Circle of the Rose Chronicles Series by S.J. West

She is our Rose. We are her Thorns. When Cin lost her father, she thought her world had been torn apart. Little did she know it was just the beginning of her story… Being the sole heir to the d’Rella family fortune placed a target on Cin’s back that she wasn’t prepared to deal with at the age of ten... moreShe is our Rose. We are her Thorns. When Cin lost her father, she thought her world had been torn apart. Little did she know it was just the beginning of her story… Being the sole heir to the d’Rella family fortune placed a target on Cin’s back that she wasn’t prepared to deal with at the age of ten. Luckily for her, she had a fairy godfather looking out for her best interests who whisked her away from her selfish step-family and helped Cin discover her true destiny as a Thorn within the formidable Circle of the Rose. Thorns are an elite fighting force trained at an early age to protect Briar Rose and search for a way to awaken her from a seemingly eternal slumber. The city of Briardale has been cut off from the rest of the world for a hundred years by a spell no one seems to be able to break. Only by finding a cure to awaken Rose will the city be released from the magical curse and its citizens allowed to rejoin the world of Faloria. A chance encounter brings Cin into contact with the dashing black sheep of the Prince empire, Coltan Prince. For years, his family has been thwarting the Circle of the Rose at every turn in order to keep Briardale isolated and completely at their mercy. Although Cin knows Coltan is the enemy, she feels inexplicably charmed by him for some reason. When Coltan goes to the Circle with information about the whereabouts of the fabled Water of Life, Cin worries that he’s just using them for his own nefarious purposes. Everyone knows you can’t trust a Prince, but a chance to find the magical elixir is too good of an opportunity to pass up. With her trusty daggers by her side, Cin offers to help Coltan on his quest. Not only does she hope to find a possible cure for Rose but Cin also yearns to discover why she feels so drawn to a man she’s supposed to hate. less

While Cin tries to help Coltan with the new reality of his life, a host of surprising complications crop up which take them both on a journey of self-discovery. With the help of a mysterious ally, Cin and her friends embark upon a quest to find a magical object known as the golden apple. It’s said that whoever possesses the apple is granted one wish. Figuring out where this legendary item is located won’t be the hard part... moreWhile Cin tries to help Coltan with the new reality of his life, a host of surprising complications crop up which take them both on a journey of self-discovery. With the help of a mysterious ally, Cin and her friends embark upon a quest to find a magical object known as the golden apple. It’s said that whoever possesses the apple is granted one wish. Figuring out where this legendary item is located won’t be the hard part. Discovering how to get there and surviving the journey to its resting place may end up costing Cin more than she bargained for. After tragedy strikes the city of Briardale, a new adversary rises from the ashes and threatens to destroy everything Cin loves. Not only will Cin have to rely on the other Thorns to help her protect the city from this new foe, but she’ll also have to trust her new angelic friends to guide her to her destiny. As if all of this wasn’t enough, Cin must also learn how to balance both duty to the Thorns and love for a man she can no longer view as her enemy. less

As Cin tries to cope with the reality of her new circumstances, long buried secrets are revealed while her survival is threatened at every turn. After she makes the acquaintance of an unlikely ally, Cin is forced to make choices that will irrevocably change her life forever. As new alliances are formed and old friendships are tested, Cin knows the only thing she can do is stay true to who she is and her duty as a Thorn... moreAs Cin tries to cope with the reality of her new circumstances, long buried secrets are revealed while her survival is threatened at every turn. After she makes the acquaintance of an unlikely ally, Cin is forced to make choices that will irrevocably change her life forever. As new alliances are formed and old friendships are tested, Cin knows the only thing she can do is stay true to who she is and her duty as a Thorn.While Cin’s feeling for Coltan continue to grow deeper, a mysterious stranger appears who seems determined to thwart their burgeoning romance. Through this stranger, Cin is able to discover the truth about the outside world and what it means for the future of both Briardale and the City of White. less

With the final piece of the weapon lost to her, Cin’s only hope of reclaiming it is by keeping her promise to the sea witch. But, will the cost be too high of a price for her to pay? As Cin attempts to forge a friendship with Ondine’s son, the stakes for not only Briardale but also herself have never been higher... moreWith the final piece of the weapon lost to her, Cin’s only hope of reclaiming it is by keeping her promise to the sea witch. But, will the cost be too high of a price for her to pay? As Cin attempts to forge a friendship with Ondine’s son, the stakes for not only Briardale but also herself have never been higher. The whole city is depending on her to make the right decision, but can she do what’s needed without breaking Coltan’s heart in the process? The new world awaits the citizens of Briardale, but there’s still one obstacle Cin must overcome before it can be released from the curse: the angel of death. By defeating Suri, Cin can finally free the people of Briardale and end Suri’s threat to humanity once and for all. Can one Thorn save the world? Or is humanity doomed to suffer the consequences of its past mistakes? less