Great for those who love The Inheritance Games! It was a phenomenal teen mystery. I would recommend this to mystery readers of all ages. I look forward to Mackenzie Reed's next one!

As a fan of YA thrillers, I can honestly say that The Rosewood Hunt is a twisty, mysterious joy of a novel. Reed weaves a tale of intrigue with the same skill as Karen M. McManus and Maureen Johnson. More than just a mystery, The Rosewood Hunt presents a compelling protagonist in Lily Rosewood; a girl who is as flawed as she is admirable. The book's strengths lay in its ability to focus on more than just the treasure hunt and adequately tackles a complex cast of characters, childhood trauma, and family dysfunction. On a personal note, I grew up in a town extraordinarily like Rosewood and it has made me skeptical of books that use a "small-town, coastal, New England" setting; The Rosewood Hunt is one of the few that executes it well. Overall, a stunning debut novel that has convinced me to buy whatever Reed writes next.

The Rosewood Hunt takes us on a fun ride with one of my favorite tropes, found family. With a ragtag groups of friends, twists and turns at every corner, and a lot of love in every note, it was a joy to read from beginning to end. Though slightly predictable at times, the ending is satisfying and succinct. I would recommend this to anyone who likes a little bit of mystery, a little bit of heist, and a whole out of friend and family relationships.

Fantastic YA mystery! It has Inheritance Games-vibes and a non-murder based plot. I love the eclectic friend group, family drama, and puzzles!

After the family matriarch passes and their inheritance is (not) disbursed, the Rosewood family is reeling. Left with a cryptic note and an unwanted alliance with an old friend, Lilly embarks on a treasure hunt to attempt to reclaim her family fortune. 4 clues lead to 4 unlikely alliances, a bit of redemption, and lots of surprises.

This is a twisty book about an inheritance game. The writing flows really well, but there are a lot of characters and a lot to keep up with. The cover is gorgeous and I did like the game itself.
I think teens will like this because of the twists and wanting to find out what happens.
Thank you NetGalley for this ARC.

I’m clearly in the minority on this was but I didn’t think this was anything spectacular. I liked the plot and the setting and definitely got Inheritance Games vibes but main character Lily and her cousin, Daisy, did not have the charisma of the Hawthorne brothers or Avery. They were both pretty vapid and annoying. The mystery was fun and I really enjoyed the character Quinn.

Thank you Harper Collins & Netgalley for an e-arc of this book, all opinions are my own.

This was a good mystery story for anyone that enjoys Knives Out (2019) or The Inheritance Games! Luckily there is no murder mystery in this one, although the story does kick off due to a real death. Then it is a mystery to find the Rosewood inheritance - which is missing....or is it??

There is a pretty sizeable cast of characters, and I admit I struggled to keep a few of them straight. Especially in the beginning, when the author would throw in characters without really stating their relationship to the main character (they do eventually, but not always at first). This cast is pretty consistent throughout the whole book, with some characters playing larger parts than others. And a majority of the characters are teenagers so....expect a lot of teenage drama.

I felt like there was more teen drama than actually trying to figure out the puzzle, and I found myself glazing over long portions waiting for the next step in the hunt. Of course, the first thing the author notes in the Acknowledgments section is this is a story that is "about the friendship that blooms during an unexpected journey." Which, to be fair, the author does a good job of portraying throughout the story, but I personally wanted the hunt to take a bigger part of the story and be more intricate.

Overall, I am obsessed with this cover, and I enjoyed this book well enough. I would say probably 3.5/5 stars total, rounded up here of course. I liked the idea of the hunt, and think it was well executed, but the story spent too much time on the multitude of characters, in my opinion. The author has a nice writing style and I found this book easy to read, and I would definitely recommend it to others that like stories like this.
Content warnings: loss of a loved one, abandonment, blackmail, violence, gun violence, blood, suicide

A fun and heartwarming YA novel about family fortune and the feuds and bonds it causes.
Thank you HarperCollins Children's an NetGalley for the digital review copy.

I wanted to read this so I could give god recommendations at the store when it came out but, if I’m being honest, I thought I would hate it. I thought it would be a copy cat of The Inheritance Games. Turns out … this was a great book and I read it in a day because I couldn’t put it down. There are obvious similarities to The Inheritance Games but the story and the characters felt different. I started it without much real interest and left knowing I’ll tell everyone to read it.

The Rosewood Hunt is a thrilling and suspenseful romance. I felt captivated and breathless by the passion and danger in this book!

Thank you NetGalley for providing me with this e-book ARC!

