Crowned by Roses

Beasts of the Briar #7

by Elizabeth Helen

The finale in Elizabeth Helen's Amazon top 5 and Sunday Times bestselling Beasts of the Briar series, a spicy Beauty and the Beast retelling filled with enchanted fae, morally gray characters, a stupidly hot villain, and a princess who has found her Prince Charming. All five of them.

Genres: Fantasy, Romantasy, Why Choose, Fae, Spicy, Romance, Audiobook

560 pages, Paperback

Expected publication October 20, 2026

About the author

Elizabeth 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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Reviews

[Rachel Elizabeth]

The final climax of the Beasts of the Briar series absolutely does it justice, it delivers exactly the level of epicness I was hoping for and the HEA I’ve been waiting seven books for!

I loved seeing the plot threads come together, every character gets a satisfying conclusion and closure to their individual arcs. It’s all brought together beautifully, and the spice is somehow still delivering just as strong seven books later!

There are still a few doors left open though, and I am hoping and praying for a Winter Solstice novella because I’m not quite ready to say goodbye yet.

This whole series has brought me so much fun, joy and pure entertainment. I’m genuinely sad to leave Rosalina and the Princes behind, but I can’t wait to see what fantasy adventures Elizabeth Helen have planned next!

Thank you so much Elizabeth & Helen for the arc, I’ve been beyond happy this year to be on the arc team for the BotB books 🥀♥️

[Dreamflower]

Poor fmc is a complete 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. The mm relationships completely hijacked and ruined the story. Saying "she doesn't have to choose" when the actual romantic focus is on the men and their relationships with each other is foul 🤡

[Lindsay]

Overall Review: 5 ⭐️
Spicy rating: 🤭 🌶️

The epic conclusion to this series that has been my Roman Empire.

Thank you so much to Elizabeth and Helen for letting me beta read this. It’s been so hard to not scream into the void.

Full review to come 🩵

[Zephyr]

What an ending to a series that has given so much to me and so many others!
I have loved every page and every chapter of this book (even when I was enraged or sobbing). The magic, the world, the beautiful creatures are everything.
Kel, Ezryn, Farron, Capsian, Dayton, and Rosie are recovering from the unimaginable loss at the end of book 6. Wrenley and Aurelia are also fighting through their own changes. The hope that comes from recovery and the eventuality of the happily ever after of course comes with some heartache, but it all pays off in the end. I hate to see this series end, but I also can’t wait to re-read it in years to come!
Thank you, Elizabeth Helen, for the ARC and for this amazing series!

[Emily Rose]

Spoiler free review! Um wow. There's just something about Crowned by Roses that sucked me into this world and I am still mentally clinging to it 🩷✨️

This finale was everything I hoped it would be and more, and I feel so honoured to have been on Elizabeth and Helen's ARC team! It's so hard to keep this spoiler free, because I want to rave about [redacted] and when [redacted] and how could I not share how much I loved Jack! (Haha, the one thing I'm not censoring but I won't explain who he is 🤣)

I have to say one of my favourite parts of Crowned has to be the worldbuilding, I truly felt like I was exploring and learning alongside Rosie! This book felt more magical than the previous ones, not in a literal sense but the vibes were just ✨️ and wow I want to spoil everything right now because I want to talk about everything! And as usual, the relationships had all my heart! I really adored the relationships that evolved through Crowned and it feels so special to have seen Rosie begin in Bonded as a woman all alone with an absent father and a town who don't understand her, ending in Crowned with 5 mates who love her with all their hearts, her found family in the residents of Castletree, and of course her biological family.

I think I have to end this now because the spoilers are itching to come out. But just know that this finale was the perfect end to this series that has had my heart since 2023, and I want to congratulate Elizabeth and Helen for all that they have achieved these past few years. This series has helped me through all my ups and downs since early 2023 and while I can barely comprehend it's over, I am so excited for the future for Her Dark Empire and of course the BotB novellas that I need even more now!

ARC disclaimer: Thanks so much to Elizabeth and Helen, and Amanda for this eARC! Obviously all thoughts are my own!

[Ariel]

Thank you Elizabeth & Helen for the ARC!

What a beautiful ending to this series🐺🥀🏰

So much happened in this book, and I felt every single emotion right along with the characters. The humor, the love, the grief—it was all depicted so beautifully and authentically. There were moments that made me laugh, moments that broke my heart, and so many that had me sitting there just feeling everything.

The world-building, as always, was so beautifully done and pulled me completely into the story.

