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Beasts of the Briar #5
Frozen by Stardust (Standard Edition): A Why Choose Beauty and the Beast retelling
Nowhere in the Enchanted Vale is safe anymore. Sira, the queen of the Below, has threatened open war, and there are no lengths she won’t go to destroy us. But she might not get the chance… we may destroy ourselves first.
After months apart, I’m finally reunited with my five mates in the heart of Winter. Our only hope to defeat Sira lies in the shattered remains of an enchanted rose. If my father can restore it, we’ll gain control over Sira’s creations and end her reign for good.
But deep beneath the snow, a new threat stirs, one with vengeance in its heart and Keldarion in its sights.
As Winter braces for war, my mates each face their own reckonings. Farron has embraced a terrifying power beyond imagination. Dayton has risen from the land of the dead, only to wish he were still there. Echoes of Spring’s empty throne follow Ezryn everywhere he goes. And Caspian and Kel continue to wage their own war—one of trust and love that has haunted them for decades.
The realms are fracturing. Castletree is fading. And darkness has crept into my heart, too.
I’m the Princess of the Enchanted Vale. If I can’t find a way through this, no one will.
Everyone is intent on taking away everything that I love. My home. My people. My mates.
I won’t let them. Even if that means becoming the very thing I’ve sworn to destroy.
After months apart, I’m finally reunited with my five mates in the heart of Winter. Our only hope to defeat Sira lies in the shattered remains of an enchanted rose. If my father can restore it, we’ll gain control over Sira’s creations and end her reign for good.
But deep beneath the snow, a new threat stirs, one with vengeance in its heart and Keldarion in its sights.
As Winter braces for war, my mates each face their own reckonings. Farron has embraced a terrifying power beyond imagination. Dayton has risen from the land of the dead, only to wish he were still there. Echoes of Spring’s empty throne follow Ezryn everywhere he goes. And Caspian and Kel continue to wage their own war—one of trust and love that has haunted them for decades.
The realms are fracturing. Castletree is fading. And darkness has crept into my heart, too.
I’m the Princess of the Enchanted Vale. If I can’t find a way through this, no one will.
Everyone is intent on taking away everything that I love. My home. My people. My mates.
I won’t let them. Even if that means becoming the very thing I’ve sworn to destroy.
768 pages, Paperback
First published April 21, 2026
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Elizabeth Helen
15 books4,158 followersElizabeth Helen is the combined pen name of sister writing duo, Elizabeth and Helen. Elizabeth and Helen write fantasy romance and love creating enchanting adventures for their characters. When they’re not writing, you can find them snuggling their cats, exploring their rainforest home in British Columbia, Canada, or rolling the dice for a game of Dungeons & Dragons. You can connect with them on TikTok, Instagram, or Facebook.
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June 15, 2026
A very generous
☆ 3.75 Stars
↠Minor spoilers
ᯓ★ Mini Review (more of a rant)
This book left me ultimately disappointed. I had high expectations following the first 4 books in the series but this just felt like a flop. All the characters had major personality changes, and this just ruined all my favourite characters. Also, half of the plot felt unnecessary and useless to the storyline.
Overall, my favourite characters, Farron and Caspian, had massive glow-downs, and if they don't have a massive redemption next book, then this book will have ruined them for me, I will just have to pretend it is a 4 book series😩.
Bye and thanks for reading. Love you all so much.🖤
XO(only if you say yes), El
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This is one of my most anticipated releases of 2026!! I've been waiting for this for a while and I can't believe it's finally here. I've heard some negative things about this, but I hope it pulls through and that it ends up just as good as the rest of the series!!!!!
☆ 3.75 Stars
↠Minor spoilers
ᯓ★ Mini Review (more of a rant)
This book left me ultimately disappointed. I had high expectations following the first 4 books in the series but this just felt like a flop. All the characters had major personality changes, and this just ruined all my favourite characters. Also, half of the plot felt unnecessary and useless to the storyline.
Overall, my favourite characters, Farron and Caspian, had massive glow-downs, and if they don't have a massive redemption next book, then this book will have ruined them for me, I will just have to pretend it is a 4 book series😩.
Bye and thanks for reading. Love you all so much.🖤
XO(only if you say yes), El
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This is one of my most anticipated releases of 2026!! I've been waiting for this for a while and I can't believe it's finally here. I've heard some negative things about this, but I hope it pulls through and that it ends up just as good as the rest of the series!!!!!
April 27, 2026
(4.25/5) I love it when the boyfriends are boyfriends in a why choose 🤗
I DEVOURED my ARC of Frozen by Stardust in 2 days, which I think shows how invested I was because it's over 700 pages (!!).
