The Rose and the Thorn
- 315
- Pages
- about 6 h
- Reading time
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About the book
Two thieves want answers. Riyria is born. For more than a year, Royce Melborn has tried to forget Gwen DeLancy, the woman who saved him and his partner Hadrian Blackwater when all other doors were closed against them. Unable to stay away any longer, they return to Medford to a very different reception - she refuses to see them. Once more she is shielding them, this time from the powerful noble who abused her. She was right to suspect Royce wouldn't care about rank and privilege or fear any repercussions from reprisal. What she didn't realise is what he was capable of - until now. 'This epic fantasy showcases the arrival of a master storyteller' Library Journal on Theft of Swords The Riyria Revelations THEFT OF SWORDS RISE OF EMPIRE HEIR OF NOVRON The Riyria Chronicles THE CROWN TOWER THE ROSE AND THE THORN
Reading order · The Riyria Chronicles
Full order & progress →- The Crown TowerStart here
8.38.3 / 10 - The Rose and the ThornThis book
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Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.5 across 221 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 59% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Fantasy average of 8.0. That is how 8.3 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 8.8 | 12 | 5% |
| Hardcover | 8.5 | 209 | 95% |
Reader voices
The most-liked reviews on Hardcover (credited to their authors).
“Quick paced, real tension and character development. Hadrian & Royce were not the real big roles in this one. While they are still a big chunk of the story, Hilfred really takes the center role. The story is quick to unfold and while some parts…”
“For more of my reviews, check out my blog. Another good popcorn fantasy book set in the Riyria universe. Nothing heavy or hard to read here, just pure fun. Maybe wish it was a little longer, but overall, a decent mostly light-hearted book. Hadrian is still the best.”
Frequently asked
How long is The Rose and the Thorn?
It has 315 pages — shorter than 93% of the ranked books in Fantasy.
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