This is an unputdownable, smart, fast-paced, and highly entertaining Y/A mystery treasure hunt game with Goonies vibes! The characterization is impeccably amazing! Four teens whose paths cross to gather the pieces of riddles left behind by Iris Rosewood to follow the traces of a big mystery that leads them to the Rosewood Inheritance. The money may change each of their lives, giving them enough funds to pay for their family debts and promising them a college education.

Quinn and Caleb are my favorite characters. Lily is a great leader who tries to find her own path, and Leo was so sweet but needs to learn to say no!

I loved this book and would be open to reading another treasure hunt game if the author brings back these characters! I had an amazing time and a wonderful reading experience.

I LOVE this book! Definitely gave me Inheritance Games vibes in a good way. I kept telling myself throughout reading that I would read one more chapter than put it down, and then something big would suck me in at the end of each chapter and I’d have to keep reading. I’m also a sucker for the found family trope and this one was done so well! The only thing that bugged me from time to time was when they would stand around talking despite having a very important clue in hand and all I wanted to do was grab them by the shoulders and shake some sense into them and tell them to get moving, but overall a fun and a great read.

Thank you Netgalley and HarperTeen for granting me an advance copy of this book in return for my honest opinion.

The book is a very modern mystery book. I didn't know if I would like it, but found myself enjoying it so very much. I was reading for hours and didn't even realize how fast the time had gone

I predict a total best seller! This book should be at the very top of your pre-order, to be ready list!! I am going to be going back and doing a re-read and preordering my own hard copy!

Highly recommend! Five Stars!

Thanks to Netgalley and Harper Collins Children's for an early copy for review.

The Rosewood Hunt is a fast paced adventure, that will keep you turning the page.
When Lily's grandmother unexpectedly passes, she's crushed. But when the reading of the will doesn't go as expected, she's confused. Iris Rosewood was holder of the Rosewood fortune, but she didn't leave it to anyone. All Lily and her cousin got were cryptic notes.
As a treasure hunt ensues, friendships grow, and secrets come out. The Rosewood Hunt kept me guessing until the end.
If you are a fan of the Inheritance Games, I think you'll enjoy thus book. Great for anyone looking for a YA adventure.

This is an unputdownable, smart, fast-paced, and highly entertaining YA mystery treasure hunt game with Goonies vibes! The characterization is impeccably amazing! Four teens whose paths cross to gather the pieces of riddles left behind by Iris Rosewood to follow the traces of a big mystery that leads them to the Rosewood inheritance. The money may change each of their lives, giving them enough funds to pay for their family debts and promising them a college education.

Lily Rosewood is the bold, impulsive leader of the team, who recently lost her father to suicide after he embezzled townies' savings. Her mother also left her behind, and the only family member she has left is her granny, Iris, who lets her live with her in Rosewood Manor. Although she wants to pursue her passion for the fashion industry abroad, Iris pushes her to learn the ropes of managing Rosewood Inc. by choosing to go to business school.

When Lily learns that her grandmother has approved her estranged cousin, Daisy, to go to Milan for fashion education, she becomes disappointed and accidentally falls on a birthday cake, becoming the laughing stock of the party. Her grandmother sends her to spend the night at her uncle's house, and the very next day, Lily realizes her grandmother is dead. After the will is read, she is kicked out of the manor, and this is not the only scandalous news about the will; their family inheritance is also lost.

When Lily is about to lose hope about her future, a letter written with invisible ink sent by her grandmother before she dies changes everything! The letter includes riddles that lead her to a treasure hunt to find the lost inheritance. But to find the money, she has to team up with three people, including her childhood friend Leo, whom she's estranged from after he chose her cousin Daisy over her. Leo is the frat boy of their team. Quinn is the one who has a beef with her cousin Daisy and is the chaotic, fervent, and risk-taker of their group. Caleb is the nerdish, smart guy who is the big brain of the group! All of them need money, are connected with Iris, and gather their unique skills to solve the mystery behind the lost inheritance. But when Daisy turns the inheritance game into a TikTok sensation, they realize they're not the only quartet following the traces. There are very dangerous people out there who want to steal the money from them. Lily realizes she cannot trust anybody, even the people close to her, as they might endanger her life.

Quinn and Caleb are my favorite characters. Lily is a great leader who tries to find her own path, and Leo was so sweet but needs to learn how to say no!

I loved this book and would be open to reading another treasure hunt game if the author brings back these awesome characters! I had an amazing time and a wonderful reading experience.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Harper Collins Children's Books/HarperTeen for sharing this amazing book's digital reviewer copy with me in exchange for my honest thoughts.

I was so ecstatic to open this beautiful book. And the inside was just as amazing as the cover art on the front.

