I thoroughly enjoyed this one! It's a clues hunt kind of mystery with a teenage gang, with twists and turns and secrets which honestly kept me guessing. I also loved the casually queer rep ❤️Absolutely recommended!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was certainly a fun book, full of mystery, adventure, a dash of romance, and some good old-fashioned found family (which I adore). Fans of The Inheritance Games series should give this one a try, as it has some of the same beats and themes, all wrapped up in one book, instead of in a series. There were times when the themes were maybe stated a little too obviously, but overall, I had a good time reading this book, and rooting for the characters to succeed in their hunt (and mend their relationships in the process, of course!).

2.25/5 stars! It is really a bummer when the best thing about a story is the cover. This story just didn't have enough character development for a mystery story and I didn't particularly like any of the characters. I made it through the story, but am not sure I'd follow-up with more books by this author.

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Lily Rosewood has been living with her grandmother for the past year and, over that time, the two have become close. Lily hopes one day to her grandmother with her fashion business. But when Grams suddenly and unexpectedly dies, Lily is in completely shock. And when, at the will reading with her uncle and cousin, she discovered a her grandmother’s quarter of a billion dollar fortune is missing and all three are banned for the estate, Lily doesn’t understand.

But Gram loves her little games. So, when Lily receives a letter written in invisible ink, she begins to question why Grams would hid her fortune. And when three random teens come to Lily, all with a letter from Gram, the unlucky four are forced to team up and go on a real life treasure hunt. But treasure hunters are coming for the fortune also, and someone is willing to go to extreme lengths to get that cash…

When I finished by the pool, my first thought was “Imagine The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes meets a US teen soap opera like Dynasty and this would be the love child”, and I feel that this description is right.

Ok, I admit it: I haven’t read The Inheritance Games. I actually rage-quit this around the 35% mark. On paper, it would have been totally up my street but, for some reason, I couldn’t fully get on board with the characters. And while I still felt the same way about several characters (there was one or two characters have are in huge privilege and yet, don’t truly realise that there are people who aren’t that fortunate), I managed to get away from that as I found this a escape read, perfect for what I needed in this moment which was holiday and work-related issues.

Yes, this book isn’t perfect and yes, it’s very frothy soap opera of a mystery (very different from Maureen Johnson’s Truly, Devious series or more adult crime-thrillers), but this was fun and perfect reading-by-the-pool with a Long Island Ice Tea…

Touted as a cross between Knives out and The inheritance games, this new YA thriller sounded great. Unfortunately I found it slow to start and wasn't really feeling it. I ended up DNFing after 20%. I may give it another chance at another time but it was a miss for me this time around. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest thoughts.

It is only lately I’ve been more open to my books having romance under tones but let me say while the romance is good, great even, the whole book offers so much. I actually found myself liking Lily Rosewood, for a second I thought I wouldn’t, but she is very likable, eventually. I won’t lie it did take a while because she does come across as spoilt, but who wouldn’t in her position. And I did like how this factored into her finding more about herself and her own path and in a way her own family. So by the end I did like Lily.

I found the pace and tone perfect for the novel. It made it a faster read but not because it felt rushed, more so because you want to find out what is happening and also to keep pace with the treasure hunt aspect as well. In terms of the mystery/treasure hunt the clues are well thought out and it does work really well I think.

It does have The Inheritance Games vibes so if you enjoyed that series you are sure to love this one. I know I certainly enjoyed it and it is often a writer can make me go from not liking a protagonist to loving her by the end.

This was a super fun and entertaining treasure hunt story. It's filled with lots of angsty teen drama and a touch of romance. I'm always drawn to a book featuring found family especially in a coming of age drama, and The Rosewood Hunt didn't disappoint. I loved the strong female characters, and the twists and turns throughout were stupendous.

I truly enjoyed this wonderful debut and can't wait for more to come from this author.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are my own.

