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pjc5355's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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? Yes
4.25
A big thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for granting me an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review!
“Queen of Roses” is an Arthurian-retelling with fae mixed in— it follows Morgan, a part-fae princess of Camelot, as she fights to to help out her struggling kingdom while coming to terms with the fact that her brother, King Arthur, is frankly Not A Good Dude.
If you’re looking for a pretty standard “romantasy” book, I’d suggest this one. The plot and tropes aren’t necessarily unique, but the quality of writing is definitely a step above what I normally see in this genre. The first half felt a bit slow compared to the second half, but the ending really captivated me and I honestly can’t wait for the next book— I’m especially looking forward to learning more of the fae-lore as the series goes on.
This one’s got just a dash of spice— it’s more of a slow-burn start with an expectation of the spice increasing as the series goes on.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, and Death of parent
Moderate: Animal death, Child death, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
katielou26's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder