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pantsreads's review against another edition
2.0
2.5/5
I liked the tension of the story, but there wasn't much in the way of plot.
Check out my full review at Forever Young Adult.
I liked the tension of the story, but there wasn't much in the way of plot.
Check out my full review at Forever Young Adult.
tearyeyedpupa's review against another edition
5.0
Another one of my top 5 favorite books ever. I felt tense reading it, it made me interested in the behavior of those around me... it was a very good story with a great plot. Definitely recommend it!
trayceebee's review against another edition
5.0
I didn't know what to expect of this book when I first received it (free, ARC). I assumed it was for young kids, maybe a YA book. After having read it, I'm thinking it could be for an older YA, or maybe just adults in general. There are some sort of explicit scenes where (only when I think of them from a youth's perspective), discussing a 17 year old's nocturnal emissions and first sexual encounter. Beyond that, the book is a bit dark.
That being said, I definitely think this would appeal to young adults and even (sexual content aside) older teens.
Seventeen-year-old Che and his sister, Rosa, and their family, have moved around a lot. His parents (whom he calls by name, or he calls them 'the parentals', as they're sort of hippies who feel that the titles of 'Mom' and 'Dad' imply a sort of ownership) often start up new businesses whose aim is always helping the less fortunate. Coming originally from Australia, Che's family lands in New York City. Che does NOT want to be there; and he's not only sick of moving around, but he's also sick of having to look after his ten-year-old sister. It's not just that Rosa is reckless or that she wanders off or gets into the same kind of trouble a free-spirited child might get into. Rather, Rosa is much more dangerous. She's actually a psychopath--Che has studied a check-list of characteristics, and Rosa has all but one of them. The problem is, Che's parents don't believe him. They know Che never lies, but they just think Rosa is spirited. How can Che protect the NYC (and the world, really) from his dangerous sister and still have a life of his own?
That being said, I definitely think this would appeal to young adults and even (sexual content aside) older teens.
Seventeen-year-old Che and his sister, Rosa, and their family, have moved around a lot. His parents (whom he calls by name, or he calls them 'the parentals', as they're sort of hippies who feel that the titles of 'Mom' and 'Dad' imply a sort of ownership) often start up new businesses whose aim is always helping the less fortunate. Coming originally from Australia, Che's family lands in New York City. Che does NOT want to be there; and he's not only sick of moving around, but he's also sick of having to look after his ten-year-old sister. It's not just that Rosa is reckless or that she wanders off or gets into the same kind of trouble a free-spirited child might get into. Rather, Rosa is much more dangerous. She's actually a psychopath--Che has studied a check-list of characteristics, and Rosa has all but one of them. The problem is, Che's parents don't believe him. They know Che never lies, but they just think Rosa is spirited. How can Che protect the NYC (and the world, really) from his dangerous sister and still have a life of his own?
lizchan's review against another edition
Not feeling another YA right now. Will try again later.
0live_tr33's review against another edition
4.0
Holy moly!
My Sister Rosa rocked me to my core. Every character had an intense personality some I liked more than others. This book made me feel so many emotions. I related to Che with boxing and not quite understanding religion but wanting to. I want to be Sid (I can't for the life of me spell her full name but I love it). She was beautiful and charming. I love the relationships at the gym.
Rosa was intense but so was David. The ending hurt me but it was full of emotion I just wanted a little more closure. But I guess there was closure just asdfghjkl.
My Sister Rosa rocked me to my core. Every character had an intense personality some I liked more than others. This book made me feel so many emotions. I related to Che with boxing and not quite understanding religion but wanting to. I want to be Sid (I can't for the life of me spell her full name but I love it). She was beautiful and charming. I love the relationships at the gym.
Rosa was intense but so was David. The ending hurt me but it was full of emotion I just wanted a little more closure. But I guess there was closure just asdfghjkl.
petalish's review against another edition
4.5
I was lucky enough to win this book thanks to a competition Dymocks was running and unfortunately due to moving house when it arrived, wasn't able to start it for a few weeks. But boy, when I did, it was hard to put it down. And this was despite the fact that this was not my normal genre to read from.
I finished it last night, at 2am, after staying up half the night, unable to put it down and eager to find out how it ends. And wow. Like others here on Good Reads, I was enamored with the ending.
I loved the portrayal of Rosa and Che, I loved the twists and the hints along the way, that made you question so much of what was going on. Che was very well written, and one of the more realistic male teenage characters I've read in a while.
Enjoyed the theme of brotherly love, and the angst that went along with the realisation of what his sister is, but still absolutely loving her all the same.
I loved the diversity of characters and personalities and the approach to religion. If you get the chance, read this book, like most people here have said, it is amazing.
I finished it last night, at 2am, after staying up half the night, unable to put it down and eager to find out how it ends. And wow. Like others here on Good Reads, I was enamored with the ending.
I loved the portrayal of Rosa and Che, I loved the twists and the hints along the way, that made you question so much of what was going on. Che was very well written, and one of the more realistic male teenage characters I've read in a while.
Enjoyed the theme of brotherly love, and the angst that went along with the realisation of what his sister is, but still absolutely loving her all the same.
I loved the diversity of characters and personalities and the approach to religion. If you get the chance, read this book, like most people here have said, it is amazing.
cojack's review against another edition
4.0
Good suspenseful, YA thriller about a teen boy with a sociopath little sis. Che is a good, engaging narrator, but his conversations with Rosa got repetitive and annoying. Also, the twist at the end seemed a little odd and could have benefited from a little more early groundwork/clues. Read my full review on Common Sense Media: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/my-sister-rosa
maidenlorraine's review against another edition
4.0
A story told by an older brother about how he thinks his sister is a psychopath. His family has just moved again and he is trying to get his sister under control because his family won't listen to his concerns. Definitely would recommend for teens, there's a bit too many religious conversations but overall, good plot. Keeps you interested, and waiting to see what Rosa will do next.
njlanzetta's review against another edition
5.0
I had heard someone online talk about this book several times and it always sounded so interesting. I finally picked it up when it was on sale and I am so glad I did! I have never read anything like this before and I loved it! It's about a 17 year old Australian named Che who moves to New York with his disconnected parents and his psychopath 10 year old sister, Rosa. He is the only one who sees what Rosa truly is because she puts on a front of being adorable and innocent, and their parents are oblivious. She does some truly disturbing and questionable things throughout. The book follows Che as he adapts to life in New York while trying to control his sister. Apart from the fact that the sister is a psychopath, their family dynamic and situation is so interesting. The writing was really good and all of the characters were so diverse and so real. It was definitely an enjoyable read, if somewhat creepy. I recommend it to anyone who likes psychological novels.