Rose in Chains (The Evermore Trilogy Book 1)
Julie Soto
by Sara Hashem
Sylvia, the fugitive queen of the fallen Jasad, finds herself held in a precarious mountain refuge by the Urabi, who view her not as a woman, but as the key to reclaiming their lost power. After years of hiding her identity and forging a forbidden alliance with her kingdom’s greatest enemy, Sylvia must now navigate the treacherous politics of her captors while her own volatile magic threatens to shatter her sanity. Meanwhile, Arin struggles to balance his loyalty to his father’s crown with the sacred oaths he is sworn to uphold.
As he hunts for Sylvia, he unearths devastating truths about his family’s role in Jasad’s destruction, forcing him to choose between his heritage and the woman he cannot forget. With war looming and the Urabi preparing to raise a fortress that may cost Sylvia her humanity, the stakes shift from simple survival to total dominion. Torn between her duty to her people and the fear of her own escalating power, Sylvia finally stops running.
In this high-stakes conclusion, she prepares to reclaim her birthright, proving that a queen forged in fire is ready to do whatever it takes to reign.
Mel.B.TRefreshing fantasy novel with strong world building
"Loved it! Lovely two book series with satisfying romance subplot in a unique fantasy world. This book isn’t a cookie cutter romantsy at all but does have some beloved tropes (which I didn’t mind at all). Has refreshing middle eastern / Egyptian influences that make the read much more enjoyable. The end is a bit controversial but I think it perfectly fit the narrative. May be the best book I’ve read all summer. ["
August 27, 2025 Verified Purchase
Leanna StreeterGreat 2nd book
"I absolutely loved the ending to Sylvia and Arin’s story. This book was intense, emotional, and totally satisfying. The stakes were high, the magic was wild, and the romance hit all the right notes. Sylvia’s growth was amazing to see, and Arin continues to be one of my favorite morally conflicted love interests. A fantastic conclusion to a powerful duology—I’ll be thinking about this one for a while. ["
September 11, 2025 Verified Purchase
Gianna Carpenter6 stars
"6 stars. Best book I’ve read in at least 6 months. ["
February 24, 2026 Verified Purchase
Raymond F.Epic Fantasy
"A love a story that creates so many ups and downs for your main characters without causing the story to slump and frustrate the reader. I did have problems with the Jasadi words, but caught on later. I hope you will do a novella to let us know more of what happens in the future beyond the 10 years. Rena F. ["
March 23, 2026 Verified Purchase