The Masked Flower is a paranormal romance that takes us on a journey of healing and romance. Iris Adelaide Greene has felt lost since losing her brother, Kai and Jasper Alcott has felt like a failure.
A series of events and the assistance of a guardian angel leads them to each other. What follows is a story of growth and light for both characters.

First, I am SO proud of Erin Halli’s writing in this debut novel. She included poignant prose throughout her novel which really made me feel Iris’ struggles and Jasper’s growing love for her. I rooted for these two so much throughout the novel and I really just wanted Iris to find her sparkle again.

The beauty of a story like this is that it really does reflect everyday life and how life goes on even when we grieve. It was wonderful in its simplicity but I did find myself wanting more.
I also wasn’t a fan of the third act breakup thoughts nor certain connections that were made towards the end of the book. With such complex themes, I felt like the connections and symbolism could have been made more complex as well. This is probably just a me problem, however as I sometimes find myself not enjoying YA stories as much as I used to.

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