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Elvis Costello – The Very Best Of Elvis Costello 2 Discs (Brand New) CD

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Elvis Costello – The Very Best Of Elvis Costello 2 Discs (Brand New) CD1 1 Elvis Costello & The Attractions (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding Bass Bruce Thomas Drums Pete Thomas Engineer Roger Bechirian Keyboards Steve Nieve Producer Nick Lowe Written By Lowe* Bass Bruce Thomas Drums Pete Thomas Engineer Roger Bechirian Keyboards Steve Nieve Producer Nick Lowe Written By Lowe* 3: 31 1 2 Elvis Costello & The Attractions Oliver's Army Bass Bruce Thomas Drums Pete Thomas Engineer Roger Bechirian

1-1	Elvis Costello & The Attractions–	(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding Bass – Bruce Thomas Drums – Pete Thomas Engineer – Roger Bechirian Keyboards – Steve Nieve Producer – Nick Lowe Written-By – Lowe*	3:31
1-2	Elvis Costello & The Attractions–	Oliver's Army Bass – Bruce Thomas Drums – Pete Thomas Engineer – Roger Bechirian Keyboards – Steve Nieve Producer – Nick Lowe Written-By – Costello*	2:57
1-3	Elvis Costello–	Watching The Detectives Bass – Andrew Bodnar Drums – Steve Goulding Guitar, Steel Guitar [Pedal] – John McFee Piano, Organ – Steve Nieve Vocals, Guitar – Elvis Costello Written-By – Costello*	3:43
1-4	Elvis Costello–	Alison Bass – Johnny Ciambotti Drums – Mickey Shine* Guitar, Steel Guitar [Pedal] – John McFee Piano, Organ, Backing Vocals [Bvs] – Sean Hopper Vocals, Guitar – Elvis Costello Written-By – Costello*	3:21
1-5	Elvis Costello & The Attractions–	(I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea Bass – Bruce Thomas Drums – Pete Thomas Engineer – Roger Bechirian Keyboards – Steve Nieve Producer – Nick Lowe Written-By – Costello*	3:07
1-6	Elvis Costello & The Attractions–	Accidents Will Happen Bass – Bruce Thomas Drums – Pete Thomas Engineer – Roger Bechirian Keyboards – Steve Nieve Producer – Nick Lowe Written-By – Elvis Costello	3:01
1-7	Elvis Costello & The Attractions–	Pump It Up Bass – Bruce Thomas Drums – Pete Thomas Engineer – Roger Bechirian Keyboards – Steve Nieve Producer – Nick Lowe Written-By – Costello*	3:13
1-8	Elvis Costello & The Attractions–	I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down Bass – Bruce Thomas Drums – Pete Thomas Engineer [Balanced] – Roger Bechirian Keyboards – Steve Nieve Producer – Nick Lowe Written-By – Jones, Banks	2:05
1-9	Elvis Costello & The Attractions–	Radio, Radio Bass – Bruce Thomas Drums – Pete Thomas Engineer – Roger Bechirian Keyboards – Steve Nieve Producer – Nick Lowe Written-By – Costello*	3:06
1-10	Elvis Costello & The Attractions–	Clubland Bass – Bruce Thomas Co-producer [Produced In Association With] – Roger Bechirian Drums – Pete Thomas Keyboards – Steve Nieve Producer – Nick Lowe Written-By – Costello*	3:43
1-11	Elvis Costello–	A Good Year For The Roses Bass – Bruce Thomas Drums – Pete Thomas Engineer – Ron "Snake" Reynolds* Engineer [Assistant] – "Fast" Eddie Hudson* Fiddle – Tommy Millar Lead Guitar, Steel Guitar [Pedal] – John McFee Piano, Organ – Steve Nieve Producer – Billy Sherrill Written-By – Jerry Chestnut*	3:05
