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The Quantum Rose is a science fiction novel by Catherine Asaro which tells the story of Kamoj Argali and Skolian Prince Havyrl Valdoria. The book is situated within Asaro's Saga of the Skolian Empire series. The Quantum Rose won the 2001 Nebula Award for Best Novel and the 2001 Affaire de Coeur Award for Best Science Fiction. Additionally, it received the Romantic Times Reviewers choice award for best science fiction novel. The first third of the novel appeared as a three-part serialization in Analog magazine in the 1999 May, June, and July/August issues. In 2000, Tor Books published the novel in its entirety. Plot summary The Quantum Rose is a retelling of the French folktale, Beauty and the Beast by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve, in a science fiction setting. Kamoj Argali, the governor of an impoverished province on the backward planet Balumil, is betrothed to Jax Ironbridge, ruler of a wealthy neighboring province. This arrangement was made for political purposes in order to save her province from starvation and death. Havyrl, Vyrl, Lionstar is a prince of the titular Ruby Dynasty who comes to Balimul as part of a governmental plan to deal with the aftermath of an interstellar war. Masked and enigmatic, he has a reputation as a monster with Kamoj's people. Vyrl interferes with Kamoj's culture and destabilizes their government by pushing her into marriage with himself. Themes surrounding the physical and emotional scars left on the survivors of a war with no clear victor are prevalent throughout this storyline. As such, it is also a story of healing for the characters Kamoj and Lionstar. The second half of The Quantum Rose involves Lionstar's return to his home world with Kamoj, where he becomes the central figure in a planet wide act of civil disobedience designed to eject an occupying military force that has taken control of his planet. Both the world Balimul in the first half of the novel and the world Lyshriol in the second half fall into the lost colony genre of literature in science fiction. Context The Quantum Rose is an allegory to the mathematical and physical processes of coupled-channel quantum scattering theory and as such is based on Asaro's doctoral work in chemical physics, with thesis advisor Alexander Dalgarno at the Harvard Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. Asaro describes the allegory in an essay at the end of the book and explains how the characters and plot points play the roles of mathematical terms or processes in atomic and molecular physics. Each chapter of the book has a main poetic title, and then a subtitle which refers to the aspect of scattering theory highlighted in that chapter. In an interview with The Hachiko, Asaro describes how she used the provocative nature of some scientific terminology to evoke conflicts dealt with in the book, such as the tensions between capture and freedom. She discusses some of her inspiration for the book in "Moments of Genius," an interview at the Intel Big Think website. This book overlaps with Spherical Harmonic, which tells the story of Ruby Pharaoh and her attempts to regain her title after the devastating Radiance War. Reception Locus reviewer Jennifer Hall received the novel favorably, saying "The writing is strong and the plot and characters engaging, and [Asaro] hold[s] it all together with a complexity of situations, scientific marvels, and loads of intrigue." Jeri Wright, in a Featured Review for SF Site, gave a highly favorable review of the book, calling it "thought-provoking, entertaining, and very, very enjoyable", and commending Asaro for her "interesting scientific and cultural speculation". Jeff Zaleski, from Publishers Weekly, dubbed the book "a freestanding page-turner as a romance, with a hard science framework." Comparison to Beauty and the Beast Both narratives involve relationships catalyzed by the desire of the female to save individuals of significance to her. In Beauty and the Beast, Beauty becomes the Beast's prisoner in order to free her father and similarly, in The Quantum Rose, governor Kamoj Argali is initially betrothed to ruler Jax Ironbridge in order to save her people from starvation. While the circumstances surrounding the relationships are similar, the relationships themselves are different; in Beauty and the Beast, Beauty is not betrothed to another man like she is to Jax in The Quantum Rose. Furthermore, in the traditional fairy tale, Beauty chooses save her father by staying with the prince transformed into a beast; in The Quantum Rose, Kamoj must save her province from the prince in exile who forces her into a relationship. Themes of beastliness alongside beauty are present in both stories. The juxtaposition between traditionally desirable character traits in Beauty and Kamoj, with the arguably immoral qualities attributed to the Beast and Vyrl, are another point of synthesis connecting the tales. But, while Beast in Beauty and the Beast is such in the literal and figurative sense, in The Quantum Rose, Vyrl is perceived as a beast due to his behavior rather than his physical nature. Another notable point of comparison between the original and its science fiction adaptation is the difference in position within society between Kamoj and Vyrl as opposed to that of the couple in Beauty and Beast. In The Quantum Rose, both parties hold positions of power in their respective communities; and like the classic fairytale, positions the male in the relationship as royalty. The tales diverge in terms of the positions in society held by the women in the pairings. In Beauty and the Beast, Beauty is a peasant while in The Quantum Rose, Kamoj is a governor. Other Science Fiction Adaptations of Beauty and the Beast The Silver Arm: A science fiction retelling of Beauty and the Beast by Ariele Sieling The third book in the Rove City series focuses on Maybelle, a bot and ship-fixing mechanic, in Rove city. When her father, a merchant, does not return from his most recent journey, Maybelle's family finds themselves running out of money. Maybelle finds her father held captive by a cyborg named Amarok, who will only release her father if Maybelle remains in his stead. Beauty & the Beast (2012 TV Series) aired on The CW and developed by Sherri Cooper-Landsman and Jennifer Levin Beauty and the Alien Beast by Zara Zenia When the Trilyn, an alien race, made a pact with Earth's inhabitants to find 7 alien prides for their 7 princes, Prince Manzar struggles to find one due to his temperament and beastly looks. This begins to change when a political dissident and his daughter, Andromeda, seek refuge at Manzar's castle. Beauty & the Beast X-Men: The Animated Series: Season 2, Episode 10 Beast, a mutant, falls in love with his human patient, Carly. Despite their mutual affection, Carly's father possesses anti-mutant sentiments which places a barrier between the two lovers. Of Beast and Beauty by Stacey Jay Princess Isra, a blind Smoothskin in the city of Yuan, exi.... Discover the Ariele Sieling popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Ariele Sieling books.