🗓️ Pub date: April 21, 2026
🎁 ARC gifted to me by Bloom Books
We're now 5 books into Beasts of the Briar, and I just keep falling more and more in love with this world and its characters. This book feels like all the pieces are falling into place with this series, and we're about to go on a crazy ride in book 6.
I went back and forth on a 4.25 or a 4.5 rating, and I think I'm going to settle at 4.25 due to the way certain characters are being developed and the level of miscommunication. That being said, if I rated this book purely off the vibes it would be 5 stars.
I DEVOURED my ARC of Frozen by Stardust in 2 days, which I think shows how invested I was because it's over 700 pages (!!).
🗓️ Pub date: April 21, 2026
🎁 ARC gifted to me by Bloom Books
We're now 5 books into Beasts of the Briar, and I just keep falling more and more in love with this world and its characters. This book feels like all the pieces are falling into place with this series, and we're about to go on a crazy ride in book 6.
I went back and forth on a 4.25 or a 4.5 rating, and I think I'm going to settle at 4.25 due to the way certain characters are being developed and the level of miscommunication. That being said, if I rated this book purely off the vibes it would be 5 stars.
April 23, 2026
3 stars. ARC received from the authors in exchange for a honest review. This is the worst book in the series. I am hesitant to continue the series but I will for Cas, my baby girl, who is the only sane character that is remotely likable in this book. Which is sad considering this is one of my fav series of all time. But nothing went right in this book. Nothing that mattered. And it did not need to be 700 pages. This whole book is just one huge dumpster fire of horrible decisions and cringy, cheesy declarations of love after another by the stupid main characters.
The only things I liked was some of the MM smut and Cas and perhaps the very ending that the book earned its namesake for. (I won't spoil everything) Cas literally was the highlight of the entire series, the MVP that made this remotely entertaining and likable. He actually has complicated emotions and follows through his words and acts how he feels. I loved his povs and his development throughout.
Really, for a "villain" he is the one who saves the heroes over and over again but in the end, it didn't matter because Kel is an ass who keeps hurting him with his trust issues. Kel is only good when he finally tries to trust him but that is about it. He keeps saying he cares about the realm while being a shitty, selfish, and coward ruler because he refuses to break the curse when literally, it would save the world. But no, he refuses to try, for his kingdom or staff at Castletree and the entire fucking Vale. This lasts for nearly the entire book. Though in the end he kind of redeemed himself by being reasonable, but it doesn't make up for the rest of his shitty actions and poor decision making.
Then we get to Rosalina. So annoying. Childish and brash and thinks love can save the world. Starts wars because her feelings are hurt which only ended in people dying. I hated her pov. I could not stand it. She is not fit to rule or brave, just stupid and painfully naive in her kindness. The vale is doomed if she is supposed to be queen.
Overall, this entire book was one loss after another, the MCs just fooling around and fucking instead of actually preparing for war or talking about strategy. None of them have an inch of responsibility or braincell added together except Cas of course. Too much flowery love declarations that are just hollow, too much "love will conquer all". As if they can win the war on sheer wish and pitiful love alone. I hated the winter solstice, like what is the freaking point? Why we dancing around and celebrating after you guys just lost great men and a war? The festival of stories is also the most cringy and filler shit. And don't get me talking about the ending, that wedding was so so random and useless. I felt nothing at all. Everything is child's play, of course Sira is winning lol. No one even focuses on what's important.
And what is with this entire series being vegetarian? All the poor characters have are potatoes, bread, and fruit when they are out here fighting wars? Idk I just found it odd since I've never read this in a book before and there doesn't seem to be a plot reason to it.
This was so depressing and filler. The characters bland and blending together. This series did not need to be 7 books long really. 5-6 should have suffice if they are all gonna be 700 pages. We could have ended the series in this book alone. I am not looking forward to the rest of the series and I will not be getting another ARC lol.
The only things I liked was some of the MM smut and Cas and perhaps the very ending that the book earned its namesake for. (I won't spoil everything) Cas literally was the highlight of the entire series, the MVP that made this remotely entertaining and likable. He actually has complicated emotions and follows through his words and acts how he feels. I loved his povs and his development throughout.
Really, for a "villain" he is the one who saves the heroes over and over again but in the end, it didn't matter because Kel is an ass who keeps hurting him with his trust issues. Kel is only good when he finally tries to trust him but that is about it. He keeps saying he cares about the realm while being a shitty, selfish, and coward ruler because he refuses to break the curse when literally, it would save the world. But no, he refuses to try, for his kingdom or staff at Castletree and the entire fucking Vale. This lasts for nearly the entire book. Though in the end he kind of redeemed himself by being reasonable, but it doesn't make up for the rest of his shitty actions and poor decision making.
