A delicious tangle of romance, fealty and dangerous politics -- Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine Throne A Taste of Gold and Iron is a slow-burn romance flush with sexy, complicated relationships, founded on the ethics of duty and love. As indulgent and satisfying as your favourite fan fiction -- Tessa Gratton, author of The Queen of Innis Lear Witty, clever, and often extremely funny, Rowland's tale of a prince who doesn't want power but has it anyway and must survive all the risks that brings with it somehow manages to be both soft and hard-edged, clever and kind. And sexy! Very much that too -- Jenn Lyons, author of The Ruin of Kings This book gleams and sparkles with emotion and sensory detail, showcasing the richness of Rowland's created world. It's a hugely satisfying blend of economic intrigue, vivid characters, and slow-burn romance and it's also, frequently, funny as hell -- Freya Marske, author of A Marvellous Light Alexandra Rowland delivers again an engaging story in a complex, intricately rendered world full of deeply human, sensitively drawn characters -- Rowenna Miller, author of Torn In exploring what monarchs owe their people, and what individuals owe each other, this achingly tender fantasy wows -- Publishers Weekly starred review Rowland's latest continues to showcase their captivating prose, immersive details, and complicated characters -- Library Journal starred review An engaging fantasy/romance set in a large, lush, and inclusive world -- Kirkus starred review The slow-burn romance between them is beautifully done and adds a thrilling element to the story that readers will savor -- Booklist [ F]or readers who enjoy forced proximity and bodyguard romances, A Taste of Gold and Iron offers both, wrapped in a delightful package of espionage and royal duty . . . Rowland also impresses in their nuanced depiction of anxiety -- Bookpage This slow-burn romantic fantasy with a heavy dose of political intrigue is rich in world-building and emotional angst . . . A queernormative fantasy world -- Buzzfeed
