Genre:
YA Fantasy/Fairy Tale Retelling
Release
Date: May 17th
2016
Summary:
**A
USA Today Recommended Series!**
What
if Beauty was cursed, and the Beast was the only one who could save
her? Don't miss WITHERING ROSE, a dystopian romance from bestselling
author Kaitlyn Davis that reimagines the classic fairy tale of Beauty
& The Beast. This is the second book in Once Upon A Curse, a
series of interconnected stand-alone novels all set in the same
fantasy universe.
"As
the heat finally disappeared, I felt the bloom blossom in the very
core of my soul, a rose just like my name—a ticking clock hidden
behind a façade of beauty. From that moment on, my life would become
a countdown, and all I could do was wait and watch as the petals of
time slowly started to fall."
Omorose
Bouchene has a secret—magic. There's only one problem. At the age
of seven, an earthquake struck, catapulting her into a new world. A
land made of skyscrapers and cell phones. Fast cars and fluorescent
lights. A land where magic isn't supposed to exist and anyone who
wields it is the enemy.
But
after ten years of hiding, she's desperate to find a place where she
can be free. Because all magic comes with a curse, and her curse is
time—every ounce of power she uses strips days off of her life. The
clock is winding down, and the only option left is to escape to the
realm ruled by a man known only as the Beast. But the king of
monsters isn’t what he seems. And the more Omorose opens her heart,
the more she comes to realize that the only person she may need to
fear is herself.
Book 1
Three Ways my Belle is Different
Than the One We Grew Up With!
As a self-proclaimed Disney Princess
groupie, I'll admit that I love each princess in her own special way
and I wouldn't change them for anything!
However, part of the fun of a retelling
is taking some liberties :) After all, if you're not changing the
story, than why bother? A retelling should be new and fun and
exciting, while still paying homage to stories that came before! I
mean, Disney movies are truly just retellings of the older fairy tale
classics, and how much fun are they?!
So, here are three ways my beauty,
Omorose, is different than Belle, the character I grew up with!
1) She has magic and a curse all her
own! Omorose can bring nature to life with the flick of her
fingers, but her magic comes with a price—a curse! Every time she
uses her power, a little bit of her own life is taken away.
2) Seeking out the beast is her
idea! Omorose travels to the realm of the beast knowing full well
who waits for her. There's no bargain in exchange for her father.
Everything she does is of her own free will.
3) Sorry, no inanimate object side
kicks! When Omorose arrives at the castle, there are no talking
candlesticks rolling out the welcome mat. She needs to figure
everything out all on her own!
And now, because Belle is one of my
absolute favorite characters, I also have to say three ways in which
Omorose is the same—and no, beauty isn’t one of them!
1) The strongest thing about
her is her heart! Not every kick-butt heroine needs to throw
punches or wield a weapon. Sometimes, inner-strength is the most
valuable weapon of all, and I believe Belle and Omorose both prove
that.
2) They both want more than this
provincial life! Both Belle and Omorose are stuck in a role they
don't know how to escape. They yearn for adventure, for someone who
understands them, and they won't settle for anything less.
3) Curiosity and stubbornness for
the win! Let's just say their minds might get them into trouble
sometimes. Just little things like exploring wings of the castle you
really aren't supposed to or standing up to an angry beast…
What are your favorite parts of Beauty
& The Beast? What would you change?
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REVIEWS for Gathering Frost!
"My favorite thing about this book is the action. Jade isn't a sleeping princess. She's the best fighter and so fierce in her "empty" state. I felt like this was an urban fantasy with all the steam of a romance, and it was almost perfect for me." - Jessie Potts, USA TODAY Happy Ever After Blog
"Davis writes with confidence and poise, and the story's many twists and turns stave off predictability and allow readers to become immersed in a starkly magical world filled with last hopes." - Publisher's Weekly
"Gathering Frost is just awesome in every way. Beautiful prose, lots of heart-wrenching emotion, action and romance, a great, unstoppable villain, and a smart, tough heroine who will fight for what she wants." - Geeks in High School
"The writing is flawless as always and I must say, way to take a classic and make such a creative and wonderful twist to it...It's well thought out and it unbelievably magnificent. I seriously couldn't put it down. Wait I never actually put it down. I started and finished in one sitting because it's just that good. This one is a MUST READ." - Happy Tails and Tales Blog
"My favorite thing about this book is the action. Jade isn't a sleeping princess. She's the best fighter and so fierce in her "empty" state. I felt like this was an urban fantasy with all the steam of a romance, and it was almost perfect for me." - Jessie Potts, USA TODAY Happy Ever After Blog
"Davis writes with confidence and poise, and the story's many twists and turns stave off predictability and allow readers to become immersed in a starkly magical world filled with last hopes." - Publisher's Weekly
"Gathering Frost is just awesome in every way. Beautiful prose, lots of heart-wrenching emotion, action and romance, a great, unstoppable villain, and a smart, tough heroine who will fight for what she wants." - Geeks in High School
"The writing is flawless as always and I must say, way to take a classic and make such a creative and wonderful twist to it...It's well thought out and it unbelievably magnificent. I seriously couldn't put it down. Wait I never actually put it down. I started and finished in one sitting because it's just that good. This one is a MUST READ." - Happy Tails and Tales Blog
About
the Author
Bestselling
author Kaitlyn Davis writes young adult fantasy novels under the name
Kaitlyn Davis and contemporary romance novels under the name Kay
Marie.
Always
blessed with an overactive imagination, Kaitlyn has been writing ever
since she picked up her first crayon and is overjoyed to share her
work with the world. When she's not daydreaming, typing stories, or
getting lost in fictional worlds, Kaitlyn can be found indulging in
some puppy videos, watching a little too much television, or spending
time with her family. If you have any questions for her--about her
books, about scheduling an event, or just in general--you may contact
her at: KaitlynDavisBooks@gmail.com
To
stay up-to-date with all of Kaitlyn's new releases, sign up for her
new release newsletter here: TinyLetter.com/KaitlynDavisBooks
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Thank you so much for joining my tour Mariela! I hope your readers enjoy my guest post :)
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