Autumn Rose by Abigail Gibbs

Set in a small quiet sea-side town in England, Autumn Rose is a guardian set to protect the humans, even the one she despises. She has special powers that help her fight and protect the people. But the humans fear her  

magic and her people because of the tragic accident that resulted in the death of many humans. 

I didn’t realise this was a sequel until there was a name that kept repeating in the book. Although I accidentally read this book first, It’s alright as a stand alone book because it was told through a different perspective from the first book. Everything flowed smoothly and you get to know the characters well. However, character development dragged on for a bit and the plot and excitement happens near the end of the book. I wasn’t happy with how it ended, it is a 'to be continued' story which will carry on to another book that has not been published yet. The ending left me confused as the story stopped suddenly. But the romance was bittersweet and the relationship between the two main characters were the highlights of the book.

This story had great ideas. Hopefully the next book will continue to develop the plot and the journey the characters are embarking on. Overall, I did enjoy this book and I recommend it to both juniors and seniors.

Rianna Yr 11