Member Reviews
Queen of Roses by B. Boleyn, published by Starwater Press, is the first book in the Blood of a Fae trilogy.
It's the introduction to a new world where Fae are unwelcome, set like a reverse Camelot/ leaned on King Arthur Saga.
Morgan is a 20 year old half fae with brothers Kaye 11, and Arthur, King.
I just wanted to take a peek in the book, but soon I was intrigued enough to rea the whole book, cover to cover, in one sitting.
It's a dark fantasy romance that deals withe sensitive subject, consider you warned. Next up is Court of Claws. Both books are currently in KU.
Queen of Roses by Briar Boleyn is a modern take on the traditional tale of King Arthur.
Boleyn has switched up the roles with Arthur being the villain and Morgan (his sister) being the good person.
The story begins with Morgan witnessing her mother's death, the writer brushes over Morgan's childhood except to highlight that the King (her father) remarried and each marriage bore a child - Arthur - initially was illegitimate, and Kaye (her younger brother). Since the King's death, Arthur has become ruthless and uncaring. He despises his sister as she has Fae blood running through her and he sends her away (accompanied by two male members of his court) to locate and bring back Excalibur.
The story is very descriptive and slow reading, there are interesting relationships between Morgan and Dervan (one of the men accompanying her) and how Morgan learns to embrace her Fae blood.
The book ends with a great twist, one many won't see coming.
Solid 4 star read that I finish in less than a day. Introduced me to the story of Morgan and I can't wait to read more about her.