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The Rose & the Dagger by Renée Ahdieh
4.0

I adored [b: The Wrath & the Dawn|18798983|The Wrath & the Dawn (The Wrath & the Dawn, #1)|Renee Ahdieh|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1417956963s/18798983.jpg|26724902] It was literally everything I wanted in a novel. Strongly written female MC, romance, magic and mystery. Book two throws us back into the action.
Book one was a 5 star read, having come out of book two (the conclusion)it sits at a strong 4 stars. I liked it, I just didn't love it. There was far less romance, which although suited this more complex adventurous second novel, I just really wanted to see more interaction between the two MC's. I'm an unapologetic romance reader. The plot was well paced, I just didn't want to devour it like the first novel.
All side characters were fun and I enjoyed to see the side winding narrative of their actions.
SpoilerI actually got tears in my eyes/ cried a little at Rheims death
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I cannot wait to read more of Renee Ahdieh's work as her writing style is exactly what I love. A wonderful conclusion to a strong series.