The Rosewood Hunt by Mackenzie Reed was an entertaining and engaging debut.

Woah, I didn’t know what to expect going in, but I do know I didn’t expect to binge read this till early morning.
For a debut Mackenzie Reed absolutely killed it.
This book has great characters. They are well-developed and relatable. Very well-defined.
The twists and turns keep you guessing and the pages easily turning. It was completely captivating.
I also really liked the development of the plot and the secrets were revealed in a way that made the tension rise and rise. The pacing was also really nice and since I was invested from the beginning.
The Rosewood Hunt is a well-written and engaging novel that will appeal to fans of mystery and adventure stories.
The mystery in here was amazing. I was so invested, not wanting it to end so soon.
An exciting new suspenseful YA novel that’s completely and utterly worth the read!

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

Thank You NetGalley and HarperTeen for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!

The Inheritance Games meets One of Us Is Lying in this high-stakes family fortune treasure hunt. The Rosewood Hunt is an incredible debut novel. I was engaged in the story from start to finish and loved learning about the Rosewood family history.

While The Rosewood Hunt has a similar premise to The Inheritance Games (TIG), it diverges in some pretty big ways. First, our POV is through the eyes of Lily Rosewood, whose Gram’s passing sets the books’ events in motion. Unlike Avery (from TIG) who has no reason to grieve the Hawthorne family’s patriarch, Lily deals with both grief and betrayal throughout the book. She not only lost her Gram, but a year before her dad passed away and her mom left her. She also feels betrayed when instead of inheriting the family business, she receives only a letter with a riddle. This confirms Lily’s fears of being deemed unworthy and greedy. Trusting in her Gram’s larger plan and believing in herself is a big part of Lily’s arc in this novel. There are also themes of found family and belonging - Leo, Quinn, and Caleb are all well defined characters and add much needed humor to the story.

The Rosewood Hunt deals with some heavy topics include suicide, passing of a loved one, family feuds, attempted kidnapping, and abandonment. I thought the author did a great job including them while keeping the overall tone of novel light and positive. This is a great story with many twists that kept me guessing and on the edge of the seat. I devoured this book in one sitting! I think teens and adults of all ages will love this thrilling treasure hunt full of family secrets. I highly recommend to all amateur sleuths, mystery lovers, and riddle solvers!

Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins Children’s Books/Harper Teen for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

As a big fan of the Inheritance Games, I was instantly interested based off of the synopsis and I was not disappointed. This was a quick read that I finished in one sitting. After Lily’s grandmother passes away, she and a group of teens in a similar situation, are on a hunt to figure out the mystery that was left behind. The whole group has one thing in common: they need money for college. Despite struggling with the grief of losing her grandmother so soon after losing her father, Lily leads the group against everyone trying to stop them.

The petals of the Rosewood Legacy are wilting, and it’s up to Lily Rose to find a way to get the flowers to bloom again. But before she gets the chance to formulate a plan, the unthinkable happens: her Gram suddenly dies, and what’s worse, leaves her with none of the Rosewood fortune. But she’s not the only one— neither her cousin or uncle have gained much of an inheritance themselves. Instead of comforting her, it only confirms Lily’s suspicions that she really deserves nothing, and maybe never did all along.

Until she realizes she’s been given a clue to a treasure hunt. Her Gram always liked to play games, and it seems not even death could stifle that passion. Determined to find her place in the Rosewood legacy, Lily sets off on the hunt with the help of some unlikely allies. But they only have a small amount of time to get the clues, and it seems they’re not the only ones looking for the lost Rosewood fortune..
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This book totally blew me away! The lore, the hunt, the imagery, the town… just absolutely breathtaking on all accounts! It was a totally thrilling read that had me on the edge of my seat laughing and shaking the whole time. As far as teen mysteries revolving around a prestigious family with dark secrets go, this one is an absolute winner in every way! A definite must-read that you need on your TBR if it wasn’t there already!

Other things I loved:
- Gram & Lily
- the clues
- Jean Louis & Isabella
- what happened when Lily was left alone
- how the hunt played out
- everybody’s sass
- the museum, the factory, the manor
- the danger Lily faced
- Anything But Roses
- the reveal of family secrets

An incredible thank you to Netgalley and Mackenzie Reed for letting me read this amazing book!!

I was drawn in by the premise of a hunt for an inheritance, but unfortunately, this book wasn't a fit for me. There were a ton of characters, many who were one-note or underdeveloped, which made it hard to get into the plot. Additionally, the plot points were fast and back-to-back — but rather than making the story more compelling, it felt rushed and surface-level.