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Various - Connoisseur Jazz Cuts (The Comprehensive Collection - Legendary Artists, Essential Music) (20xCD, Comp, Mono + Box)

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Various - Connoisseur Jazz Cuts (The Comprehensive Collection - Legendary Artists, Essential Music) (20xCD, Comp, Mono + Box)Media Condition: Mint (M) Sleeve Condition: Near Mint (NM or M ) Comments: still sealed General notes about this release (please note: our version may differ a little. see the comments above): Boxset: inclusive 72 page booklet with exclusive essays and track by track comments Made in the EU CD1 total time 74: 01 CD2 total time 73: 11 CD3 total time 73: 46 CD4 total time 60: 55 CD5 total time 67: 54 CD6 total time 68: 58 CD7 total time 66: 12 CD8 total

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General notes about this release (please note: our version may differ a little. see the comments above):
Boxset: inclusive 72 - page booklet with exclusive essays and track-by-track comments Made in the EU CD1 total time 74:01 CD2 total time 73:11 CD3 total time 73:46 CD4 total time 60:55 CD5 total time 67:54 CD6 total time 68:58 CD7 total time 66:12 CD8 total time 67:19 CD9 total time 61:13 CD10 total time 74:25 CD11 total time 69:32 CD12 total time 74:55 CD13 total time 71:35 CD14 total time 71:11 CD15 total time 62:24 CD16 total time 64:00 CD17 total time 72:32 CD18 total time 76:23 CD19 total time 58:27 CD20 total time 60:43 Tracks are presented in a sequentially manner.

 

1-1. Miles Davis - All Blues 11:36
1-2. Miles Davis - Bye Bye Blackbird 7:57
1-3. Miles Davis - Trane's Blues (A.K.A. Vierd Blues) 8:37
1-4. Miles Davis - Freddie Freeloader 9:47
1-5. Miles Davis - Dear Old Stockholm 7:52
1-6. Miles Davis - On Green Dolphin Street 9:52
1-7. Miles Davis - Oleo 6:21
1-8. Miles Davis - Fran Dance 5:51
1-9. Miles Davis - Round Midnight 5:58
2-10. Miles Davis - Blues For Pablo 5:20
2-11. Miles Davis - Concierto De Aranjuez 16:24
2-12. Miles Davis - My Ship 4:29
2-13. Miles Davis - The Pan Piper 3:53
2-14. Miles Davis - It Ain't Necessarily So 4:26
2-15. Miles Davis - Will O' The Wisp 3:50
2-16. Miles Davis - Miles Ahead 3:31
2-17. Miles Davis - Summertime 3:21
2-18. Miles Davis - Solea 12:19
2-19. Miles Davis - Saeta 5:09
2-20. Miles Davis - The Maids Of Cadiz 3:55
2-21. Miles Davis - My Man's Gone Now 6:17
3-1. Oscar Peterson - It Ain't Necessarily So 2:49
3-2. Oscar Peterson - Ac-cent-tchuate The Positive 2:01
3-3. Oscar Peterson - Woddy'n You 3:49
3-4. Oscar Peterson - Love For Sale 3:30
3-5. Oscar Peterson - Surrey With The Fringe On Top 2:36
3-6. Oscar Peterson - Get Happy 2:32
3-7. Oscar Peterson - Maidens Of Cadiz 7:43
3-8. Oscar Peterson - Joy Spring 5:34
3-9. Oscar Peterson - O.P. 2:54
3-10. Oscar Peterson - Gal In Calico 5:56
3-11. Oscar Peterson - That Old Black Magic 2:59
3-12. Oscar Peterson - Too Marvellous For Words 2:51
3-13. Oscar Peterson - Easter Parade 3:18
3-14. Oscar Peterson - Big Fat Mamma 7:35
3-15. Oscar Peterson - Con Alma 6:59
3-16. Oscar Peterson - Evrev 4:26
3-17. Oscar Peterson - Lover, Come Back To Me 2:52
3-18. Oscar Peterson - Summertime 2:58
4-19. Oscar Peterson - Pennies From Heaven 5:17
4-20. Oscar Peterson - Sunday 3:58
4-21. Oscar Peterson - You Turned The Tables On Me 3:44
4-22. Oscar Peterson - Flic 6:33
4-23. Oscar Peterson - Date With Oscar 6:01
4-24. Oscar Peterson - How Deep Is The Ocean 2:59
4-25. Oscar Peterson - Mic's Jump 2:19
4-26. Oscar Peterson - Exactly Like You 5:10
4-27. Oscar Peterson - Lush Life 3:41
4-28. Oscar Peterson - Autumn In New York 2:48
4-29. Oscar Peterson - I'll Never Be The Same 3:34
