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butterreadsbooks's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this book a good deal, didnt see the end coming.
meghan_plethoraofpages's review against another edition
4.0
Definitely don’t judge this book by its sweet looking cover. This is one creepy, messed up psychological thriller that is highly entertaining (and gut twisting) to read. With multiple points of view and flashbacks, the book is narrated by both mother, Patty, and daughter, Rose Gold.
Patty has been imprisoned for aggravated child abuse throughout Rose Gold’s childhood. In a “Munchausen disorder by proxy” situation, it is alleged that Patty is responsible for her daughter’s lifetime of illnesses - rendering her wheelchair dependent with a feeding tube without having an actual diagnosis.
After 5 years in jail, Patty is being released, and Rose Gold has agreed to pick her up. Is revenge or forgiveness going to colour their new relationship?
Patty and Rose Gold are fascinating characters. Their motivations and actions are slowly revealed, in such a twisty, thoughtful way that kept me guessing most of the way through. The writing is clear, and the author has a lot of skill in eliciting different emotions. I felt sickness, rage, embarrassment, warmth. It’s a rollercoaster as we are taken from present to past and to present again.
This is an impressive debut. I think this will likely be a very popular novel, and despite its macabre tone and mind-boggling manipulation by both mother & daughter, it’s an easy read, with deeply unsettling characters.
My main complaint is that some details sound similar to a few real-life cases, and there’s no acknowledgement of such anywhere in the author’s notes. When you’ve heard of these tragic real-life cases the story doesn’t sound quite as fresh and original.
I will definitely look out for future works from Stephanie Wrobel! 4⭐️
Thank you so much to @netgalley and Simon & Schuster Canada for free access to this e-copy in exchange for an honest review.
Patty has been imprisoned for aggravated child abuse throughout Rose Gold’s childhood. In a “Munchausen disorder by proxy” situation, it is alleged that Patty is responsible for her daughter’s lifetime of illnesses - rendering her wheelchair dependent with a feeding tube without having an actual diagnosis.
After 5 years in jail, Patty is being released, and Rose Gold has agreed to pick her up. Is revenge or forgiveness going to colour their new relationship?
Patty and Rose Gold are fascinating characters. Their motivations and actions are slowly revealed, in such a twisty, thoughtful way that kept me guessing most of the way through. The writing is clear, and the author has a lot of skill in eliciting different emotions. I felt sickness, rage, embarrassment, warmth. It’s a rollercoaster as we are taken from present to past and to present again.
This is an impressive debut. I think this will likely be a very popular novel, and despite its macabre tone and mind-boggling manipulation by both mother & daughter, it’s an easy read, with deeply unsettling characters.
My main complaint is that some details sound similar to a few real-life cases, and there’s no acknowledgement of such anywhere in the author’s notes. When you’ve heard of these tragic real-life cases the story doesn’t sound quite as fresh and original.
I will definitely look out for future works from Stephanie Wrobel! 4⭐️
Thank you so much to @netgalley and Simon & Schuster Canada for free access to this e-copy in exchange for an honest review.
vanlaw's review against another edition
4.0
Pretty much saw where it was going, but I enjoyed it. The writing flowed well, kept me interested, and there was enough of a surprise ending that I would recommend it.
The twist of morality and the feeling of horror at seeing what both of these women become—it was a very interesting read.
The twist of morality and the feeling of horror at seeing what both of these women become—it was a very interesting read.
annie_1330's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
5.0
This audio book was fantastic better than most well done and kept me wanting more. A book about a mother that would do anything even make the child sick to keep her near. Omg. Then a book about revenge. 2 people who kinda deserve each other! It was a fantastic listen.give it a try.
crlopez2013's review against another edition
4.0
Interesting from the start and easily grabbed my attention. Then the storyline sort of plateaus for most of the book until the very end. Although I was engrossed in the story, every character was unlikeable. Any sympathy or redeeming qualities are overshadowed by their negative actions. I’m usually okay with books that don’t seem to end with a resolution or don’t have an epilogue, but the ending left me pretty dissatisfied all around. Would still recommend it though, as I did enjoy it overall.
remia1996's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
namitakhanna's review against another edition
4.0
5 years ago, 23-year-old Rose Gold Watt’s mother, Patty, who has Munchausen by Proxy, was convicted.For years Rose suffered from malnutrition and other illnesses due to her mother's abuse but after Patty’s release though Rose Gold lets her mom move in with her Has she finally forgiven her mom or does Rose Gold have revengeful plans of her own ?
Darling Rose Gold is an extremely dark and twisted psychological thriller .This book was certainly not what I was expecting . It’s filled with terrible characters who have no morals or thoughts for anybody else but in this story it works.Told in Patty and Rose Gold’s POV’s this book was fast-paced, entertaining, and difficult to put down
I would like to thank Berkley Publishing Group & NetGalley for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest and fair review.
This and more reviews at https://chloesbooksblog.wordpress.com/
Darling Rose Gold is an extremely dark and twisted psychological thriller .This book was certainly not what I was expecting . It’s filled with terrible characters who have no morals or thoughts for anybody else but in this story it works.Told in Patty and Rose Gold’s POV’s this book was fast-paced, entertaining, and difficult to put down
I would like to thank Berkley Publishing Group & NetGalley for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest and fair review.
This and more reviews at https://chloesbooksblog.wordpress.com/
paiige_allyssa's review
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0