The Rose Bargain

London, 1848—For four hundred years, England has been under the control of the benevolent fae Queen Mor, who tricked her way onto the throne, granting each subject one opportunity to bargain for their deepest desire.

With her family’s social standing in shambles, Ivy Benton enters a competition for Prince Bram’s hand. But as glittering balls veil the queen’s increasingly vicious trials, Ivy learns there’s more at stake than a wedding—because all faerie bargains come with a cost.

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I’m excited to invite you to participate in the first-ever Epic Reads Book Club, to read my book The Rose Bargain! The idea for The Rose Bargain first came to me in late 2022, while I was in the midst of facing a career setback. For a long time, I doubted this book would ever exist. It was only when I was visiting my parents, in my childhood bedroom, surrounded by all my favorite books from my teenage years, that I resolved to write something for myself, and attempt to create a book that gave me the same feeling those books gave me. The kind of book that made me march to my sister’s room and insist she read it so I’d have someone to talk to, that got passed around my high-school lunch table, or that made me cry under the covers long after I’d told my mom I was asleep. 

For me, The Rose Bargain was born from an attempt to recapture my love of writing and reading. As an author, it gave me the greatest gift: a reminder that books can be joyful and fun. As a reader, I hope you feel some of that joy too.

Happy reading! – Sasha

"If the ethereal vibes are what pulled me in, then the political fantasy, strong female relationships and soul-obliterating YEARNING is what had me locked in from the first to the last page. There were SO many moments where I had to set the book down and blink at the wall in awe."

— Hallie, Goodreads Review

"I LOVED this book!! The competition for a princes hand in marriage, the diabolical queen, the time period and high society, the twists and turns, and the world of humans and fairies. Literally loved every single thing. AND THE ENDING — I feel like I felt everything, swoon worthy romance, SHOCK at the twists, & heartbroken at a specific plot point. I need to read book 2 ASAP."

— Ali G., Goodreads Review

"I loveeeed this!!!! this was just so addictive & FUN to read, I could not put it down. the premise is basically the summer i turned pretty x the bachelor x bridgerton x the buccaneers with a fae twist, set in high society victorian london 🩰🧚‍♀️🫖 it’s got everything: sisterhood, love triangle, female friendship, and a twisty competition."

— Lottie S., Goodreads Review

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“Both lush and dangerous, like flower petals tipped with poison. With twists, secrets, and stolen kisses, I was riveted through every page—The Rose Bargain is a masterful and enchanting entry into the canon of romantic fantasy.”

— Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning

“Sasha Peyton Smith expertly weaves the rich details and deceptive beauty of a fairytale into regency England, with lush world-building, breathless romance, and a playful yet twisty plot. Reading The Rose Bargain feels like biting into the perfect piece of fairy fruit—dark and deliciously sweet. An instant classic.” 

— Shelby Mahurin, New York Times bestselling author of The Scarlet Veil and Serpent & Dove series

“A deliciously dark and romantic fantasy. Full of clever surprises, twisted secrets, and bad decisions. Like the dangerous fairy bargains inside of its pages, The Rose Bargain delivers on its promises in heart-pounding and unexpected ways. I absolutely devoured this book!” 

— Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Once Upon A Broken Heart

She is the New York Times bestselling author of fantasy novels for young adults including our book club pick, The Rose Bargain, as well as her book, The Witch Haven. Her work has been translated into more than a dozen languages world-wide. She lives in a 100-year-old house in the mountains of Utah, with her husband and (allegedly) two ghosts, though she has yet to see them.

The club kicks off May 14th — join now so your free goodies land in your inbox before page one.

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