A review by sweets
Of Briar and Rose by B. N. Bearain

adventurous dark funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

 
I received a free copy of booksirens for an honest review. 

 
I enjoyed this book very much the relationship with Adora and Cassian was interesting and for me the biggest part of the story. I loved all the strangeness and diversity of this realm. I do have some notes: 

I did find the move to the alternate realm was form 0-100. I would have liked to see Adore in her own world to determine if she was as kick ass in her own world or a nerd if she stepped up to the plate. Its not really determined what kind of a person she was before she got entangled in this world. Also, this instantaneous acceptance of her lot as if it is normal to get sucked in a mirror is a little jarring. However, the book is fast passed and keeps you on your those. It has lots of diversity and strange twists and turns to keep you guessing. The development of the relationship with all the challenges they face is very funny and moving at het same time and the dark vibe makes this an awesome fall read.