away even the darkest shadow. But during Rosie's tightrope act, disaster strikes. <p/> In this lush, sensuous novel interwoven with themes of social justice and found family, it's up to Ivory and her magician love--with the help of a dancing bear--to track down an evil priest and save their circus family before it's too late.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>★ "This creative exploration of chosen family, self-knowledge, love, and the tension between opposites is both timely and timeless. Dazzling." --<i>Kirkus, </i>STARRED <p/> "Cornwell (<i>The Forest Queen</i>) retells 'Snow White and Rose Red, ' placing the classic fairy tale against a lushly imagined circus backdrop....the story tackles crucial themes--including the importance of found family and the dangers of religious fundamentalism--while navigating complex familial relationships and delivering a rich atmosphere." --<i>Publishers Weekly </i> <p/> "This is a delicately lovely reimagining of the fairy tale 'Snow White and Rose Red'....a rich range of queerness."--<i>Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Betsy Cornwell</b> is the <i>New York Times</i> best-selling author of <i>The Forest Queen, </i> <i>Mechanica, </i><i> Venturess, </i> and <i>Tides.</i> She was a columnist and editor at <i>Teen Ink</i> before receiving an MFA in creative writing from Notre Dame, where she also taught fiction. She now lives in Ireland with her family. Visit her at www.betsycornwell.com, on Twitter @Betsy_Cornwell and on Instagram @BetsyCornwell

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