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3.74 AVERAGE
3.74 AVERAGE
This is one wild ride of a book.
It starts off slow, a lot of world building, but once it gets going, hold on.
Morgan really goes through the ringer throughout the whole book, honestly, I am surprised how well put together she is all things considering.
I felt that the writing was easy to read, easy to follow, and then it keeps you wondering what more can really happen for Morgan.
Excited to jump into the next book.
Thank you NetGalley and Starwater Press publishing for my DRC in exchange for my honest review.
It starts off slow, a lot of world building, but once it gets going, hold on.
Morgan really goes through the ringer throughout the whole book, honestly, I am surprised how well put together she is all things considering.
I felt that the writing was easy to read, easy to follow, and then it keeps you wondering what more can really happen for Morgan.
Excited to jump into the next book.
Thank you NetGalley and Starwater Press publishing for my DRC in exchange for my honest review.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Got to 75% before a love triangle appeared. I skipped to the end because it’s one trope I refuse. Reading the last 2 chapters, I have no regrets.
Fantasy is such an iffy genre - it’s either great or eh. I was hesitant on this but WOW. Book 1 of the Blood of Fae series is great. Is it ACOTAR? No. But, it’s still amazing in its own and it’s a far less “complex” world, allowing you to immerse faster but doesn’t take away from the story. Morgan, a princess, has a rotten king of a half brother who wishes her ill as half fae. He sends her to retrieve a sword, Excalibur, with only two guards - one of which is a known hired assassin named Draven.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Slow build but couldn't put it down
I wasn't sure what to make of this book, but it's on Kindle Unlimited, and I'm trying to make the most of the free trial with my new kindle.
I was pleasantly surprised. It ended with more questions than it answered, but it's the first of 4? so that's to be expected.
Spoiler:
My list of OMFG I hope this character is dead by the end was quite a lot smaller by the end of the book
I wasn't sure what to make of this book, but it's on Kindle Unlimited, and I'm trying to make the most of the free trial with my new kindle.
I was pleasantly surprised. It ended with more questions than it answered, but it's the first of 4? so that's to be expected.
Spoiler:
My list of OMFG I hope this character is dead by the end was quite a lot smaller by the end of the book
Half-Fae princess Morgan, born into a life of duty, seizes an opportunity for freedom when tasked with a dangerous mission by her brother. Alongside a mysterious soldier, she navigates a perilous journey, discovering a fae kingdom resurfacing to reclaim lost power. As Morgan grapples with her desires and the secrets in her blood, she realizes the perilous threat she poses in a world of lies and mysteries.
It's not your typical fantasy love story, but a thrilling journey of overcoming challenges. Don't misunderstand, there is still a dark and broody soldier, we love but it's not love at frist sight. It didn't follow the usual romance script and it was defintitley an addictive read that I couldn't put down. I liked the inclusion of LGBTQIA+ characters.
Please read the trigger warnings for this. It includes some heavy subjects such as SA.
It's not your typical fantasy love story, but a thrilling journey of overcoming challenges. Don't misunderstand, there is still a dark and broody soldier, we love but it's not love at frist sight. It didn't follow the usual romance script and it was defintitley an addictive read that I couldn't put down. I liked the inclusion of LGBTQIA+ characters.
Please read the trigger warnings for this. It includes some heavy subjects such as SA.
Queen of Roses is an Arthurian retelling with Arthur as the villain (or at least as one of them) and Morgan as our protagonist. Morgan is best friends with Lancelet, a female knight, and Galahad, a pious man and future acolyte of the temple. Morgan is also promised to the temple, destined to succeed Merlin, the head priestess of the temple, on her twenty first birthday (one year from the time this book takes place), though she does not wish to follow that path. When she is sent on a mission by Arthur, she is accompanied by her last pick of guards, but leaving Camelot wreaks changes on her both physically and emotionally in ways that Morgan never expected.
The first in a four book series, this book has quite the task of world building, setting up the history and present of our protagonist as well as the world that blends Arthurian legend with fae fantasy. While the world building is effective, it does make for a very slow first half of the book. The second half, when Morgan leaves on the mission, is where the plot really picks up, and where I started to actually enjoy the story.
There is a bit of a cliffhanger ending, and the slow burn romance is incomplete in this book; both of these things lead readers to want to dive into the second book in the series. Based on the first half of this book, I was not planning on continuing, but the second half drew me in enough that I would be interested in reading the rest of this series
Thank you to NetGalley and Starwater Press for the ARC!
