Saturday, July 08, 2023

#BookReview: Queen of Roses (Blood of a Fae #1) by Briar Boleyn






Synopsis: 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. < Lies 



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Rating: 2 Stars
My Review: So I am betting I am like most of the readers for this one. We grabbed it because of that last line.  Great for fans of Holly Black, Jennifer Armentrout, and Sarah J. Maas.  Well that was nothing but lies.  This story had so much potential but it fell so short. From the characters being under development to the plot being a mess at times. I wish that I would have loved it.  Because with some simple tweaks it would be amazing. 











Review

"Not sure where this author has been hiding but I literally need MORE!!!" - Sonya, Goodreads Reviewer

"This book was 
a fast paced, world building SPECTACULAR!!"  - Face Behind the Book

"We've got
 fighting, one tent, who did this to you, lies, lore, magic, and fae! (All my favorite things)" - A Court of Thorns & Holly

"What a great first book of what will no doubt be an amazing series! This is 
a must read for dark fantasy lovers who are looking for a story with danger, adventure, magic, and a slow burn romance." - McLaina, Goodreads Reviewer

"This was one of the 
BEST fantasy retellings of Arthur & Camelot I have ever read." - Taylor, Goodreads Reviewer

"I had no idea that this book was a retelling of King Author & Camelot but with its own amazing 
mind blowing plot twists this author went above and beyond and in my opinion nailed it!!!" - LuminousTaina, Bookstagram

"Ending on 
a beautiful cliffhanger with many questions left unanswered, you're going to be begging to read the next book." - Phyllica Reads

"
I just finished and let me tell you, I ate this book up! It had me hooked from the beginning. This book is based off Arthurian mythology, and I loved all the references throughout and the gender-bending of the characters. It was such a fresh take off Arthurian lore, that includes Fae, mythological creatures, a slooooowww-burn romance that I'm desperate to read more of, and crazy plot twists!" - Shannon Loves Books

"This is
 a must read for dark fantasy lovers who are looking for a story with danger, adventure, magic, and a slow burn romance." - McLaina, Goodreads Reviewer

"For those who adored 
From Blood and Ash, this is the book for you." - MyNeverEndingTBRList, NetGalley Reviewer









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