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The Rose Bargain

The Rose Bargain, Book 1

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The Rose Bargain

By: Sasha Peyton Smith
Narrated by: Emily Mount, Shiromi Arserio, James Meunier
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The Cruel Prince meets Bridgerton in this captivating fantasy 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.

"A deliciously dark and romantic fantasy. Full of clever surprises, twisted secrets, and bad decisions. Like the dangerous fairy bargains inside of its pages, the Rose Bargain delivers on its promises in heart-pounding and unexpected ways. I absolutely devoured this book!"

Stephanie Garber, #1 NYT bestselling author of Once Upon A Broken Heart

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 centre of this contest is a dark plot that could destroy everything.

Sweepingly romantic and deceptively enchanting, this alternate history romantasy will enthrall readers of Holly Black, Stephanie Garber, and Adalyn Grace.

©2025 Sasha Peyton Smith (P)2025 HarperCollins Publishers
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Critic reviews

"Everything fans of YA romantasy could possibly ask for" – CultureFly

"One of the most imaginative and interesting fantasy books I have picked up recently" – NerdDaily

"Magic-infused alternate history at its finest. The Rose Bargain is the most beguiling drama unfolding beneath the sheen of a gorgeous, glittering world—and entirely unputdownable until the fiery end." —Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights

“If Bridgerton and The Cruel Prince had a love child, it’d be this book. The Rose Bargain is a fantastically fun and addictive start of a new series that is sure to send readers into a frenzy. With sharp prose and an irresistible plot, I devoured this book like it was candy. If you’re looking for the next YA sensation, here it is.” — Adalyn Grace, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Belladonna series

“Both lush and dangerous, like flower petals tipped with poison. With twists, secrets, and stolen kisses, I was riveted through every page—The Rose Bargain is a masterful and enchanting entry into the canon of romantic fantasy.” – Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning

“Sasha Peyton Smith expertly weaves the rich details and deceptive beauty of a fairytale into regency England, with lush world-building, breathless romance, and a playful yet twisty plot. Reading THE ROSE BARGAIN feels like biting into the perfect piece of fairy fruit—dark and deliciously sweet. An instant classic.” —Shelby Mahurin, New York Times bestselling author of Serpent and Dove

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Such a beautiful amazingly written book and even just as beautifully narrated. Thoroughly enjoyed and can not wait for the next

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Fantastic story! Listened all weekend and couldn’t put down until I finished it. Very good

Compelling

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there are a few moments where it's easy to get confused about what's actually happening, the writing is a tad jumpy. the overall story is exciting and fun and I struggled to put it down, although the writing at times was bad, I'm excited to see how this improves with the authors second book :) the female voice acting is okay, she is amazing at conveying emotion, although at times it feels very forced or strained. the male voice actor killed the mood and the vibe, it was as though I was suddenly listening to a children's book and did not match the energy of the book in his chapter, I am very glad it was only for one chapter as I don't think I could have listened to the whole book if it was for more. the voice actor himself I'm sure is great, but he did not read that chapter with the context in mind and it was very jarring.

a really good story

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Disappointingly unoriginal. Basically just a season of Bridgerton but with a tiny bit of magic.

I actually quite liked the characters though and I wasn’t exactly bored, I just wish there had been a bit more to it. The ending was good, and I probably will listen to the second part.

Bridgerton with a smattering of magic

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The narration was brilliant the pacingnwas quite slow at the beginning and I almost DNFed but at some point after the half way mark it was impossible to put down and I missed sleep to keep listening

Started slow but became addictive

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