A review by betweentheshelves
The Rose Bargain by Sasha Peyton Smith

adventurous mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

In my experience, it's rare that comp titles actually describe the feelings of a book because usually they're used to make connections to popular books. However, this book is spot on with it's description The Cruel Prince meets The Selection because that's honestly exactly how I would describe it. A marriage competition featuring fae and magic would hit well with both of those audiences.

One of my favorite things about this book was the inclusion of the stories from the other girls in the competition. I think it helped in rounding out the world that Smith created and added a depth to everyone who was in the competition. I almost wish we could have gotten more from them!

Fair warning, there is some sexual content in this book, in case you're thinking of recommending it for younger audiences. But overall, a great fantasy romance.
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