June 13, 2026
„Queen of Roses” by Briar Boleyn
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A doomed love, a dangerous mission, and a kingdom on the brink of war...
A cast-off princess…
Born into a life of duty and sacrifice, Morgan Pendragon’s destiny has never been her own. Rumored to carry the tainted blood of the fae in her veins, her birthright is stolen from her when she is a mere child. Growing up in the shadow of her brother the king, she has been promised to the goddesses when she comes of age. So, when her brother commands that she seek out a fae weapon of legendary power, Morgan seizes the chance to break free from the chains of her fate.
A dangerous temptation…
As she travels, Morgan finds herself drawn into a strange group of outcasts, led by a dark and enigmatic warrior whose sharp wit and fierce beauty set her heart ablaze. But while Morgan struggles to reconcile her desires with her duty, she and her new comrades discover dangers that await them beyond anything in their wildest nightmares.
A slumbering kingdom awoken by blood…
Believed to have vanished generations ago, a fae kingdom dreaded by mortals is ascending once more, bound to reclaim what was lost by violence and bloodshed. As the fae world, with its intricate web of lies and mysteries, is slowly revealed to Morgan, she is led to the terrible realization that the secrets she carries in her blood make her a greater threat than she could ever have imagined.
MY OPINION
Before Medra, there was Morgan.
If you’ve read “On Wings of Blood”, you already know that Briar Boleyn loves mixing a lot of tropes into one story. And she does it really well.
“Queen of Roses” is the first book in the “Blood of Fae” series. It tells the story of Morgan Pendragon, a strong heroine whose destiny has never truly been her own. Morgan has spent her entire life living in her brother’s shadow. One day, King Arthur — her brother — sends her on a dangerous mission to find a powerful fae artifact.
For Morgan, this is a chance to finally be free.
Free from the kingdom.
Free from the people who look at her like she’s a monster because of the rumors that fae blood runs through her veins.
And she intends to take that chance.
But not alone.
She gets her own bodyguard.
Kairos Draven.
The most mysterious — and probably the most handsome — man she knows.
“Queen of Roses” has a slow start, but that’s actually one of its strengths. While the story takes its time at the beginning, it also carefully builds the world and all the details you’ll need later. And trust me — once everything is in place, the pace picks up fast. The action increases, the stakes get higher, and you never feel lost.
You know how it goes.
First, you build the foundations.
The tension between Morgan and Draven is impossible to miss, but both of them know they have a mission to complete. Their relationship is a slow burn, but don’t worry — the spice is here too.
“Queen of Roses” is the beginning of another emotional and dangerous journey. Briar Boleyn knows exactly how to hook a reader, and I’m pretty sure that once you finish the first part of Morgan’s adventure, you’ll immediately reach for book two.
And the best part?
No waiting.
The entire series is already out.