Ok so I deep dived into this book without reading the blurb, as I always do and I was expecting a fantasy but not quite like this book offered.

There was great details to the characters and the world building, so descriptive and quite easy to imagine the scene that’s being set. It was quite refreshing.

I’ve not read a book from Holly before, but I thoroughly enjoyed this one I will be looking for more. I cant even describe the writing, its beyond amazing and really did make the book what it is.

Don’t get me wrong the story is fantastic but what is a story if it isn't well written? Rose put a lot of effort into this book, the plot, the characters, the world building. It was all pretty amazing.

I enjoyed this book a lot, I liked the main idea, the dragons, the princess who doesn't want to be saved, the prince turned monk.

I liked a lot the characters, but I feel like a bit more growth could have been better. The relationship was a slow burn and I feel it was really suited for them. However, what I liked most was the fact that they were actually connected before they met and I found all the things he did for her before he even knew her really sweet and smart. While both characters are pretty smart and strong, they are not invincible, which is something I enjoy seeing in my books.

The story and the world building was a bit confusing at times and they seemed to be moving super fast from one point to another. In my opinion, slowing a bit down at times could have been beneficial.

The ending was cute and I would enjoy more stories about the dragon, her trove and her knight.

I absolutely adore when a trope is turned on its head and doesn't follow the norms. Knight comes to save Princess from the Dragon only to realize the dragon isn't the one to defeat all the previous knights, the princess herself is. But that's just where this story begins, and what follows is such a wonderful tale of adventure that I found myself on the edge of my seat multiple times. Was not expecting there to be a twist towards the end and that definitely shocked the hell out of me. Very enchanting tale, and I can't wait to see what might happen next.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read & review this e-ARC. I'd give this book 3.5 stars.

This was a great read. It's a unique approach to fantasy, dragons and damsel in distress storylines. For starters, the dragon lore is different to anything else I've read and it was a really refreshing take! Nesrin is a great fmc. She's relatable, down to earth and well rounded. The reverse damsel theme is a lot of fun, I loved seeing her fight off wannabe rescuers from the start with a dragon at her back. I did feel like her inner monologue did her a disservice at times, having her wondering about things like other women showing interest in the mmc did take away from her "I don't need a man" personality. I was also hoping to see more displays of strength from her further on in the book.

Kas is full golden retriever, definitely not morally grey and it was a nice change! The slow burn is super cute and develops very naturally. I enjoyed getting to know more about his background as the story unfolds.

Occasionally I found the pacing a little slow; it definitely has "going on a quest" vibes, with the characters travelling through the world to find information before moving on to find the next bit. It reads more YA than NA for the most part, apart from one open-door scene later in the book.

Sometimes the Princess does not want to be rescued.
When her uncle ransacked the country and killed her mother, Nesrin was 'sacrificed' to a dragon. However this dragon was benevolent and she proceeded to spend her like sequestered within the dragon trove cataloguing the dragon's hoard. When a wandering scholarly monk calls requesting information about a golden casket both of then are sent on a quest to find and secure the missing chest.
The character were well develops and interesting with fabulous chemistry between them. I especially loved the dragon and her attitude.
This is another author that I am adding to my must watch list.

Slow burn spicy, male female, fantasy romance. Strong female lead (she's a knight) and cinnamon roll male lead (he's a monk!). I loved these characters and the development of their relationship. Quick paced, fun read, with action and adventure. I'm looking forward to the next book.

First, I want to give a BIG Thank you to Victory Editing, NetGalley and Holly Rose for letting be one of the lucky ones to get this as an ARC. This was my second ARC and this book was fantastic.

I absolutely loved the plot and the story. She had you guessing what would happen next and I was hardly ever right. She had my one the edge of my seat more times that I would like to admit.

I loved that the knight was a girl! I loved this change of pace. Nesrin was an amazing character. I also loved the edition of Kas. I found myself getting frustrated with him just because I was waiting desperately for him and Nesrin to both finally have the life they wanted to live (and with each other of course!)

I am beyond ready for the next book. I need to know what happens with Nesrin and Kas. Like will we get a wedding...babies...inquiring minds want to know!

