Broken by Daylight: Beasts of the Briar, Book 4

Jenny O.

The ending will have you gasping

"How can a book break my heart in 6 chapters? By sending all my beloved characters in different directions when I know they all belong together! The character development is beyond beautiful in this book. We get to witness our Princes venture farther away from Castletree in their efforts to save the realm. We see more of their inner monologue--and their inner monologue is sometimes not kind. But the thing about being thrust into difficult situations and away from what is safe and easy, is one often finds oneself. Kel, Ezryn, Dayton, Farron and Caspian hit me with all the emotions, and made me fall in love with each one of them even more. All bolstered by the intrepid fire that is Rosalina. The plot had me ricocheting from rapt, eye-opening romance to shocking revelations, to weeping sadness, to heart-pounding panic and fear. With multiple points of view, each chapter takes on a life of its own, and somehow ends with its own cliffhanger. I obsessively kept turning the pages late into the night, needing to know what happened next. This story has become an all-consuming tale, and I’m more than willing to let it pull me under. The wit, love, romance and spice continue to grace the pages, giving soul fulfilling respite from the storm our characters face. What brought me to my knees with anticipation, though, was the tantalizing slow burn between Rosie and Dayton. Yes, you heard that right: SLOW BURN. Never did I ever think sexual tension could return to a slow burn state after two characters had already been intimate. I've been proven wrong and it is glorious. I honestly believe each book in this series gets better and better. I am so deeply invested in the characters and the plot, and the obsession just grows with each chapter. This book is worthy of many more than 5 stars. I'm only sad that I have to wait until next year to discover what happens next. ["

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December 10, 2025 Verified Purchase

Taymor

Amazing!!!

"This one is probably the best one in the series. There was a lot more character development through the series than previous books. The story really begins to expand and become very interesting. ["

March 18, 2026 Verified Purchase

K Green

My favorite in the series!

"Book 4 was so amazing! While the characters were apart most of the book and not all together, they all went through different trials and journeys. Rosie and Dayton went through so much in this book. It was so heartbreaking and painful at times, but so worth it in the end. There were so many more chapters and interactions with Caspian in this book! He has my whole heart. Kel and Caspian were so good. I’m glad we got to see them interact more. I also loved Caspian and Farron together. Their journey in the Below was so funny. The spice was so good in this book. These were such good chapters: Chapter 31-34 is too good! And the picture. Rosie, Kel & Cas Chapter 40 - Dom Daddy Ezryn Chp. 61 Caspian and Farron. Love their friendship and possibly something more! Chp. 71 ohh Rosie and Caspian Chp. 90-92 Rosie and Day Chp. 105 Rosie, Day & Farron The ending was good and there are so many things I’m looking forward to in the next book especially with the concern for Farron and Caspian. While I really disliked Wrenley, I can see why she is the way she is. I’m curious to see how she’ll be in the next book. ["

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March 18, 2026 Verified Purchase

Katie

Action packed from start to finish!

"You can’t just end a book like that!!! 😱 omggg, this one really did me in. I don’t know what I am going to do until book 5. The Summer Realm was everything I dreamed of and more. The book immediately jumps into it with Rosie held captive by the new prince of Spring, Kairyn. Dayton is laying low in Summer as the Belows forces are pushing into summer in a hostile take over. This book was action packed! From under water adventures, to ship racing getaways, gladiator style fighting in an arena, to a rescue mission down in the Below. Peak character POV switches. Loved, loved, loved getting to know the Princesses of Summer and Autumn, Del and Nori! They brought such a fun energy and a little levity to the story and to Ezryn’s life. The character growth in this story was amazing. Ez going from Prince of Blood to someone who is starting to find one good reason to make a better choice. Dayton learning to accept that he was always destined to hold Summer’s blessing and moving through the grief of losing his family. Not Farron, my sweet cinnamon roll, making a deal with the devil to avoid losing anyone dear to him. Got to learn more about Caspian and Keldarion’s backstory together. But then the fates intervene with their own twisted view into the future. I am so curious what that will mean for these two lovers that have just started reconnecting! And last, but certainly not least: Rosie! She really came into her power in this book. It is so bad ass to read about her growing her connection to the Vale and the powers of all the realms. And that twist at the end from dear old Mom! I am shook. ["

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March 18, 2026 Verified Purchase

Amber

Heartbreak, action, spice…. You will love the book focused on the Summer Realm!!

"Finally we get to see more into Daytons realm as Rosie deals with being the mate to 3 of the 4 princes and the confirmation that she is the daughter of the lost queen. There is a lot going on in this book. Caspian working with Farron to figure out a way to confront a dark force, Kel and her father looking for the queen, Ez is with the princesses protecting them on their journey, and now Rosie and Dayton are fighting for a weapon only Rosie can use and working to save the Summer realm while searching for his mate. The tension and obvious desire between Rosie and Dayton is so addicting and heart breaking at the same time! The discoveries in this book, the actions, the spice the character growth is everything. It was heavier than previous books due to the heartbreak but trust me, it’s worth it. I need book 5 now!!! ["

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March 25, 2026 Verified Purchase