1-12	Elvis Costello & The Attractions–	Man Out Of Time Bass – Bruce Thomas Co-producer [Assisted By] – Jon Jacobs Drums – Pete Thomas Keyboards, Orchestrated By – Steve Nieve Producer – Geoff Emerick Producer [Original Idea] – Elvis Costello Written-By – Costello*	5:25
1-13	Elvis Costello & The Attractions–	I Wanna Be Loved Backing Vocals – Green* Bass – Bruce Thomas Co-producer [Assisted By] – Bob Kraushaar Drums – Pete Thomas Guitar, Vocals, Percussion [Anvil] – E.C.* Musician [Random Racket] – Maurice Worm Percussion – Luis Jardim Piano, Organ – Steve Nieve Producer – Clive Langer & Alan Winstanley Saxophone [Saxaphones] – Gary Barnacle Written-By – Farnell/ Jenkins*	4:46
1-14	Elvis Costello & The Attractions–	Everyday I Write The Book Backing Vocals – Caron Wheeler, Claudia Fontaine Bass – Bruce Thomas Co-producer [Assisted By] – Colin Fairley, Gavin Greenaway Drums – Pete Thomas Guitar, Vocals – E.C.* Piano, Organ – Steve Nieve Producer – Clive Langer & Alan Winstanley Written-By – Costello*	3:52
1-15	The Costello Show Featuring His Confederates*–	Brilliant Mistake Acoustic Guitar – The Little Hands Of Concrete* Co-producer [With] – Larry Kalman Hirsch* Double Bass [String Bass] – Jerry Scheff Drums [Brushes & Drums] – Mickey Currey* Electric Guitar, Accordion [Piano] – T-Bone Wolk Organ [Hammond], Harpsichord – Mitchell Froom Producer – Declan Patrick Aloysius MacManus, J. Henry (T-Bone) Burnett* Written-By – MacManus*	3:41
1-16	Elvis Costello–	The Other Side Of Summer Acoustic Guitar – James Burton Backing Vocals [Vocal Group] – E.C., Richard Page, Steve George, Steven Soules Bass – T-Bone Wolk Bass [Fuzz], Double Bass [String Bass] – Jerry Scheff Drums, Tambourine, Bells [Sleigh], Drums [Side] – Pete Thomas Grand Piano, Piano [Toy], Piano [Tack], Synthesizer [Vox Continential], Organ [Calliope, Cox], Keyboards [Stereophonic Optigan] – Larry Knechtel Piano [Tack] – Benmont Tench Piano [Toy], Piano [Tack], Synthesizer [Vox Continential], Organ [Calliope, Cox], Keyboards [Stereophonic Optigan] – Mitchell Froom Producer – D.P.A. MacManus, Kevin Killen, Mitchell Froom Vocals, Bass [Intro], Acoustic Guitar, Guitar [12 String] – E.C. Written-By – MacManus* Acoustic Guitar – James Burton Backing Vocals [Vocal Group] – E.C., Richard Page, Steve George, Steven Soules Bass – T-Bone Wolk Bass [Fuzz], Double Bass [String Bass] – Jerry Scheff Drums, Tambourine, Bells [Sleigh], Drums [Side] – Pete Thomas Grand Piano, Piano [Toy], Piano [Tack], Synthesizer [Vox Continential], Organ [Calliope, Cox], Keyboards [Stereophonic Optigan] – Larry Knechtel Piano [Tack] – Benmont Tench Piano [Toy], Piano [Tack], Synthesizer [Vox Continential], Organ [Calliope, Cox], Keyboards [Stereophonic Optigan] – Mitchell Froom Producer – D.P.A. MacManus, Kevin Killen, Mitchell Froom Vocals, Bass [Intro], Acoustic Guitar, Guitar [12 String] – E.C. Written-By – MacManus*	3:53
1-17	Elvis Costello & The Attractions–	Tokyo Storm Warning Bass – Bruce Thomas Co-producer [With] – Colin Fairley Drums – Pete Thomas Keyboards – Steve Nieve Producer, Acoustic Guitar – Nick Lowe Written-By – MacManus*	6:23
1-18	Elvis Costello & The Attractions–	Sulky Girl Bass – Bruce Thomas Drums – Pete Thomas Producer – Elvis Costello, Mitchell Froom Vocals, Guitar – E.C.* Written-By – MacManus*	5:04