Then we get to Rosalina. So annoying. Childish and brash and thinks love can save the world. Starts wars because her feelings are hurt which only ended in people dying. I hated her pov. I could not stand it. She is not fit to rule or brave, just stupid and painfully naive in her kindness. The vale is doomed if she is supposed to be queen.
Overall, this entire book was one loss after another, the MCs just fooling around and fucking instead of actually preparing for war or talking about strategy. None of them have an inch of responsibility or braincell added together except Cas of course. Too much flowery love declarations that are just hollow, too much "love will conquer all". As if they can win the war on sheer wish and pitiful love alone. I hated the winter solstice, like what is the freaking point? Why we dancing around and celebrating after you guys just lost great men and a war? The festival of stories is also the most cringy and filler shit. And don't get me talking about the ending, that wedding was so so random and useless. I felt nothing at all. Everything is child's play, of course Sira is winning lol. No one even focuses on what's important.
And what is with this entire series being vegetarian? All the poor characters have are potatoes, bread, and fruit when they are out here fighting wars? Idk I just found it odd since I've never read this in a book before and there doesn't seem to be a plot reason to it.
This was so depressing and filler. The characters bland and blending together. This series did not need to be 7 books long really. 5-6 should have suffice if they are all gonna be 700 pages. We could have ended the series in this book alone. I am not looking forward to the rest of the series and I will not be getting another ARC lol.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 10, 2026
Why do I never learn…why have I done this five times in a row? I promise myself that I will pace myself, read a little bit each day, to truly make it last. But no. I have once again binge read the entire book because it’s so ADDICTIVE. And now I’m left on another heart-wrenching cliffhanger… I only have myself to blame 😂 (and Elizabeth and Helen for writing such a GLORIOUS series). It’s always hard to review a later installment in a series, since I don’t want to spoil anything for those of you who haven’t read this wonderful series yet. So I’m gonna keep it as undetailed as possible! This is the fifth book in the Beasts of the Briar series, a Beauty and the beast why choose retelling, with fae, an enchanted realm, angsty romance (like ANGSTY, angsty) life or death situations around every corner, sooo many emotions, insane world building and yeah, just really, really good books! 🙏🏼 We have traversed three of the four seasonal realms, and have finally entered Winter. And Frostfang is all that I thought it would be and more. My heart broke multiple times throughout these 700+ pages, and I have shed quite a few tears. But I’ve also laughed, swooned and wooped, at more times than I could count. Sitting on the edge of my seat I finished this read with my heart in my throat, and July 21 can’t come soon enough! Talk about a perfect birthday present btw 🥳 (my bday is July 20). I’m just gonna try to collect myself now, and prepare for a massive book hangover…
Book 6 and 7 (the final books in the series) will be out on July 21 and October 20, how will it all end…? I’m scared 🥺
Also, a huge thank you to Elizabeth and Helen for having me om your ARC team for the fourth time, so eternally grateful ♥️🐺🥀
Book 6 and 7 (the final books in the series) will be out on July 21 and October 20, how will it all end…? I’m scared 🥺
Also, a huge thank you to Elizabeth and Helen for having me om your ARC team for the fourth time, so eternally grateful ♥️🐺🥀
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June 21, 2026staring at the wall .. rtc 😭
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time for emotional damage (part 5) 🥺💙
April 23, 2026
I genuinely don’t know what happened here.
The first four books had me completely hooked! The world-building, the tension, the character arcs, but this installment felt like everything unraveled in the worst way. The storyline had so much potential, and instead it just became messy and, honestly, frustrating to read.
Why is the green flame suddenly infecting half the main cast? Three out of six? It feels excessive and unnecessary, like stakes were forced instead of naturally built.
The relationships were one of the biggest letdowns. The main couples are stuck in constant cycles of fighting and miscommunication with little to no growth. It’s exhausting rather than compelling at this point.
Rose, especially, was hard to read. Her thought process felt immature and impulsive, not at all what you’d expect from someone in her position. There’s no sense of strategic thinking or development. I definitely did not get “great” “queen” energy.
There were also so many threads that went nowhere or felt underdeveloped. The hints about Caspian knowing her father could have been interesting, but instead it just feels vague and wasted, especially with the father reduced to… nothing. The introduction of new fae came across as chaotic rather than intriguing. They’re just violently unhinged without clear purpose. And Sira, who should feel like a major villain, ends up being all dramatic entrances and exits with very little actual impact.
