Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted at Wishful Endings, to spotlight the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read.
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Red Kingdom: A Dark Little Red Riding Hood Retelling by Rachel L. DemeterExpected publication April 10, 2024
Little Red Riding Hood reimagined with a dark and realistic twist.
Princess Blanchette’s world shatters when the Black Wolf tears apart her castle and everything she holds dear. All she clings to is the vow she made to her grandmother on her deathbed.
Hailed as the people’s champion, Sir Rowan Dietrich liberates the capital in a quest for vengeance. He takes Winslowe Castle with an army at his back and his wolf, Smoke, at his side.
United by a shared cause and powerful attraction, Rowan and Blanchette embark on a journey of self-discovery and redemption—a path filled with loss, transformation, and ultimately, the healing power of love.
Can Norland’s resplendent princess, with her captivating beauty and spirit, tame the fabled Black Wolf?
Inspired by the fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood, Red Kingdom is a passionate, slow-burn historical romance about the enduring quest for love and the longing for a world at harmony.
*Red Kingdom is a standalone installment in a series of reimagined classic fairy tales. Due to adult content and themes, it is not intended for readers under the age of 18.
I don’t have to actually “wait” for this book because the author send me an ARC but I still wanted to feature it anyways to give it some more exposure. It’s been a while since her latest book but I’ve been reading this author since 2015 (really aging myself here 😂) and always enjoyed her writing. I do love a good retelling and Little Red Riding Hood is one of my favorite fairytales so I’m really excited to dive into the story!
Are you also looking forward to this book? What do you think of it?
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This one sounds special!! A bit intense and emotional for me right now – I hope you enjoy it, Stephanie:).
Sounds intriguing! I am partial to a good fairytale retelling myself, so I might just have to add this book to my TBR. Enjoy your book!
Love the sound of this, especially the Little Red Riding Hood inspiration. I’m glad you’ll have the chance to read it soon😁
So far I’m really enjoying it. Rachel’s writing is topnotch!
I don’t see Little Red Riding Hood retellings very often! Very cool! And I like that there will be a whole series of reimagined fairy tales!
Rachel also has a beauty and the beast retelling 😀
So I’m a sucker for Red Riding Hood retellings. Must come from my love of wolves. This one is definitely going on the TBR.
I love wolves too!
I really love the sound of this one! I’m looking forward to reading your review, hope you’ll love it!
I am really enjoying it so far! 😀