Reviews written by wrosereads

This was a short & sweet, extremely fast-paced read. I liked that there was more depth to the narrative than we usually see in this category, buoyed by realistic dialogue and mannerisms that made for character arcs more reminiscent of the actual coming of age experience than I usually see...

TLoS was a wonderfully cozy, low stakes YA autumnal read. I was originally drawn in by the title and the "fresh take on an established vibe" synopsis (and the gorgeous cover of course). The writing was peppered with vivid, whimsical descriptions, which were juxtaposed quite well with strong characterizations &...

This was a brisk and enjoyable YA read, with intriguing plot choices and a great hook to boot. I see The Inheritance Games vibes that people have been touting for sure, but I do think that these titles manage to hold their own, slightly differing spaces within their...

What the River Knows was a beautiful, well-written historical fantasy, and I found it to be a highly engaging read. I liked that it was a story I could check in and out of as needed without feeling the need to recap every time I returned. ...