Rose of Jericho

by Alex Grecian
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Good Books rating 4.25
Fantasy, Young Adult (YA)
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  • ID: 9311
  • Added: 2025-12-23
  • Updated: 2025-12-23
  • ISBN: 9781420527094
  • Publisher: Thorndike Press Large Print
  • Published: 2025-07-30
  • Reviews: 3

When Rabbit, Sadie Grace, and Rose arrive in the village of Ascension to care for Rose's ailing cousin, they quickly realize that something is amiss. The villagers are hostile, and their new home, Bethany Hall, is teeming with ghosts. As they investigate the strange occurrences—including the dead rising and a mysterious presence in the attic—they must navigate the town's secrets and evade a dangerous force that is closing in on them. The trio's journey is filled with suspense and supernatural encounters, as they strive to unravel the truth behind Ascension's chilling phenomena.

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Curling Up by the Fire · 2025-03-19
engaging 4.50

The novel is atmospheric and well-described, with a strong sense of time and place. The story is intriguing and keeps the reader engaged throughout.

The reviewer from Curling Up by the Fire praises the novel's atmospheric setting and the author's skill in describing the time period. The story's intrigue and the way it keeps the reader engaged are particularly highlighted. The reviewer appreciates the balance between the historical backdrop and the supernatural elements, making the novel both immersive and captivating. The novel's ability to transport the reader to a different time and place, while also delivering a compelling story, is particularly noted. The reviewer finds the novel to be a well-crafted and engaging read.

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    Rose of Jericho is very atmospheric and I thought the author did a great job with the descriptions of the time period.

    I was intrigued over the course of the novel and found it to be a compelling read.

    The balance between the historical backdrop and the supernatural elements makes the novel both immersive and captivating.

HorrorDNA · Tony Jones · 2025-03-06
intriguing 4.00

The novel is a unique travel story set in a dangerous 1881 America, where the acceptance of the supernatural is strangely common. The characters' emotional struggles add depth to the horror and supernatural elements.

Tony Jones highlights the novel's unique setting and the way it blends horror with a historical backdrop. The characters are well-developed, and their emotional journeys add layers to the story. The supernatural elements are seamlessly integrated, making the novel both intriguing and chilling. Jones appreciates the balance between horror and the characters' personal struggles, which makes the story compelling. The novel's pacing and the way it explores the acceptance of the supernatural in a historical context are particularly noteworthy.

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    As with its predecessor, this is an odd travel novel across a dangerous 1881 version of America, where most are strangely accepting of the supernatural.

    Each character is well-rounded, and their emotional struggles add depth to the horror and supernatural elements of the story.

    Grecian's writing is both fast-paced and intricately patterned, making for a wild ride.

FanFiAddict · 2025-01-11
thought-provoking 4.25

The novel explores themes of grief, the value of life and death, and the consequences when the natural order is disrupted. The story is both thought-provoking and emotionally resonant.

The reviewer at FanFiAddict delves into the novel's exploration of grief and the value of life and death. The story's unique premise and the way it challenges the natural order make it a thought-provoking read. The emotional depth of the characters and their struggles add a layer of resonance that makes the novel stand out. The reviewer appreciates the balance between horror and the deeper themes, making it a compelling and memorable read. The novel's ability to provoke thought and evoke emotion is particularly praised.

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    A novel that explores grief (its power), the value of both life and death, and what exactly happens when the natural order grinds to a halt.

    The story is both thought-provoking and emotionally resonant.

    The novel's unique premise and the way it challenges the natural order make it a compelling read.

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