1-19	Elvis Costello–	So Like Candy Bass – Jerry Scheff Bass [Into & Outro] – T-Bone Wolk Drums – Jim Keltner Guitar [Spanish], Electric Guitar – Marc Ribot Piano [Tack] – Larry Knechtel Producer – D.P.A. MacManus, Kevin Killen Producer, Mellotron, Keyboards [Chamberlain], Celesta – Mitchell Froom Vocals, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar – E.C. Written-By – MacManus, McCartney	4:35
1-20	Elvis Costello–	Veronica Acoustic Guitar – T-Bone Burnett Bass [Hofner] – Paul McCartney Drums – Jerry Marcotta* Electric Guitar, Vocals – Elvis Costello Electric Piano [Wurlitzer], Keyboards [Chamberlain] – Mitchell Froom Piano, Piano [Spinet] – Benmont Tench Producer – Elvis Costello, Kevin Killen, T-Bone Burnett Written-By – MacManus, McCartney	3:07
1-21	Elvis Costello–	She Arranged By – Julian Kershaw Conductor – Geoffrey Alexander Orchestra – L.S.O.* Producer – Trevor Jones Written-By – Aznavour, Kretzmer	3:05
2-1	Elvis Costello & The Attractions–	Big Tears Bass – Bruce Thomas Drums – Pete Thomas Engineer – Roger Bechirian Keyboards – Steve Nieve Producer – Nick Lowe Written-By – Costello*	3:10
2-2	Elvis Costello & The Attractions–	Beyond Belief Bass – Bruce Thomas Co-producer [Assisted By] – Jon Jacobs Drums – Pete Thomas Keyboards, Orchestrated By – Steve Nieve Producer – Geoff Emerick Producer [Original Idea] – Elvis Costello Written-By – Costello*	2:33
2-3	Elvis Costello & The Attractions–	Lipstick Vogue Bass – Bruce Thomas Drums – Pete Thomas Engineer – Roger Bechirian Keyboards – Steve Nieve Producer – Nick Lowe Written-By – Costello*	3:31
2-4	Elvis Costello & The Attractions–	Green Shirt Bass – Bruce Thomas Drums – Pete Thomas Engineer – Roger Bechirian Keyboards – Steve Nieve Producer – Nick Lowe Written-By – Costello*	2:44
2-5	Elvis Costello–	Pills And Soap Co-producer [Assisted By] – Colin Fairley, Gavin Greenaway Producer – Clive Langer & Alan Winstanley Written-By – Costello*	3:43
2-6	Elvis Costello–	Tramp The Dirt Down Acoustic Guitar, Bouzouki – Donal Lunny Double Bass – Jerry Scheff Effects [Distant Sound] – Marc Ribot Fiddle – Steve Wickham Harmonium [Indian] – Mitchell Froom Low Whistle, Pipe [Uileann] – Davy Spillane Producer – Elvis Costello, Kevin Killen, T-Bone Burnett Tambourine, Glockenspiel – Michael Blair Vocals – E.C.* Written-By – MacManus*	5:41
2-7	Elvis Costello & The Attractions–	Shipbuilding Arranged By [Strings] – David Bedford Bass – Bruce Thomas Co-producer [Assisted By] – Colin Fairley, Gavin Greenaway Drums – Pete Thomas Keyboards – Steve Nieve Producer – Clive Langer & Alan Winstanley Trumpet – Chet Baker Written-By – Langer, Costello	4:51
2-8	Elvis Costello & The Attractions–	High Fidelity Bass – Bruce Thomas Drums – Pete Thomas Engineer [Balanced By] – Roger Bechirian Keyboards – Steve Nieve Producer – Nick Lowe Written-By – Costello*	2:28
2-9	Elvis Costello & The Attractions–	New Lace Sleeves Bass – Bruce Thomas Co-producer [In Association With] – Roger Bechirian Drums – Pete Thomas Keyboards – Steve Nieve Producer – Nick Lowe Written-By – Costello*	3:47
2-10	Elvis Costello–	(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes Bass – Johnny Ciambotti Drums – Mickey Shine* Guitar, Steel Guitar [Pedal] – John McFee Guitar, Vocals – E.C.* Piano, Organ, Backing Vocals [Bvs] – Sean Hopper Producer, Backing Vocals – Nick Lowe Written-By – Costello*	2:46
