A review by kittey623
Rosemary and Rue by Seanan McGuire

5.0

Very engrossing book! I just had to know what happened, and a few nights stayed up late reading just one more chapter. I like the way that magic works - that there's limits based on heritage and how much you use based on your energy. Great concept. It's part talent, but mostly your lineage. My only complaint is that she didn't explain much about how magic works and let us experience it - but often in tense situations she just happens to know what needs to be done. I know that that October spent a long time learning and perfecting her magic, but I just felt rushed into understanding what she was capable of at the most tense moments, which in turn felt a little cheap. I've already started the second one!