Elizabeth & Helen have created such a wonderful world and cast of characters. Saying goodbye to Rosie, Kel, Farron, Day, Ez and Caspian is definitely bittersweet.🥹

What a journey🌹

[GramsReads]

⭐️ 5/5 Stars
🔥 4/5 Spice

I’m so sad this journey is over, I tried so hard to make this final book last. From Bonded by Thorns to Crown by Roses, this series has been incredible. It made me laugh, cry, and get mad, but the world building and characters are truly some of the best. It’s truly a story about growth and believing in yourself, and the ending was absolutely perfect.

This last book was one epic final battle with action, big emotions, and yes… tears. But we still got those hilarious moments, especially with that maid costume 🫣

Thank you, Elizabeth and Helen, for letting me be part of your team. I can’t wait to see what you create next.

[Savannah Suniga]

I have loved this series for years!! I hate that it is ending but I could not have imagined a better ending! Rosie and her princes fought hard! There was no shortage of laughs, spice, or edge of my seat action to wrap up this story and I loved every minute! I cannot wait to see what Elizabeth Helen does with this universe next since they left so many opportunities to see more of this world!

[Chelsea (thatbookishteach)]

I truly can’t believe it’s over. What a perfect ending, in every way. Beyond thankful to have been a part of the arc team for books 2-7, and very grateful to Bloom Books for the early arc of Crowned. I shed many tears the last few days, and I may be in denial right now. Full review to come. Thank you, Elizabeth & Helen, for giving us such a beautiful series to savor over the years 🌹💜🌸🍁❄️🌊

[Charl Ormond]

After starting this series by chance when I picked up the first in the works to now finishing this series being on the ARC team for the last 3 books I can’t explain how much I love this series. 4.5 ⭐

This book follows straight on from the devastation of the last book they are all back in the human world trying to regain their hope after Sira took over the Vale and killed her father. The book is the perfect ending for the best series, it wrapped up so well and honestly you can’t not love a happy ending. But also dealing with the love and feelings these characters have for each other but also the feelings and doubts they have to overcome.

The characters have had me in a chokehold from the get go… the detail and the feelings that go into each and everyone is just something so unique and made this series as unforgettable as it has been.

The story the good overcoming evil and the never ending loyalty/ friendship and bonds make the story that much more special. Sira is a fantastic villian and has kept everyone on the toes throughout.

I am not ready for this series to be over… Rose, Kel, Cas, Ez, Day and Far have been a permanent fixture throughout and unforgettable, a perfect ending with some little open ending things which could mean we visit back to this world.

Thank you so much Elizabeth & Helen for taking me on this ride and giving me the chance to be on the ARC team. And honestly I cannot wait to give your next series a go. Phenomenal through and through

[Maggie G.]

I don't want to do my usual ranting review, simply because I don't want to give even a whiff of spoilers to anyone, but I will say this:

It's really hard to tie up a series this long, that loyal fans have been following for years. But this was the most perfect, gorgeous, satisfying conclusion to Rosie and the princes' stories. I don't even know where to start. I can't think of a single thing that was left unanswered, or turned out in a way I didn't hope for.

There was even the potential in the end of some new stories in the Enchanted Veil in the future? Wrenly, Kairyn, Jack, I'm looking at you three. Which honestly, I'm thrilled about, because oddly enough, I went from hating her to harbouring quite the soft spot in my heart for Wrenly. The poor thing deserves her own love story too.

The book hangover is intense on this one, and I immediately started the series over because I'm not ready to leave the veil, but wow, this book (and whole series) was a complete knockout!

10 stars! I don't even care that that's past the limit. 10 stars! I loved this series in the starlight way <3

[Ariel Loper]

I am so sad that this series is over, but gosh! What an incredible way to wrap this series up. I stumbled across this Beasts of the Briars last year, and I never thought it would be my favorite.

I stumbled across this series in December of 2025, and I would have never thought it would be my absolute favorite. I am devastated to see this series finished, but it was an incredible ride through the Enchanted Vale. Rosie and the princes discovered so much about themselves, and the love they have for each other is so beautiful to read. Rosie still chose compassion the whole way through this series and taught that everyone deserves a chance. I love that she and everyone got a happily ever after.

The amount of tears shed while reading this was crazy, but I would do it all again. I loved reading about everyone and putting things together. I will miss the Enchanted Vale, but I am sure I will visit again sometime in the future.

[Miranda]

I am absolutely AMAZED by this series! I can’t believe it’s finally over and I have been procrastinating on this review mainly because I still don’t want to accept it’s over.

Once again Elizabeth Helen has blown me away by creating a truly great story. While reading Crowned by Roses I was filled with so many different emotions. There were lots of moments where I had a good laugh, gasped at all the surprises, and cried to many times to count. I was so engrossed from the beginning to the end!

I just couldn’t stop reading! The level of emotions was truly high and it has been amazing to see how everyone fights for the Vale. I was so captivated by the love story between Rosalina and her mates.

