Jeanette Jensen's Reviews > A Rose Among Thorns

This book was right up my alley. Perhaps this was just what I needed to read right now? A book that was cosy, light, sassy, smart, magic, and everything nice with sugar and spice coming up.

Not to mention that this book was a runner-up in The Book Bloggers' Novel of the Year Award 2023. Phew. We are raising the bar with this one.


Our Main Character Rose Thorn does not exactly have what we call green thumbs. Still, she managed to get herself unsupervised in Aunt Lily's nursery for a few days.

The catch? Aunt Lily did not mention anything about an inspection.

Que the cute inspector guy. OK agent, Agent Yven ti’Ansha. Even his name is cute. Of course, they do not get along right away. They are strangers who decide to try to work together until Auntie Lily is back. Oh, and did I mention he cooks?

They manage to get themselves into all sorts of situations. Oh no, not that kind, this is not that kind of book. Criminally.

Rose gets an introduction to the magic of this world as Yven teacher her the ropes of the magical part of Auntie Lily's life.
Although I love the banter between the two, it is Sally that has my heart. I think we all need a sassy Sally in our lives.

I loved the ending. It was an unexpected one for me, I love the possibilities it opens up for us… or rather them… 😉

The next book will also be an interesting read, indeed. 😊