I don’t know what it is about these books but man they just hook me and I can’t put them down until I finish it.

Thank you to Harper Collins for the ARC! I was so excited to be approved for this book as I felt like I had been waiting so long since I finished the last book!

Since reading the series, I was not mentally prepared for the romance adventure with the different hunky dudes in these books! I was CRUSHED when I finished the last book and a certain Prince of Summer was not mated to our heroine. I felt the devastation that our girl Rose felt in this book because I think I definitely like Daytonales the most out of all of them. Like she often describes him, he feels warm and loving like a summers day.

I think the “Why Choose?” trope has me intrigued. (Maybe more than intrigued considering I’ve read now four books!) but I love that we just get a new romance story each book that still feels fresh. Each romantic interest is so different in their characteristics and backstories that watching Rosalina break through those barriers, well I love it.

Not to get too spoilery, but the ending in this one. Gosh. Well I guess we’ll have to see what happens but I mean the dark magic at play with a certain Prince, the tangled web of mates, it was all just absolutely nuts. Which of course only had me craving more. Looking forward to returning to the Enchanted Vale with the next book and knowing that we have three more books, is just … phew.

Thank you for allowing me to read the ARC! I am already a fan of Rosie’s story and was very excited to continue - Elizabeth and Helen did not let me down. The story and the twists in the book are very dynamic, I think I read 60% already the first 2 days because I was hooked.
I loved everything, however I did feel the end was a little bit rushed - I felt the chapters with Dayton & the bow, Rosie & Caspian and the last chapter with Wrenley was way too quickly wrapped up. I hope the ladies will extend the final copies before the release because these last 50 pages deserve more attention in my opinion.
Overall I loved it, and can’t wait for release day ♥️

I loved this book so much 🥺 my favorite of the series so far!
I’ve been desperately waiting for Rosie and Day’s mate bond to click and then to lose him so soon after was gut wrenching. I need this next book asap to see how messed up he is after Fare bringing him back 🫠

Another fantastic part of this series! I loved every page!
Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book.

Thanks to Harper Collins and NetGalley for this arc, I have been hanging out for the continuation of this series considering that last cliffhanger….

I love that this book started with an ‘all that’s happened so far’ and threw me back into the world with maps and even some background story 👀 I have seen this in a few of my favourite series and it’s absolutely the way to go.

Honestly i wondered how this book would go, I knew there were still a few more princes who need to sort out that mate bond and one runaway. Summers book was some stellar storytelling, major spice 👀. Dayton is a swoony dream, not like we didn’t expect otherwise. It’s a real treat to really see him, his thoughts, his wants and struggles. I enjoyed travelling along with him on his journey.

Heads up fellow readers, you get a peek into what happened before and it fills in some gaps that I’ve been wondering about. This story is so intricate, and there’s actually about 3 or four parallel storyline’s in this one so keep your wits about you!

I can’t say more about this without spoilers but there are high highs, low lows, soul discoveries and Cas, lots of Cas. He’s my favourite if you couldn’t tell 😂

“You don't have to be a great hero. But for once in your damned life, you don't have to be the villain."

BRING ON THE NEXT BOOK I NEED IT

I am an emotional wreck after finishing this book, in the best way possible. It made me laugh, it made me angry, it made me elated and it made me cry. It's the kind of epic fantasy adventure we all dreamed we could go on as little girls. It also have several amazing love interests. All of the side characters in this book are tantalizing and add so much depth to the storyline. It's a book I will be thinking about for years to come, not just in a few days or weeks like most.

I've read the other three previous books in this series and my favorite used to be the second book, Woven by Gold. However, Broken by Daylight blew all the other ones out of the water (literally 😉) and is now my favorite thus far.

As per usual with this series it leaves you on an absolutely terrifying cliffhanger. I cannot wait to devour the next book the way I did this one.

Yes, I know I will be rereading it as soon as the audiobook comes out. I would recommend it to everyone I know, not just romance readers. But you have to read the series in order first.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ of 5 overall
🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶 of 5 for spicy
🧁🧁 of 5 for sweetness
🚫☕ - yeah there is nothing cozy about this book, its very intense from beginning to end

Thank you to Netgalley for allowing me to read this arc.

Another fantastic book that I was very excited to read. The world building is completely mesmerising and the characters are so diverse and fascinating and very easy to connect to. The writing is top notch, which can be expected throughout her books. A very consistent author.

I am completely enthralled by this series - it has me completely captivated!
Any future books, I will anxiously await!

Screaming, crying, throwing up. Literally all the emotions when it comes to this book. If you felt wrecked after Forged By Malice, just wait until you've read Broken By Daylight. The writers outdid themselves, bringing about even bigger emotions and reveals. 

Buckle up for an epic adventure with beautifully written descriptions of the Summer Realm, mythical creatures, magical moments, and, of course, mates.

Much of this book takes place with the main characters separated from each other or in small groups. The princes have to find Rosalina, fight against Sira and the Below, rescue a queen, and save the Summer Realm, all while fighting their own internal demons. We also get to know some new characters like Farron's sister and Dayton's sister.

It's got the depth and darkness of the previous books but also the light and playfulness that one would expect when reading about the Summer Realm. Dayton's personal growth and ARC are the shining pieces of this story. We also get a lot more Caspian page time and a certain spicy scene between two princes and Rosalina that will leave you demanding more. 

So, so grateful to NetGalley for allowing me to read this beautifully written ARC in exchange for my free and honest opinions. Devastated that I have to wait for the next book.

I absolutely loved this book whilst also being devastated by it. Elizabeth and Helen understand it to take their readers to the heights of all of their emotions, there was laughing out loud, romance and also ugly crying involved. I can't wait for the next book in the series!

This series has had me in a chokehold since book 1. In this fourth installment of the Beast of Briar series we are focusing not only on Dayton and the Summer Blessings but also the issues surrounding the other members of Rosie's harem.

Reading this tory was like reading several mini novellas all in one. There were so many storylines going on simultaneously all coming to a gut wrenching and shocking climax.

This book picks up 3 months after the events from Book 3. Everyone is split up on their mission to find Rosie. We find Dayton, Farron and Wrenley together. Kel and Caspian together and of course Ezryn on his own still reeling from his fallout with Kel.

While reading this book prepare to have your emotions spiraling all over the place. This book with make you Laugh, Cry, Angry, Happy, Sad, Angsty you name it. The spice was definitely spicing in this book, whew get it Rosie.

So many secrets were uncovered, and sacrifices made but one thing is for certain; things are never as they appear to be and that will be a lesson learned by many. This book was well over 600+ pages and I read it in 1 day. the only compliant I have is that I have to wait for Book 5.

These authors have blessed us!!!! This book had so many moments we’ve been waiting for.

This series is my favorite why-choose and favorite fantasy I’ve discovered this year. I love how unique and diverse each of the characters are. I struggle in why-choose remembering who did what, especially when the characters are written to be so similar, but I don’t have that issue with this series!!!

This book was so action packed. What an adventure these characters went through, and us as the reader. I was shocked by some of the choices some characters made, but also so impressed by the growth in others.

Day’s character growth has been so beautiful to read. He went from my least favorite, to one of the ones I feel is the best written. Cas is consistent as always and I love everything about him.

I wish we got more Kel in this book, but what we did get was magnificent. 😮‍💨 He’s also developed beautifully as a character.

I’m a little put off by Farron and Ez right now. Ez still needs some major character growth, which we thought he was going to get and then he changed his mind almost immediately??? But I think he’s going to be crucial to binding the group together in the next book.

Farron made some dumb choices which was shocking since he’s the most book smart?? I’m excited for what those choices bring us in the next book though. 👀 It’s funny the first to accept the mate bond, is going to be the last to have to get his shit together!!!!

I’m also loving some of the side characters. I went from wanting them dead, to being really excited for what they may bring to the story.

Man the ending was so fun. I was shocked, jaw on the floor, multiple times. So many things happened in this book. So many I didn’t see coming, and I’m not at allllll mad about. 🥵

The art thrown in to certain scenes was a wonderful touch and made me so emotional every time. I’m going to buy a physical copy because of that alone.

Omg, the hold these books have over me is insane. The last quarter of Broken by Daylight is such a rollercoaster.

I do feel like the characters have been intentionally obtuse about their mating bonds - like duh? Obviously! But it works for the story I guess - keeps the burn slow, even if I was shouting at them to sort it out. I feel so sorry for the children of the Below too - my heart breaks for them, truly.

There are a couple of sections that feel a little messy writing-wise and maybe some areas where the emotions of characters are over-explained. It affect my experience that much but it's the only reason this wasn't a 5 star read for me.

