Review
"...[M]ultiple threads of a complex plot, forbidden romance, manipulative villains, and marvelous writing." - Fantasy-Faction.com
"Miranda Honfleur is extremely talented, you can tell it from her wonderful, eloquent descriptions, and all the effort she made to create a such an expanded and intricate world. The Mages, the Paladins, the ancient creatures, the noble houses, Miranda spread her wings wide and added so many aspects to her story, and she put them together in a way they fitted perfectly, like pieces of a puzzle. The werewolf lore, the power games, the medieval setting, the scheming and politics, the intense and various battle sequences, the vital part of magic and of Rielle's past, they co-existed harmonically and captured your interest and attention with a strong, magical grip." - Booknest.eu
"The magic system was interesting, the plot was layered and complex, and the writing was wonderful. If there were some flaws in the book, they were easily overlooked in favor of the interesting, character-driven plot. This is a solid start to a series that will likely find plenty of fans amongst those who enjoy romantic fantasy."- Bookworm Blues
"Miranda Honfleur's Blade & Rose begins with a mismatch romance and blossoms in a adventure that is nothing short of epic. Rielle earns the title of kickass heroine over and over again despite her flaws." - Terry Mixon, SFWA
"An unmissable and enchanting saga of intrigue and romance upon a milieu of anarchic turmoil. Powerful, captivating characters in tangled romances as real as our own bare their souls and past misdeeds, weaving repentance and deceit that make for an unpredictable, page-turning epic." - Meg Cowley, USA Today bestselling author of the Books of Caledan series
"A beautifully written romantic fantasy of epic proportions! A must read for fans who love to immerse themselves in a fierce world of knights, elemental magic, and heartbreaking romance. I loved this book and can't wait to see what the rest of this amazing series holds!" - Karen Tomlinson, USA Today bestselling author of the Goddess and the Guardians series
"Honfleur has elevated romantic fantasy to new heights in Blade & Rose. I was sucked in from the first page and she did not let go--every chapter offered something new and exciting. This is truly excellent fiction." - Emerald Dodge, USA Today bestselling author of the Battlecry series
"Blade & Rose is romantic fantasy at its finest. With fierce, loyal, and deliciously conflicted characters, intricate world building, and the twists and turns of a wonderfully complex plot, it leaves you guessing, breathless, and reaching for the next novel in this lushly imagined series. Miranda Honfleur is an immensely talented author and a sure bet for romantic fantasy fans!" - Monica Enderle Pierce, author of the Militess & Mage series
"Spellbinding tale of action, mystery, and romance. Honfleur shines with a richly developed cast of characters, including a strong female lead, who must work together to save the kingdom from a threat from within. As an unforgettable romance blooms, the conspiracy deepens, begging the question, 'How far will you go for true love?' " - Katherine Bennet, author of the Enlightened series
"Prepare to be swept away by an epic tale of love old and new, with plenty of magic, intrigue, action, and romance to keep you reading long into the night." - Catharine Glen, author of The Rose Crown
"Magic, action, and sizzling romance--Blade & Rose has truly set the bar for romantic epic fantasy in a deliciously intriguing package. And it packs all of that with a satisfying emotional punch that propels you right through this gripping series. I stayed up far too late discovering the gut-wrenching twists and turns of Rielle's story--I bet you will, too." - Clare Sager, author of A Thief & a Gentlewoman
"From the opening scene, I was transported to another world. This book has everything I like: complex yet relatable characters; fantastic, fast-paced plot, and vivid descriptions. Love, lust, betrayal, magic, and a kingdom in danger of total destruction. Epic fantasy at its best. Excellent start to a series." - Sue Seabury, author of Shear Luck
"With a brilliant plot line and rich, exciting characters, and a very touching, beautiful, sensual, passionate and honest love story that speaks to the truth of what it means to find one's soulmate, I never wanted Blade & Rose to end. I cannot wait for book two!" - Emily Allen West, author of Eye of the Beholder
"A stirring epic tale of love, honor, and magic. Breathtakingly romantic, with unforgettable characters." - Kyra Halland, author of the Daughter of the Wildlings series
"I love Rielle, her talents as an elemental mage and her kick-ass approach to life in the face of daunting challenges and devastatingly hard to make decisions. The supporting cast is also excellent, with all of the key characters being layered and having unique voices. Add that to excellent world building and an exciting and well-written plot. The result is a definite winner. Highly recommended." - The Mysterious Amazon Customer, Top Contributor: Fantasy Books, Top 1000 Reviewer
"The best part is the main female character, Rielle... No damsel in distress, she's a strong, smart, and reliable mage all on her own. She has flaws, but it makes her relatable. You cheer her on from start to finish." - Amazon Reviewer
"Honfleur sucks you into her vibrant and tumultuous world right away with unforgettable characters and a masterful plot that enthrall the reader to the very last page (and beyond)." - Amazon Reviewer
"Wonderful, detailed world-building and engaging, interesting characters set the stage for this intriguing fantasy story. Action, adventure, suspense, and intrigue - and plenty of twists and turns - kept me turning pages, fully immersed" - Amazon Reviewer
"What an excellent, exciting, gripping, spellbinding first book for this series." - Amazon Reviewer
"Sweeping fantasy with deeply human characters" - Amazon Reviewer
From the Author
THE BLADE AND ROSE SERIES
1. Blade & Rose
2. By Dark Deeds
3. Court of Shadows
4. Queen of the Shining Sea
5. The Dragon King (forthcoming)
6. Immortelle (forthcoming)
+ Winter Wren (A Blade and Rose Novelette) - available for free via mirandahonfleur.com
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About the Author
Miranda Honfleur is a born-and-raised Chicagoan living in Indianapolis. She grew up on fantasy and science fiction novels, spending nearly as much time in Valdemar, Pern, Tortall, Narnia, and Middle Earth as in reality. In another life, her J.D. and M.B.A. were meant to serve a career in law, but now thanks to her readers she gets to live her dream job: writing speculative fiction starring fierce heroines and daring heroes who make difficult choices along their adventures and intrigues, all with a generous (over)dose of romance. When she's not snarking, writing, or reading her Kindle, she hangs out and watches Netflix with her English-teacher husband and plays board games with her friends.