THE ROSEWOOD HUNT by Mackenzie Reed is an energizing debut which features younger, teenage characters. Although Reed appears to be writing for a younger audience, this treasure-hunt mystery is a very fun read for any age. Described as an update on Ellen Raskin's The Westing Game, the story centers around 4 teens: Lily Rosewood (granddaughter and apparent heir to a clothing business), Leo DiVincenzi (the gardener/lawn boy), Quinn Zhao (athletic and cool new kid), and Caleb Johnson (nerdy computer guy from a neighboring town). They develop a close alliance while searching for a missing fortune and battling self-centered adults. The pace is fast; danger threatens; and the teens (along with their emotional angst and "friendship that blooms during an unexpected journey") are appealing and engaging. School Library Journal says, "This mystery will grab the attention of readers from the start as it takes them along a trail of clues." THE ROSEWOOD HUNT received a starred review from Publishers Weekly. 4.5 stars

*3.5 Stars*
This was an ok read, not fantastic or life altering but engaging enough for me to finish reading. This is listed as a book selection for anyone who likes the inheritance series by Barnes, which I can see the correlation with a wealthy family full of secrets and a scavenger hunt to find missing money. But this was less a mystery novel and more a coming of age story about a girl making her own way instead of following in stifling expectations. The Rosewood Hunt was a sweet story overall, full of lots of feels and a smidge of romance, just not the twisty complicated book I was looking for. I did like that the story wrapped up completely and satisfyingly, which is always nice to have a standalone read in a world of series.

Very reminiscent of The inheritance games, if you like that then you'll like this for sure! This is a super fun YA mystery following Lily Rosewood and her friends as she tries to solve the mystery of the missing Rosewood fortune.

Lily rosewood was a lot like Stevie Bell from Truly Devious so I instantly was very fond of her. Her accomplices on this journey were a mixture of people, some of which I loved and others that infuriated me no end (As I'm sure they were meant to). They were relatively well fleshed out, some falling flatter than others but I think we got enough backstory of some at least to care about them. I think the romance was a little trivial for me as I felt we didn't get to know the love interest well enough, a little more development would have gone a long way to draw me further into their romance.

The story is well paced and consists of many twists and turns that had me completely shook and I questioned absolutely everything. I really liked the outcome of the story and the revelations we discovered at the end. Everything was neatly wrapped up and I couldn't detect any plot holes or unanswered questions so I feel very satisfied by the end of the book.

I like the town of Rosewood, even if some of the people there aren't the best. It has a nice small town vibe and feels very isolated in it's ways which added to the atmosphere of the mystery.

The writing style was good, quick to read and did keep me invested through the story. I liked the descriptions of things, not too much to be aggravating, but enough to build a complex picture in my mind of what the author intended for me to see.

I definitely enjoyed this YA mystery and would recommend it if this is a genre you like. I think it stands up well in comparison to others in it's category and I would pick up more from this author. I wish the romance had gotten more development and time to thrive which I think would have boosted my overall feelings of this book, as well as a little more backstory into the lives of our side characters who at times felt 2D. A fun book overall for mystery fans!

When Lily Rosewood's grandmother dies unexpectedly she is set adrift. Not only has Gran seemingly hidden the Rosewood fortune, she has even closed off the mansion where Lily lived with her. The only clues Lily has as to what's going on are a cryptic letter left by Gran, and the dawning realization that she is not the only one to have been left a clue. What follows is a fast paced puzzle hunt, as Lily is forced to work with estranged friends and family in order to solve the mystery of the Rosewood fortune.

This is a fun quick read, with some interesting family dynamics. I unfortunately had some trouble getting through it just because I found it a bit hard to sympathize fully with the protagonist, who came off as a little bit spoiled and self centered (and I know that that's part of the point, Lily learning more about herself and questioning her assumptions, it just didn't really resonate with me as much).

Personal preferences aside, this is a fun book with some engaging characters and a puzzle box mystery. I would suggest it for fans of YA such as the Truly, Devious series.

The Rosewood Hunt was a fast paced treasure hunt that was set in a small fancy town that I did enjoy reading this from beginning to end. It had enjoyable characters and the plot was well written and easy to follow. This was a great fast read that had me turning the pages till the end so I could solve the mystery of this treasure hunt. I would recommend this to anyone who likes mystery books or treasure hunt type of books. Thank you to NetGaley and publisher for this ARC read in exchange of my honest review.

A perfectly thrilling debut for fans of The Inheritance Games and The Westing Game! Full of intrigue, swoonworthy moments of rivals to romance, and wild betrayals and spellbinding clues, The Rosewood Hunt is a must-read!

Lily Rosewood’s grandmother has just died and suddenly Lily is banned from the mansion she has shared with her since her father’s death. Suddenly, Gram’s billion dollar fortune is missing and Lily must play Gram’s game to find it. She always loved games and even though she is dead she still has a few tricks up her sleeve. Along with 3 other teens, Lily must not only play the game but survive it.

