Overall the book is great. But it was lacking something. It did not have the excitement with enemies to lovers. But the characters were interesting to read. The writing style was pretty as well. But I find the book boring at some points . A nice book to read

The story takes place at Sanctuary, a school for keepers and mages where they undergo training and education. Jasmine is tasked with protecting a young man she initially finds unbearable, but he may eventually become more tolerable. As Jasmine trains to fend off assassins threatening both of them, their shared experiences could lead to an unexpected friendship. I love a strong female protagonist! This book was incredibly enjoyable, and I was captivated by the concept of the keeper. The characters were endearing and I loved them! I can't wait to dive into the next installment of this series!

I will start by saying i was provided with an advanced reader copy of the book free if charge in return for an honest review

The book was slow to start and the builds. The more time I spent with Jasmin and Asher the more I wanted to know what would happen next.

This book has alot of world building but the characters are very diverse and theres something in each that a reader can identify with. I enjoyed it enough that i will be looking for the next book in the serries .

thank you to netgalley for a free arc of this book in exchange for an honest review!
i wanted to like this book, and based on the summary I thought I would, unfortunately the writing was just okay and the plot fell kinda flat. couldn't connect to the characters so I didn't feel invested in the story

Thank you to Netgalley for this book in exchange for an honest review.

I don't typically read many romantsy books unless I'm familiar with the author. However, I had an enjoyable time reading this! It was fast-paced, and the world-building was easy to get into. However, the characters and the romance did fall flat for me in a few places, so I'm not too sure that I'll be reading the next book. However, if you're looking for a book that has common romance tropes like enemies to lovers and slow burn, with magic thrown in there, then definitely give this book a look!

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the ARC in exchange of my honest opinion.

This book follows Jasmine who is training to be a keeper and protect a Starvein. I wish I had a lot of more world building. It felt a little rush to me. I didn’t feel much connection/chemistry between the main characters and I feel like the banter was forced at times. I do believe this world and the magic system have potential. It read more like a YA with a little spice.

Based on the blurb I thought this book would be right up my alley, however, it fell really short.

It was really hard to get into this story, there was a weird dynamic between the characters at first, and not really any development into why that was there. There wasn't much world building (picture you are dropped at Hogwarts without knowing anything about what Hogwarts is, or why).

The whole idea of cursed magic was cool, but wasn't as cool as I hoped.

There were some good plot moments, but it just didn't really hit the mark in general for me.

Thank you NetGalley and Aethon Books for my DRC.

I thought this was very good and I will have to add this to the shop shelves. Thank you for the chance for us to review.

Keeper of Scarlet Petals by A.N. Skye tells the story of Jasmine, a former thief now training as a Keeper, responsible for protecting mages. Reluctantly, she is tasked with guarding Asher, a nobleman with a tragic past. Though they initially clash, their relationship grows as they face deadly threats together. The book mixes action, romance, and magic, with Jasmine's growth as a fighter and protector driving the plot. The magical elements aren't fully explained yet, but the complex relationship between Jasmine and Asher adds depth to the story, making it a captivating read for fans of romantic fantasy.

Thank you for the opportunity to review this book, but unfortunately it was not for me. The idea for the story was great, but ultimately it left much to be desired and it kind of fell flat for me.
Thank you again for the opportunity.

While life events derailed me, I was finally able to finish this book, and it was fun! A bit unrefined, and slow at times, but solid characters and an entertaining world. I think this series has potential, with some editing and development. Would like to see more from the romance (not fully embodying the "Romantasy" label at this point). Definitely a fun ride, overall!

A fun fantasy with a unique storyline and romance! This book was so fun and I really love books about protectors. A slow burn bodyguard romance. Yes PLEASE. Reverse grumpy/romance? YESSS PLEASEE. This book is a must read.

"Keeper of the Scarlet Petals" by A.N. Skye has an imaginative premise, but falls short due to superficial character development, uneven pacing, and over-descriptive writing. The romance lacks chemistry, and the abrupt climax leaves many threads unresolved. Despite its potential, the book fails to engage, resulting in a two-star rating.

i loved our characters journey through her quest, and ultimately this book flew by, it was a blast. eager to pick up more from this author in the future.

This one just wasn't for me. I struggled to get into it and just found it lacking in my personal opinion.

Rating: ⭐⭐.75

Tropes:
🌹Forced Proximity
🌹Strong Female Lead
🌹YA
🌹plot twists
🌹Cursed Magic
🌹romantasy

This was an overall good romantasy novel. I enjoyed the action and adventure aspects and the mystery component too, but found that many other areas felt a little rushed and unexplained, including the world building, romance, chemistry between the two main characters and some dialogue. I think this book has alot of potential, but as it is right now, it's only a 2.75 for me.

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to read this book, I was really looking forward to it but unfortunately I was a bit disappointed. I liked the idea of this book, the plot sounded good which is why I requested it, but it just wasn't for me. The world building and story line seemed a bit wishy washy for my liking, I think this may be more aimed at YA as opposed to NA

I enjoyed this story with all the characters that were within this book. The main characters were Jasmine and Asher.

Jasmine is a keeper that grow up in the slums. She is going to school to become a keeper. While there she meets others. A keeper is someone that protects and takes care of a magic person.

Asher was a keeper but had to quit it and go into a magic class that are called Starviens. He also has bad people that want something from him. So he needs a keeper to look after him. He is surprised who they send to him.

This was a fun story to read. It had action, adventure, suspense and mystery throughout.
There were a few giggles within. It is the first book in the series.

I received a complimentary copy via Netgalley. This is my honest unbiased opinions.

honestly i feel like it had potential but it just didn’t do it for me. there was just something about especially about the FML that just threw me off. i couldn’t even finish it. DNF

"The first and final steps in the path of a Keeper were death. Their order was not one of glory, nor was it one of joy. To be a Keeper was to dedicate one's life, completely and utterly, to protecting another. They were far more than mere bodyguards. When the time came for thought, they were advisors. When the time came for war, they were soldiers. When the time came for peace, they were butlers. They were what they needed to be- and more."

I felt like the storyline was intriguing and original. While the story itself is strong, the technicalities of the writing need some additional polishing. Some moments in the book felt a bit rushed and it needs another thorough read through with editors for spelling and grammar errors. With some additional advisement, I firmly believe that this story can become a 4.5/5 star book in the future!