The romance was fine, but even that felt off. There was a noticeable increase in MM content that didn’t feel organic to the story,it came across as forced rather than meaningful. And surprisingly, Kel and Rose, who I once loved, became my least favorite characters.
Overall, this book felt rushed and poorly put together, like it was more focused on pushing the series forward than telling a cohesive story. It’s disappointing, especially after how strong the earlier books were. This one just didn’t live up to the standard, and unfortunately felt more like a cash grab than a continuation of a story I loved.
The first four books had me completely hooked! The world-building, the tension, the character arcs, but this installment felt like everything unraveled in the worst way. The storyline had so much potential, and instead it just became messy and, honestly, frustrating to read.
Why is the green flame suddenly infecting half the main cast? Three out of six? It feels excessive and unnecessary, like stakes were forced instead of naturally built.
The relationships were one of the biggest letdowns. The main couples are stuck in constant cycles of fighting and miscommunication with little to no growth. It’s exhausting rather than compelling at this point.
Rose, especially, was hard to read. Her thought process felt immature and impulsive, not at all what you’d expect from someone in her position. There’s no sense of strategic thinking or development. I definitely did not get “great” “queen” energy.
There were also so many threads that went nowhere or felt underdeveloped. The hints about Caspian knowing her father could have been interesting, but instead it just feels vague and wasted, especially with the father reduced to… nothing. The introduction of new fae came across as chaotic rather than intriguing. They’re just violently unhinged without clear purpose. And Sira, who should feel like a major villain, ends up being all dramatic entrances and exits with very little actual impact.
The romance was fine, but even that felt off. There was a noticeable increase in MM content that didn’t feel organic to the story,it came across as forced rather than meaningful. And surprisingly, Kel and Rose, who I once loved, became my least favorite characters.
Overall, this book felt rushed and poorly put together, like it was more focused on pushing the series forward than telling a cohesive story. It’s disappointing, especially after how strong the earlier books were. This one just didn’t live up to the standard, and unfortunately felt more like a cash grab than a continuation of a story I loved.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 13, 2026
AHHHHH. I think my favorite of the series? I love the men this book focuses on and all the relationships in here. The character development? Incredible. The spice? SPICEY. And I cannot wait for book 6.
June 1, 2026
i probably won't review this but... look the book was good but some of the characters totally disappointed, like my favourite characters completely changed personalities and became different people entirely (or should i say monsters 😭) this book was 3.75 stars, but at least the wait for the next book isn't long, i just really hope it delivers <3
April 26, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
I absolutely love this series and that continues in this book. It feels like I’ve been waiting forever to get my hands on this, and I’m relieved we have LESS than 100 days until Stolen By Shadows.
This book was action packed! It answered a lot of questions that we’ve all been asking, and it also introduced new character and the conflicts that will be fought in the next two books. The authors did a wonderful job writing this, and thank you so much for the ARC (and the sauna scene)
🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
I absolutely love this series and that continues in this book. It feels like I’ve been waiting forever to get my hands on this, and I’m relieved we have LESS than 100 days until Stolen By Shadows.
This book was action packed! It answered a lot of questions that we’ve all been asking, and it also introduced new character and the conflicts that will be fought in the next two books. The authors did a wonderful job writing this, and thank you so much for the ARC (and the sauna scene)
May 8, 2026
*2.25
This book was so dumb. I was really looking forward to this one cause I kinda liked the others book and after book 4 I was really excited to see where the story would go. It didn’t go ANYWHERE lol. This book will probably be my biggest disappointment of the year, BY FAR.
My biggest issue is with the sex scenes. I don’t mind a few when there’s actually a plot but this book was like 85% smut and 15% plot, it was actually insane.
All the characters are dumb asf, except my baby ezryn (still love him sm), the choice they all made made me SO mad. I had to put the book down sometimes.
Also can we talk about all the povs? It was so hard to keep up with them, it was insane. I had to scroll back a lot to the beginning of the chapters to see who I was reading about. I don’t mine 2 or 3 povs but like 7 POVs is way to much 😭
The next book is probably going to revolve around Caspian (sadly 💔), wil I read it? Probably. I got this far I want to see how it ends now. It’s only 2 more books 🙏🏻
I hope the next books will be better tho, cause this was just fucking dumb lol
This book was so dumb. I was really looking forward to this one cause I kinda liked the others book and after book 4 I was really excited to see where the story would go. It didn’t go ANYWHERE lol. This book will probably be my biggest disappointment of the year, BY FAR.
My biggest issue is with the sex scenes. I don’t mind a few when there’s actually a plot but this book was like 85% smut and 15% plot, it was actually insane.
