Burning Roses

by S.L. Huang Narrated by Nancy Wu

Overview

Rosa, also known as Red Riding Hood, is done with wolves and woods.



Hou Yi the Archer is tired, and knows she's past her prime.



They would both rather just be retired, but that's not what the world has ready for them.



When deadly sunbirds begin to ravage the countryside, threatening everything they've both grown to love, the two must join forces. Now blessed and burdened with the hindsight of middle age, they begin a quest that's a reckoning of sacrifices made and mistakes mourned, of choices and family, and the quest for immortality.

Editorial Reviews

JULY 2021 - AudioFile

Narrator Nancy Wu masterfully presents this mash-up of Western fairy tales and Eastern mythology. Wu brings to life two strong female LGBTQIA+ protagonists who are living with regrets. Hou Yi, a mythological Chinese archer, is portrayed in a loud, raspy, older voice tinged with impatience. In contrast, Rosa, a twist on Red Riding Hood, is presented in a clear, poised, younger voice. With deft changes in pitch, tone, and timbre, Wu’s performance is so versatile that the production often feels performed by multiple narrators. Her expressive delivery keeps listeners engaged throughout the flashbacks, which are infused with characters from other fairy tales. While this novella is the third part of a series, Wu’s talented rendering offers up a delightful listening experience on its own. V.T.M. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940176016802
Publisher:	Tantor Audio
Publication date:	05/18/2021
Edition description:	Unabridged

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