Rose in Chains
Books | Fiction / Romance / Fantasy
3.5
Julie Soto
An instant #1 New York Times, USA Today, and Indie bestseller!#1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Soto crafts a lush and dark romantic fantasy that’s filled with intrigue, magic, and an irresistible enemies-to-lovers romance. The war is over, the dark forces have won, and the hero who was supposed to save them is dead. Captured as her castle is overrun by the enemy, the world as Briony Rosewood knows it is changed forever. Evil has won, and her people face imminent servitude, imprisonment, or death. Stripped of her Magic and her freedom, Briony and the other survivors are quickly sold off to the highest bidders in an auction—and as Evermore's princess, she fetches the highest price. After a fierce bidding war, she’s sold to none other than Toven Hearst, scion of a family known for their cruelty. Yet despite the horrors of her new world and the role she must learn to play within it, all is not lost. Help—and hope—may yet arise in the most unlikely of places…
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Fantasy
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Author
Julie Soto
Pages
448
Publisher
Grand Central Publishing
Published Date
2025-07-08
ISBN
1538771241 9781538771242
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"Although it took me what felt like ages to really get into this book, once I did, I ended up really enjoying it! The beginning was a tad bit slow paced, but it did eventually pick up speed. The world building was unique, the magic system was well done, and I thoroughly enjoyed the plot and complex politics! The female main character, Briony, was likable, but I never felt like I really clicked with her. She was strong willed and stubborn, but she was also infuriatingly oblivious at times! I mean, clearly Toven (whom I adored btw) was smitten with her! She and Toven spent so much time dancing around one another, the romance aspect of this story ended up being nearly non-existent up until the last 100 pages! I mean, yes there was tension, but it's safe to say the slow burn was a bit much! The real highlight of this book for me, was Toven and his family! I'm a sucker for solid familial bonds, and I absolutely adored the Hearst’s dynamics! The ending of this book had me in a chokehold, and it ended on quite the cliffhanger, so I'm now dying for book two! As long as you're chill with the slowest of slow burns, I'd definitely recommend this book!
✨Dark(ish) Romantasy
✨Enemies to Lovers
✨Forced Proximity
✨Captive x Captor
✨Mutual Pinning
✨Slow Burn
✨Lots of Tension
✨Rival Kingdoms
✨Complex Politics
✨Unique World Building
✨Character Development
✨Great Family Dynamic
✨Morally Grey MMC
✨Fiery FMC
✨Dual Timelines
✨Single POV
✨Mild Spice
*CHECK TRIGGER WARNINGS*"
Madison C
