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The Rose Bargain
- Author
- Sasha Peyton Smith
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 13 February 2025
- Run Time
- 12 hours 17 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy romance, Historical fantasy, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Queens, kings, princesses, princes etc, Historical romance, Romance: fantasy and paranormal, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Magical realism / Magical fantasy, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Epic fantasy / heroic fantasy
- Rating
- 4.5 (2 reviews)
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What to expect
The Cruel Prince meets Bridgerton in this captivating fantasy brimming with heart-pounding romance, vicious competition, and beautiful, cruel fae, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Witch Haven, Sasha Peyton Smith.
"A deliciously dark and romantic fantasy. I absolutely devoured this book!” STEPHANIE GARBER, #1 NYT BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF ONCE UPON A BROKEN HEART
“If you’re looking for the next YA sensation, here it is.” ADALYN GRACE, #1 NYT BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF BELLADONNA
“Both lush and dangerous, like flower petals tipped with poison. With twists, secrets, and stolen kisses, I was riveted through every page.”AVA REID, #1 NYT BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF A STUDY IN DROWNING
"The Rose Bargain will enthrall you with its cruel beauty and lush violence; I loved every minute of it.” — Allison Saft, NYT BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF A FRAGILE ENCHANTMENT
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Every citizen of England is granted one bargain from their immortal fae queen. High society girls are expected to bargain for qualities that will win them suitors: a rare talent for piano in exchange for one’s happiest childhood memory. A perfect smile for one’s ability to taste.
But Ivy Benton’s debut season arrives with a shocking twist: a competition to secure the heart of the Queen’s fae son, Prince Bram. A prize that could save Ivy’s family from ruin… and free her sister from the bargain that destroyed her.
Yet every glittering fae deal has a rotting heart, and at the centre of this contest is a dark plot that could destroy everything.
Sweepingly romantic and deceptively enchanting, this alternate history romantasy will enthrall readers of Lauren Roberts, Stephanie Garber, and Sarah J Maas.
Critics Review
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"Everything fans of YA romantasy could possibly ask for" – CultureFly
"One of the most imaginative and interesting fantasy books I have picked up recently" – NerdDaily
"Magic-infused alternate history at its finest. The Rose Bargain is the most beguiling drama unfolding beneath the sheen of a gorgeous, glittering world—and entirely unputdownable until the fiery end." —Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights
"A deliciously dark and romantic fantasy. Full of clever surprises, twisted secrets, and bad decisions. Like the dangerous fairy bargains inside of its pages, the Rose Bargain delivers on its promises in heart-pounding and unexpected ways. I absolutely devoured this book!” — Stephanie Garber, #1 NYT bestselling author of Once Upon A Broken Heart
“If Bridgerton and The Cruel Prince had a love child, it’d be this book. The Rose Bargain is a fantastically fun and addictive start of a new series that is sure to send readers into a frenzy. With sharp prose and an irresistible plot, I devoured this book like it was candy. If you’re looking for the next YA sensation, here it is.” — Adalyn Grace, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Belladonna series
“Both lush and dangerous, like flower petals tipped with poison. With twists, secrets, and stolen kisses, I was riveted through every page—The Rose Bargain is a masterful and enchanting entry into the canon of romantic fantasy.” – Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning
“Sasha Peyton Smith expertly weaves the rich details and deceptive beauty of a fairytale into regency England, with lush world-building, breathless romance, and a playful yet twisty plot. Reading THE ROSE BARGAIN feels like biting into the perfect piece of fairy fruit—dark and deliciously sweet. An instant classic.” —Shelby Mahurin, New York Times bestselling author of Serpent and Dove
User Reviews
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Details
- Author
- Sasha Peyton Smith
- Narrator
- Emily Mount, Shiromi Arserio, James Meunier
- Duration
- 12 hours 17 minutes
- Release Date
- 13 February 2025
- ISBN
- 9780008657505
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy romance, Historical fantasy, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Queens, kings, princesses, princes etc, Historical romance, Romance: fantasy and paranormal, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Magical realism / Magical fantasy, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Epic fantasy / heroic fantasy
- Rating
- 4.5(2 reviews)
- Narration
- 5.0(2 reviews)
Synopsis
The Cruel Prince meets Bridgerton in this captivating fantasy brimming with heart-pounding romance, vicious competition, and beautiful, cruel fae, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Witch Haven, Sasha Peyton Smith. "A deliciously dark and romantic fantasy. I absolutely devoured this book!” STEPHANIE GARBER, #1 NYT BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF ONCE UPON A BROKEN HEART “If you’re looking for the next YA sensation, here it is.” ADALYN GRACE, #1 NYT BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF BELLADONNA “Both lush and dangerous, like flower petals tipped with poison. With twists, secrets, and stolen kisses, I was riveted through every page.”AVA REID, #1 NYT BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF A STUDY IN DROWNING "The Rose Bargain will enthrall you with its cruel beauty and lush violence; I loved every minute of it.” — Allison Saft, NYT BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF A FRAGILE ENCHANTMENT ………….. Every citizen of England is granted one bargain from their immortal fae queen. High society girls are expected to bargain for qualities that will win them suitors: a rare talent for piano in exchange for one’s happiest childhood memory. A perfect smile for one’s ability to taste. But Ivy Benton’s debut season arrives with a shocking twist: a competition to secure the heart of the Queen’s fae son, Prince Bram. A prize that could save Ivy’s family from ruin… and free her sister from the bargain that destroyed her. Yet every glittering fae deal has a rotting heart, and at the centre of this contest is a dark plot that could destroy everything. Sweepingly romantic and deceptively enchanting, this alternate history romantasy will enthrall readers of Lauren Roberts, Stephanie Garber, and Sarah J Maas.
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