Roses and Bones

<p>Francesca Lia Block critically acclaimed author of <em>Weetzie Bat</em> gathers together three of her most enchanting books into one volume. Retelling age-old fairytales and Classical myths this collection captures the best Block has to offer: extravagantly imaginative tales dark landscapes fierce poetry and storytelling that is nothing short of magical.</p><p><em>Psyche in a Dress</em> is told in free verse. A contemporary retelling of several Greek myths rolled together it is set in California in a world where Aphrodite owns a dress shop and Orpheus is a rock musician.</p><p><em>Echo</em> is a prose reimagining of the stories of Echo and Narcissus. It stars a Hollywood girl who goes on a quest for love and along the way comes across angels vampires and fairies.</p><p><em>The Rose and the Beast</em> is a collection of nine short stories which put a modern and original spin on fairytales such as Snow White Thumbelina Cinderella Rose Red and Rose White and others.</p><p><em>Roses and Bones</em> was praised by VOYA as a vivid and sensual ride. And each book in this evocative collection received multiple starred reviews including one from <em>Kirkus</em> which proclaimed Block uses language like a jeweled sword glittering as it cuts to the heart.</p>