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Bonded by Thorns (Beasts of the Briar, #1)

by Elizabeth Helen

🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️steamy·spoiler·Beasts of the Briar #1

Why Read This?

You'll get hooked on a addictive slow-burn romance with multiple book boyfriends and magical worldbuilding.

Synopsis

Four beastly princes. One awkward bookworm. An enchanted world of fae, magic, and danger. I’ve always loved fairytales. I never imagined I'd actually be in one. When my father wanders into the enchanted realm of the fae, I know I have to go after him. And when he gets imprisoned, I'll do anything to save him... Even trade my freedom for his. I had no idea I'd end up imprisoned by four sexy fae who turn into beasts at night. I have to win my freedom, and that means making a bargain with them. They must find their mates in order to break the curse. If I can help them do that, they'll set me free. Sounds simple, right? It's not. Because against my better judgment, I'm starting to fall for these beastly princes. One is smart and sweet, the other mysterious and deadly, another flirty and confident, and the last prince... He's handsome, strong, has a wicked temper, and is dead-set against breaking the curse. Why does he want to keep me here forever? But it's not just my freedom on the line. If I don't break the princes' curse soon, all the magic in the Enchanted Vale will be stolen by the evil—and stupidly hot—Prince of Thorns. And I'm not letting my princes stay cursed. Not after I've fallen in love with them. BONDED BY THORNS is a steamy adult Beauty and the Beast retelling set in a fantasy fae realm. In this version, our beautiful bookworm doesn't have to choose between the four sexy fae princes. It is a full-length novel that ends on a cliffhanger. It includes MF and MM content. It is intended for mature readers only.

At a Glance

3.92 ★ Goodreads
Spice Level🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️steamy
Endingspoiler
PairingWHY CHOOSE / REVERSE HAREM
Romance Pacingslow burn
Energymedium

Top Tropes

beauty and the beastcaptive romancefairytale retellingforced proximitycursed love interest

Mood

romanticdarkmagicalintensesteamy

Book Details

Goodreads Rating

3.92 ★

Page Count

348 pages

Published

2023

Primary Genre

Romantasy

Pairing

WHY CHOOSE / REVERSE HAREM

POV

First Person

Romance Pacing

Slow Burn

Audiobook

Available

Yes

Format

Standard

Narrator

Unknown Narrator

Narrator Count

Single

Tropes

RomanceMagicActionAngstWorld
Theme Constellation

Mood & Vibe

Mood

Writing Style

immersiveatmosphericconversationalwhimsical

Story Pacing

medium

Emotional Weight

moderate

Energy Required

medium

Vibes

Steamy fae reverse harem with cursed princes and dark magic that feels like getting lost in an enchanted, thorny forest.

Characters

FMC Archetype

academic / bookwormreluctant hero

MMC Archetype

hidden royaltytortured soulmorally gray

Relationship Dynamics

mutual piningfated matesslow burn

Spice Details 🌶️

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Spice Level 4

Spice Style

intense / passionateanimalistic / primalfantasy / supernatural intimacy

Getting Steamy

praise kinkbody worshipmarking hickeys

Bringing the Heat

bonding/claiming/markingmultiple partners (consensual)
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World & Setting

World Type

fae realm / faerie courtshigh fantasy

Primary Setting

royal court / palaceforest / wilderness

Fantasy Creatures

Representation

polyamorous

Reading Context

Emotional Payoff

Best Time of Year

autumn

When & Where to Read

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