I will always remember this series by its unforgettable characters, magical lands, the twists and turns, and all the heartbreak moments.

A big thanks to Elizabeth Helen for allowing me this opportunity to read this digital ARC! I’m really thankful.

[Brittany]

WHAT AN AMAZING ENDING TO AN EVEN MORE AMAZING STORY!!

I have been part of the ARC team since day 1 and not once have I been disappointed with what these two ladies have offered us!!

I want to say Rosie’s story has been epic but it hasn’t really been all about Rosie, which is completely fine. I really enjoyed seeing all the character development through throughout this entire series. I developed attachments to characters even when they were experiencing their villain arc (cough cough sweet Caspian!) of course the spice was always *chefs kiss* and personally I’m a huge fan of ⚔️ which was also present 🔥.

I can’t wait to see what other stories they explore from the Enchanted Vale- I know I personally have some requests, but I’m sure the authors will give us what they feel we need at the right time!

Congratulations on your success ladies! Can’t wait to read the next one.

[Hannah]

3 years ago I picked up the first book in this series, my first ever why choose romance, and today I finished book 7 of a series I will forever hold so close to my heart. 😭

This book ended absolutely beautifully. The bittersweet ending we all needed after all those painful cliffhangers we were left with. 😭 This has been a journey I’ve loved so dearly and one I know I’ll think about forever.

The ending had me in tears, and then just reading “the end” had me bawling all over again. 😭

I loved this book. I love this series. And I’m so incredibly grateful to have been able to experience this journey as an ARC reader. ❤️

Now I really need someone to make art from that first fight scene… 👀 (iykyk)

[Chaos Atreides]

A wonderful way to end the series! This one was very emotional in my opinion but we're all expecting that. I found myself crying tears of sadness &/or joy often. A lot to take in for this one. So have tissues ready! I think went through have a box for the last few chapters alone. But there is still a great mix of action and adventure! So there is balance!

Please start from the very beginning of the series if you haven't already! It was great to see all the character development throughout every book leading up to now.

I know its the last but I'll always want more. I did find myself wanting more Kel & Rose time at the end. Hopefully we'll get a cozy/extra spicy short afterwards!

[Halel Amram]

E- Arc Review🌹- Spoilers Free
At last, this series has come to an end🥲. I am still bawling my eyes out knowing that this was the end and I’ll never get to read a book from this series for the first time ever again😭. This series has been a wild ride and this book was the perfect ending for this series🥰. No words will ever be able to encapsulate what this series means to me and how this last book made me feel❤️. However, I can tell you that you will not be disappointed🥹. Be prepared to cry. A LOT.

[UnseelieFlur]

Three days. Three incredible days of reading the final book.

Let me just say that I have never cried as hard or as much for a book before. I even worried my boyfriend with how much I was crying. His response "Is it at least good?" THAT WAS THE BEST BOOK EVER.

I do hope this isn't the last of the enchanted vale. I hope we get a novella or something later about certain grumpy birds and former metal men.

All in all, a 10/5. That was the absolute best ending to a series ever.

[Payt Parnell]

what do I say to a book series I have been reading since the publication of the first book in the series and have now completed the last book of the series. I’ve cried , laughed , giggled, kicked my feet, screamed , re read , talked about , and obsessed over every single book and aspect of this series. I have so many words for this book and yet I cannot find enough to express how it made me feel.

[Carolijn]

Book 7 of Beast of the briar....
This is the perfect ending for them!
After all they went true, they came out stronger!
All of them!
Rosaly, Keldarion, Dayton, Ezryn, Farron and Caspian.
Lets not forget about Wrenley, Kairyn, Anya and George.
What a amazing story!

[Kirsty Searle]

I have so many thoughts about this book, it was so reflective of the journey. There were beautiful moments where we experience full circle elements from the other book.

It felt like such a perfect ending but I am also so so sad to see it finish

[Laulevine]

Available 10/20/26 amazon

[Christina Morden (ClaryNathanWill)]

4.5 ⭐️ ✨

[gwen]

Holy Crap I cannot believe it’s over😭😭

Full ARC review coming soon

[Ash Logan]

Words cannot describe how much I loved reading this! I’m sad that the journey is over, but it is such a beautiful journey and a fitting end for Rosalina’s story.

[Sigal]

A perfect ending. This series has been quite a journey and Crowned By Roses wrapped it up so nicely.

[Kianna]

Received an E-ARC from the authors. Will add a full review with spoilers once the book is out to the public. Overall, it was okay and I'm glad there was a happy ending.

[Janet Guzman]

What a ride!!!!!! Omg this long journey for Rosie the Princes and all the Vale was intense heartbreaking and beautiful! Sad it’s ended but loved it so much will forever be a fav series 🧡