A review by igetcarriedawayy
Crown of Roses by Hillary Raymer

adventurous challenging dark hopeful inspiring 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? N/A

4.75

A slow smile spread across his handsome face. “Astora. Now, that is a term I haven’t heard in a very long time.”

“It’s a revered term of endearment. It means pulse of my heart.”

Just wow! This story has it all. •Fantasy •Fae •Enemies to lovers •Betrayal •Hidden identity •Found family. 
and don’t get me started on the twist! 

Hillary brought this story to life in so many ways for me and enraptured me on Maeve’s journey. 
Maeve is such a strong female lead whom has dealt with so much trauma in her life and is tasked by her mother to help save her realm from the impending darkness threatening to take over everything in her land she lives so dear. 

The storyline is a tad choppy at the beginning, but soars once you’re in the rhythm of things. I honestly could not put this down and the character development was phenomenal. I thoroughly enjoyed all of the characters and were in utter shock by some. 
( I’m telling you, these twist! ) 

The heat between Maeve and her love interest are just chefs kiss! - That Autumn Court scene. 🔥 Iyk 
I honestly can not wait for the next book to see how that goes. 

Hillary wrote this story so beautifully and had me on my toes the last 100 pages of this book. It is perfect for fantasy lovers. I definitely recommend.