4-30. Oscar Peterson - Blue Moon 4:01
4-31. Oscar Peterson - You Took Advantage Of Me 3:59
4-32. Oscar Peterson - I Can't Give You Anything But Love 4:06
4-33. Oscar Peterson - What's New? 2:41
5-1. John Coltrane - Blue Train 10:43
5-2. John Coltrane - Straight Street 6:19
5-3. John Coltrane - Lyresto 5:45
5-4. John Coltrane - Slow Dance 5:28
5-5. John Coltrane - They Can't Take That Away From Me 10:27
5-6. John Coltrane - If I Were A Bell 8:17
5-7. John Coltrane - Bass Blues 7:48
5-8. John Coltrane - Pristine 5:42
5-9. John Coltrane - Locomotion 7:14
6-10. John Coltrane - Syeeda's Song Flute 7:04
6-11. John Coltrane - Mary's Blues 6:49
6-12. John Coltrane - Trane's Slo Blues 6:06
6-13. John Coltrane - While My Lady Sleeps 4:43
6-14. John Coltrane - Naima 4:23
6-15. John Coltrane - Ruby, My Dear 6:21
6-16. John Coltrane - Russian Lullaby 5:35
6-17. John Coltrane - Anedac 5:12
6-18. John Coltrane - Dakar 7:11
6-19. John Coltrane - Grand Central 4:33
6-20. John Coltrane - Spiral 6:00
6-21. John Coltrane - Giant Steps 4:47
7-1. Cannonball Adderley - This Here 12:31
7-2. Cannonball Adderley - One For Daddy-O 8:28
7-3. Cannonball Adderley - The Sidewalks Of New York 7:00
7-4. Cannonball Adderley - Crazy Baby 6:03
7-5. Cannonball Adderley - Caribbean Cutie 7:03
7-6. Cannonball Adderley - The Sleeper 7:15
7-7. Cannonball Adderley - Two Brothers 3:33
7-8. Cannonball Adderley - South Side 8:38
7-9. Cannonball Adderley - Jubilation 5:30
8-10. Cannonball Adderley - Love For Sale 7:09
8-11. Cannonball Adderley - So What 9:25
8-12. Cannonball Adderley - Spontaneous Combustion 10:10
8-13. Cannonball Adderley - Fuller Bop Man 3:48
8-14. Cannonball Adderley - Just One Of Those Things 6:46
8-15. Cannonball Adderley - Jump For Joy 3:23
8-16. Cannonball Adderley - A Foggy Day 2:44
8-17. Cannonball Adderley - Stars Fell On Alabama 6:16
8-18. Cannonball Adderley - Little Joanie Walks 4:07
8-19. Cannonball Adderley - A Little Taste 5:12
8-20. Cannonball Adderley - Bohemia After Dark 8:07
9-1. Bill Evans - Waltz For Debby 1:21
9-2. Bill Evans - Tenderly 3:35
9-3. Bill Evans - Cold Breeze 3:57
9-4. Bill Evans - Five 4:03
9-5. Bill Evans - Autumn Leaves 6:01
9-6. Bill Evans - Le' Sneak 5:33
9-7. Bill Evans - Peri's Scope 3:16
9-8. Bill Evans - Night And Day 7:36
9-9. Bill Evans - The Touch Of Your Lips 4:55
9-10. Bill Evans - Speak Low 5:11
9-11. Bill Evans - What Is This Thing Called Love? 4:38
9-12. Bill Evans - No Cover, No Minimum 7:32
9-13. Bill Evans - My Time Of Day 2:39
9-14. Bill Evans - Epilogue 0:42
10-15. Bill Evans - Blue In Green 5:26
10-16. Bill Evans - What Is There To Say? 4:56
10-17. Bill Evans - Displacement 2:35
10-18. Bill Evans - Oleo 4:10
10-19. Bill Evans - Jubilation 4:17
10-20. Bill Evans - Conception 4:47
10-21. Bill Evans - Come Rain Or Come Shine 3:24
10-22. Bill Evans - Young And Foolish 5:55
10-23. Bill Evans - Some Day My Prince Will Come 4:56
10-24. Bill Evans - Minority 5:24
10-25. Bill Evans - I Love You 7:01
10-26. Bill Evans - Spring Is Here 5:08
10-27. Bill Evans - Flamenco Sketches 9:26
10-28. Bill Evans - Peace Piece 6:44
11-1. Charles Mingus - Original Faubus Fable 9:21
11-2. Charles Mingus - Better Get In Your Soul 7:24
11-3. Charles Mingus - Things Ain't What They Used To Be 7:37
11-4. Charles Mingus - Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting 5:43
11-5. Charles Mingus - Mysterious Blues 8:46
11-6. Charles Mingus - Song With Orange 6:51
11-7. Charles Mingus - Haitian Fight Song 12:04
11-8. Charles Mingus - Weird Nightmare 3:40
11-9. Charles Mingus - Celia 7:55
12-10. Charles Mingus - Tijuana Gift Shop 3:53
12-11. Charles Mingus - Prayer For Passive Resistance 3:53
