Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cin d’Rella and the Water of Life | 2018 | S.J. West | Buy |
| 2 | Cin d’Rella and the Golden Apple | 2018 | S.J. West | Buy |
| 3 | Cin d’Rella and the Lonely Tower | 2019 | S.J. West | Buy |
| 4 | Cin d’Rella and the Messengers of Death | 2019 | S.J. West | Buy |
The Circle of the Rose Chronicles is a four-book fantasy romance series by S.J. West, published between 2018 and 2019. The books follow a character named Cin d’Rella through a series of adventures that draw on classic fairy tale motifs. Starting with Cin d’Rella and the Water of Life, each installment sends the heroine on a new quest: The Golden Apple, The Lonely Tower, and The Messengers of Death.
This series represents a departure from West’s usual contemporary paranormal settings. Instead of modern-day angels and vampires, she builds a full fantasy world where fairy tale elements mix with darker supernatural forces. The romance is still central, but the fairy tale framework gives the story a different texture. Readers who enjoy authors like K.M. Shea or Melanie Cellier will find a similar approach here, with West bringing her own style of fast-paced plotting and emotional intensity to the retelling format.