All the characters are dumb asf, except my baby ezryn (still love him sm), the choice they all made made me SO mad. I had to put the book down sometimes.
Also can we talk about all the povs? It was so hard to keep up with them, it was insane. I had to scroll back a lot to the beginning of the chapters to see who I was reading about. I don’t mine 2 or 3 povs but like 7 POVs is way to much 😭
The next book is probably going to revolve around Caspian (sadly 💔), wil I read it? Probably. I got this far I want to see how it ends now. It’s only 2 more books 🙏🏻
I hope the next books will be better tho, cause this was just fucking dumb lol
April 24, 2026
In her own book, Rose has gone from being the main character to almost a supporting role. The other men used her as an excuse to get together.
April 28, 2026
I’m getting fed up with this series, so let me rant rq —
After book 2, Rosalina stops being a full character. There have been plot twists and unearthed truths about her history and importance to the Vale, but her "growth" as a well-rounded character with flaws, insecurities, etc. pretty much ended a while ago. I've noticed that she's being written in a way where her purpose is just to ground the Princes in their own character development. Every chapter from her POV or dialogue she has with the Princes are literally just copy and paste. She's become this Manic Pixie Dream Girl who is picture perfect (pure of heart, always compassionate and forgiving, confident, loyal, innocent yet also their dream sexual partner) while the Princes each have these dynamic plot lines to work through to find their power, break their curse, earn their title, save their land, repair their relationships with the other Princes and their family, etc. She's genuinely not the main character anymore — the Princes are.
Last thing I'll say is we didn't need this many books. The overarching plot of this series is not complex enough to sustain 7 books. (Like SEVEN?! Are you kidding me?!) Also the plot of each book really isn't complex enough to sustain 500, 600, 700 pages. If I'm really being honest, every book I find myself thinking, "We could've wrapped this mystery up a while ago if they literally just got off each other for longer than an hour." Like I love a spicy book, but this is getting ridiculous even for me.
Will I still read books 6 and 7? Yes, because I do want to see a HEA (especially for my Caspian).
After book 2, Rosalina stops being a full character. There have been plot twists and unearthed truths about her history and importance to the Vale, but her "growth" as a well-rounded character with flaws, insecurities, etc. pretty much ended a while ago. I've noticed that she's being written in a way where her purpose is just to ground the Princes in their own character development. Every chapter from her POV or dialogue she has with the Princes are literally just copy and paste. She's become this Manic Pixie Dream Girl who is picture perfect (pure of heart, always compassionate and forgiving, confident, loyal, innocent yet also their dream sexual partner) while the Princes each have these dynamic plot lines to work through to find their power, break their curse, earn their title, save their land, repair their relationships with the other Princes and their family, etc. She's genuinely not the main character anymore — the Princes are.
Last thing I'll say is we didn't need this many books. The overarching plot of this series is not complex enough to sustain 7 books. (Like SEVEN?! Are you kidding me?!) Also the plot of each book really isn't complex enough to sustain 500, 600, 700 pages. If I'm really being honest, every book I find myself thinking, "We could've wrapped this mystery up a while ago if they literally just got off each other for longer than an hour." Like I love a spicy book, but this is getting ridiculous even for me.
Will I still read books 6 and 7? Yes, because I do want to see a HEA (especially for my Caspian).
May 19, 2026
More now please! That’s was incredible! Can’t wait for the next. Such a great series.
May 12, 2026
I’m gonna miss them
May 12, 2026
This book was mostly sex scenes. I want the plot back!!
April 25, 2026
Another disappointment
The booktok girlies are probably going to love this book and part of me is convinced that’s why I’m slowly beginning to hate this series. I fear we have lost what could have been a great series to the tropeification of books for the sake of views and TikTok validation. I have to say I’m surprised that Elizabeth and Helen are so determined to drag the series out to the point where it’s better to push out mediocrity than quality content. Why are there two more books in the works. By the time the series is done this will be a 7 book series and we lost the plot and any semblance of a coherent storyline two books ago.
I’m so disappointed that this is where the series has ended up. The first two, even three books were so good. The plot had so much potential. I unfortunately feel we have devolved into a convoluted, poorly written, confusing, drawn out mess. This series is really starting to give cash grab. I want to carry on until the end but frankly I’m bored, overall, this book felt rushed and poorly put together. At this point it was more focused on pushing forward/extending the story to try and scrap out a further story. Whether I DNF this series remains to be seen.
The booktok girlies are probably going to love this book and part of me is convinced that’s why I’m slowly beginning to hate this series. I fear we have lost what could have been a great series to the tropeification of books for the sake of views and TikTok validation. I have to say I’m surprised that Elizabeth and Helen are so determined to drag the series out to the point where it’s better to push out mediocrity than quality content. Why are there two more books in the works. By the time the series is done this will be a 7 book series and we lost the plot and any semblance of a coherent storyline two books ago.
