natsumi_k5 's review for:

The Rose Bargain by Sasha Peyton Smith

4.75

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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"When one makes a faerie bargain, one must be prepared to pay the price. There is one silver lining. I have nothing to lose."

May Bookclub Book 2025

WOWZA! 

This was so fun! Definitely brought me back to the days when I was reading the Selection! 

I enjoyed all the twist and turns, as well as the different stories intertwined with Ivy's. I thought the different povs to each character really helped move the story along and make relationships more meaningful. 

I did think the pacing in the some parts were a little weird, but overall the writing and plot line were good.