Review: A Forgery of Roses by Jessica S. Olson

Review: A Forgery of Roses by Jessica S. Olson

Myra Whitlock has a gift. One many would kill for.

She’s an artist whose portraits alter people’s real-life bodies, a talent she must hide from those who would kidnap, blackmail, and worse in order to control it. Guarding that secret is the only way to keep her younger sister safe now that their parents are gone.

But one frigid night, the governor’s wife discovers the truth and threatens to expose Myra if she does not complete a special portrait that would resurrect the governor's dead son. Desperate, Myra ventures to his legendary stone mansion.

Once she arrives, however, it becomes clear the boy’s death was no accident. Someone dangerous lurks within these glittering halls. Someone harboring a disturbing obsession with portrait magic.

Myra cannot do the painting until she knows what really happened, so she turns to the governor’s older son, a captivating redheaded poet. Together, they delve into the family’s most shadowed affairs, racing to uncover the truth before the secret Myra spent her life concealing makes her the killer’s next victim.

From Sing Me Forgotten author Jessica S. Olson comes a gothic fantasy murder mystery perfect for fans of Kerri Maniscalco and Erin A. Craig.

-summary and cover via Goodreads

Plot: I loved how the plot of this was both a fantasy, a romance, and a mystery I managed to guess a couple plot twists, but there were others that completely took me by surprise, which was fantastic! (The whole book was awesome, but the last third was so good!!) I personally think this book can stand alone, BUT after that ending, I would absolutely love another book!

Characters: Myra was a great main character, and her love for her family was so nice. I thought the relationship between Myra and August was adorable!

The Cover: I like it!

Overall: Oh my goodness, I loved this book!! This was the first fantasy I’ve read in awhile, and it’s reminded me why I love the genre so much. I highly recommend reading it when it releases next year!

I received an e-ARC from the publisher.