Cyrus I didn’t actually care about that much, but I liked what he did for the plot and for Violet. His involvement and the things he did were important, even though they were mostly infuriating from Violet’s perspective. The dynamic he set with Violet was perfect. The main character isn't always likeable, but she's different than our usual YA heroines, and she has her moments. An old prophecy states that unless Cyrus gets married, terrible things will happen. So far, he's refused to do his duty - until his father decides to get involved. Using Violet, his pet Seer, the king arranges Cyrus's marriage to a mysterious noblewoman named Raya. But Raya isn't what she seems, and Violet and Cyrus's own hostility can't stop them from working to uncover what's going on. Summary: A darkly enchanting fantasy debut about a morally gray witch, a cursed prince, and a prophecy that ignites their fate-twisted destinies—perfect for fans ofThe Cruel Prince andSerpent & Dove .

everything else i had trouble enjoying. the pacing of the book felt a bit off sometimes and the world-building was unfortunately non-existent for me. i wanted to know more about the kingdom, political system and how the seer/witch powers even worked. the entire story felt narrowed down to Violet's tower, one room in the castle and a couple streets between those two locations. that felt like an overall disservice to the story. An enchanting dark fantasy.”—Sabaa Tahir, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Ember in the Ashes series Violet made of thorns is thrilling, tense and highly addictive. A great read’ Netgalley review – 5 stars

Willkommensgutschein zur Erstanmeldung (gilt nicht für preisgebundene Ware) Rechtliche Hinweise Rechtliche Hinweise But I didn’t really get the whole “morally-gray” thing that the book was trying to sell. A lot of the time, it felt like she was teetering between “good and bad” and trying to choose one or the other, rather than being in between or a good blend of both. its evident how the book draws on a lot of fairytale influences throughout the story. i would have loved to see a little more world building though because the details we got just felt too limited. a broader view of what was going on would’ve probably changed a lot for me. I do also think that it just overall felt a little too rushed towards the end. there were a lot of things that did not make sense, leaving me more confused than jaw dropped. however, im hoping book 2 clarifies a lot of the questions I have. I can’t wait to read more about violet and her potential character growth in the sequel. But what wasn’t too amazing for me was how fast the plot progressed towards the end. And it did annoy me a *little* bit was how fast the romance, and the whole plot really was as we neared the end of the book. I know this is a duology so I am very hopeful and intrigued to see what the second book has in store!

But when the king asks her to falsely prophesy Cyrus's love story for an upcoming ball, Violet awakens a dreaded curse, one that will end in either damnation or salvation for the kingdom—all depending on the prince’s choice of future bride. Violet faces her own choice: Seize an opportunity to gain control of her own destiny, no matter the cost, or give in to the ill-fated attraction that's growing between her and Cyrus. There are no love stories found upon the throne. Only secrets and schemes and spider-fingered kings. anyway, this is one of my most anticipated YA releases and i am so disappointed lmao if this is what the genre is producing nowadays, i do not think i will read any more YA fantasy. i'll need to find an alternative genre to read for fun. bc YA fantasy should at least be fun and entertaining even if the rest is bad, but this one is just laughable.all the tale needs is the villain, and the line between revered and reviled is as thin as an accusation."

A darkly enchanting fantasy debut about a morally gray witch, a cursed prince, and a prophecy that ignites their fate-twisted destinies—perfect for fans of The Cruel Prince and Serpent & Dove. Violet has everything: court intrigue, cruel witches, aloof but hot princes, ambitious girls who will do anything to win." Victoria Lee, author of A Lesson in Vengeance and The Fever King Entrancing from start to finish." Joan He, New York Times bestselling author of The Ones We're Meant to FindViolet was an interesting protagonist and it was fascinating to read about her journey. She was more of an antagonist than a morally grey character. I liked her moral dilemma. She was an unconventional character with her lying self and screwed-up moral compass. She was just so much fun to read about! I hope we discover more about her powers in the second book. Unfortunately, today is a day of sad news: this was rather underwhelming. Let’s begin with the premise (it’s the publisher’s premise because ✨school✨ feel free to skip the italicized part if you already know it): Cyrus Lydine : Le prince d'Auveny et future roi Cyrus fût fiancé a Raya la cheffe des Balicans mais il découvrit que celle qu'il pensait être Raya était en fait Nadyia . il a eu une liaison avec Violet en lui disant l'aimer depuis toujours ( même si cette dernière n'était pas très convaincue au début ) . on l'accuse aussi d'avoir eu une relation avec Dante ) Of course, is this only my personal opinion on the book and just because I give this rating to the book doesn’t mean, that everyone will have that opinion. I received this ARC from the publisher. All opinions are my own! When you’ve finished today’s section, catch up with me in the comments down below so we can discuss the beginning of the book. Happy reading!

Ever since this book’s announcement, I’ve been unbelievably excited for it. As more and more information about it came out, I was even more convinced it was perfect for me; after reading it (twice, at the time of writing this review), I can safely say that it was. Gorgeously written, Violet Made of Thorns follows a Seer who sometimes lies about her visions, particularly about the prince whom she hates. But when the king asks her to falsely prophesy Cyrus’s love story for an upcoming ball, Violet awakens a dreaded curse, one that will end in either damnation or salvation for the kingdom—all depending on the prince’s choice of future bride. Violet faces her own choice: Seize an opportunity to gain control of her own destiny, no matter the cost, or give in to the ill-fated attraction that’s growing between her and Cyrus. Her refusal to be ordinary influences her dynamic with Cyrus, whom she views as privileged and ignorant of that fact. She dislikes that he’s so well suited to his role, that he’s never had to want for anything when she’s had to fight for any semblance of power as Seer. Meanwhile, Cyrus looks down on Violet for being influenced by his father, the king, whom he often disagrees with. He finds her cold and mean when she doesn’t have to be, and the two of them never hesitate to point out the other’s flaws.I read Violet Made of Thorns because the blurb described it as being "perfect for fans of The Cruel Prince and Serpent & Dove", both of which I liked. It's closer to the latter, but I didn't enjoy it as much as either. The characters acted a certain way then suddenly seemed to change their mind and become at odds with their previous characterization because... drama? This happens multiple times throughout and it became hard for me to suspend disbelief. I found myself thinking Come on, really?? when the make outs started. Searing... Employing evocative prose, passionately antagonistic romance, and a snarky first-person narration, Chen borrows familiar fairy tale elements and crafts them into a uniquely dark fantasy." Publishers Weekly