Oct 1, 2024

Apples Dipped in Gold

Apples Dipped in Gold
by Scarlett St. Clair
 
Book: Fairy Tale Retelling #2
Publisher: Bloom Books
Pub Date: July 16, 2024
Genre: Adult, Romance, Retelling, Fantasy
Format: eBook
Source: Publisher
Book Links: Goodreads  Amazon
 
Orphaned at a young age, Samara is left under the care of her three, horrible brothers. Just when she thinks she cannot take another day of their abuse, a handsome prince offers for her hand in marriage.

Samara’s brothers agree in exchange for a large dowery but on her way to her new kingdom, her carriage is ambushed by Lore, the wicked Prince of Nightshade.

Samara believes that the fae has snatched away her chance at freedom to punish her for her crimes against his kind but punishment is only half of Lore’s plan.

The truth is that the Elven Prince has pined after Samara for seven long years. She is all he can think about—a toxin in his blood. Can the Prince of Nightshade, whose power over poisons rivals none in The Enchanted Forest, manage to find a remedy or will he succumb to her love?
 
My Review: I've read nearly every book by Scarlett and love her writing. Her detail to the mythology and fairy tales is there and you can tell she gives each book her all.  

However, I will say the retellings are heavier in some aspects. For those who've dealth with abuse need to be prepared for how rough the brothers treat their sister. Like damn it makes you want to dive in and stand up for her.  

Samara holds her own well despite how horrid these brothers are to her. And an opportunity to marry a prince may be her way out.  

However, what the fox said was true and there was an attack by thevies. Samara was saved though and her savior another prince. This one with a price.  

As the book progressed, the pace was great, the details perfectly done and an overall amazing retelling that you need to get your hands on.  

 
My Rating:
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