A review by karly_rose_reads
The Rose in the Shadows by Arcadia Rayne

adventurous challenging emotional mysterious tense medium-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? It's complicated

4.5

Just added this book to my list of "fantastic debuts I've read in 2024" ✍️✍️

If you love a romantasy book with a forbidden love (coupled with a SLOW burn), lost memories, court intrigue, and twists & betrayals—then this is the book for you!

What to expect: 
🌹 Fantasy romance
🌹 Primarily 1st person, single POV
🌹 Lost memories
🌹 Forbidden love
🌹 Court intrigue
🌹 Slow burn
🌹 Dragon shifters
🌹 Found family

Available on KU ✨

I'm a sucker for a forbidden romance, so this book had me hooked! I love the dynamic between the FMC and MMC—the banter had me giggling & kicking my feet—along with the various side characters. 

I also loved that our FMC is figuring out things as we do (since she lost her memories)—it added a layer of mystery and made the twists that much more surprising. 

I will absolutely be continuing this series, especially after that ending!!