Black Rose (Black Rose #1) in Dauntless Indies Read and Review Squad

Sep 02, 2015 Frederic rated it it was amazing

Wow! I don鈥檛 think that I will be able to find another word to describe what I am feeling about that wonderful story. I am not use to read Dark Fantasy story and I am not a fan of graphic violence neither (even in writing). Having read Heir to Kale and Heir to Koloso, I knew that K.L. Bone is a truly gifted author, I decided to go ahead and read Black Rose, and I did not regret it at all. I have been given this book in exchange of an honest review.

Have you ever felt real love, the one that deepl Wow! I don鈥檛 think that I will be able to find another word to describe what I am feeling about that wonderful story. I am not use to read Dark Fantasy story and I am not a fan of graphic violence neither (even in writing). Having read Heir to Kale and Heir to Koloso, I knew that K.L. Bone is a truly gifted author, I decided to go ahead and read Black Rose, and I did not regret it at all. I have been given this book in exchange of an honest review.

Have you ever felt real love, the one that deeply hurt and a joy that is so vibrant that you think that your soul and the one of your other half are belonging together, no matter what? This is what Mara and Edward are living, well more on the hurt side than Joy.. still, it is love. Feelings of Mara and Edmund are so raw that it is touching us deeply within our soul. There is a violence to that love that is sweet at the same time. This is a story of honor, love and honesty.

Mara is a complex character that I adore! Her wounds are so deep.. her emotions so raw, it is impossible not to feel love for her. A strong lady that gave out everything out for love. Feelings and sense of duty are what are driving Mara. It is a dangerous mix when you add revenge to the ingredients! Even though she committed the worst atrocities, I can鈥檛 bring myself to hate her. In fact, I care deeply for her. I understand the deeper motivation of her actions, she is doing everything with a sense of purpose and pride. That started an inner discussion in myself about Loyalty and honor VS what is the right thing to do鈥�

Edward is the other principal character in this story. He is as tormented as Mara, though fire is less present. He appears human in all of his vulnerability. When comparing both of them, Edward seems to be the weaker between them two. Mara is the strong willed one and Edward the feeling driven character. I don鈥檛 know if it was the author will or if it is because Mara is so strongly built, but whatever the answer is, it is enjoyable. Even though Mara crumble and Edward is there to support her, there is this sense of ultimate devotion that is more present on Edward side.

This story is a travel between now their past as immortal beings, I really love this back and forth motion that is providing those wonderful insights and a deeper connexion to the character. The story is set in the present time with Fantasy elements, at first it was a little unsettling. I had the distinct impression that it would be in a brand new fantasy world. Following the initial surprise I really jump into it. As usual I love the writing of K.L. Bone and her imagination is out of this world!!!:) She really is a talented storyteller.

I can鈥檛 wait to unravel the mystery surrounding Lady Sandra, to have more details on the story between Mattew and Mara!! In fact, I already bought the second book!!
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Sep 02, 2015 Anna rated it it was amazing

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***I received this book in exchange for an honest review from the author***

I LOVED this. What a great new book by K. L. Bone. Bone is a master storyteller and is really great at sucking you into her tales. I have gotten lost in them numerous times now and have enjoyed it every time.

Black Rose is probably one of my favorites. It does have lots of blood and gore in it and epic battles but the love is so FIERCE in this book, it was so utterly captivating. Bah, I was a mess for Mara and Edward. Mara ...more

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Oct 11, 2015 Dorothy Kirby rated it it was amazing

When I opened the cover and started to read I was immediately drawn into the story. Mara is a very strong woman and easy to identify with although she also has an Achilles heal so to speak that allows her to be vulnerable and believable. The fast paced story leads along a mysterious path of visions and dreams that all link Mara to the past and the future. Although she struggles from time to time, she manages to maintain a strong commitment to her chosen post as Captain of the Black Rose Guard.
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Aug 23, 2015 Buffie Peterson rated it it was amazing

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When I first lay down to read Black Rose, I had a preconceived idea, it was going go be a typical romance story. Trust me, I was blown away at how wrong I was.

The story begins with a very gentle introduction of characters: Mara and Edward the main two. As you begin to read, you are not quit sure which direction the book is taking you. That was the fun part.

Throught the book, Ms. Bone does a phenomenal job of taking you from present day, to the past, and seamlessly back to the present. I have to ...more

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Nov 14, 2015 Amanda Jane Williams rated it really liked it

It took me a little bit to get into this book but once I did I couldn't put it down.I would recommend to read it.
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Jul 06, 2015 Michelle Morrison rated it it was amazing

K.L. Bone is a brilliant writer. This book is the first in a her Black Rose Guard series. I love this book so much. So much action throughout the entire book. It's set in a fantasy world with an immortal race of characters. Almost immortal anyway, they can die but vert easily. The two main characters Mara and Edward were in love 600 years ago. Everything changed when Edward falls in love with a princess. The Queen is not a fan of Edward and begins to torture him in ways that will make you shudde ...more

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