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A review by camiandkitread
The Rose Bargain by Sasha Peyton Smith
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
“The Rose Bargain” was a fun read, blending elements of “The Cruel Prince” and “The Selection” in a Bridgerton style setting.
Sasha Peyton Smith writes beautiful scenes and her characters are well developed with clear motives. Despite the sinister undertones, this did often feel like a cozy fantasy.
The pacing is a little off, like it was in “Witch Haven,” and there is a lot of telling when there could be more showing. But, I was entertained the whole time!
Something I didn’t realize is that “The Rose Bargain” is the first in (as of now) a duology! I went into the book thinking it was a standalone and while I’m very interested to learn what happens next, I feel a little misled. But I also didn’t do a lot of research on this book before I jumped in so it might also just be my fault.
Sasha Peyton Smith writes beautiful scenes and her characters are well developed with clear motives. Despite the sinister undertones, this did often feel like a cozy fantasy.
The pacing is a little off, like it was in “Witch Haven,” and there is a lot of telling when there could be more showing. But, I was entertained the whole time!
Something I didn’t realize is that “The Rose Bargain” is the first in (as of now) a duology! I went into the book thinking it was a standalone and while I’m very interested to learn what happens next, I feel a little misled. But I also didn’t do a lot of research on this book before I jumped in so it might also just be my fault.
Content Warnings
Minor: Body shaming, Bullying, Confinement, Death, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Blood, Medical content, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, War, Injury/Injury detail, Classism