12-12. Charles Mingus - Put Me In That Dungeon 2:54
12-13. Charles Mingus - Boogie Stop Shuffle 5:02
12-14. Charles Mingus - My Jelly Roll Soul 6:50
12-15. Charles Mingus - Pithecanthropus Erectus 10:36
12-16. Charles Mingus - I'll Remember April 3:22
12-17. Charles Mingus - Goodbye Pork Pie Hat 5:45
12-18. Charles Mingus - The Clown 12:16
12-19. Charles Mingus - Half-mast Inhibition 8:15
12-20. Charles Mingus - Scenes In The City 11:56
13-1. Dizzy Gillespie - A Night In Tunisia 4:19
13-2. Dizzy Gillespie - Tin Tin Deo 2:43
13-3. Dizzy Gillespie - Manteca 7:13
13-4. Dizzy Gillespie - My Heart Belongs To Daddy 6:01
13-5. Dizzy Gillespie - Pretty-eyed Baby 5:35
13-6. Dizzy Gillespie - Woody'n'You 6:23
13-7. Dizzy Gillespie - Groovin' High 3:53
13-8. Dizzy Gillespie - Salt Peanuts 7:44
13-9. Dizzy Gillespie - Tangorine 3:44
13-10. Dizzy Gillespie - Con Alma 5:03
13-11. Dizzy Gillespie - That Old Black Magic 2:43
13-12. Dizzy Gillespie - Birk's Works 3:09
13-13. Dizzy Gillespie - Bebop 12:50
14-14. Dizzy Gillespie - Swing Low, Sweet Cadillac 7:11
14-15. Dizzy Gillespie - The Champ 4:44
14-16. Dizzy Gillespie - Leap Frog 2:33
14-17. Dizzy Gillespie - Bout To Wail 6:50
14-18. Dizzy Gillespie - Upper Manhattan Medical Group 3:07
14-19. Dizzy Gillespie - Whisper Not 5:18
14-20. Dizzy Gillespie - I Remember Clifford 4:49
14-21. Dizzy Gillespie - Jessica's Birthday 4:52
14-22. Dizzy Gillespie - Where's Adam? 3:41
14-23. Dizzy Gillespie - Tour De Force 11:48
14-24. Dizzy Gillespie - The Heat's On 6:37
14-25. Dizzy Gillespie - I Know That You Know 5:32
14-26. Dizzy Gillespie - Annie's Dance 4:05
15-1. Sarah Vaughan - Like Someone In Love 3:39
15-2. Sarah Vaughan - They Can't Take Thay Away From Me 2:44
15-3. Sarah Vaughan - You're Not The Kind 2:48
15-4. Sarah Vaughan - Mean To Me 2:56
15-5. Sarah Vaughan - Doodlin' 4:35
15-6. Sarah Vaughan - Old Devil Moon 2:36
15-7. Sarah Vaughan - You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To 4:01
15-8. Sarah Vaughan - Lullaby Of Birdland 4:03
15-9. Sarah Vaughan - The Midnight Sun Will Never Set 2:51
15-10. Sarah Vaughan - You Hit The Spot 3:03
15-11. Sarah Vaughan - Ooh, What'cha Doin' To Me 1:58
15-12. Sarah Vaughan - It's Crazy 4:57
15-13. Sarah Vaughan - Interlude (Night In Tunisia) 2:33
15-14. Sarah Vaughan - Shulie A Bop 2:43
15-15. Sarah Vaughan - My Kinda Love (One Way To Paradise) 2:40
15-16. Sarah Vaughan - He's My Guy 4:14
15-17. Sarah Vaughan - Nice Work If You Can Get It 2:37
15-18. Sarah Vaughan - All Of You 4:16
15-19. Sarah Vaughan - I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter 2:24
16-20. Sarah Vaughan - Misty 3:02
16-21. Sarah Vaughan - After Hours 2:53
16-22. Sarah Vaughan - Pennies From Heaven 3:08
16-23. Sarah Vaughan - East Of The Sun (West Of The Moon) 3:10
16-24. Sarah Vaughan - Can't Get Out Of This Mood 2:51
16-25. Sarah Vaughan - Honeysuckle Rose 3:42
16-26. Sarah Vaughan - Detour Ahead 5:29
16-27. Sarah Vaughan - Stardust 3:19
16-28. Sarah Vaughan - It Might As Well Be Spring 3:14
16-29. Sarah Vaughan - Penthouse Serenade 3:12
16-30. Sarah Vaughan - Corner To Corner 3:00
16-31. Sarah Vaughan - I Cried For You 1:43
16-32. Sarah Vaughan - No Smoke Blues 2:26
16-33. Sarah Vaughan - All Of Me 3:19
16-34. Sarah Vaughan - If I Knew Then (What I Know Now) 2:34
16-35. Sarah Vaughan - Embraceable You 4:53
16-36. Sarah Vaughan - These Things I Offer You 3:01
16-37. Sarah Vaughan - I'm Scared 2:37
16-38. Sarah Vaughan - Thanks For The Memory 6:59
17-1. The Modern Jazz Quartet - Concorde 3:41
17-2. The Modern Jazz Quartet - A Cold Wind Is Blowing 7:32
17-3. The Modern Jazz Quartet - La Ronde 3:11
