A review by ritareadstrash
The Ghosts of Rose Hill, by R.M. Romero
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
"This is what it's like to be Jewish
in Europe.
Every beautiful thing
has horror buried under it."
-The Ghosts of Rose Hill by R.M. Romero
When I tell you, there are at least a dozen quotes like this that made me pause my reading to really mentally and emotionally digest what I read.
I'm not one to pull quotes, but it was a struggle to choose just one this time. I landed on this one because my heart squeezes when I think 6 horrors we walk on daily.
It's so hard to find the words to explain how this book hurt my heart, but also kept a continuous thread of hope the entire time. I think being in verse really drives this story, too. To top it off, this is an own voices author, which adds so much emotion to the story.
I don't know how I stumbled upon this book. I don't remember if I placed a hold or randomly picked it up, but it's one of the best decisions I've made this year.
in Europe.
Every beautiful thing
has horror buried under it."
-The Ghosts of Rose Hill by R.M. Romero
When I tell you, there are at least a dozen quotes like this that made me pause my reading to really mentally and emotionally digest what I read.
I'm not one to pull quotes, but it was a struggle to choose just one this time. I landed on this one because my heart squeezes when I think 6 horrors we walk on daily.
It's so hard to find the words to explain how this book hurt my heart, but also kept a continuous thread of hope the entire time. I think being in verse really drives this story, too. To top it off, this is an own voices author, which adds so much emotion to the story.
I don't know how I stumbled upon this book. I don't remember if I placed a hold or randomly picked it up, but it's one of the best decisions I've made this year.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Antisemitism