I’m so disappointed that this is where the series has ended up. The first two, even three books were so good. The plot had so much potential. I unfortunately feel we have devolved into a convoluted, poorly written, confusing, drawn out mess. This series is really starting to give cash grab. I want to carry on until the end but frankly I’m bored, overall, this book felt rushed and poorly put together. At this point it was more focused on pushing forward/extending the story to try and scrap out a further story. Whether I DNF this series remains to be seen.
April 24, 2026
I read this series for the drama and chaos... and I've been waiting for this next book... but this particular one was so annoying and really disappointing.
These 5 "rulers" share a single brain cell and that brain cell is struggling. There's no planning or even attempt at planning for any upcoming problems. There's no logic.
They've all become so annoying too... constantly crying about "oh I love you so much and you're such amazing. And the people love you!" It's so cringe. They legit do nothing, actually causing more problems for the world, and then praise each other for I don't know what... The evil ones start to seem more appealing.
The good guys are lowkey worse for the realm... they're so self-absorbed and idiots. (Except Caspian, i like him)
They even pulled a "this isn't you," and I rolled my eyes so hard.
I don't like being a hater. And, I usually overlook a lot of the small problems because the series was entertaining. But this one just took all the things I disliked and put them on steroids. I'm strongly questioning whether to dnf the series.
These 5 "rulers" share a single brain cell and that brain cell is struggling. There's no planning or even attempt at planning for any upcoming problems. There's no logic.
They've all become so annoying too... constantly crying about "oh I love you so much and you're such amazing. And the people love you!" It's so cringe. They legit do nothing, actually causing more problems for the world, and then praise each other for I don't know what... The evil ones start to seem more appealing.
The good guys are lowkey worse for the realm... they're so self-absorbed and idiots. (Except Caspian, i like him)
They even pulled a "this isn't you," and I rolled my eyes so hard.
I don't like being a hater. And, I usually overlook a lot of the small problems because the series was entertaining. But this one just took all the things I disliked and put them on steroids. I'm strongly questioning whether to dnf the series.
April 24, 2026
Poor fmc is an afterthought in her own story, why not just ctrl+delete her and write a mm romance when that's obviously what you're interested in writing. Waste of time and money for me as a reader.
May 5, 2026
This series has a chokehold on me and I'm not even mad about it. This one really hit me in the feels - I'm so glad the next one comes out so soon because I'm mildly unwell.
April 26, 2026
I had to stop reading just so I could put this small review because it’s bothering me that bad. Literally every character is together, my least favorite part of this series is the MM, but I always skip those parts. And, I hate the way Ezryn is being done like it’s being pushed on him and he says “Her body is the only one I crave” he isn’t interested in the whole MM thing and it’s like being forced on him. It’s nice to have at least one character that just wants Rosie, and it’s frustrating that the authors are trying to push this on the only one that does. All in all I’m just not liking this one as much as the past books. I’m disappointed because this series has been one of my favorites for so long. It seems like the FMC is an afterthought in her book and it’s all about the MM. I do plan to finish this one but I’m struggling to get through it.
May 2, 2026
"Will you dance with me through the stars, through the ages, throughout the realms, throughout every universe?"
If i could give this 6 ⭐️ I would.
Im obsessed with this series but Kel's story just nailed it.
The new characters, the Princes, the action, the spice 😉 it was the perfect balance.
I cant wait for Caspians book! July needs to hurry
If i could give this 6 ⭐️ I would.
Im obsessed with this series but Kel's story just nailed it.
The new characters, the Princes, the action, the spice 😉 it was the perfect balance.
I cant wait for Caspians book! July needs to hurry
May 29, 2026
✨ Fated mates
✨ Fae bargains
✨ Curses
✨ Reverse harem
This is a really strong continuation of the series. It leans more into romance this time around, but still moves things forward towards the bigger conflict building between the Above and Below, with the Green Flame continuing to loom in the background.
We spend a good amount of time in the Winter setting, which adds a colder, more tense atmosphere, and there are definitely moments where things are not quite what they seem. Some twists landed in expected ways, others caught me off guard.
There are also some really solid spicy scenes, as always, and the relationships continue to be the main emotional anchor of the book.
Then of course, the real highlight: the quotes. One from each of the guys because honestly, they all get their moment.
Ezryn - “Lucky for you, Rosalina doesn’t want you dead…and my Queen always gets what she wants.”
