A Rose by Any Other Name is packed with spells, romance, and astrology.
Synopsis
When Rose Rushe’s father dies, and she is accused of witchcraft, she and her family must flee to avoid persecution. They arrive at a family friend’s household in London, where Rose finds herself smothered by the constraints of the time. It’s her dream to become a court musician. She eventually sneaks out and gets mixed up with a wealthy noble and Shakespeare.
Review of A Rose by Any Other Name
This book immediately grabbed my attention. It has a very moody and gothic feel.
The pacing is a bit slow, which I didn’t mind.
There’s some spice, but it’s not overly explicit.
If “Mercury was in Gemini” means anything to you, you might love that aspect of the book. There are tons of astrology references. I know next to nothing about the subject, so I often had to look up what they meant or breeze right past it.
If you enjoyed the author’s last novel, chances are you will enjoy this standalone as well. She creates a dark, moody atmosphere very well.
My Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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