Status Updates From Beneath the Silver Rose (Sh...

Enjoying book thoroughly.

This labyrinth is by far most intriguing part of the story to me. I am reminded of HP and the Chamber of Secrets with all the trials to navigate through :)

Admittedly the second half of the book has been more interesting in terms of finding out a lot more about the magic of the world and also about the ways people can make illusions. I particularly like the relationship built between Aaron and Shadyia, but I do feel like all the relationships in this book are a bit too keen to work and so feel a bit forced.

Aaron seems to be in the thick of all the plot and I wonder what he really knows and just how committed he is to discovering the jewel and releasing/trapping these immortals.

I like reading the book to find out what is going to happen next, but it's definitely not a PG story. There's so much talk of sex and rape that it's pretty abusive towards the women. I do think the author may be trying to show strong female characters as the leads, but by beating down all the others or making them stereotypical witch-figures it seems a little too cliche.

There's a story of immortals trying to escape their confines and regain power here too. I am intrigued by that plot, but I also feel like quite a few of the dialogue moments between characters have felt too forced or too scripted. There's actually a section where the two lead ladies are discussing how to lie as if they are five years old, but they're actually women who have killed and whored...it's odd...

So far I'm mixed on this one. On the one hand, I like a strong lead character and Shadiya is certainly that, but on the other, this book deals a lot with rape, sex and violence and although I understand that the setting of the book (a brothel) lends itself to that, I still feel some of the scenes have been a little in poor taste.
Also, there have been a fair few typos which need fixing too.

Just started this one and we're following a warrior who works in a brothel, She's called Shadiya, and she's a badass so far so I am happy about that!

Quite a good story, very interesting world-building. I would have expected a more trans-inclusive writing, but it seems it's not lgb tolerant either, or women-friendly.
Entirely based on an idea of what the Middle Ages were like? Something very common in high fantasy.
The bi protagonist is this book's best feature and I'd have forgone some of the POVs additional to hers, but it's nevertheless engaging. Want more!

a lot different than what I'm used to reading. interesting.

Shadyia and Deresi more them hold their own in the labyrinth. Earning Aaron's respect. Benji make a bad decision (that might not have been his own to impress his love, now how far will Janell go to save him and what will it cost her.

About time Aaron tell Shadyia of her heritage

Off for ride. Shadyia learns a histoy lesson from Aaron, but a gentleman's honor has been insulted.

Aaron's origin, nightmares and fairy tales

Go on Shadyia!!! "Don't call me a whore"

Shadyia's true heritage is revealed to Aaron as well as a oath he cannot break.

Shadyia's true heritage is revealed to Aaron, as well as a promise he cannot break.

Shadyia and Deresi have a "friendly" competition. How really is the golden belt, but get caught in the act. Then Shadyia is briefed on the mission to Aaron Of Featherquill, but is the mission already compromised?

A warrior's instinct 70% of language is unspoken.

Shadyia satisfies her coin, but the Madam's vendetta goes to another level. The Silver Rose might lose more that one sister from the display.

Shadyia is in demand. Much to the annoyance of the new Madam

Burning ambitions are reached, burning desires, and a couple of secrets revealed.

"Make no mistake, you are an ant, dancing in a forest fire"

Two traps are sprung, one with far reaching and deadly results