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Driftless
Ariele SielingKaia has won the opportunity of a lifetime: the chance to intern at the Globe Center under the tutelage of John, one of the most brilliant scientists and mathematicians in the worl...
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Aria
Ariele SielingThere's only one thing I know for sure: I have to save my mother.I've been on my own for as long as I can rememberseparated from my family, living in orphanages and homeless shelte...
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Sundered Sky
Ariele SielingQuin Black spends most of his time on the Outer Rim of Ziri, the donutshaped planet he calls home. His role in the military is to step through Doors, portals leading to locations a...
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In The Shadow of Monsters
Ariele Sieling, Stefanie Jolicoeur, Mariah Avix & R.T. DonlonWerewolves, vampires, ghosts, and magical bearsweird and wild monsters come out to play in this urban fantasy anthology. Enjoy a little bit of dark and a little bit of humor in the...
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Midnight Flight
Ariele SielingEl is about to graduate from fighter pilot training, and it is the greatest achievement of her life. Three days before it's official, Queen Amina offers El a special task: join her...
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Clock Watch
Ariele SielingSomething strange is going on in Pomegranate City. People are whispering about the "end times," protesting in the streets, and suggesting that recent events are connected to someth...
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The Intersection of Setting and Story
A. J. SielingYou're writing a book. But as it turns out, writing a book is difficult! In your head, the narrative is grand and beautifulsome might even say epic, majestic, a story for the ages!...
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How To Build A Book Marketing Strategy
A. J. SielingYou've published your first book. But you've only made one sale. (It was to your mom.) So you pop onto your favorite writing forum and ask, "How do ya'll market a book? I just...
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Hook, Line, and Cliffhanger
A. J. SielingCliffhangers get a bad rap from the reading community. They moan and complain and say that they hate them with a passion! But from a writer's perspective, cliffhangers are little m...
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She-Bear
Ariele SielingEtele has a good life, living on a cold and snowy planet with a family and community who love her. But when sky fighters from Rove City show up suddenly and destroy her small villa...
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Fog and Flame
Ariele SielingThe forest is ablaze and Cleo's army is on the move, but that's not the worst of it. A new monster, the Dark Koponya, has stepped through the portal and threatens all life as they ...
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The Stalk
Ariele SielingEvery year, members of Jack's community are invited to meet with the wealthy founders of the Stalk, the living space elevator that casts its massive shadow over every part of her l...
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Rutherford the Unicorn Sheep and the Christmas Surprise
Ariele SielingWhen Rutherford the Unicorn Sheep discovers that the Walnut Skunks don't believe in Santa, and thus, don't get presents, he is shocked. He immediately concocts a plan to help remed...
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The Swamp Hag of Blackrock Fields
Ariele SielingEnjoy five new original fairy tales in this collection by Ariele Sieling. Using classic fairy tale elements and themes, each story seeks to explore modern values in the context of ...
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The Silver Arm
Ariele SielingMaybelle works as a mechanic fixing bots and ships on Rove City and she loves it. Her life should be good. Except that her merchant father hasn't returned from his most recent trip...
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Singular Cipher
Ariele SielingKaia loves her new job at the Globesorta. She's been tasked with an important responsibility, figuring out if there's a solution to the logistical nightmare caused by the new polyl...
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The Silver Skull
Ariele SielingIt's been one year since Amarok offered Maybelle a job aboard his vessel, and she hasn't heard from him since. Anger, concern, and irritation towards him have plagued her, but now ...
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Building An Author Brand That Suits You
A. J. SielingBranding: a fun, businessy buzzword people use to mean any number of things. In the writing world, everyone says you need to have one, but what that actually looks like varies huge...