2-11	Elvis Costello & The Attractions–	Talking In The Dark Bass – Bruce Thomas Drums – Pete Thomas Engineer – Roger Bechirian Keyboards – Steve Nieve Producer – Nick Lowe Written-By – Costello*	1:57
2-12	Elvis Costello–	New Amsterdam Producer – Elvis Costello Written-By – Costello*	2:13
2-13	Elvis Costello & The Attractions–	I Hope You're Happy Now Bass – Bruce Thomas Co-producer [In Association With] – Colin Fairley Drums – Pete Thomas Keyboards – Steve Nieve Producer – Nick Lowe Written-By – Costello*	3:07
2-14	Elvis Costello & The Attractions–	Riot Act Bass – Bruce Thomas Drums – Pete Thomas Engineer [Balanced] – Roger Bechirian Keyboards – Steve Nieve Producer – Nick Lowe Written-By – Costello*	3:34
2-15	Elvis Costello–	My Funny Valentine Engineer – Roger Bechirian Producer – Nick Lowe Written-By – Rodgers / Hart*	1:29
2-16	The Costello Show Featuring His Confederates*–	Indoor Fireworks Acoustic Guitar – James Burton, L.H.C.* Double Bass [String] – Jerry Scheff Guitar, Vocals – E.C.* Organ [Hammond] – Mitchell Froom Producer – Declan Patrick Aloysius MacManus, J. Henry (T-Bone) Burnett* Written-By – Costello*	4:09
2-17	Elvis Costello & The Attractions–	Almost Blue Bass – Bruce Thomas Co-producer [Assisted By] – Jon Jacobs Drums – Pete Thomas Keyboards – Steve Nieve Producer – Geoff Emerick Producer [Original Idea] – Elvis Costello Written-By – Costello*	2:49
2-18	Elvis Costello & The Attractions–	I Want You Bass – Bruce Thomas Co-producer [With] – Colin Fairley Drums – Pete Thomas Keyboards – Steve Nieve Producer – Nick Lowe Written-By – MacManus*	6:43
2-19	Elvis Costello With Burt Bacharach–	God Give Me Strength Bass – T-Bone Wolk Cello – Mark Onin Shuman, Richard Locker Drums – Chris Parker (2) Engineer, Mixed By – Kevin Killen Flugelhorn – Lloyd B. Stripling, Lew Soloff Flute [Alto] – Lawrence Feldman Guitar – David Spinozza Keyboards – Rob Mounsey Producer – Elvis Costello Producer, Conductor, Piano – Burt Bacharach Vibraphone – David Carey Viola – Julien Barber, Sue Pray Violin – Barry Finclair, David Nadien, Donna Tocco, Elona Barere, Jan Mullen, John Pintavalle, Laura Seaton, Marti Sweet, Paul Peabody, Richard Sortomme Written-By – Bacharach, Costello Bass – T-Bone Wolk Cello – Mark Onin Shuman, Richard Locker Drums – Chris Parker (2) Engineer, Mixed By – Kevin Killen Flugelhorn – Lloyd B. Stripling, Lew Soloff Flute [Alto] – Lawrence Feldman Guitar – David Spinozza Keyboards – Rob Mounsey Producer – Elvis Costello Producer, Conductor, Piano – Burt Bacharach Vibraphone – David Carey Viola – Julien Barber, Sue Pray Violin – Barry Finclair, David Nadien, Donna Tocco, Elona Barere, Jan Mullen, John Pintavalle, Laura Seaton, Marti Sweet, Paul Peabody, Richard Sortomme Written-By – Bacharach, Costello	6:10
2-20	The Fairfield Four Featuring Elvis Costello–	That Day Is Done Co-producer [Assisted By] – Declan Young, Tim Roberts (11) Recorded By, Mixed By – Robert Tassi Vocals – Isaac Freeman, James Hill (2), Joseph Rice, Walter Settles Written-By – MacManus, McCartney	5:10
2-21	Elvis Costello & Steve Nieve Feat. The Brodsky Quartet*–	I Want To Vanish Cello – Jacqueline Thomas Clarinet [B-flat] – Ruth Causey Co-producer [Assisted By] – Jon Jacobs Double Bass – Roy Babbington Keyboards – Steve Nieve Producer – Elvis Costello Producer, Engineer – Geoff Emerick Viola – Paul Cassidy Violin – Ian Belton (2), Michael Thomas (5) Written-By – Costello*	3:17

