amaliaslibrary 's review for:

A Ruin of Roses by K.F. Breene
4.0
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Finley is a poor woman who lives in a forgotten village plagued by a curse that kills everyone eventually. She’s developed an elixir that slows the process but making it requires venturing into the forbidden woods filled with monsters. She’s caught by the beast who takes her to the castle and locks her in a tower. The people there have been frozen in time since the curse took hold 16 years ago. Has hot cold relationship with him, he turns out to be the prince. Lots of spice, some of it quite funny.