That’s refreshing to find in a young adult book. The plot itself is a good one about the nature of friendship and family instead of romance. The repetitiveness sometimes took me out of the story. The plot is meandering, and while that can be a good thing, in this instance I wish about a quarter of the length had been shaved off. “The Inexplicable Logic of My Life” is a book I had mixed feelings about, but in the end I found it well worth the time to read. Language, Sexual Situations, Violence, Racist Speech and Actions This unbiased review is based upon a complimentary copy provided by the publisher. What I’m saying is please don’t let accusations of racism scare you away from “Blood Rose Rebellion.” Ignoring the harsh realities of history is a disservice to everyone, and I applaud the author for being brave enough to tackle it. There’s an entire section at the end written by the author about the treatment of the Romani during the time, along with a bibliography for more information. In fact, the author introduces the term Romani at that point, even though historically it wasn’t in use at the time. As the main character gets to know them, her opinions change and that is reflected in her attitude. That’s because the story is set in mid-1800s Hungary. I’ve seen some complaints about there being racism in the book.

If you like those things, this book is worth a read. The characters are developed to a certain degree, with some mystery being left for the next book in the series.

It’s an enjoyable read for those who like historical fantasy. This book has complex world-building, a fun romance, and quite a bit of action. I’m going to keep the main review of “Blood Rose Rebellion” short, because there are some other issues I’ve seen mentioned that I feel it’s important to give my opinions on.

Redux by A.L. Davroe