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Stephanie

Natrona Heights, US

★★★★★ 5

An action-packed dark romantasy

Format: Kindle

I loved this book! Queen of Roses is an Arthurian-inspired dark romantasy that is the first book in the Blood of Fae series. The story follows Morgan, the princess of Camelot who is rumored to be part fae. Fueled by prejudiced hatred and a mistrust of fae blood, Morgan’s abusive father strips her of her birthright and hands it to her half-brother, Arthur. Instead of becoming queen, Morgan is commanded to join the temple of the goddesses when she comes of age. However, Arthur turns into a psychopathic, power-hungry, fae-hating king as he ages. He develops malevolent plans and commands Morgan to find an ancient weapon with legendary power. Although Morgan is wary of Arthur’s intentions, she embraces the opportunity to go on a journey and potentially change her fate. The story picks up from there and we follow Morgan on her quest to find the ancient relic. It’s full of high stakes adventure, mystery, tension, banter, forced proximity, hidden magic, self discovery, and betrayal. This first installment of the series intricately develops the world building and character development. There’s little romance in this book, but it is evident that it is a slow burn that will continue to develop throughout the remainder of the series. Overall, I loved the world building, the epic fantasy, Morgan’s journey of self discovery, and all of the twists and turns that set the stage for the future installments. I can’t wait to see what happens next!

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Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2024

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AlynReads

Lexington, US

★★★★★ 4

Arthurian Fae Quest…say less.

Format: Kindle

A fae centered Arthurian tale unlike any I’ve read so far. The author did a great job at descriptive world building, with scenes easily playing out in my minds eye. There was plenty of action, suspense, and even a touch of horror. An enemies to lovers, slow burn romance, a quest, with plot twist and turns aplenty. There was a love triangle, which I’m not usually a fan of but, it played out well in this story line. The FMC, Morgan Pendragon, was so blatantly naïve, yet I typically expect as much in a ‘book one’ of a series, especially one that features a fairly sheltered princess. I was happy to read that in spite of this, she still showed a strong sense of morals, fire, and spine. Now our MMC? Kairos Draven, aka Void’s Edge. Oh, how I’m a sucker for a smoking’ hot grumpy warrior alpha with a witty mouth, and a strong sense of “touch her and die” attitude, so you know who held all my cards. That ending? Just made me swoon all the harder. Now add a battlecat that rivals the size of a horse…and well Ms. Briar Boleyn you have well and truly stolen my heart. I’m excited to see where the story goes from here, and follow along to see more of the characters growth. I went into this story fairly blind, and I think I enjoyed it all the more because of it. Once the story got going, it had me in an absolute chokehold and it was difficult to put down.

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Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2024

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Ariel

Whiting, US

★★★★★ 3

Not a bad start

Format: Kindle

3 stars Thank you Netgalley and Briar Boleyn for the ARC! A camelot/king Arthur retelling with fae. I was hooked by the idea of this book immediately and was eager to jump into this world. • slow burn • enemies to lovers • who did this to you Morgan Pendragon watched her mother die by her father's hand when she was just eight years old, hiding under the bed. Morgan is believed to have the tainted blood of the fae in her veins and is cast aside so that her fathers illegitimate son, Arthur, can become the king. She's seen his cruel treatment of the fae firsthand, so when he sends her on a journey to find a fae weapon she seizes the opportunity to do more with her life. Along the way, she finds more than she could have imagined. I don't know a whole lot about King Arthur and Camelot but I had a lot of fun with this story! The plot has some similar tropes to popular romantasy books (From blood and ash) but there's enough originality here that it doesn't feel like I'm reading a copy. I liked how the fae were different in appearance than what is typical in most fantasy books I've read. In this book they have blue hair, violet skin and a wide range of other characteristics. I thought that the world building was easy to follow and I could easily immerse myself into this world. After reading the blurb I kept wondering when she was going to go on the journey to find Excalibur and it doesn't happen until around the 45% mark. The story is a bit slow at times but starts to pick up once they begin their journey to find Excalibur. The John Wick style Inn was a fun concept that I enjoyed reading about. There are a lot of similarities to this and FBAA and I would have liked to have it be a little more different, but I'm hoping book two will have the story turn into something of its own. Overall I enjoyed reading this story and I'm looking forward to reading book two especially after that ending.

