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Queen of Roses
by Briar Boleyn
"Queen of Roses" by Briar Boleyn weaves a tale of a cast-off princess, Morgan Pendragon, whose destiny is entangled with a dangerous mission and a kingdom on the brink of war. Born into a life of duty and sacrifice, Morgan's journey takes an unexpected turn as she embarks on a quest to find a fae weapon of legendary power (yes that one!). The narrative explores a doomed love, a dangerous temptation, and the awakening of a fae kingdom dreaded by mortals. With tropes like slow burn, forced proximity, enemies to lovers, and morally grey characters, the story unfolds through Morgan's mostly single POV, revealing the intricate web of lies and mysteries in the fae world.
Readers should be aware that "Queen of Roses" falls into the dark fantasy romance genre, and trigger warnings should be considered (please please check!). As a fan of King Arthur retellings, I appreciated the adult twist on the familiar tale (Merlin fans anyone?) but do not expect the story to stick too closely to the source material. The cliffhanger ending left me eagerly anticipating the next installment, and while the beginning might be slow due to extensive world-building, the well-done descriptions of places added depth to the narrative. On the downside, the abundance of questions posed to the reader at the end, though fitting with Morgan's perspective, left me wanting more closure. Overall, a compelling 4.5 star read, and I'm excited to delve into the next chapter of this enchanting series.
Thank you Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op for providing via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own and freely given.
Readers should be aware that "Queen of Roses" falls into the dark fantasy romance genre, and trigger warnings should be considered (please please check!). As a fan of King Arthur retellings, I appreciated the adult twist on the familiar tale (Merlin fans anyone?) but do not expect the story to stick too closely to the source material. The cliffhanger ending left me eagerly anticipating the next installment, and while the beginning might be slow due to extensive world-building, the well-done descriptions of places added depth to the narrative. On the downside, the abundance of questions posed to the reader at the end, though fitting with Morgan's perspective, left me wanting more closure. Overall, a compelling 4.5 star read, and I'm excited to delve into the next chapter of this enchanting series.
Thank you Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op for providing via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own and freely given.