17-4. The Modern Jazz Quartet - Bag's Groove 5:43
17-5. The Modern Jazz Quartet - Django 7:05
17-6. The Modern Jazz Quartet - Vendome 2:33
17-7. The Modern Jazz Quartet - D & E 2:58
17-8. The Modern Jazz Quartet - Versailles (Porte De Versailles) 3:25
17-9. The Modern Jazz Quartet - Ralph's New Blues 7:13
17-10. The Modern Jazz Quartet - Rose Of The Rio Grande 2:18
17-11. The Modern Jazz Quartet - Delauney's Dilemma 4:00
17-12. The Modern Jazz Quartet - Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea 6:56
17-13. The Modern Jazz Quartet - Venice 4:28
17-14. The Modern Jazz Quartet - Fontessa 11:15
18-15. The Modern Jazz Quartet - Night In Tunisia 6:11
18-16. The Modern Jazz Quartet - Baden-baden 4:04
18-17. The Modern Jazz Quartet - Skating In Central Park 6:11
18-18. The Modern Jazz Quartet - Milano 4:24
18-19. The Modern Jazz Quartet - Pyramid 10:54
18-20. The Modern Jazz Quartet - All The Things You Are 3:18
18-21. The Modern Jazz Quartet - Bluesology 5:07
18-22. The Modern Jazz Quartet - Rose Truc 4:57
18-23. The Modern Jazz Quartet - I'll Remember April 5:10
18-24. The Modern Jazz Quartet - Woody'n You 4:26
18-25. The Modern Jazz Quartet - Softly As In A Morning Sunrise 3:30
18-26. The Modern Jazz Quartet - A Social Call 4:48
18-27. The Modern Jazz Quartet - Three Windows 6:47
18-28. The Modern Jazz Quartet - How High The Moon 6:19
19-1. Herbie Mann - Brazilian Soft Shoe 2:23
19-2. Herbie Mann - Caravan 9:49
19-3. Herbie Mann - Flying Home 3:25
19-4. Herbie Mann - A Stella Performance 8:44
19-5. Herbie Mann - Bo-do 5:55
19-6. Herbie Mann - Lady Bird 8:59
19-7. Herbie Mann - Tel Aviv 14:45
19-8. Herbie Mann - Afro-jazziac 4:25
20-9. Herbie Mann - Come On, Mule 7:23
20-10. Herbie Mann - Tuttie Flutie 10:11
20-11. Herbie Mann - Bacao 4:31
20-12. Herbie Mann - A Handful Of Stars 7:32
20-13. Herbie Mann - It Might As Well Be Spring 3:17
20-14. Herbie Mann - A Sad Thing 5:09
20-15. Herbie Mann - World Wide Boots 8:24
20-16. Herbie Mann - Seven Comes Eleven 4:57
20-17. Herbie Mann - African Flute 2:58
20-18. Herbie Mann - Sawa Sawa Dé 3:06
20-19. Herbie Mann - To Birdland And Hurry 3:13

 

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Vikki Lynn
Waukegan, US
★★★★★ 5
Unraveling Fate and Fae: A Captivating Journey in "Queen of Roses"
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"Queen of Roses" by Briar Boleyn is a dark fantasy romance that masterfully combines elements of myth, magic, and romance with a captivating King Arthur retelling infused with a Fae twist. From its intricately woven plot to its compelling characters, this novel delivers an immersive reading experience that will leave readers eagerly anticipating the next installment. At its core, "Queen of Roses" is an enchanting tale of forbidden love and destiny, featuring an exceptionally slow-burn romance that ignites with the intensity of an enemies-to-lovers trope. Against a backdrop of magic and mythical creatures, the story unfolds with tension, banter, and forced proximity, drawing readers into a world filled with love, friendships, self-discovery, and betrayal. While the novel excels in world-building, character development, and plot intricacies, some readers may yearn for a bit more fire and spice in certain aspects of the narrative. However, the promise of future developments in the series offers hope for an even more dynamic and engaging story to come. I know I personally cannot wait to get into book 2. With a cliffhanger ending that leaves hearts racing and minds reeling, "Queen of Roses" succeeds in immersing readers from start to finish. Its dark and twisted fantasy elements are expertly balanced with moments of