"The Rosewood Hunt" by Mackenzie Reed is a thrilling debut that wraps mystery, adventure, and a touch of romance into a compelling narrative, making it a standout addition to the genre. Reed skillfully crafts a story around Lily Rosewood, a protagonist with dreams larger than life itself—dreams of someday leading her family's company, under the guidance of her beloved grandmother. However, Reed quickly upends this picturesque aspiration with the sudden death of Lily's grandmother, setting off a chain of events that thrusts Lily into an unforeseen adventure.

The revelation that a quarter of a billion dollars from her grandmother's fortune has vanished sends Lily, along with three other teenagers, on a cryptic treasure hunt. Reed masterfully intertwines this quest with layers of suspense, unexpected twists, and a dynamic that shifts from friends to rivals, and then to lovers, keeping the reader hooked with every page. The treasure hunt is not just a journey to recover a lost fortune but becomes a test of endurance, intelligence, and trust, as the characters navigate through dangerous waters, both literally and metaphorically.

Reed's narrative is beautifully paced, balancing the suspense of the treasure hunt with moments of introspection, allowing readers to connect deeply with Lily and her companions. The author does not shy away from complexity; the characters are well-developed, with backstories that add depth to their motivations and actions. The theme of betrayal is explored with finesse, providing a rich layer to the storyline that resonates with the emotional turmoil experienced by the characters.

The suspenseful elements of "The Rosewood Hunt" are matched with a genuine emotional core, exploring the themes of loss, legacy, and the pursuit of dreams against all odds. Reed's writing shines in the moments of tension as well as in the tender scenes, demonstrating a versatility that is impressive for a debut novelist.

"The Rosewood Hunt" is a captivating read that offers more than just a treasure hunt—it presents a journey of growth, resilience, and the unyielding bond of family, even in the face of adversity. With an explosive ending that leaves readers both satisfied and contemplative, Mackenzie Reed has delivered a novel that is sure to be remembered and talked about. Fans of thrilling adventures with a heart will find much to love here, and undoubtedly, this is just the beginning for a promising new voice in literature.

This was a really well written YA novel, with an interesting plot!

I received an e-ARC from the publisher.

Admittedly, this one didn't grab me. While I love its comparison titles, I found the actual writing a bit clunky and grating—more so that tropes and events felt telegraphed and familiar, which took me out of the story some. Very open to reading more from this author a book or two down the line, however.

A little found family, a little mystery, a little competitive treasure hunting. Rosewood Hunt is perfect for readers who enjoy puzzles, mysteries, Knives Out and the Brothers Hawthorne. With an uncomplicated mystery, unexpected plot twists and a wealthy heiress behaving badly this will surely appeal to a broad variety of teens.

I forgot to leave a review for this, but I really enjoyed it! It's been out for ages, so I won't say much more than I need to for my star rating. <3

A fun, clue-solving adventure with Breakfast Club and Outerbanks vibes. Rosewood Hunt was an entertaining read. I’m a sucker for mysterious small town teen adventures. The beginning was a little hard for me to get into. The pacing felt like it was somewhat dragging at first but that could’ve been my personal pacing preference kicking in and not the book itself. Once the characters started working together, the pacing changed and I was invested. There were times the book made me want to cry and others laugh. Overall, I thought it was perfect for it’s target audience and would recommend to YA readers.

This is a great book to chase the high of "The Inheritance Games". I had a great time reading it, and it was a quick read. I also liked the characters and the found family aspect. Also, there were aspects of the story the reader could play along with, which helped with engagement!

thank you to netgalley for the advanced reading copy. I really enjoyed this and will be getting copies for my shop.

The Rosewood Hunt is an Incredible debut! A fast-paced read with a propulsive plot and gripping characters, I'll be recommending this book to everyone who loves their YA with mystery, romance, and delicious plot twists!

On the shelf in my HS library already.

This was an entertaining, keep you guessing, falling in love story FROM THE START.

Lily hooks you in with her story from the moment you meet her.

Her group of friends (Leo was hands down my favorite) is the best especially when she gains an ally she didn't start out with.

