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Immortal Rose

An achingly romantic, slow-burn love story set in a world ruled by magical perfume from the bestselling author of Lore

Alexandra Bracken, Author

Hardback
Hardback

Imprint: Tempest New Adult

Publication date: August 18, 2026

Category: Fantasy romance

ISBN: 9781911769002

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Imprint: Tempest New Adult

Publication date: August 18, 2026

Category: Fantasy romance

ISBN: 9781786542434

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From Alexandra Bracken, the New York Times bestselling author of Lore, comes a stunningly original romantasy. Set in a sumptuous world ruled by magical perfume, this achingly romantic, slow-burn love story will shatter your heart and leave you breathless.

*****

“Sensuous and enthralling, Immortal Rose blooms. This is the magical Bridgerton I’ve been waiting for with a vibrant heroine, an exceptional world, and my favorite kind of love story – a dangerous one.” – Victoria Aveyard, author of the Red Queen

Viola Lockwood is the illegitimate heir of the Rosebournes – a family with the ancient gift of infusing perfume with magic capable of manipulating mind, body and emotion.

When a shocking murder attempt leaves the kingdom vulnerable to a coup, Viola reluctantly strikes a bargain with the royal spymaster, Hugh Thronton. In exchange for crafting Immortal Rose – the singular perfume capable of saving the king’s life – she can reclaim the legacy that should have been hers.

As Hugh and Viola race to find the perfume’s ingredients, neither can deny the scorching attraction building between them. But a terrible truth lurks in the kingdom’s dark underbelly, and not even the strongest perfume can mask the scent of evil lurking out of sight.

“Alexandra Bracken weaves a world as alluring as the rarest perfume, pairing unique magic with a deliciously slow-burn romance that left me breathless.” – Danielle L. Jenson, author of A Fate Inked in Blood

“Effervescent, glittering, and utterly captivating, I cannot wait for more!” – Kaylie Smith, author of Phantasma

*****

Filled with intoxicating romance that will flood your senses, IMMORTAL ROSE is the adult debut from no.1 New York Times bestselling author Alexandra Bracken. Bracken has also published a number of brilliant titles for teen readers – read them now: LORE, PASSENGER, WAYFARER and THE DARKEST MINDS series.

Reviews

Lush, mysterious, and utterly transportive, Immortal Rose is a feast for fans of romantic fantasy. Alexandra Bracken weaves a world as alluring as the rarest perfume, pairing unique magic with a deliciously slow-burn romance that left me breathless.

A sparkling fantasy world with a romance so intoxicating that I have not been able to get it out of my head! Immortal Rose is filled with mystery, charm, and the fresh magic we've come to know and love from Bracken. Effervescent, glittering, and utterly captivating, I cannot wait for more!

Fresh and evocative, Immortal Rose delivers a vivid, redolent world with a captivating, slow-burn romance. I'll be thinking of Viola and Hugh each time I reach for my own perfume.

Sign me up anytime for this brand of rich, superbly developed historical romantasy! Alexandra Bracken has created a breathtaking blend of magic, murder mystery, and spicy romance that kept me rushing through the pages. I need Part II now, please.

Immortal Rose is a decadent delight with gorgeous writing, lush world building, and magic on every page. The romance between the hero and heroine - who spar as exquisitely as they flirt - is one for the ages. Don't miss this beautiful, transportive tale.

A perfumed aristocratic adventure layered with all of my favourite things - bargains with the enemy, slow burn romance, and fairy magic. Alexandra Bracken never lets you down!

Absolutely magnificent! As intoxicating as the finest perfume, Immortal Rose will fill your senses and linger with you. I couldn't put it down! I highly recommend this thrilling, gorgeous romantasy!

Readers will swoon for the slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers romance as Bracken's elegant prose teases tenderness from guarded characters. This stellar romantasy is sure to thrill the author's adult fans and should win her plenty of new ones.

Publishers Weekly starred review

Bracken masterfully intersperses secrets and some shocking betrayals as the pair dance in and out of danger in this action-packed romantasy.

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Sensuous and enthralling, Immortal Rose blooms. This is the magical Bridgerton I've been waiting for with a vibrant heroine, an exceptional world, and my favourite kind of love story - a dangerous one.

This is a delightfully gritty romp through a Regency-inspired magical world full of deceit, heists, and lovable outcasts, crescendoing to a heart-pounding finale with a cliffhanger that will have readers gasping.

Library Journal starred review

Alexandra Bracken

Alexandra Bracken is the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of Lore, Passenger, Wayfarer, The Darkest Minds series and the Prosper Redding series. After selling her debut novel in college, Alex worked in children’s publishing for several years before leaving to write full time. She now lives in Arizona, where she was born and raised. Visit her online at www.alexandrabracken.com and on Twitter and Instagram @alexbracken