A review by thebakersbooks
The Everlasting Rose by Dhonielle Clayton

4.0

4/5 stars - just as dramatic and fast-paced as The Belles!

**I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.**

The Everlasting Rose was one of my most anticipated March releases, and it lived up to expectations! While I missed the specific concept of the previous book (the rivalry over being the Favorite and the beauty work at the palace), the world of Orléans and the Belles remained as captivating and filled with hidden dangers as ever.

I would have liked to see Camille undergo more character growth, but she seemed to mature and gain resilience in this book, as well as being forced to confront her anger and need for vengeance.

I’m also thrilled (and relieved) that Camille didn’t forgive Auguste despite his apology and that there was no love triangle with those two and Rémy, who was this book’s love interest.

Dhonielle Clayton's gift with setting and atmosphere shines through in The Everlasting Rose, setting Camille's emotional, high-stakes journey up for a satisfyingly bittersweet ending.

I'd recommend this novel to anyone who enjoyed The Belles. You won't be disappointed!