#Review: The Rose Bargain by Sasha Peyton Smith

The Rose Bargain is the kind of book that sinks its claws into you from page one and refuses to let go. Imagine if The Cruel Prince and Bridgerton had a deliciously wicked, fae-infused baby—that’s exactly what Sasha Peyton Smith delivers in this spellbinding fantasy romance.

Set in an alternate England where every citizen gets one bargain with the immortal fae queen, the story weaves magic, intrigue, and cutthroat high society drama into something utterly irresistible. Our heroine, Ivy Benton, isn’t just another debutante looking for a fairytale ending—she’s got stakes. Big ones. A ruined family, a sister trapped by a sinister bargain, and now, a competition to win the heart of the fae prince, Bram. Sounds dreamy? Think again. This world is as dangerous as dazzling, and Ivy quickly learns that every wish granted comes at a terrible price.

The romance? Oh, it simmers. Bram is equal parts infuriating and intoxicating, and the tension between him and Ivy is the kind that makes you want to scream at the pages. The fae politics are deliciously cutthroat, the world-building is lush and immersive, and the twists? They will wreck you.

If you love books with dark fairy tale vibes, ruthless competitions, and intense chemistry that practically sparks off the page, The Rose Bargain is your next obsession. Think A Court of Thorns and Roses meets The Selection, but with even sharper edges. It’s romantic, it’s dangerous, and it’s utterly unputdownable.

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