Perfect for fans of the Inheritance Games series. It has a great friends-to-rivals-to-lovers romance and a good mystery. I enjoyed it a lot.

Mackenzie Reid’s THE ROSEWOOD HUNT is a delightful romp into the backstabbing, thrilling world of the ultra-rich.

In it, we meet Lily Rosewood, our MC who belongs to the wealthiest family in Rosetown — but isn’t actually all that loaded herself. Lily’s Gram is the matriarch, and has been her guardian for the past year, taking care of Lily’s every need. Gram had always been there for Lily — that is, until she suddenly passes away, leaving behind the keys to her massive fortune to Lily and an amalgamation of unexpected people. Together, the group, orchestrated by Gram herself, race against time to figure out a series of coded, hidden clues.

This kicks off a mystery that resembles Jennifer Lynn Barnes’ INHERITANCE GAMES (thankfully minus the sibling love triangle) but focuses less on the romance, and more on the treasure-hunting game itself.

Despite a relatively slow start, I liked THE ROSEWOOD HUNT. It was somewhat predictable (I called the villain within the first few pages), but carried just enough intensity and character development to keep you reading to the end. I can’t say I loved it — the central relationship fell really flat for me, and Lily wasn’t the easiest protagonist to root for — but it was an easy, at times even engrossing, read.

If you like stories that feature plenty of notes written in invisible ink, deeply plotted mysteries that take a group of strangers to figure out and plots that focus on former rivals and redemption arcs, I expect you’ll enjoy it, too.

*Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC.*

I really tried to read this but I'm 20% in and nothing has made me want to keep reading. The MC is boring and whinny. It just not my cup of tea. I won't be continuing this one. I had high hopes for it but unfortunately I can't keep reading it.

Thank you, #NetGalley and HarperTeen for allowing me to read this book. #The Rosewood Hunt is about a girl named Lily who doesn’t realize who she can truly become. Lily is so filled with anger over the loss of her dad, she does not understand why her grandmother has not taught her how to run their family business called Rosewood Inc. One night after a party, she wakes up and goes to her work. During her shift, everyone is comforting her. What she does not know is that her grandmother was found dead. This sends Lily and some of her soon to be best friends on a hunt for the Rosewood money. Eventually, on the hunt Lily, Leo, Quinn, and Caleb learn a valuable lesson that this hunt was not about the money it was about friendship.

If you are looking for adventure, friendship, and little bit a love then The Rosewood Hunt is for you!

Spoilers ahead!

My honest opinions about the book that the beginning felt choppy and predictable. Then as the book goes on it’s less about the hunt and more about Lily learning who she truly is and learning to let people in again. I liked this and the fact that Lily not only gained love, but also true friends. She lost everything when her dad died and the town turned her back on her including her cousin Daisy. After, the hunt brings everyone together. This reminds me a little bit like Jennifer Lynn Barnes series called The Inheritance Games.

My favorite characters besides Lily, would have to be Caleb. He seems to be smart and relatable. Caleb opens up about being brave for his mom and how he struggles with that. I think everyone would connect to this. We all feel moments were we are faced with a decision to be brave.

This book will appeal to readers who enjoy a mystery and a treasure hunt, as well as those who enjoy a plot-driven book.

Thank you HarperTeen for the eARC!

I really enjoyed this story, the banter between the characters, the romance and even the rivalry between Lily and Daisy. The treasure hunt aspect was a lot of fun and what kept me reading. I would have given this a 5 star review if it hadn't been for all the cursing. I can understand a few choice words here and there but the overuse of the "f"' word got annoying especially towards the end. It added nothing to the story and took away from the characters in my opinion.

-Mystery vibes
-OBX vibes
-FOUND FAMILY FOUND FAMILY FOUND FAMILY
-"finding my place"
-Treasure hunt!!
-A cast of characters you'll never forget. Leo stan here, reporting for duty. If Leo has a million fans, I'm one of them. If he has one, it's me.

No but seriously, Lily drives the narrative in such a convincing, compelling way and I can't wait for the world to meet her!

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!