adventure, action, and unexpected twists, keeping readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page. As the story delves into complex themes and explores the depths of its characters' struggles and desires, it's important to note that "Queen of Roses" may contain triggering content. Readers are advised to check the trigger warnings before diving into this captivating tale. Overall, "Queen of Roses" is a must-read for fans of dark fantasy romance, offering a mesmerizing journey that will leave readers eagerly anticipating the next chapter in the series. With its lush prose, intricate storytelling, and unforgettable characters, this novel is sure to leave a lasting impression on all who venture into its enchanted world. I want to extend a heartfelt shoutout to the author for granting me the opportunity to dive into "Queen of Roses" through NetGalley. It has been an absolute pleasure to explore the captivating world and characters crafted with such skill and imagination. Thank you for entrusting me with this glimpse into your enchanting world.
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Luna Fae
Massapequa, US
★★★★★ 4
Right from the start, I was drawn in by the prologue!!!
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Queen of Roses (Blood of a Fae #1) by Briar Boleyn Genre General Fiction ( Adult), Romance, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Dark Romance “More primordial than the stars. My name was on his lips as he promised unspeakable darkness to any who came between us.” Right from the start, I was drawn in by the prologue!!! I’m a big fan of “touch her, and you die” vibes, but I mean, what’s also not to love about a unique Arthurian retelling with gender twists, a treacherous royal court, a dangerous quest, magical Fae & mystical monsters, entwined with a bit of spice! Morgan, Princess of Pendrath and true heir to the throne has spent most of her life dimming her light to feel safe and to make others comfortable. She is treated as an outcast in the court and repressed by her family due to the blood of the Fae within her and forced to join the Temple of the Three as a priestess in training to one day replace Merlin. Her brother, King Arthur, who reminds me of Joffrey from Game of Thrones, later tells her that he has other plans and offers her a choice of the Temple or to marry her off for political gain, unless… that is, she can journey through the great unknown and return with a long-lost fae weapon with enchanted powers known as Excalibur. Her quest begins with a roguish crew that includes the mysterious, arrogant, and heart-tuggingly handsome Captain of the Royal Guard, Kairos Draven, whom she can’t decide if she wants to stab or indulge in pleasure with. Along the way are plenty of surprises, mystical creatures, and betrayal, all while Morgan uncovers more of the truth about herself and who she can trust. This book had intriguing storylines and lovable characters that kept me turning pages and wanting more. I can’t wait to see how it all unfolds and comes together in book 2, Court of Claws, which I just started reading!! Read if you’re into- Dark Fantasy/Romance Slow–Burn Question Everything Magic and Action Fae Arthurian Legend Stabby/Broken FFC Morally Gray MMC Forced Proximity Queen of Roses is perfect for Holly Black, Jennifer L. Armentrout, and Sarah J. Maas fans. Please check the trigger warnings page in the table of contents before reading this book.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2023
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Amanda Greathouse
Phoenix, US
★★★★★ 3
3.5 stars, A little boring to say the least.
