A review by tessa_talks_books
The Fortune Seller by Rachel Kapelke-Dale

slow-paced

3.5

 

One-word review: Mysterious

Emojis: 📑😓🤐

Rating: 3.5 🌟s

My thoughts:

The Fortune Seller by Rachel Kapelke-Dale is mysterious with a small dose of mystical, and overall, it plays as a foil for contemporary society that reflects and hones in a toxic level of entitlement focused around the equestrian world.

I loved the mystery and the mystic elements. They put me on edge, looking for answers and explanations. I figured out the conclusion early on, but witnessing Rosie figure it out was still enjoyable. 

The story dragged on quite a bit, but that is Kielke’s style. I get frustrated with this choice because I love a swift, focused story best. But that is very much an opinion as I know plenty of readers who enjoy it. 

I loved watching Rosie find herself and settle on what her heart wants versus what her head thinks is the more practical choice. The one thing money can’t buy is happiness, and Rosie has to go through a lot of turmoil and road bumps to figure that out. I enjoyed her journey as it felt authentic despite being set in an exaggerated world.