The Desert Rose is the 28th book released on the mobile game Romance Club. This book was released in November 2022 and completed in June 2024. The author of this book is Amy G., who is currently writing Shakespeare's Code.
Plot Summary[]
To save her homeland from an unknown virus, a young woman must encounter foreign cultures, overcome her enemies, and most importantly, locate the legendary Desert Rose.
The story starts with Yasmin (MC) being set up in an arranged marriage by her father, a ruthless politician. Yasmin decides to run away from home to escape her fate. However, due to an epidemic, flights are all cancelled and she is forced to stay.
Gameplay features[]
Most choices you make for your Main Character in this book influence one of the following variables: Reverie ☀️, Rebellion 🗡️, The Desert Flower 🌹 (seeks a more spiritual lifestyle and feels closer to the culture of her upbringing) and The City Kid 🏙️ (seeks a less traditional lifestyle and feels closer to Western culture). These choices change the story, the interactions you have with other characters and the scenes you will be able to play.
Characters[]
- Complete list of all characters in this book
- Main Character: Yasmin
- Love Interests:
- Other Characters:
Story achievements[]
You can find a list of all the story achievements here. ⚠️Beware: Spoiler warning for this story and other stories if clicking the link.
Walkthroughs[]
⚠️SPOILER WARNING⚠️: Walkthroughs will reveal significant plot points, so read at your own risk!
If you are looking for help completing other books, check out our walkthroughs directory.
Trivia[]
- This story has the first Romance Club original song with lyrics written by the author, Amy that plays at the end of Season 1, Episode 12. It was composed by Dmitry (Djinotan) and the singer is Alisha. It's called "The Sacrifice of Love." The lyrics are:
"Against the desert and the heating sun,
Against the night, all fears beneath,
The heart is searching for someone,
For love, which is hidden underneath."
- The rest of the songs are composed by Alexander Links.
- Click here for The Desert Rose soundtrack (official RC music composer soundcloud)
- On March 18th, 2023 Amy hosted an AMA on the Reddit fan community where she answered all the players' questions about this story (at least, what she could reveal until that moment) and about herself. Click here to check it out! (⚠️SPOILER WARNING⚠️: This link is very likely to reveal significant plot points, so read at your own risk!)
- At the end of Season 2, Episode 10 is another original song written by the author, Amy. Click here to check it out! It was composed by Dmitry (Djinotan) and the singer is Alisha. It's called "The Storm of Time." The lyrics are:
My Heart, I’m very close, just wait. Two sides of destiny, two worlds. Love is a choice, and so be brave. Even if your road is really blurred.
Chorus: The desert meets your love. It’s buried in the sand. What has begun at once. Shall last until the end.
Our love is our choice we must be brave I'm very close to you, so please, just wait
- On December 28, 2023 Amy hosted an AMA on the Reddit fan community where she answered all the players' questions about this story (at least, what she could reveal until that moment) and about herself. Click here to check it out! (⚠️SPOILER WARNING⚠️: This link is very likely to reveal significant plot points, so read at your own risk!)
Loading screen tips[]
Tips about paths
- The Rebellion stat grows the main character into a free-spirited adventurer.
- The Reverie stat grows the main character into someone who acts with caution, courtesy, and diplomacy.
- The City Kid and Desert Flower stats will affect the outcome of the story.
Tips about gameplay
- Sometimes there is a fork in the plot; the path you take depends on your stats.
- There are hidden stats in the story that may affect the main character's behavior.
- Sometimes there is a fork in the plot and the path you take depends on your choices.
- Some items that you can obtain with stats may come in handy in the future.
Tips about characters and plot
⚠️SPOILER WARNING⚠️
- The story contains medical terms that are used to describe a fictional virus.
- There is a legend that the treasure of the fugitive Queen of the Tuaregs can be found in the ruins of Sefer.
- Coffee is the most popular drink in Sefer.
- Sefer is a fictional city in Morocco; an autonomous region with its own laws. It was once a separate state.
- A Bedouin is a member of an Arab people who lead a nomadic lifestyle.
- There were once French settlements in Sefer's territory.
- Besides watermelons, Mustafa loves Moroccan tangerines.
- The main character first learned Portuguese from old children's textbooks.
- Adil is against camel racing.
