Book Review: Sweet Briar

 

Once upon a time, a prince’s obsession with a beautiful peasant nearly destroyed his kingdom.I am the woman who came within inches of ruining the realm.At a ball in honor of our betrothal, I drank from a poisoned chalice and fell into a dreamless sleep. Now, a century later, another prince’s kiss awakens me from my slumber.

I'm told I have no choice but to become his queen. That's how the story always goes.

But my heart desires a man I can't touch. The knight who was there in the shadows, watching me. The curse isn’t yet fully broken.

I've lived this tale once before. This time, I choose a different ending. I want him. The hard-hearted knight whose kiss awakens me, body and soul. Who protects me from the terrifying monsters that follow me wherever I go. No matter what price I must pay—or what it costs him to awaken me in truth.

This scorching forbidden romance is a Sleeping Beauty retelling intended for mature audiences. For fans of Evie Marceau, Scarlett St. Clair, and Olivia Wildenstein, the Awakened series is a spellbinding fantasy romance collection for spicy romantasy readers. 


My Review

I enjoyed this darker version of Sleeping Beauty. The whole time that I was reading the book, I could picture everyone and the scenery. It was like a movie playing in my head. After reading this book, I do want to check out more books by this author. 

Where Prince Alistar is concerned, I think we can all agree that he is the evil villain and that no one likes him. If not for Killian, he would not have survived as long as he did. He can't really survive in situations that require him to fight for his life. 

I felt the instant connection between Killian and Briar. It only grew the more time that they spent around each other. Briar is not afraid to be a bit wanton. Killian and she brought the heat! 

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