At GO, the beloved author of Rose in Chains. Like a Rose Without Thorns (Newton Compton Editori), Julie Soto meets her readers for a short presentation alongside Elena Paganelli, followed by an unmissable book signing.

The book:

When the kingdom of Evermore is conquered by the enemy and she is captured, Briony Rosewood realizes that her world has changed forever—and that the place she once called home is no longer safe. After the triumph of dark forces, slavery, imprisonment, and death become the grim fate of her people. Stripped of both magic and freedom, Briony herself is chosen to be sold to the highest bidder. As the princess of Evermore, she is the most coveted prize.

After a fierce auction, she is claimed by Toven Hearst, heir to a family known for its cruelty. Yet, despite the horrors of her new reality and the role she is forced to endure, Briony begins to realize that not all is lost—and that hope, and even a friendly face, can be found in the most unexpected places.

About the author:

Julie Soto is an American author, screenwriter, and actress. In 2017, her musical Generation Me won awards for Best Musical and Best Book at the New York Musical Festival. She has a deep love for musical theatre and is also known for writing spicy fanfiction under the pseudonym Lovesbitca8, including The Auction.

She has published Forget Me Not. Don’t Forget Me (2024) and Rose in Chains. Like a Rose Without Thorns (2025) with Newton Compton.

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