Review: Rose and the Silver Ghost
Rose, orphaned and raised to be a servant, finds herself in the unusual place of being a magician's apprentice. In circumstances hinting at previous stories, we discover that Rose was found to have magic and, as the maid in the household of one of the most powerful magicians in the country, she is invited to apprentice. But when an even more powerful magician takes interest in Rose, the secrets of her past and her heritage are revealed.
ROSE AND THE SILVER GHOST is a fun paranormal children's story. Obviously part of a series, this story can also be read on it's own, but I found myself slightly confused trying to peace the story and the characters together using references to prior events. Though I have not read the previous books myself, I assume that reading them would clear up any confusion on how Rose's magic was discovered, and why there is a talking cat!
Even with the minor confusion, this is an exciting and enjoyable story, long enough for older children/young adults but still short enough to keep anyone from getting bored. The author is able to tell the story in a way that you can imagine the details while reading, a great gift when writing for children. The characters themselves are also interesting: Rose, with the mystery of her heritage, Bella, with her unusual gift, and Gus the cat - or is he? - make you want to read more about them and follow their stories into the future.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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