Reviews

Darling Rose Gold by Stephanie Wrobel

chaosandbooks's review against another edition

1.0

The TDLR of my review on this is that Rose Gold is obviously ripped off from the real Gypsy Rose. The marketing on this book was completely misleading in not actually noting that it was clearly inspired by the true story and then continued as a fictitious revenge of what ifs. I give the author props for compelling, although rather dry, writing and for adding her own spin. But truly, this was mostly disturbing and every single character was awful.

becaboo77's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

reena2's review against another edition

dark tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

erinrosalee's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

lizsharp243's review against another edition

2.0

I was so excited for this book because I knew it was inspired by the story of Dee Dee and Gypsy Blanchard. Unfortunately, I found myself hating every single character in the book - and not in a passionate, “I can’t wait for her to get what she deserves” kind of way. I’m sure that was on purpose, but I just couldn’t get past that. I stopped caring what happened to any of them halfway through the story because they were all so unlikeable.

joshx25's review against another edition

4.0

4.5/5

kimblefairy1989's review against another edition

3.0

Although I thought the premise of this book was very interesting, and the story well written, I have to say I found this novel intensely uncomfortable to read in places.

From the outset it was clearly going to be a revenge novel and I found it hard to see Rose Gold become the perpetrator after being seen as a victim for so long, particularly when some of the narrative in Patty's chapters seemed to imply she wasn't as innocent as she made out.

Overall, 3 stars from me.

warriorwoman's review against another edition

4.0

I rather enjoyed this. Quite a gripping yarn if you like twisted psychologies.

dawnesap2525's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional tense medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

jucamindscape's review against another edition

3.0

3,5