After Dark Book Club

Featured Read: One Cursed Rose by Rebecca Zanetti

They say beauty is only skin deep, but in the world of Rebecca Zanetti, the beast is where the fun begins.

Our After Dark Book Club series was created for readers who aren't afraid to explore the "taboo" side of the shelf. This month, we are diving into a world of fractured crowns and dangerous desires. One Cursed Rose isn't your childhood fairytale; it’s a high-stakes, steam-heavy journey through a land where the villains are the ones we root for.

Why we chose this book: Zanetti is a master of building tension that feels like a physical weight. We’ll be discussing the power dynamics between the "Beast" and his "Rose," the intricate world-building, and—of course—whether or not we’d survive a night in this cursed kingdom.

Join us for the dark and sometimes twisted journey of One Cursed Rose.

Logistics:

Check out a copy from our amazing Spokane library - FREE

Borrow a copy from our store collection - $8 (fully refundable) deposit

Buy a copy to keep forever - $17.95

Or whatever else you prefer!

We have a NO GUILT policy here: Life happens. Whether you read every word, skimmed the chapters, or didn't even buy the book yet, you are still welcome here. Don’t skip the meeting just because you didn't finish. Your perspective and company are what matter most. Openness to weighing in on themes or questioning real-life topics is all we ask.

We, also, want to acknowledge that not every book is for everyone and some of these contain really sensitive topics. We are committed to respecting and showing care to the vulnerability that it takes to explore these topics in these fictional settings.

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