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Giantkiller
Ariele SielingJack has finally arrived on Rove City, after spending three months on a ship overflowing with other refugees from Jord. The only problem is, Rove City was not expecting them, ...
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Fall of the Flighters
Ariele SielingEdna Oliphant's job relies on leads. A client is missing a ring? They hire her to find it. They've lost their dog? Edna is on the case. Her job as a Finder usually centers on the m...
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Art and the Artist
A. J. SielingWhat happens when your favorite book doesn't age so well? Or the actor who plays your favorite TV show character does something terrible? Or when your favorite author reveals t...
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Breath of Fire
Ariele SielingI have to rescue Rudi.This is all Askari can think about as she races toward Greystone City. Her quarantine after being exposed to a deadly plague was short, but she knows anything...
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The Bald Princess and Other Tales
Ariele SielingEnjoy five original fairy tales in this collection by Ariele Sieling. Written in the same style as Grimm's fairy tales, each story seeks to explore modern values in the context of ...
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Midnight Wings
Ariele SielingIn El's fantasies, she pilots a fighter jet for the intergalactic fleet. In reality, she's a mechanic whose social grid ranking guarantees she'll never advance beyond the lowest gr...
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Rutherford the Unicorn Sheep Visits The Apiary
Ariele SielingRutherford the Unicorn Sheep and his good friend Wilfred the Walnut Skunk are excited to spend the afternoon with the beekeeper in his apiary. Between looking at frames and searchi...
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The Shadow Queen and Other Tales
Ariele SielingIn this collection of five original fairy tales by Ariele Sieling, each tale uses classic fairytale elements and themes to explore concepts such as right and wrong, moral ambiguity...
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Vault of Bones
Ariele SielingFind the Weatherman. This vague directive is all that Askari and the others have as they head north into an increasingly cold and snowy winter. With Minda leading the ragtag band o...
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Wagered Whims
Ariele SielingQuin's job is to step through Doorsportals that can take a person to thousands of new and interesting places throughout the universeto find out where they lead. His job should be i...
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Tentacles and Teeth
Ariele SielingThe apocalypse wasn't what anyone expectedno rising flood waters, no zombies, no nuclear bombs. Instead, monsters. Their sudden invasion left the world in shatters, and now, de...
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Rutherford the Unicorn Sheep at the Walnut Skunk Thanksgiving
Ariele SielingRutherford the Unicorn Sheep is invited to celebrate Thanksgiving with Wilfred the Walnut Skunk's family. During dinner, he meets all of the Walnut Skunks and learns all about thei...
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Rutherford the Unicorn Sheep Goes to the Beach
Ariele SielingWhen Rutherford the Unicorn Sheep and his friend Wilfred the Walnut Skunk decide to go to the beach, they encounter something they didn't think was possible. This children's book e...
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Combustible
Ariele SielingPlanets at war. People displaced. Ten thousand refugees.And they only have one place to go.They have arrived at the planet Path and set up camp on the outskirts of the main city. M...
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Frostbound
Ariele SielingAn unbearably cold winter. A broken Door. Hundreds of tribesmen missing, scattered across the universe.Her community is broken, dying, and there's nothing Magret can do about it. A...
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Rattled
Ariele SielingSophia's life is a mess. She's dating her boss. Working in a job she doesn't want. And now, she's being poached by the Queen's Lab to work on a supersecret project she has no inter...
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Lamplighters Society
Ariele SielingThey’ve barely escaped from the voro with their lives. Now Askari, Harcos, Shujaa, and Fane are seeking refuge in the one place secure enough to give them time to heal: Greystone C...
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Opus
Ariele SielingI don't want to hide anymore, but I have no choice.After fleeing Thistle City, I decide to take refuge in the wilderness, far from civilization. The best thing for everyone is if I...
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How To Pants A Novel
A. J. Sielingf you've spent much time in the writing community, you've probably run across this question: "Are you a plotter or a pantser?" Plotters plan and organize their books ahead of time,...
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City of Dod
Ariele SielingHead down, mouth shutthis is Askari’s new mantra. A pall still hangs over the Baratok community from the rarohan attack only a few months before, and all Askari wants is to stay ou...
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Fugue
Ariele SielingI'm in hiding againbut at least I'm not alone.After our narrow escape, Silas and I are forced to hunker down in a small town called Strait Water on the Tirin Continent. I get anoth...
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The Ghost Below
Ariele SielingFia loves her job as an electrician aboard a spacefaring city vessel. She is skilled at her work, and appreciates not having too much facetime with other humans. She just has ...
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The Ungrateful Bot
Ariele SielingNo home, no family, no nothing.This is how Rose and her sister Snow have lived for their entire lives: hiding in the bowels of Rove City, begging for scraps, and relying on the kin...