A review by jro14x
A Crown of Bitter Orange by Laura Florand

5.0

I eagerly anticipate each new Laura Florand release, and I've been especially curious to know more about the youngest cousin of the Rosier clan. As with all of this author's books, even taking the romance completely out of the picture, this story is full of beautiful writing that engages all five senses. Getting into Tristan's head as he plots out new fragrances inspired by everything around him is enchanting. The France these characters live in seems both a vibrant reality and a bit of a magical fairy land. Of course, Laura Florand has yet to write a romance that doesn't make me simultaneously swoon and melt. I absolutely love how Tristan's creative nature and Malorie's more practical side mesh together in a lovely romance. It's a little enemies-to-lovers, a little reconnection-romance, and a little something unique all on its own.

If you've enjoyed previous stories by this author, you won't be disappointed by this newest release. I would recommend starting at the beginning of this series for maximum enjoyment, but I think there is enough background provided that this could also stand on its own.
*I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of A Crown of Bitter Orange*