A Dance of Thorns and Petals book cover

A Dance of Thorns and Petals

Disguised as her brother, Evaine enters a deadly arena and becomes the spark of a rising rebellion.

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From The Back Cover

Book cover titled "A Dance of Thorns and Petals" by Brandon Rohrbaugh, featuring dark background with a thorny flower design on the front. The back cover has a blurb about the story, a photo of the author, and a quote in red text, with the author's name on the spine and front cover.
Formats, ebook, paperback, hardcover, audiobook
Length, 387 pages
Series order, Book 1 of 3
Audience, Romance, Fantasy

Inside this book

Setting focus

Thornspire arena and the capital of Oridwyn

Final trial turns the arena into a firestorm and changes the balance of power

New factions

Ashen Veil rebels and imperial loyalists

A royal power shift begins in the stands

Key locations

Oridwyn, Rosethorne

The Gate becomes a route for an escape under fire

Themes

Identity, loyalty, resistance, romance

A sacrifice sets the course for Book 2

What readers say

★★★★★

For those who enjoy slowburn, Mulan style “I’ll take their place,” a Hunger Games style regime, and five trials for life or death, this one is for you!

★★★★★

I am usually wary of books authored by men with a female main character because sometimes they don't capture the emotional depth the way I'd like them to...But THIS book is amazing.

★★★★★

This story is amazing. Hunger Games on steroids. This book had it all: lies, secrets, rebellion, danger, bloodshed, love, protectiveness, betrayal, and so much more. I was sucked in as soon as I read the dedication, and the only reason I set it down and didn't finish in one sitting was because I had to work. The descriptions and imagery made it so easy to picture the world and then transport myself into it. I feel like my heart was pounding along with Evanie's the entire time. I definitely recommend.

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