- One of Jack's favorite Moroccan dishes is Seffa.
- Cindy dreams of seeing the Sahara desert someday.
- This story mentions existing medical terms that are used to describe a fictional virus.
- Zain likes to travel, especially around Italy.
- Adil met Rajab a long time ago.
- Cindy would like to star in a music video.
- This story mentions some events that took place in Morocco but makes no claim to authenticity.
- As a child, Mustafa was very fond of solving equations.
- São Paulo is the most densely populated city in Brazil.
Gallery[]
Note: Please check each character's individual page for more images. ⚠️Be aware that some images may reveal significant plot points.
Book covers and promo art
CG videos
"The Sacrifice of Love" music video (S1, Ep12)
"The Storm of Time" music video trailer (S2, Ep10) - the full version can be found here
Additional content
My Profile avatars
My Profile favorites
Episodes' summaries[]
⚠️SPOILER WARNING⚠️: Spoilers might be contained in the episodes' summaries.
Season 1[]
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Ep 1 · Bad News
November 2022
To save her homeland from an unknown virus, a young woman must encounter foreign cultures, overcome her enemies, and most importantly, locate the legendary Desert Rose.
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Ep 2 · Twists of Fate
November 2022
A chance encounter amidst an impending epidemic. What's next?
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Ep 3 · Unexpected Guests
November 2022
Conversations with Bedouins and an unexpected guest.
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Ep 4 · Meetings and Mysteries
December 2022
It's time to investigate the virus - and the mysterious rebel.
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Ep 5 · Fear
December 2022
Where fears may come.
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Ep 6 · A Lost Soul
December 2022
The plot thickens.
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Ep 7 · Good Night
December 2022
Farewell.
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Ep 8 · Fate
February 2023
The verdict.
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Ep 9 · Impossible
February 2023
Serious conversations, serious problems.
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Ep 10 · As Destined
April 2023
Only one day.
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Ep 11 · Writing on the Wall
April 2023
The wedding day has come: will everything go smoothly?
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Ep 12 · Rebellion
April 2023
A coup in the city leads to unraveling the mystery, but at what cost?
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Season 2[]
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Ep 1 · Sabr
May 2023
Everything has changed, it's time to act decisively.
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Ep 2 · The Sands of Time
May 2023
To find out how the virus started, you'll have to plunge into the past.
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Ep 3 · Journey
May 2023
It's time to change the usual route.
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Ep 4 · Welcome
July 2023
New place, new people, old problems.
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Ep 5 · Genius
August 2023
It's time to make spontaneous decisions.
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Ep 6 · Temptation
August 2023
Welcome to a world of temptations, where anything is possible.
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Ep 7 · Something More
August 2023
Feeling nervous before a big day, strange clues, and a chance to get closer.
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Ep 8 · A Twist of Fate
October 2023
You have a chance to uncover some mysteries, but at what cost?
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Ep 9 · Oasis
October 2023
There's no choice: Welcome home.
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Ep 10 · As the Wheel of Time Turns
October 2023
"Sunshine all the time makes a desert."
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Season 3[]
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Ep 1 · Mirage
December 2023
How can you escape and help the others?
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Ep 2 · The Letter
December 2023
With problems piling up, there is no escape from fear, not even in your dreams.
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Ep 3 · Clash
January 2024
Mustafa is in great danger: is this the end?
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Ep 4 · The Hunt
January 2024
For the common good, one can agree to a truce with the enemy.
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Ep 5 · Feat
January 2024
Fancy parties are sometimes harbingers of tragedy.
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Ep 6 · Quiet
March 2024
Blood... everywhere. Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide... or?
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Ep 7 · Flame
March 2024
You're haunted by what happened, but maybe it will help you find answers?
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Ep 8 · Rubedo
March 2024
It's time to pay someone a visit and try to find out the whole truth.
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Ep 9 · Nigredo
May 2024
It's dark and scary in this terrible room, but now's not the time to give up, right?
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Ep 10 · A Woman's Mark
June 2024
Here comes the big surprise...
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Ep 11 · Warda Al Sahra
June 2024
"She is the desert rose. Each of her masks is a secret promise."
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Ep 12 · Closure
June 2024
"I dream of gardens in the desert sand. I wake in pain. I dream of love as time runs through my hand."
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