Once upon a time, in a kingdom far away, a young prince named Edward was known for his arrogance and self-centeredness. He cared little for others and took pleasure in causing misery to those around him. One day, as he was wandering through the palace gardens, he came across a beautiful rose. The rose, however, was no ordinary flower; it was enchanted by a favorable fairy curse. Unaware of its magical properties, Edward reached out to touch the rose. As soon as his finger made contact with the soft petals, a burst of light surrounded him, and he was transported into a different realm.
With her cruel family watching her every move, and a gorgeous prince trying to steal her heart, is it any surprise Mira loses a shoe?
It fell out once, as the Queen was bathing, that a frog crept out of the water on to the land and said to her Your wish shall be fulfilled; before a year has passed you shall bring a daughter into the world. She could not cancel the curse, but could only soften it, so she said It shall not be death, but a deep sleep lasting a hundred years, into which your daughter shall fall.
As soon as his finger made contact with the soft petals, a burst of light surrounded him, and he was transported into a different realm. Here, he stood before a majestic fairy who introduced herself as Seraphina, the guardian of the rose. Seraphina explained to the bewildered prince that he had been cursed by the rose to relive the experiences of all the people he had hurt.
YA Romantic Fantasy
Nikita has one goal in life: to take her father’s place in the Bratva syndicate. While her sisters want nothing more than advantageous marriages to wealthy men, Nikita wants control of her own life.
But when her father is tricked into a bargain with Gavriil, the prince of Skazka, to protect her family’s legacy, Nikita has no choice but to steal the portal ring and take his place.
Within the walls of the castle, she finds a spoiled royal, hallways filled with strange statues, and a magic she didn’t know existed.
Tasked with finding a way to break the curse, Nikita spends hours pouring over ancient texts, looking for answers — and a way out.
Her one reprieve is her music. After finding the hidden piano room, she takes her refuge there. Soon, so does Gavriil. Suddenly, the broody enemy is becoming a friend—or something more.
Passions ignite and Nikita must do all she can to save the prince and his people from the curse that could destroy them.
Time is running out. Each day, Gavriil turns more and more into a wolf, losing his human emotions and memories.
If Nikita can’t break the curse, there will be no trace of Gavriil left, and he’ll become the monster he’s always feared himself to be—forfeiting his humanity, and heart, forever.
The Scarlet Rose is a retelling of the traditional Russian Beauty and the Beast fairytale. Set in the world of Skazka, this complete stand-alone novel is full of banter, heart, found family, and romance!
The Golden Slipper (A Cinderella Retelling)
A girl with a dream. A prince without magic. A masquerade ball that changes their lives forever.
Miraslava has spent her life dreaming of freedom from her family and servitude. Her cruel step mother and step sisters have done everything in their power to make Mira’s existence unbearable. But Mira is a planner. She’s been taking odd jobs around town, saving up for a portal passage to the human realm—the one place her family can’t reach her.
When the royal family announces a week-long celebration—with a ball every other night—her friend offers her a job that lands her in the castle. And right into the arms of the crowned prince of Skazka. Luca isn’t exactly what Mira has pictured, with his mischievous eyes and a kind smile, keeping his own secrets. She knows she has no time to dream about unattainable boys, but the more time they spend together, the harder it is to remember to stay away.
But fate—and magic—have other plans. A little makeover, a dance beneath the Skazka stars, and a giant turquoise cat throw Mira down a path she never could’ve imagined.
With her cruel family watching her every move, and a gorgeous prince trying to steal her heart, is it any surprise Mira loses a shoe?
And when the clock strikes midnight, Mira might lose more than that—she might lose her heart.
The Golden Slipper is a retelling of the traditional Russian Cinderella fairytale. Set in the world of Skazka, this complete stand-alone novel is full of slow-burn romance, banter, strong friendships, and heart!
The Poisoned Princess (A Snow White Retelling)
A retelling of the Russian Snow White set in the land of Russian fairytales.
An arranged marriage. Seven grumpy warriors. A plan to take back the kingdom.
The Poisoned Princess is a complete standalone romantic fantasy inspired by the traditional Russian Snow White fairytale. Set in the world of Skazka, this full length novel is full of swoony romance, found family, and adventure!
Each time another person suffered because of him, the rose would illuminate, and he would be transported to witness their pain firsthand. Edward was horrified by the realization of the consequences of his actions. He desperately pleaded for forgiveness and promised to change his ways. Seraphina, moved by his sincerity, agreed to lift the curse but warned him that only through sincere acts of kindness and selflessness would he be able to keep the curse at bay permanently. Back in the palace, Edward humbly acknowledged the error of his ways and set out to make amends. He reached out to all those he had wronged, offering apologies and assistance. His once cold heart now overflowed with compassion and empathy, and he strived to make a positive impact on the lives of others. As the years went by, Edward became renowned for his acts of kindness, and the people in the kingdom admired his transformation. The rose, now no longer cursed but radiating with love, continued to symbolize his journey from selfishness to compassion. Edward's story serves as a reminder that it is never too late to change and that the transformative power of love and kindness can bring about significant personal growth. The favorable fairy curse from the rose became a catalyst for Edward's self-reflection and ultimately led him to become a better person..
Reviews for "The Rose's Elixir: Harnessing the Power of the Favorable Fairy Curse"
1. John - 2/5 stars - Although I was initially drawn in by the intriguing title and the promise of a fairy curse, I was sorely disappointed by "Favorable fairy curse from a rose". The plot was meandering and lacked coherence, with random events and characters thrown in without any clear purpose. The writing style was also bothersome, with excessive use of flowery language that came across as pretentious rather than enchanting. Overall, this book did not live up to my expectations and I would not recommend it.
2. Sarah - 1/5 stars - "Favorable fairy curse from a rose" was an absolute waste of time. The characters were flat and lacked any sort of depth, making it impossible to connect with any of them. The dialogue was stilted and unrealistic, often sounding forced and unnatural. Additionally, the pacing was incredibly slow and the story seemed to drag on with no resolution in sight. I forced myself to finish it, hoping for some sort of redeeming quality, but sadly there was none. I would strongly advise against picking up this book.
3. Michael - 2/5 stars - I had high hopes for "Favorable fairy curse from a rose" as I'm a fan of fairy tales, but I found this book to be lacking in originality and creativity. The plot was predictable and offered no surprises, and the characters felt like clichéd versions of the typical fairy tale archetypes. The writing was also lackluster, lacking the vibrant descriptions and enchanting atmosphere that I was expecting. Overall, this book failed to capture my imagination and left me feeling disappointed.