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A review by readwithria
The Rose and the Dagger by Renée Ahdieh
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
The Rose & the Dagger was a beautiful conclusion to Renée Ahdieh’s debut series. It took the lush world we were introduced to in the first book, and brings it even more to life.
I think this book did a better job of fleshing out the characters. I felt a lot more connected to the cast, and believed their motivations more strongly.
One thing I didn’t fully understand was how magic works, and I don’t understand it because it isn’t explained. This is a historical fantasy romance series, and while I felt the history and romance quite strongly I was missing the fantasy elements.
Even nearly ten years after publication this duology stands up quite well, and it was definitely worth the read. 4 stars.
I think this book did a better job of fleshing out the characters. I felt a lot more connected to the cast, and believed their motivations more strongly.
One thing I didn’t fully understand was how magic works, and I don’t understand it because it isn’t explained. This is a historical fantasy romance series, and while I felt the history and romance quite strongly I was missing the fantasy elements.
Even nearly ten years after publication this duology stands up quite well, and it was definitely worth the read. 4 stars.
Graphic: Blood
Moderate: Death and War
Minor: Sexual content and Sexual harassment