“The Serpent and the Rose is an assured and powerful novel of magic, politics, and two young people coming into their power in dangerous times. Bryan has a clear eye for nuance and a love for high fantasy that shines through the page.” —Kate Elliott, author of Spirit Gate

“In Kathleen Bryan’s The Serpent and the Rose, Averil, magic-trained heir to the duchy of Quitaine, teams with powerful peasant Gereint to stop the evil King of Lys before he unleashes chaos. …Well-thought-through magic, convincing medieval details, and likable characters make for a pleasant adventure.

For Fans of Elizabeth Haydon, Terry Goodkind.” —Entertainment Weekly