Rose Red encounters a handsome stranger that could end up destroying both her and her sister.
Rose has always lived in the shadow of her sister, but when it comes to their prophecy, it's something they both have to deal with.
When a mysterious student turns up at Rose's room, she knows it could lead to the one thing she can't let happen, especially as it will condemn her sister as well as her. But no matter how much she knows she needs to resist, she can't stop herself from falling for his charms.
Can she escape her prophecy before it's too late?
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Roses Of Regret is part of the Grimm Academy fantasy fairy tale romance series and is a standalone retelling of Snow White and Rose Red. It includes a fairy tale heroine determined to save herself and a sweet m/f romance.
If you enjoy fairy tale retellings, fantasy academy settings, friendship, prophecies, strong heroines, and sweet romance, start the Grimm Academy series!
There’s a place where fairy tale legacies weigh heavy on young shoulders—and where rewriting your story is the only way to survive.
Grimm Academy invites readers into a reimagined world where the daughters of myth and legend aren’t content to let fate dictate their futures. These aren’t the docile heroines from bedtime stories. They're students, rebels, and dreamers, each haunted by a prophecy—and determined to break it.
Set against the gothic charm of a magical school filled with whispers of curses, enchanted corridors, and secret alliances, the series weaves together the familiar and the new. Rapunzel isn’t trapped in a tower—she’s climbing out of expectations. Sleeping Beauty isn’t waiting to wake up—she’s trying to stay ahead of a fate she never asked for. Each book focuses on a different heroine, but the threads of destiny, friendship, and quiet rebellion tie them all together.
What makes this series shine isn’t just the inventive fairy tale retellings—it’s the emotional core. These are stories about agency, growth, and the messy path to self-acceptance, wrapped in the allure of magical realism and school-life drama. With a tone that blends intrigue, heart, and a whisper of danger, Grimm Academy turns the traditional fantasy academy trope into something far more resonant: a place where legacy is a challenge, not a destiny.
Perfect for readers who crave character-driven fantasy with strong female leads, slow-burn romance, and a rich, enchanted atmosphere, this series is a quietly powerful journey through the question: what if you could choose your own ending?
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What Risingshadow readers think about this book
This was a quick and sweet Retelling of Snow White and Rose Red and another fun addition to the Grimm Academy series. I enjoyed getting to know Rose and Gavrel in this story as well as Rose's twin sister Blanche. I haven't read all the books in this series from before this one yet and look forward to reading more of this series in the future.
Series Character and Story Connections
Zerrin (Rose's friend) & Prince Andrew are in Glints Of Gold: A Fairy Tale Retelling Of Rumpelstiltskin (Book 06)
