Description
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.
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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
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here: TinyLetter.com/KaitlynDavisBooks
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Guest Post
There's More Than One
Way To Be A Kick-Butt Heroine!
When I think of a "strong" female heroine, my mind
immediately goes to someone who is kicking ass and taking names! Katniss. Tris.
Rose. Alanna. Even in my first book in Once Upon A Curse, Gathering Frost, the
main character Jade is an incredible fighter who is skilled with weapons and
unapologetic on the battlefield.
But when I sat down to write Withering Rose, a different
sort of female came to mind. One who had magic, but didn’t want to fight. Who
couldn't depend on muscles or physical prowess.
Who preferred flowers and dresses to swords and crossbows.
And I stopped myself before starting my outline, wondering
if it was possible to be all of those things and still be strong? Does a
heroine need to be able to drop kick her enemy or punch through a door in order
to be considered tough?
No! Absolutely not!
Even though the trend in young adult fantasy has been these
heroines with unimaginable power and incredible physical strength, I think it
is important to remember that there are other ways to be strong! Just because a
girl is feminine, doesn’t mean she isn’t strong. Just because she might lose to
a boy in a fistfight, doesn’t mean she isn’t strong. Just because she is
reserved, doesn't mean she isn’t strong.
Omorose, the main character in Withering Rose, has been in
hiding for her entire life and struggles to stand up for herself—does that make
her weak? No, it makes her human. She has the power to bring nature to life and
appreciates her magic for its beauty, not its deadliness—does that make her
silly? No, it makes her compassionate. When she first sees the beast, her
initial reaction is to run in fear rather than face him—does that make her
pathetic? No, it makes her cautious. And none of those things are bad!
What makes Omorose strong is her heart, her intelligence,
her compassion, her emotions, her appreciation. Throughout the novel, she
struggles to maintain her bravery and her courage, but can always depend on the
quiet strength of her heart and her mind.
And that's really what it comes down to. Strength is much
more about what is on the inside—intelligence, cunning, resilience,
determination, heart. And none of those things are determined by the force of a
punch. Strong heroines can be quiet or loud, girly or boyish, emotional or
detached. We fall for Katniss the moment she volunteers to take her sister's
place, not the first time she wields her bow.
All of my favorite female characters are united by two
common strengths—self-reliance and self-respect. And neither of those are
determined by the size of their muscles.
Who are some of your favorite kick-butt heroines? Are they
quiet or bold? What about them do you admire most?
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Thank you so much for joining my tour, Emily, and for sharing this guest post with your readers!! I hope you have a great weekend :)
ReplyDeleteYou are very welcome! Thank you for the unique blog post, I really enjoyed it.
DeleteWhat an AMAZING guest post!! And thanks to Emily for bringing it to us!
ReplyDeleteKaitlyn, you make some very important points in this post. It's true that, in many, if not most, YA novels, the heroines are considered strong because they are nearly fearless fighters, are courageous in the face of great danger, and are determined leaders. But you are SO right that this is NOT the only way to be a strong heroine! Inner spiritual strength is just as important as, and even more than, physical strength. Integrity is the key factor here. Therefore, I will say that I admire both Bella Swan (The Twilight Saga), whom lots of people mistakenly criticize, and Rose Hathaway (the Vampire Academy series). Both of them have the kind of inner strength you're talking about here. Rose, in addition, possesses physical strength, but I think she's really more memorable for her inner strength.
I LOVE this post!! I'm bookmarking this page. Thank you so much!! Thanks for the giveaway, too, Emily!! :)