This is a fantastic YA novel for those who love a good mystery book filled with clues and riddles to solve. It was a fun ride from start to finish and had me puzzled more than a few times.

We're thrown right into this fast paced, mystery story - fast paced apart from all the times Lily stops to worry about whether someone like likes her or not, which actually felt quite accurate for a teen character!

The clues and mysteries are clever; I picked out one thing that was going to be important quite early in the book, just from how much attention was paid to it at a random time, but it did need to be established so it didn't come out of nowhere later. Otherwise, I was mostly following along with the characters, not solving ahead of them.

Definitely pick up this one if you enjoyed The Inheritance Games: it's very much along the same lines.

Inheritance games was one of my top favorite series, when i saw rosewood hunt and that it a stand alone debut i knew i needed to give it a shot. It has the same idea as inheritance games with a fortune on the line, clues to find it and the why of it all summed up at the end. What it did not have was the hawtthrone brothers who we all swooned over but that what made it diffeerent. Grandma was intent on using this fortune hunt to keep her money safe from those who miss use it. She was also intent on mending relationships she saw soured over the years so she inlists help from unlikely friends and gets two cousins to see there way back to a greater relationship and to see how much good the money could do. Great debut loved it.

If you’re looking for a highly entertaining YA mystery, look no further: The Rosewood Hunt is what you need. This book checks a lot of my favorite things: rich people with secrets, found family vibes, a treasure hunt à la National Treasure, feelings and lots and lots of fun.
The cast of characters was fantastic. The story is carried by Lily, granddaughter of Iris Rosewood, absolutely confused as to why she didn’t get a thing from her dear grandmother after her death, aside from a letter. I really loved how bold, impulsive, yet really heartwarming Lily was and immediately cared for her.
She’s surrounded by other amazing characters, that all together made such a well-rounded, fun group to follow. My heart goes out to Quinn, the badass of the group, but I also grew fond of Caleb, the “smart” one, as well as Leo, a cinnamon roll, really. I also enjoyed Daisy a whole damn lot, Lily’s cousin, who, behind her strong exterior, hides so much more. Every character felt three dimensional and I had so much fun going on that treasure hunt with them all.
There’s a hint of romance in the story, but I thought it served the story well and didn’t overpower the main intrigue: finding the missing inheritance and just, this band of idiot misfits overall. I really loved them okay. That being said, yes, the romance was soft and yearning and I was aching for them to k i s s already, as well. You know me, I’m like Veronica Mars, a marshmallow.
The Rosewood Hunt is filled with twists, turns, unexpected and thrilling moments. From thinking about a plan to running, chased from the bad guys, to slower moments of tension, I found the book to be well rounded overall. Most of it all, it kept me reading and wanting to know what would happen, next, so that’s certainly a win!

If you’re looking for an action-packed, fast paced YA treasure hunt kind of book, you should love this one. The cast of characters won my heart. I’m eager to see what Mackenzie Reed will write, next!

Inheritance left in a treasure hunt is total catnip to me. I will read it every time I come across it! Unfortunately The Rosewood Hunt didn’t work for me. I tried to read it on audio and decided to DNF at 15%. I am not sure how much of it was the narrator so this may have worked better if I read with eyes instead of ears. Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the free ebook to review.

First of all, thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance copy of The Rosewood Hunt. This was billed to me as a good next step for readers who enjoyed The Inheritance Games. While I didn't enjoy it as much as I enjoyed TIG, I did think The Rosewood Hunt was a solid novel. I liked how complicated the relationships were, even if I did find some of the lack of communication frustrating sometimes. The mystery & suspense trend seems to be slowing down a bit in my library, but I still have some major fans of the genre who will love this latest addition.

Lily Rosewood's grandmother dies unexpectedly and in her will, she does not declare an heir to her fortune or name the new board member to Rosewood Inc. Everyone is barred from living in Rosewood Manor, leaving Lily to stay with her cousin Daisy and Uncle Arbor, despite the rift between Lily and Daisy especially since Lily's dad died. Lily realizes her Gram left clues, which she hopes will lead to answers about the Rosewood fortune and the future she's been looking for. However, it wasn't just Lily who received a note and now she's working together with her new friends, Liam, Quinn and Caleb. As they discover more clues, they learn more about each other and become better friends, all while dealing with other hunters who are also out for the fortune. Overall, a fun fast-paced hunt that's part mystery, part found family and part romance. Readers who like the Inheritance Games series or the Truly Devious series will like this one.