Review: The Pumpkin Bride – Fiona Buttercup

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Some curses just need a cozy fire, a little magic, and a second chance to break them.

A cursed knight.
Sir Bram Duncan was once a knight of legend in Harvest Hollow—until the whim of a jealous prince and the trickery of an autumn sprite turned him into the hulking orc Jask Bone-Cracker, and tethered him to Grimroot Farm. For three long, lonely years, he’s hidden his monstrous form and the truth of what happened the night he lost everything, including his true love, Princess Marigold.

A runaway princess.
Fleeing an arranged marriage to the vain and intolerable Prince Crispin, Marigold finds a safe haven when she stumbles across Jask’s charmed pumpkin farm deep in the forest. Sensing glimmers of gentleness—and a surprising talent for baking—beneath the grumpy orc’s imposing exterior, she begins to feel a familiar longing she believed dead when her Bram disappeared.

One true love.
As magic stirs and pies are baked, truths about Jask’s curse begin to surface. But curses don’t break easily, and wronged princes don’t capitulate. As their peace is threatened, Jask and Marigold must decide: cling to the lies that protect them, or risk everything for a love that could set them free.

Tropes:
• Grumpy x Sunshine
• Dark Secret
• Beauty and the Beast
• Hidden Identity
• Second Chance
• Childhood Sweetheart
• One True Love

The Pumpkin Bride is a cozy read and perfect for this time of year. It has that warm fall feeling that makes you want to grab a blanket, light a candle, and settle in for the evening.

I loved the combination of romance, magic, humor, and autumn vibes. Some moments made me smile, and I especially enjoyed the baking element. There’s always something exciting when you mix a little magic with pumpkins and baked goods. Fall is my favorite time of the year.

The romance was sweet without being complicated, and I liked the message about loving someone beyond what you see on the outside. There is also something comforting about a story centered on second chances and finding your way back to where you belong.

While some plot points were predictable, that didn’t diminish my enjoyment. I was not seeking unexpected twists, but rather a story that was fun, magical, romantic, and cozy, which the book delivered.

The Pumpkin Bride offers a comforting autumn escape, which is sometimes exactly what I need.

Reviewed by: Orsayor

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