460 reviews for:

The Rose and the Thorn

Michael J. Sullivan

4.25 AVERAGE

tstevens3's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous dark emotional funny lighthearted mysterious reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

alvaradoms's review against another edition

4.0

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I liked this one better than the first. The intrigue and plot thickened and the added characters gave life to the story. I really liked Rueben’s character especially.

lazylys's review against another edition

4.0

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I really like Royce for the surprise of no-one whatsoever.

eliajor's review against another edition

4.25

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense 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

rallirooster's review against another edition

3.5

adventurous dark 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: No

sp00324's review against another edition

3.75

adventurous dark fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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This is probably my least favourite MJ Sullivan book and that's not cus it's bad or anything. It was just okay really. Possibly because I've read the main series, it means that I know what's going to happen and therefore I am less invested in the story. 

I did still enjoy getting the details in how certain events occured that had only been referenced in the main series and generally just getting more insight into the character's development. I like seeing Gwen which I feel like I didn't get enough of in this book.

Either way it's a fun light read that generally adds to one's enjoyment of Riyria 

odaskjorestad's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

amnezja's review against another edition

4.75

adventurous emotional medium-paced

_yumitsang_'s review against another edition

4.0

dark emotional funny lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

hana83's review against another edition

5.0

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Another great installment in The Riyria Chronicles! Having read [a:Michael J. Sullivan|2063919|Michael J. Sullivan|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1396351926p2/2063919.jpg]'s previous work, I highly recommend Royce's and Hadrian's adventure in Medford.

In this installment, the boys return to Medford to see Gwen and inadvertently stumble upon a plot to kill the royal family. The story re-introduces us to some of the characters found in the Riyria Revelations, such as Viscount Alfred Winslow and young Reuben Hilfred. I greatly enjoyed the backstory of these characters. Also, I found this book a little darker than the others, mainly due to Royce's actions and what we learn about his background. But don't worry, Mr. Sullivan found the right balance in telling this story and there are still light-hearted moments in it which will make you smile!

I am looking forward to the next installment of the Riyria Chronicles [b:The Death of Dulgath|24683898|The Death of Dulgath (The Riyria Chronicles #3)|Michael J. Sullivan|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1431440166s/24683898.jpg|44301324]. Can't wait!