Farron - “Tell me to burn, and I’ll create an inferno so bright, it will blind the sun.”
Caspian - “I’ll follow you, Princess, now and forever. I followed you before I ever knew you and you were just a whisper on the wind. Let me be your darkness evermore.”
Kel - ���May every star I tear down from the sky be in your name.”
Day - “To the edge of the sea and over, I’d follow you anywhere.”
Chaos, vibes, and opinions are all my own ✨ please give credit if you share.
✨ Fae bargains
✨ Curses
✨ Reverse harem
This is a really strong continuation of the series. It leans more into romance this time around, but still moves things forward towards the bigger conflict building between the Above and Below, with the Green Flame continuing to loom in the background.
We spend a good amount of time in the Winter setting, which adds a colder, more tense atmosphere, and there are definitely moments where things are not quite what they seem. Some twists landed in expected ways, others caught me off guard.
There are also some really solid spicy scenes, as always, and the relationships continue to be the main emotional anchor of the book.
Then of course, the real highlight: the quotes. One from each of the guys because honestly, they all get their moment.
Ezryn - “Lucky for you, Rosalina doesn’t want you dead…and my Queen always gets what she wants.”
Farron - “Tell me to burn, and I’ll create an inferno so bright, it will blind the sun.”
Caspian - “I’ll follow you, Princess, now and forever. I followed you before I ever knew you and you were just a whisper on the wind. Let me be your darkness evermore.”
Kel - ���May every star I tear down from the sky be in your name.”
Day - “To the edge of the sea and over, I’d follow you anywhere.”
Chaos, vibes, and opinions are all my own ✨ please give credit if you share.
April 15, 2026
"My Rose, when you are not near, it is as if the stars cease to shine."
This book has been the most anticipated read ever since I finished book 4 nearly a year ago. I DEVOURED THIS BOOK LIKE MY LIFE WAS ON THE LINE. I am unwell. I am shook. YOUR HONOR, I LOVE THEM. I know this book would have me in a chokehold unlike anything I've ever experienced before.
I love all of these characters and the journey that they are on. Rosalina is a pure badass fae princess and she is not to be fucked with. It's only fitting that she have all the mates that she does.
I AM STILL A CASPIAN STAN OK. AND I LOVED ALL THE MOMENTS WITH HIM IN THIS BOOK AND ALSO MY HEART IS BROKEN FOR HIM. I love that he's finally getting to experience the love that he's been without his entire life and seeing him and Kel come back together had me tearing up because it healed something in my Caspian obsessed heart. I know he has to go through some shit to get to the other side, but let me tell you I am not okay, I need him to be okay... it will be okay.
Caspian raises his chin and looks straight ahead. "I'd rather die up here than live down there."
Fare's also having a bit of a dark side now because of the Green Flame, and it's honestly really hot, but he needs to get his shit together, and honestly, poor Day, because he's got some trauma from everything that he's been through since the last book and whatnot.
"Now, wet my cock so I can fuck our man hard." Farron sinks to the hilt inside me.
Ez is also having his healing moments and I love that for him.
"You are my queen, in body, spirit, and heart. I will follow you until my legs give way or my lungs cease to draw breath, and even then, I will follow you in death."
I NEED BOOK 6 AND JULY CANNOT GET HERE FAST ENOUGH. I LOVE THESE CHARACTERS AND THIS WORLD GUYS. I am so freaking obsessed.
"What a good girl you are. He's fucking you so hard, isn't he? You take it so well. Isn't Kel going to love to see you, fucked and filled by his best friend and his worst enemy?"
June 14, 2026
Idk about this one…
I think this series has been fun and entertaining. Not the best, but certainly not the worst. But something was off for me with this book. It felt tedious to say the least. I wasn’t even excited when certain things happened. I think feelings of tension and excitement left at book 3 and were replaced by annoyance and a desire to just be done with certain story lines. Even the spice felt forced. As a RH girly I live for the inevitable group scene. I cringed at this one. I was skimming by 70%. I thought the series was too long already and this really solidified it for me.
The overall vibes were just off. It feels silly to not read the final book, but I kinda don’t want to read the final book…
I think this series has been fun and entertaining. Not the best, but certainly not the worst. But something was off for me with this book. It felt tedious to say the least. I wasn’t even excited when certain things happened. I think feelings of tension and excitement left at book 3 and were replaced by annoyance and a desire to just be done with certain story lines. Even the spice felt forced. As a RH girly I live for the inevitable group scene. I cringed at this one. I was skimming by 70%. I thought the series was too long already and this really solidified it for me.