The first in a four book series, this book has quite the task of world building, setting up the history and present of our protagonist as well as the world that blends Arthurian legend with fae fantasy. While the world building is effective, it does make for a very slow first half of the book. The second half, when Morgan leaves on the mission, is where the plot really picks up, and where I started to actually enjoy the story.
There is a bit of a cliffhanger ending, and the slow burn romance is incomplete in this book; both of these things lead readers to want to dive into the second book in the series. Based on the first half of this book, I was not planning on continuing, but the second half drew me in enough that I would be interested in reading the rest of this series
Thank you to NetGalley and Starwater Press for the ARC!
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This story is a fantasy romance inspired by King Arthur. This story has fae, magic, spells, and adventure! There is a slow-burn romance, forced proximity, betrayal, and unexpected twists!
Morgan Pendragon was rumored to carry the tainted blood of the fae, therefore her brother was crowned as the king of the kingdom. Her brother, King Arthur, demands she go on a journey across the land looking for a legendary weapon This weapon has the hope of saving their kingdom. The journey to find the weapon is long, dangerous, and there are many unknowns.
I really loved the world building and character development in this book! The story between Morgan and Draven, had a lot of tension at times, but it really helped develop their relationship. I loved Drake from the beginning and loved him even more by the end. I can not wait to read Book 2 to see where their story goes! I would highly recommend this book! It might be the best story I've read this year!
Thank you Briar Boleyn and Victoria Editing NetGalley Co-op for providing this book for review via NetGalley. All opinions are my own and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Morgan Pendragon was rumored to carry the tainted blood of the fae, therefore her brother was crowned as the king of the kingdom. Her brother, King Arthur, demands she go on a journey across the land looking for a legendary weapon This weapon has the hope of saving their kingdom. The journey to find the weapon is long, dangerous, and there are many unknowns.
I really loved the world building and character development in this book! The story between Morgan and Draven, had a lot of tension at times, but it really helped develop their relationship. I loved Drake from the beginning and loved him even more by the end. I can not wait to read Book 2 to see where their story goes! I would highly recommend this book! It might be the best story I've read this year!
Thank you Briar Boleyn and Victoria Editing NetGalley Co-op for providing this book for review via NetGalley. All opinions are my own and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
"Queen of Roses" by Briar Boleyn weaves a tale of a cast-off princess, Morgan Pendragon, whose destiny is entangled with a dangerous mission and a kingdom on the brink of war. Born into a life of duty and sacrifice, Morgan's journey takes an unexpected turn as she embarks on a quest to find a fae weapon of legendary power (yes that one!). The narrative explores a doomed love, a dangerous temptation, and the awakening of a fae kingdom dreaded by mortals. With tropes like slow burn, forced proximity, enemies to lovers, and morally grey characters, the story unfolds through Morgan's mostly single POV, revealing the intricate web of lies and mysteries in the fae world.
Readers should be aware that "Queen of Roses" falls into the dark fantasy romance genre, and trigger warnings should be considered (please please check!). As a fan of King Arthur retellings, I appreciated the adult twist on the familiar tale (Merlin fans anyone?) but do not expect the story to stick too closely to the source material. The cliffhanger ending left me eagerly anticipating the next installment, and while the beginning might be slow due to extensive world-building, the well-done descriptions of places added depth to the narrative. On the downside, the abundance of questions posed to the reader at the end, though fitting with Morgan's perspective, left me wanting more closure. Overall, a compelling 4.5 star read, and I'm excited to delve into the next chapter of this enchanting series.
Thank you Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op for providing via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own and freely given.
Readers should be aware that "Queen of Roses" falls into the dark fantasy romance genre, and trigger warnings should be considered (please please check!). As a fan of King Arthur retellings, I appreciated the adult twist on the familiar tale (Merlin fans anyone?) but do not expect the story to stick too closely to the source material. The cliffhanger ending left me eagerly anticipating the next installment, and while the beginning might be slow due to extensive world-building, the well-done descriptions of places added depth to the narrative. On the downside, the abundance of questions posed to the reader at the end, though fitting with Morgan's perspective, left me wanting more closure. Overall, a compelling 4.5 star read, and I'm excited to delve into the next chapter of this enchanting series.
Thank you Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op for providing via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own and freely given.