A review by beldaran1224
A Curse of Roses, by Diana Pinguicha
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This is a very enjoyable bit of historical fantasy. The plot carries you along, the characters are engaging, and the base material (a Portuguese Saint) fresh.
If you like your historical fantasy faithful to the past, you probably won't enjoy this, as the author unapologetically injects modern religious perspective and social/personal values into the story (and does so rather well, I might add). I enjoyed this.
The main flaw of the book is the villain's reveal and the conclusion, neither of which had the drama or tension I anticipated.
If you like your historical fantasy faithful to the past, you probably won't enjoy this, as the author unapologetically injects modern religious perspective and social/personal values into the story (and does so rather well, I might add). I enjoyed this.
The main flaw of the book is the villain's reveal and the conclusion, neither of which had the drama or tension I anticipated.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder and Self harm
Moderate: Lesbophobia, Islamophobia, and Homophobia