🌹 Rose in Chains – 4.5/5 ⭐️

At the top, let me say: this book includes content warnings and trigger warnings, and for good reason. There are scenes involving non-consensual sex and sexual actions that were, at times, hard for me to stomach. I understand their place in the story and the world the author created, and I really appreciated the warning before diving in. But if that’s not something you’re okay reading, take that seriously going in. ⚠️

Now onto the rest…

I loved this book! 😍 The flow of it was perfect—the pacing kept me hooked the entire time. The characters? So complex and layered. It has honestly been a LONG time since I’ve stayed up until 1 a.m. two nights in a row just to finish a book. I am a full-grown adult with responsibilities… and this book made me forget all of them. 😂

Toven was MOODY, dark, and “touch her and die” in the absolute best way. I loved him so much—his intensity, the quiet possessiveness, the inner turmoil—it all worked. New book boyfriend unlocked! 😩🖤

Briony, I found a tad annoying at times. She gave off some “pick me” girl energy in the beginning, and I was definitely rolling my eyes a bit. But I get it when it comes to Toven. I do think as the story progressed, she started shifting into someone stronger and more grounded. I’d love to see her become a full force to reckon with in the next book. There’s serious growth potential. 💪

Now… my only wish (and it’s a big one): some spice!!! 🌶️
The build-up was so there. The tension, the stolen glances, the aching want—it was all leading somewhere, and then when we finally got a taste? Just a dash, and then—BOOM, it ends?! 😭 I wanted more. The tease was too real and it ended hurt me physically.

✨ SPOILERS BELOW – Don’t read past this if you haven’t finished! ✨
Okay, let’s talk about the Rory twist…

I wasn’t shocked that he was alive. The story laid some solid breadcrumbs leading up to that reveal, so I was kind of expecting it. But honestly? I didn’t mind that it wasn’t a total surprise. It made sense, and I actually appreciated how it was built up if you were paying close attention.

Now—Rory being saved by the dragon and the dragon having her own mind?! THAT was exciting. That added a whole other level of intrigue, and now I’m dying to see where that goes. Hate where it ended in the best way possible. I need the next one NOW!

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