My Sister Rosa by Justine Larbalestier

"My Sister Rosa (by Justine Larbalestier) will have you on the edge of your seat from the very first page to the last." 

I'm not sure if that's completely true...BUT... boy oh boy how amazing this book was to read.

For me personally it was a change to read a horror story with a male protagonist. If you've stuck with me this far you'll know that both Birdy and Black Cairn Point in all their twisted glory were both written from a female perspective. I didn't expect myself to connect with Che as much as I did. His concerns and desires are very much expected from someone of his age. I know this because, well, I am his age.

Then there's his sister.

Without giving too much away, let me just say that Rosa is... different. And that's what makes her character and the characters she interacts with so deliciously addictive to read about. What I absolutely loved about this story was that Larbalestier doesn't make her moves too quickly. It's like watching an animal being trained. There's this constant mindset of "will they, wont they?" And you watch (or in this case read) closer and closer to see the brains of each character tick. Which brings me onto my next point.

By looking closely into each character in My Sister Rosa I've discovered that each had something twisted about them. Whether it be something major or not each character is battling with their own demons. None so much as Che but you'll have to read the novel to know further ;) Carrying on my previous point, the fact that each character exists this way makes for an extremely streamline, black and white world. A world, ladies and gents, not so different from out own. I'll leave you to consider that. You know, as you read this book of course.

Not only would I recommend My Sister Rosa but I'll also give you a full run down of a possible major plot twist if you see me in person. I'll even provide accurate facial expressions. 

Quote: "Set it on fire, watch it burn."

4.5 out of 5 stars.

Footnote!

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My Sister Rosa by Justine Larbalestier

"My Sister Rosa (by Justine Larbalestier) will have you on the edge of your seat from the very first page to the last." 

I'm not sure if that's completely true...BUT... boy oh boy how amazing this book was to read.

For me personally it was a change to read a horror story with a male protagonist. If you've stuck with me this far you'll know that both Birdy and Black Cairn Point in all their twisted glory were both written from a female perspective. I didn't expect myself to connect with Che as much as I did. His concerns and desires are very much expected from someone of his age. I know this because, well, I am his age.

Then there's his sister.

Without giving too much away, let me just say that Rosa is... different. And that's what makes her character and the characters she interacts with so deliciously addictive to read about. What I absolutely loved about this story was that Larbalestier doesn't make her moves too quickly. It's like watching an animal being trained. There's this constant mindset of "will they, wont they?" And you watch (or in this case read) closer and closer to see the brains of each character tick. Which brings me onto my next point.

By looking closely into each character in My Sister Rosa I've discovered that each had something twisted about them. Whether it be something major or not each character is battling with their own demons. None so much as Che but you'll have to read the novel to know further ;) Carrying on my previous point, the fact that each character exists this way makes for an extremely streamline, black and white world. A world, ladies and gents, not so different from out own. I'll leave you to consider that. You know, as you read this book of course.

Not only would I recommend My Sister Rosa but I'll also give you a full run down of a possible major plot twist if you see me in person. I'll even provide accurate facial expressions. 

Quote: "Set it on fire, watch it burn."

4.5 out of 5 stars.

Footnote!

With Wicked Words now has a Facebook page! For notifications about reviews or if you wanna make a request go and give it a like and send me a message. You can find the page at facebook.com/withwickedwords .