This story's setting is during the late 1920s and early 1930s...A time when The United States was experiencing devastation and other countries were in a terrible war the US would soon join. It is a time when old prejudices still dominated a large portion of individuals. Interracial association was still frowned upon by both Black and White cultures.

Rose's tale is very entertaining and full if adventure. There is only one brief area it felt a little too prolonged. However, the reader's attention was captured and enticed to eagerly await the next event.

There are some sexual situations unbecoming for younger YA to read without parent's supervision. They are not explicit and are tastefully done.

The characters were very realistic with numerous personalities. The background scenery is well-portrayed and easily to visualize. The flow of one scene to the next and one setting to the next "flows" easily. It has 478 pages but once one begins to read, the pages seem inconsequential and the reader is left wanting more.

The Title states the name of the primary character, so fits well. I feel the book cover was good but could have been more eye-catching.

I listened to the book on CD, which was excellently narrated by Adam Seeger. He slightly stumbled through the first couple of pages but more than made up for it with the remaining 476 pages! He truly did an amazing job with the various voices and changing scenes.

My review of this book and book on CD offers a Four and a Half Stars rating!

This book was generously sent to me by the author for an honest review, of which I have given. ( )