This book was a truly magical book, and I feel like this story will live with me for many years to come.

If this book would not be labeled as a high fantasy I would have other opinions. The writing style is very YA with immature characters and little character growth. The world building lacks as well. This book wouldve been much better suited for a YA if you take the sex scenes out or a New Adult Fantasy, but this is definitely not a high fantasy book.

**Did receive an ARC for an honest review from netgalley **

I had the pleasure of reading the ARC for this book which I am so so grateful for!

Wow, this book ripped my heart out and melted it back together again with dragon fire!
Firstly, the FMC had me in a chokehold, who doesn’t love a strong female lead? Nesrin was feisty and hilarious and I loved every single second of her and our soft monk boy Kas. Loved the dynamics of their relationship, it was a breath of fresh air.

I loved everything about this book, the dragons, the fighting, the humour and banter, the plot was 10/10, and add a little bit of spice and sexual tension from the female POV… perfection!
I need to know what happens next!

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Fun and fast paced book; no cliffhangers!

We are introduced to our MCs Kasper and Nesrin, two people who come from lives that is removed from the turbulent waters of War yet come together to find a magical golden casket to stop Nesrin's power hungry, murderous uncle from gaining more power and building up his new empire. Nesrin, a dragon's Knight, trained to fight, fights off suitors who have been sent to "save" her, and Kasper, sent to the monestary as a boy and has volunteered to race to find the casket.

I enjoyed this book quite a bit, I devoured it in a few short hours! This story is fast paced, everything moves quick and we have to keep on our toes right along with Nesrin and Kas as they venture out of their comfort zones on their quest. The fight scenes are great, the banter and friendship that grows between Nesrin and Kas is great and builds well; no insta-love but they learn to trust each other on their journey! The writing style felt more akin to a young adult novel, but the fight scenes and the intimate scene suggests otherwise. I did appreciate the TW at the beginning, while few, did help me while reading this, so thank you for including it right at front.

The ending was great, we do not end on a nail biting cliffhanger but instead we are left with a bunch of questions that still need to be answered!

Thank you NetGalley, Star Siren Press, and the author for an ARC in exchange for an honest review!

‘I was sacrificed in the usual way: bound to a pole and left for a dragon I was told would eat me alive’

This was such a unique story, with a twist on the mmc being a complete green flag and the fmc being a cool princess that doesn’t want to be rescued from the dragon.
I loved the banta from the dragon towards the main characters, very sarcastic at times.
Was definitely slow burn but was so worth it!
Wasn’t over the top ok spice which can sometimes get a bit too much so it was perfect!

If I’m being honest, I couldn’t get into this book. I didn’t feel a connection with any of the characters and it fell flat for me. Kaz’s character was sweet and everything but I didn’t root for him or the FMC. It didn’t seem like they were meant to be together.

High fantasy! A princess that doesn’t want to be saved and a bookish monk prince embark on a treasure trove adventure, with an unexpected romance on the side.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading a fmc that can be her own knight. She’s not a damsel in distress and she carried the adventure here. Give me dragons and I’m immediately sold, let alone dragons that hoard away treasure troves. The world building and details here were great. The author did a great job of putting her own take on these dragons and their personalities. Oh sweet, non violent, tender Kas! He was a refreshing MMC. A super hot, bookish monk that had no buisness being this attractive or a monk for that matter. I would die for our sweet prince! This wasn’t spicy like other fantasy books I read but it was still tension fueled and there was a romance buildup with one very juicy scene! I’m invested and I can’t wait to read more from this author.

This book was very good! The story was very well written and it was very fast paced and it kept me on the edge of my seat!

What a great read. It's not often that a cinnamon roll MMC holds such a solid role throughout. The FMC is also refreshingly not a damsel in distress.
The plot was engaging all the way to the end and I look forward to the next installment to this series.

I was lucky enough to get an eARC of this book, which is set to release on October 8th, and let me tell you—it’s fantastic!!!!!

