A Rose of Blood and Binding (Middlemist Trilogy, #3)
About the book
Author: Claire Legrand
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
More info:
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My review
I have been a big fan of Claire Legrand’s since her Furyborn trilogy (which I am SO excited she will soon be revising for adults!!), so when I heard she was writing a new romantasy series where each book focuses on a different sister and was inspired by a classic ballet, I was so in. This is the third book in that trilogy and I was lucky to have access to an early copy via Netgalley. I took advantage of it on a whim one evening while I was travelling for work because I needed the equivalent of a bubble bath for my brain — and it delivered!
It was a joy to be back in a familiar world with familiar characters, with an exciting plot and great romance to carry me through. She nailed the ending, in my opinion, managing to give Mara’s story the space it deserved while also bringing the trilogy’s overarching conflict to a satisfying conlcusion (with a great twist!). Be aware this one deals heavily with suicidal ideation and attempts, but if that’s okay for you, I definitely recommend.
Can’t wait to see what Legrand writes next!
Content and trigger warnings
Suicide attempt and suicidal thoughts (graphic/severe)
Violence, blood, and death
Toxic relationship
