![]() ![]() Perhaps most of all, I love the final rise of "girl power" at the novel's climax. It is infinitely more impressive to see a woman overcome her fears and decide to be strong, rather than simply being born that way. More nervous, not quite as comfortable in her own strength and ability, but this made it all the more satisfying when she was able to overcome her hesitations when it was required of her. She is a very different kind of character. ![]() I particularly liked the introduction of Irsa - Shazi's younger sister. The writing flows with gorgeous description and the perfectly-told drama and action scenes propel the novel along at a fantastic pace. There is much betrayal and many surprises (some real jaw-droppers!) over the course of The Rose & the Dagger. Many relationships and friendships are tested, challenged and broken apart as we discover more about Khalid's curse and the characters we think we know. The time for flirtations is over - a curse must be broken and a kingdom must be saved.įrom magical books to flying carpets to giant serpents, this rich fantasy takes us on a rollercoaster ride. Don't worry, though, Shahrzad/Khalid shippers still have plenty to swoon over, but the relationship is more mature, less angsty, but no less emotional in this book. ![]() The Rose & the Dagger has the same evocative, beautiful writing as the first installment, but it is less about the romance. That being said, there is something about this world, its curses and its magic, that completely melts my heart. I hate instalove, most love triangles, and generally prefer romance to come behind more dangerous and exciting things. I said in my review of The Wrath & the Dawn that I'm just not much of a romantic person. He was here to burn something to the ground.Ī very worthy sequel and conclusion to this magical, romantic story. He was not here to negotiate a truce.įor a truce suggested he wished to compromise. He was not here to retrieve his wife.įor his wife was not a thing to be retrieved. ![]()
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