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Rose in Chains

by Julie Soto

Book 1 in The Evermore Trilogy

The premise is brutal, but the tension works because Briony never becomes passive in her own captivity. Dark, political, and very much not a cozy palace fantasy.

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  • Content warnings: Sexual assault, Rape, Dubious consent, Human trafficking, Slavery, Captivity, Torture, Violence, Graphic violence, War, Death, Grief, Pregnancy loss / miscarriage, Reproductive medical themes, Abuse, Sexual harassment, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Substance abuse, Suicidal ideation, Misogyny, Bullying, Gore
Length464 pages
Series statusOngoing series
Spice3/5 · Slow seduction
PacingSlow

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Romance promise

  • Enemies to lovers
  • Male/female pairing (M/F)
  • Slow burn
  • Medium
  • Slow seduction
  • The angst delivered
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  • Morally gray
  • Forbidden love
  • Dark / taboo style
  • Addictive read
  • Dark/tortured soul
  • Captor/captive
  • Rough / primal
  • Obsessed
  • Possessive alpha
  • Possessive / claiming style
  • Tension finally satisfied
  • Mutual pining
  • Emotional / vulnerable intimacy
  • Power imbalance
  • Possessive/protective
  • Jealous/possessive during intimacy
  • Wall pinning
  • Tension
  • Anticipation
  • Bonding/claiming/marking
  • Rough/aggressive intimacy
  • Power exchange
  • Possessive
  • Dubious consent elements

Fantasy promise

  • Romantasy
  • Captive romance
  • Royal court / palace
  • High fantasy
  • Witches/wizards/warlocks
  • Prison / captivity
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  • Forced proximity
  • Fated mates
  • Dark romance
  • Secret relationship

Reading experience

  • First person
  • Slow
  • Dark
  • Lush
  • Heavy
  • High
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  • Royalty
  • Intense
  • Atmospheric
  • Survivor
  • Brooding
  • Fallen noble / disgraced heir
  • Romantic
  • Suspenseful
  • Immersive
  • Angsty
  • Dangerous
  • Forbidden desire
  • Morally complex
  • Court of shadows
  • Slow descent into darkness
  • Political intrigue

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Book details
Length
464 pages
Language
English
Format
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