If you are looking for a fun standalone with fairytale tropes, fun banter, and fast-paced plot, I highly recommend this book. There is a magic crown, a cursed wood, some magic powers, and an adorable fox and a bear for companions. The world building and magic systems are nothing original, but the well-placed twists keep you interested. Among the Beast and Briars was a lovely fantasy read, and I hope there is more written in this world. This is a classic story set in a fairytale world with nothing new to add to the genre, however, the plot was fast paced, the characters are memorable and leave you wanting more, and the banter is great fun. Review: Right off the bat, I had a blast reading this book. She must traverse the Wilds in search of the Lady of the Wilds and her legendary seat of power to save her home. Cerys, the lone survivor of an incident in the wilds years ago and now carris a blood curse, is once again the only survivor. Among the Beasts & Briars by Ashley Poston is a young adult fantasy novel, originally published on October 20, 2020. At the coronation of their newest queen, the Wilds suddenly attacks. As I mentioned previously, I had no clue what this would be like going into it. Premise: The kingdom of Aloriya has experienced three hundred years of peace and protection from the Wilds, having benefited from the bargain struck between their king and the Lady of the Wilds. Among the Beasts & Briars is set in the fictional Kingdom of Aloriya, where essentially people are kept safe with a magical crown that was gifted to the King and passed down to his heirs.

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