Release Date: April 15th, 2023
Pages: 450
My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Release Date: June 30th, 2023
Pages: 621
My Rating: DNF
Genre: Fantasy/Romance
Publisher: Independent
Publisher’s Synopsis:
Queen of Roses:
“A doomed love, a dangerous mission, and a kingdom on the brink of war…
A cast-off princess…
Born into a life of duty and sacrifice, Morgan Pendragon’s destiny has never been her own. Rumored to carry the tainted blood of the fae in her veins, her birthright is stolen from her when she is a mere child. Growing up in the shadow of her brother the king, she has been promised to the goddesses when she comes of age. So, when her brother commands that she seek out a fae weapon of legendary power, Morgan seizes the chance to break free from the chains of her fate.
A dangerous temptation…
As she travels, Morgan finds herself drawn into a strange group of outcasts, led by a dark and enigmatic warrior whose sharp wit and fierce beauty set her heart ablaze. But while Morgan struggles to reconcile her desires with her duty, she and her new comrades discover dangers that await them beyond anything in their wildest nightmares.
A slumbering kingdom awoken by blood…
Believed to have vanished generations ago, a fae kingdom dreaded by mortals is ascending once more, bound to reclaim what was lost by violence and bloodshed. As the fae world, with its intricate web of lies and mysteries, is slowly revealed to Morgan, she is led to the terrible realization that the secrets she carries in her blood make her a greater threat than she could ever have imagined.
The first in an action-packed new series brimming with magic, danger, and spellbinding slow-burn romance, Queen of Roses is perfect for fans of Holly Black, Jennifer L. Armentrout, and Sarah J. Maas.”
My Review:
Queen of Roses:
Arthurian lore but make it fae? Say less! The synopsis promised so much and I truly thought this had the potential to be a five star read for me. However, I’m not sure it entirely lived up to my expectations. I liked the writing style and the tone. I enjoyed the world building, even though the connections to Arthurian lore felt a little off to me. I really struggled to connect with the main character. But I did enjoy the witty banter and some of the tropes. The plot was solid enough and kept me engaged. It was still a fun read for me and I enjoyed it enough to continue reading the series. A solid three stars for me. I’d probably recommend it to a more niche audience and I would be interested in checking out other books by this author in the future.
Court of Claws:
This is chonky compared to the first book! I like that we have a lot of new characters and that there is a lot more depth given to the story world and lore. But I just couldn’t connect or stay engaged as much as I wanted to. Sadly, I ended up DNFing. It could be a case of maybe it’s me and not the book. I do admit I am a mood reader and sometimes a massive fantasy is just too much for me to slog through. But, at the same time, if I was really super loving this series, I would probably fly through it regardless. I liked the first one okay enough to continue. But not enough that I’m dying to keep going at this point.
Disclaimers:
Huge thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for gifting me an early copy of this amazing story! I voluntarily read and reviewed this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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