Synopsis
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.
Review
This book gave me the warm-and-fuzzies. The magic system and Myra's motivations were incredibly pure, and they painted a beautiful picture. This story reads like a fairy tale, complete with insta-love, which I know is not everyone's cup of tea, but in this world, I enjoyed it.
If you enjoy YA fantasy or fairy tale magic, this is a must-read!
Thank you, Inkyard Press, for my copy of A Forgery of Roses.
Dates read: June 6, 2022 - June 9, 2022