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The Thorn Queen
The Rose Bargain (Related to this series)
- Author
- Sasha Peyton Smith
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 23 April 2026
- Run Time
- 11 hours 52 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
- 5.0 (1 review)
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What to expect
Bridgerton, The Selection, and The Cruel Prince collide in this royal-inspired romantasy; the sequel to the instant New York Times bestseller The Rose Bargain.
Wed to one brother.
In love with the other.
Having won the hand of the faerie King Bram, Ivy is now Queen of England.
But with his ascension to the throne, Bram unleashed the fae into the human world. After hundreds of years of being kept from their favourite playthings, the Others are looking to make up for lost time … and they do, with wicked revelry that sweeps through the country.
To survive, Ivy acts the sweet, devoted wife. Behind the smile, she plots to banish her husband, save her sister Lydia, and reunite with the love of her life, Emmett.
Yet Emmet and Lydia are trapped in the Otherworld, where the fae games are deadlier than ever and a queen must play most viciously of all. Or see herself dethroned.
Forbidden romance, deceptive bargains, and lethal court intrigue intertwine in this mesmerizing fae romantasy sequel that will captivate fans of Once Upon a Broken Heart and Belladonna.
"A deliciously dark and romantic fantasy” Stephanie Garber, on The Rose Bargain
Critics Review
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Reviews for The Rose Bargain
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"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
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"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
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“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
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“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
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“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
Book 5.0
Narration 5.0
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5.0 5.0
Perfect sequel, I inhaled it in 24hrs. One of the best duologies I've read in recent years. Outstanding narration- I read book 1 and listened to book 2 and have to say it was better as an audiobook!
adodd 2026-04-27
Details
- Author
- Sasha Peyton Smith
- Narrator
- Emily Mount, Shiromi Arserio, James Meunier
- Duration
- 11 hours 52 minutes
- Release Date
- 23 April 2026
- ISBN
- 9780008657536
- 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
- 5.0(1 review)
- Narration
- 5.0(1 review)
Synopsis
Bridgerton, The Selection, and The Cruel Prince collide in this royal-inspired romantasy; the sequel to the instant New York Times bestseller The Rose Bargain. Wed to one brother. In love with the other. Having won the hand of the faerie King Bram, Ivy is now Queen of England. But with his ascension to the throne, Bram unleashed the fae into the human world. After hundreds of years of being kept from their favourite playthings, the Others are looking to make up for lost time … and they do, with wicked revelry that sweeps through the country. To survive, Ivy acts the sweet, devoted wife. Behind the smile, she plots to banish her husband, save her sister Lydia, and reunite with the love of her life, Emmett. Yet Emmet and Lydia are trapped in the Otherworld, where the fae games are deadlier than ever and a queen must play most viciously of all. Or see herself dethroned. Forbidden romance, deceptive bargains, and lethal court intrigue intertwine in this mesmerizing fae romantasy sequel that will captivate fans of Once Upon a Broken Heart and Belladonna. "A deliciously dark and romantic fantasy” Stephanie Garber, on The Rose Bargain
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