#108 in Romance
The Rose Bargain
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About the book
The Cruel Prince meets The Selection in this captivating duology opener brimming with heart-pounding romance, vicious competition, and beautiful, cruel fae, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Witch Haven, Sasha Peyton Smith. Every citizen of England is granted one bargain from their immortal fae queen. High society girls are expected to bargain for qualities that will win them suitors: a rare talent for piano in exchange for one’s happiest childhood memory. A perfect smile for one’s ability to taste. But Ivy Benton’s debut season arrives with a shocking twist: a competition to secure the heart of the Queen’s fae son, Prince Bram. A prize that could save Ivy’s family from ruin… and free her sister from the bargain that destroyed her. Yet every glittering fae deal has a rotting heart—and at the center of this contest is a dark plot that could destroy everything Ivy knows. Sweepingly romantic and deceptively enchanting, this alternate history romantasy will enthrall readers of Holly Black, Stephanie Garber, and Adalyn Grace.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.6 across 85 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 36% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Romance average of 7.7. That is how 7.8 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 7.6 | 85 | 100% |
Reader voices
The most-liked reviews on Hardcover (credited to their authors).
“I thought the first 40% of the book was okay, but then it went downhill. There were too many plot holes, and a lot of it just didn't make sense to me. I think we jumped from one thing to the next too quickly, which…”
Frequently asked
What age is The Rose Bargain for?
The Rose Bargain sits on the Young adult shelf in the sources we use, which by convention means roughly ages 13 and up. This is a guide from the book’s category, not a publisher’s age rating.
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