Format: Kindle
Wow so I'm not sure where to begin on this one. This was a very different take on the legend of Arthur and Excalibur. This is told from the point of view of Morgan the sister of Arthur. Honestly the first 50% of this book is world building and character building which unfortunately was super boring for me. Morgan to me was a female MC that had a hard time in believing in herself. Sometimes taking too long to understand exactly what was going on around her. Draven was also a different male MC, like I couldn't put my finger on him and what he was all about. It was not until the last 10% of the book did we get some answers on the mystery that is Draven. The other 50% of the book centered around this big journey with everyone having a different motive. We see a spark of magic around this time that had me excited but then we never expanded upon that and what it could mean for the female MC. I feel like I want to read the second book just to see where this goes, but the spice was probably a 2 out of 5. Side characters are ok, Lancelet was fun but I almost felt like I wanted more.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2023
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Krystina
Lexington, US
★★★★★ 5
A bewitching retelling of Arthurian legend!
Format: Kindle
In a land where the Fae have nearly become only a legend and those who still posses even a morsel of the blood are few and far between, Morgan finds herself cast aside by most of society due to her rumored half-Fae lineage, including her brother, King Arthur. With the kingdom at the brink of war, Arthur entrusts her with a quest to retrieve a Fae weapon of legendary power: the sword of Perun, Excalibur. Accompanied by men she loathes, Captain Kairos Draven and Ragnar Whitehorn, she embarks on her long and unbeknownst perilous journey, only to find that things she once believed to be myth are in fact very real. With devastating twists, omitted truths, witty banter and fierce action, Queen of Roses leaves you begging to know more about the secrets of Aercanum! Wow, wow, wow! Going into this story, I did not realize that it was going to be a retelling of Arthurian legend, especially not one with a fantastical twist! The unique spin almost gave me The Witcher vibes and I think adding Fae into the mix was quite interesting. I knew the basics of the legend but after reading this book, it has piqued my interest and makes me want to learn more about it. My attention was snatched as soon as I finished the prologue and I knew that I was going to devour this story. I truly enjoyed the gender swaps and even how Arthur was portrayed as villainous. Morgan’s past and even her parts of her present is absolutely heartbreaking, and I felt for her at times. I can only recall one other book that made me hate characters the way I despised Florian and Arthur, leaving me with my blood boiling and feeling disgusted. Even after finishing the book, Draven is still a mystery to me and I cannot figure out how to feel about him. I guess they just means that the author did an excellent job at conveying each character’s persona! The rich world building and imagery made it easy for me to visualize the places that the group visited along their journey. I am truly engulfed in this story and I cannot wait to see wait fate awaits Morgan and how the Fae will be even more incorporated in the next book!. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2023
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Tiana
Omaha, US
★★★★★ 4
Enchanting
Format: Kindle
"Queen of Roses" by Briar Boleyn is a delightful and refreshing reimagining of the classic tale of King Arthur, with a captivating twist that places the spotlight on Morgan, a character who has often been overshadowed in traditional retellings. Boleyn's creative decision to shift the narrative perspective to Morgan breathes new life into the story, offering readers an intriguing and compelling look at the Arthurian world from an entirely different angle. One of the most commendable aspects of this book is its incorporation of Fae elements, which adds an enchanting layer of magic and mystery to the already familiar Arthurian setting. Boleyn skillfully weaves the world of the Fae into the narrative, creating a captivating backdrop against which the events of the story unfold. This addition not only adds depth to the world-building but also provides ample opportunities for twists and turns that keep readers thoroughly engrossed. However, while the book boasts numerous strengths, it does have one noticeable flaw: the characterization of Morgan. While it is reasonable to create a flawed and complex protagonist, it appears that at times, Morgan's character becomes overly difficult and hard to relate to. Her persistently negative perception of one of the main male characters, who is a potential love interest, despite his efforts to support and assist her, may come across as somewhat irrational and could test the patience of some readers. Striking a balance between a strong, independent character and one who can recognize genuine support and affection could have enhanced the overall reader experience. Nonetheless, the allure of "Queen of Roses" lies in its innovative approach to the Arthurian legend and its skillful blending of fantasy elements into a familiar narrative. Boleyn's evocative prose draws readers into a world where magic, destiny, and fate entwine, leaving us eager to uncover the mysteries that unfold within the pages. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2023

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