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Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2023

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Vikki Lynn

Massapequa, US

★★★★★ 5

Unraveling Fate and Fae: A Captivating Journey in "Queen of Roses"

Format: Kindle

"Queen of Roses" by Briar Boleyn is a dark fantasy romance that masterfully combines elements of myth, magic, and romance with a captivating King Arthur retelling infused with a Fae twist. From its intricately woven plot to its compelling characters, this novel delivers an immersive reading experience that will leave readers eagerly anticipating the next installment. At its core, "Queen of Roses" is an enchanting tale of forbidden love and destiny, featuring an exceptionally slow-burn romance that ignites with the intensity of an enemies-to-lovers trope. Against a backdrop of magic and mythical creatures, the story unfolds with tension, banter, and forced proximity, drawing readers into a world filled with love, friendships, self-discovery, and betrayal. While the novel excels in world-building, character development, and plot intricacies, some readers may yearn for a bit more fire and spice in certain aspects of the narrative. However, the promise of future developments in the series offers hope for an even more dynamic and engaging story to come. I know I personally cannot wait to get into book 2. With a cliffhanger ending that leaves hearts racing and minds reeling, "Queen of Roses" succeeds in immersing readers from start to finish. Its dark and twisted fantasy elements are expertly balanced with moments of adventure, action, and unexpected twists, keeping readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page. As the story delves into complex themes and explores the depths of its characters' struggles and desires, it's important to note that "Queen of Roses" may contain triggering content. Readers are advised to check the trigger warnings before diving into this captivating tale. Overall, "Queen of Roses" is a must-read for fans of dark fantasy romance, offering a mesmerizing journey that will leave readers eagerly anticipating the next chapter in the series. With its lush prose, intricate storytelling, and unforgettable characters, this novel is sure to leave a lasting impression on all who venture into its enchanted world. I want to extend a heartfelt shoutout to the author for granting me the opportunity to dive into "Queen of Roses" through NetGalley. It has been an absolute pleasure to explore the captivating world and characters crafted with such skill and imagination. Thank you for entrusting me with this glimpse into your enchanting world.

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Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2024

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Luna Fae

Lake Worth, US

★★★★★ 4

Right from the start, I was drawn in by the prologue!!!

Format: Paperback, Format: Paperback

Queen of Roses (Blood of a Fae #1) by Briar Boleyn Genre General Fiction ( Adult), Romance, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Dark Romance “More primordial than the stars. My name was on his lips as he promised unspeakable darkness to any who came between us.” Right from the start, I was drawn in by the prologue!!! I’m a big fan of “touch her, and you die” vibes, but I mean, what’s also not to love about a unique Arthurian retelling with gender twists, a treacherous royal court, a dangerous quest, magical Fae & mystical monsters, entwined with a bit of spice! Morgan, Princess of Pendrath and true heir to the throne has spent most of her life dimming her light to feel safe and to make others comfortable. She is treated as an outcast in the court and repressed by her family due to the blood of the Fae within her and forced to join the Temple of the Three as a priestess in training to one day replace Merlin. Her brother, King Arthur, who reminds me of Joffrey from Game of Thrones, later tells her that he has other plans and offers her a choice of the Temple or to marry her off for political gain, unless… that is, she can journey through the great unknown and return with a long-lost fae weapon with enchanted powers known as Excalibur. Her quest begins with a roguish crew that includes the mysterious, arrogant, and heart-tuggingly handsome Captain of the Royal Guard, Kairos Draven, whom she can’t decide if she wants to stab or indulge in pleasure with. Along the way are plenty of surprises, mystical creatures, and betrayal, all while Morgan uncovers more of the truth about herself and who she can trust. This book had intriguing storylines and lovable characters that kept me turning pages and wanting more. I can’t wait to see how it all unfolds and comes together in book 2, Court of Claws, which I just started reading!! Read if you’re into- Dark Fantasy/Romance Slow–Burn Question Everything Magic and Action Fae Arthurian Legend Stabby/Broken FFC Morally Gray MMC Forced Proximity Queen of Roses is perfect for Holly Black, Jennifer L. Armentrout, and Sarah J. Maas fans. Please check the trigger warnings page in the table of contents before reading this book.

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Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2023