I have been looking for a book to recommend to kids who love Inheritance Games and Outerbanks and this is the one!!

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for a chance to read and review.

This is such a fun read - I love any book that involves a kind of treasure hunt, and this book had added stakes with an inheritance hidden somewhere in the town. It was entertaining and very dramatic, although I wouldn't necessarily say that it was suspenseful, because it felt very over the top at lot of the time, so I wasn't exactly concerned with the characters' safety, if that makes sense. However, it is fast-paced and twisty, and I was excited to find out what was going to happen in the end. I do wish we'd had more scenes with Lily and her grandmother though, so that the emotional impact of the story hit harder - I found it difficult to connect to the emotions Lily was going through when we barely knew her grandmother.

Loved this book and bought it for my granddaughter. Lily lives with her grandmother, and she always thought she would be the one her grandmother would send to fashion school, but when her grandmother suddenly died, it is her cousin who is being sent, the house she shared with grandmother is closed and Lily is forced to live with her uncle. Lily and a seemingly random group of of teens discover they have a note from grandmother that sets them on a treasure hunt to find the Rosewood family fortune. Good mystery and a little romance. Recommend for young adults. I received an arc from NetGalley and am under no pressure to a positive review.

Lily Rosewood lives a privileged, if lonely life, with her grandmother at Rosewood Manor. But with the sudden death of her grandmother, Lily must learn to trust others. When Iris Rosewood dies, she kicks her family out of her house and leaves them next to nothing. But shortly after the reading of the will, Lily receives a letter and a clue from her grandmother as do 3 other teenagers whom she barely knows. What follows is an intense and dangerous treasure hunt, with the entire gang unsure who they can trust or even what is to be found at the end.

A quick and fun read, I definitely think teens will enjoy this, particularly those who enjoyed books such as The Inheritance Games.

A fun, intriguing, fast-paced mystery. It is sure to Abe a hit with teens who like media like Outer Banks. At times a little over the top, it is nonetheless fun and entertaining.

I love these "games" types books....ESPECIALLY with the "friends to enemies/rivals to lovers" trope. SO DELICIOUS. And the writing was great--keeping the reader hooked till the end.

Lily Rosewood with her gram and always thought she would inherit the family business and wealth one day. Her gram dies and Lily's world is turned upside down. Now she has to solve a variety of games in order to get her inheritance. On top of that, she has to figure who to trust.

This fast pace book keeps the reader along for the games. Ms. Reed had created a fun and twisty tale of what makes family valuable. Highly recommend this title to teens who love a great mystery, a little romance and a quick read. This one reminds one of the Westing Game by Ellen Raskin.

 received an ARC ebook from NetGalley and the publisher, Harper Collins, in exchange for an honest review.

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

This book was so great! It was such a fun ride and I could not believe the twists towards the end of the book! They were great and I was not expecting them at all. This book was very fast paced and was a great and exciting read. I loved the hunt for the fortune and all of the riddles and clues.

The blurb for this book had all the staples I was looking for and in the end, I really enjoyed this one! I really like treasure hunts, so I was already sold on the premise. The writing was engaging, the action kept the pages turning, and the characters were likable. I loved the found family vibes from the group and enjoyed watching them come together. The romance was also cute, and I liked how grand the ending ended up being. Dramatic, even (the whole scene at the factory). Thank you for a chance to read this!

Absolutely fantastic! I was so excited to read this book and it did not let me down. A great puzzling mystery with the perfect amount of action and hint of romance thrown in.

Our main character is not perfect but is working on becoming a better person. Tragedy has already struck the family before the book even starts and then wham! Another family member dies. This time, that death leads to a family mystery.

Lily’s growth in the book is beautiful to read through. The other characters make for a well rounded group as well. I loved this ARc so much that I went out and bought the hardcover!

Easily 5 stars and I’m excited to see what else the author comes out with in the future.

Thank you to Net Galley for the chance to read and review this book.

As a total grandma's girl I had to read this. It starts with a party disaster and the death of grandma. Lily then is removed from her grandmother's home and compelled to solve a mystery her grandma set up before she died. What a ride! It is wholesome too. I can't wait to see what Mackenzie Reed writes next.