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A review by mcdermottcecelia
The Ghosts of Rose Hill by R.M. Romero
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Wow. Just wow. The Ghosts of Rose Hill is everything I needed and then some. This book is written lyrically and beautifully as it follows Ilana's summer stay with her aunt in Prague. Ilana is a talented violinist that encounters Rudolph Wassermann's promise of music when her family had taken her music from her. Through Wassermann and his cohort of young followers, Ilana is exposed to new relationships, old tales, and the magic of music.
I usually have a hard time connecting with books written in verse, but The Ghosts of Rose Hill was the best exception. R. M. Romero blew it out of the water with this book. The characters were dynamic and wonderful, the plot was well-paced, the worldbuilding was phenomenal, and each page pulled the reader further and further into the story. It's nostalgic, beautiful, and haunting. I'm at a loss for words to try to encapsulate just how The Ghosts of Rose Hill made me feel in the best way possible. This is a must-read (and maybe even re-read) for all those looking to experience the power of masterful writing. I have no critiques apart from wanting this story to never end. There are so many great lines to take with me. It's emotional, it's dark, and it's unlike any other. Just wonderful.
A big thank you to NetGalley and Holiday House/Peachtree/Pixel+Ink for providing me with a digital ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I usually have a hard time connecting with books written in verse, but The Ghosts of Rose Hill was the best exception. R. M. Romero blew it out of the water with this book. The characters were dynamic and wonderful, the plot was well-paced, the worldbuilding was phenomenal, and each page pulled the reader further and further into the story. It's nostalgic, beautiful, and haunting. I'm at a loss for words to try to encapsulate just how The Ghosts of Rose Hill made me feel in the best way possible. This is a must-read (and maybe even re-read) for all those looking to experience the power of masterful writing. I have no critiques apart from wanting this story to never end. There are so many great lines to take with me. It's emotional, it's dark, and it's unlike any other. Just wonderful.
A big thank you to NetGalley and Holiday House/Peachtree/Pixel+Ink for providing me with a digital ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.