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A review by itsjustkatereading
The Rose Bargain by Sasha Peyton Smith
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? No
4.0
With a classic dark fairytale vibe meets Bridgerton and a touch of The Bachelor, The Rose Bargain was an immersive and enthralling read.
Easy to read and immensely addictive from the first page, The Rose Bargain had an elevated 2000's classic fantasy YA nostalgia to it. With a simple yet incredibly enjoyable writing style and familiar tropes, this didn't necessarily feel like anything entirely new but it stands out nonetheless.
For me, the relationships, specifically the romance, were somewhat lacking chemistry and I would have like to have seen a little more depth. That being said, the plot was so fast moving and fun, I didn't really feel like I was missing out until I finished and realised I wanted a bit more, as I came to really enjoy each character. I did, however, love the addition of the occasional POV from the other girls vying for Bram's hand and hope we get to see more from them in the next book.
All in all, this was a fabulous read and I'm both gutted I now have to wait a year for book two but also very excited I get to have more from this story!
Easy to read and immensely addictive from the first page, The Rose Bargain had an elevated 2000's classic fantasy YA nostalgia to it. With a simple yet incredibly enjoyable writing style and familiar tropes, this didn't necessarily feel like anything entirely new but it stands out nonetheless.
For me, the relationships, specifically the romance, were somewhat lacking chemistry and I would have like to have seen a little more depth. That being said, the plot was so fast moving and fun, I didn't really feel like I was missing out until I finished and realised I wanted a bit more, as I came to really enjoy each character. I did, however, love the addition of the occasional POV from the other girls vying for Bram's hand and hope we get to see more from them in the next book.
All in all, this was a fabulous read and I'm both gutted I now have to wait a year for book two but also very excited I get to have more from this story!