The story kicks off with Princess Nesrin, whose life was shattered 12 years ago when her uncle overthrew her father’s throne and killed her parents. Rescued from her tragic fate, she was sacrificed to a benevolent dragon, who trained her as a knight to guard its treasure. Meanwhile, in a nearby kingdom, Prince Kasper, forced into a monastery as a child, seizes the chance to find a lost artifact that Nesrin's evil uncle is after. Kasper and Nesrin set off on a high-stakes quest to find the artifact before her uncle does.

This book truly had everything! The reverse damsel-in-distress with Nesrin as a badass knight? Yes, please!! I loved how grumpy, irritable, and antisocial she was—it made her so relatable. And then, enter Prince Kasper, my sweet, bookish, pacifist cinnamon roll of an MMC! Their dynamic was perfection. The world-building, the quest, the creatures, the plot—it was all so addictive! I adored every minute and would highly recommend it!

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Thank you to NetGalley and Star Siren Press for providing the ARC.

To start off, it was fantastic how this book subverted the damsel in distress trope. Nesrin is as capable as they come and doesn't need a man to rescue her from her life as the knight of a dragon tribe. It isn't until Kas arrives on her front porch with a proposition to find a relic her despotic usurper of an uncle is looking for does she really see that perhaps there is more to life than just the solitude that her role brings.

Both Nesrin and Kas are very interesting characters. Kas is most certainly the cinnamon roll of the two, his kindness a good balance for Nesrin's abrasiveness. Their adventure is full of intrigue and danger and readers will have a hard time not getting sucked into their quest. Despite that, I felt that the book was strong in a lot of parts, and weak in others. I thought the pacing was a bit rough and that things either dragged on or were resolved way too quickly. Additionally, there was the random inclusion of modern language when this book is being marketed as a fantasy book.

Not a bad read. I definitely enjoyed myself. But I really just wanted something more than what it what.

The blurb of this book really drew me in! I loved that it was written around a quest that kind of gave me the nostalgic feelings of playing video games - through the different steps the characters had to take, we briefly got a glimpse of other kingdoms, which was nice. I do wish there was a little more world building though as these seemed a little rushed.

I really liked that Nesrin (FMC) didn’t need to be saved and was the knight, whereas Kas (MMC) was more soft and gave golden retriever vibes. I do feel like the FMC was done a disservice by her inner monologue, as she occasionally came across as annoying with repeating thoughts of “does he love me, is he flirting with other girls” etc, it just seems to take away from her “I don’t need a man” character.

The relationship between Nesrin & Kas was definitely a slow burn, but it was cute to watch it develop. It was refreshing that the MMC was all around good, and not morally grey (I love a morally grey MMC, don’t get me wrong, but it was nice to have a change!).

I really liked Ady’s (the dragon) character, she was funny and well written! I just wish we saw more of her throughout the book. The other side characters weren’t really fleshed out enough for me to care for them, but hopefully in future books that will change.

This definitely reads more YA than adult - except for one open-door scene near the end.

To wrap up, this was a quick & easy read. This is book 1 of a series, and I’ll probably pick up the second book when released.

I absolutely love Ady the Dragon, I didn't know I needed a sassy dragon in my life, but I wish we had so much more of her.

The slow burn romance plot is a bit frustrating at points but so worth it! Kas is a such a cinnamon roll you just want to eat it up!

Nesrin is a great character, I just didn't like how unprepared as a fighter she was made to look when they first start their journey and how meek the author makes her out to be.
She saw so much before she was rescued by Ady, and she is now a trained fighter, I understand that the whole concept of the book is morality, and good Vs evil, when to fight when not, when it is ethical to take a life, and we see Nesrin learn that lesson, but that bit was a bit cringe.

She's the Knight of the Trove, not a damsel.

I love the relationship between Kas and Nasrin, they save each other in more ways than one, and I wish we could have had more!

I loved this book! I think it was such a unique storyline and I especially liked Adys character - her personality is 10/10. This was my first "reverse grumpy sunshine" book and I loved Nesrin and Kas' relationship and how it developed more over the 2nd half of the book. Some of the fight scenes were fast paced and detailed which I love in a book! Kas was the perfect MMC and I loved the way things ended for him. The epilogue was great and its got me excited to read Book 2!