The overall vibes were just off. It feels silly to not read the final book, but I kinda don’t want to read the final book…
May 27, 2026
(4.75)
honestly its been two days since i finished this and i still don't have words
i love them all, your honor
and now im fetal position in the corner, waiting for the next book to continue ripping my heart to shreds
my only minor negative is that there were a few times in this one that i thought "i don't think this conflict can be solved with sex, can we maybe talk instead of jumping each others bones?" - they didn't listen to me, but oh well
honestly its been two days since i finished this and i still don't have words
i love them all, your honor
and now im fetal position in the corner, waiting for the next book to continue ripping my heart to shreds
my only minor negative is that there were a few times in this one that i thought "i don't think this conflict can be solved with sex, can we maybe talk instead of jumping each others bones?" - they didn't listen to me, but oh well
April 29, 2026
Echhh. Idk.. I loved the first few books and it feels like there’s barely any progress to the storyline from this book - I can’t stand Farron anymore, he’s my least favorite character - the dragging out of Rose & Kels bond was way too long, like we gettttt it but come on already! The first time they ‘try’ to finally break the curse would have been a perfect spot to do it. Caspian being with them would’ve been easy to break the thrall (I know that’s exactly what the authors were going for) but the story could’ve been a lot shorter bc Kel would’ve gotten his power sooner. And a lot of the spicy scenes felt forced and not organic, and typically I’m all for the more the merrier but I got the ick with most of these ones. Continuing the series for Ez & Caspian mostly - and George & Aurelia 🫶🏽 hoping they get reunited
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 26, 2026
I hate to say it, but as much as I love the characters and the story…this series could have easily been a 4 book series🧍🏻♀️
The first three books I absolutely adored however the last two book I’ve felt just okay about, haven’t been obsessed with them + feel like they get repetitive and drawn out which makes me so sad !! I do love the characters and the found family and those two things are the main reason I will continue with the series-but this book just felt drawn out for 700 pages and to say there are still 2 more releases in this world makes me nervous that I’m going to lose interest :(
Dayton truly carries these books for me, I adore him and I really need them all to be happy, I just wish it was a 4 book series and not a 7 book series :(
I definitely enjoyed part’s but overall I just feel okay over it :) I’m hoping the next book will bring back the love I have for the series !!🤞🏻
The first three books I absolutely adored however the last two book I’ve felt just okay about, haven’t been obsessed with them + feel like they get repetitive and drawn out which makes me so sad !! I do love the characters and the found family and those two things are the main reason I will continue with the series-but this book just felt drawn out for 700 pages and to say there are still 2 more releases in this world makes me nervous that I’m going to lose interest :(
Dayton truly carries these books for me, I adore him and I really need them all to be happy, I just wish it was a 4 book series and not a 7 book series :(
I definitely enjoyed part’s but overall I just feel okay over it :) I’m hoping the next book will bring back the love I have for the series !!🤞🏻
March 22, 2026
Overall Rating: 5 ⭐️
Spicy Rating: 3 🌶️
Beta read
Review to come 🩵
This may be my favorite book yet. So many secrets and details are starting to come to light, people are starting to learn things I’ve been dying to know! This was an action packed book that made me yearn for book 6. Characters were making me love them, characters were making me hate them. I was on the edge of my seat. This series is one of my all time favorites.
Spicy Rating: 3 🌶️
Beta read
Review to come 🩵
This may be my favorite book yet. So many secrets and details are starting to come to light, people are starting to learn things I’ve been dying to know! This was an action packed book that made me yearn for book 6. Characters were making me love them, characters were making me hate them. I was on the edge of my seat. This series is one of my all time favorites.
April 17, 2026
oh my stars, firstly thank you @author.elizabeth.helen one for this Arc of book five in the beasts of the briar series and for writing this world. I have so much love for these characters and the world of the enchanted vale
This installation was possibly my favourite so far, it was high stakes, so intriguing, the MOST spicy one yet !! I was on the edge of my seat the entire time, non of the characters can catch a break - although there is some time for Rosie and her mates to have some spicy time which was delightful
The character development, twists and dynamics between each of the characters make for such a fun read - it’s rare to find a why chose where each character has such a different dynamic with the others!!
If you haven’t read this series WHY- this is your sign !!
This installation was possibly my favourite so far, it was high stakes, so intriguing, the MOST spicy one yet !! I was on the edge of my seat the entire time, non of the characters can catch a break - although there is some time for Rosie and her mates to have some spicy time which was delightful
The character development, twists and dynamics between each of the characters make for such a fun read - it’s rare to find a why chose where each character has such a different dynamic with the others!!
If you haven’t read this series WHY- this is your sign !!
April 25, 2026
4.5 rounded up. I need the next book!!!
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