Summary:
Rosie is imprisoned in an underwater cell. Her three High Prince mates are trying to find a way to save her, and the Prince who is mated to someone else but loves Rosie is struggling with his torn loyalty. And of course, Caspian the Prince of darkness is wreaking havoc as he helps Rosie and her men. War is coming to the Vale—how will Rosie and the High Princes fight back?


Title: Broken by Daylight (Beasts of the Briar book 4)
Author: Elizabeth Helen
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Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ 3/5

Tropes:
Fated Mates
Fae
Hidden Identity
Why Choose


Triggers:
War-Time Violence
Imprisonment/Confinement
Abusive Parent


Whitney’s Thoughts:
I am so invested in these characters! The sister author duo have continued a roller coaster for Rosalina and her High Princes and I love the twists and turns. The pacing on this book was a little off for me and dare I say there was too much spice??? Either way, I love these characters and can’t wait for book 5!

"Defeat is the hearth that forges resilience."

Have you ever had one of those books that you just can't put down? Can't process the world around you and you HAVE to finish the book? Yeah, okay, that was THIS BOOK. I'm going to start right off the bat and say this book was a ROLLERCOASTER in the best possible way. I spent all day reading this book and I just can't put into words all the emotions that it gave me. I laughed, I raged, I cried. I won't deny that this was BY FAR the best book to date within the series. I've been with our duo writers since the very first release of Bonded by Thorns and I've been in love ever since. Let it be known I am a reader how enjoys reading for what it is, not the technicality of it. I'm going to love just about every book I read, but Elizabeth (and) Helen will always hold a special place in my heart for this series.

As a continuation, we find ourselves back in the world of the enchanted vale with even more hardships, struggles and trials for Rosie and her fated mates. Not only do they face multiple villains but they all have their own internal struggles as well. While the series started off with a high correlation to Beauty and the Beast, Broken by Daylight also saw more correlations between both Hercules and the Little Mermaid. As a millennial, this just tickled my fancy. At the end of the day, this was just by far a top read for 2024 and I cannot wait to see how the future pans out for Rosie and her mates, because the real battle is just beginning.

AND *SPOILER* but.... FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, CAN WE PLEASE PLEASE POOR CASPIAN ALONE AND STOP LEAVING HIM HURTING?!

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!!!! There was so much emotion and action! I was captivated the entire time! I cannot wait for the next book! But definitely have tissues ready, because you will be all up in your feels!!! This series just gets better and better with each book I honestly don't know how they do it!!!!

Elizabeth and Helen have an incredible talent for pulling you into their world, every book in the Beasts of the Briar series has been impossible to put down. Broken by Daylight was no exception, this book was a rollercoaster of emotions. I was hanging on every word, every twist and turn, every reunion and heartbreak. There was so much growth in the characters throughout this book. I was so disappointed in one of them specifically though and I know it’ll cause future heartbreak (for us readers and poor Rosalina especially). I cannot wait to see what is in store for Rosalina and her Fae princes next!

This book was everything I needed it to be and more. The continuation of the story from last book’s cliff hanger had me on edge the entire time I read this book. Rosalina really is the luckiest of women to be surrounded by so many who love her. All the princes’ different journeys throughout the book really set the story apart. I’m terrified for what’s going to happen next. I need book 5 asap.

immediately knew this would be a 5 stars, i love with my whole whole heart this series. the story, the writing, the worlds and the characters i love immensely.

thank you to these beautiful authors elizabeth helen for creating and writing this series im obsessed

Oh, these characters! Each subsequent book leaves you thinking, what could possibly happen now? And then, BAM, there it is. I am really pleased with the growth of all the characters, except Farron. He still hits me as a boy, and not a man. Dayton and Cas, chef's kiss! Kel and Ez are getting there. The spice be spicing, FOR SURE! I can't wait until the next book.

This book was a journey both individually and as a group. The push and pull, heartbreak, redemption, condemnation, and interconnected love woven throughout the story are fabulous. Everyone is searching for Rosie as the book starts off. Some have a long way to go in their search, while others just happen to end up in the right place at the right time. Some are fearless while others let the fear guide them.

Secrets are explained, other mysteries are unearthed. Through it all, they all have to reflect on who they are, where they came from, and who they want to be. For some that self reflection takes more time than others, but they each get somewhere further than they started fir goid or bad.

The combination of love is spicy, but the ending is once again a big lingering question of what's next!