Rose Petal Graves

I received this book through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
DNF @ 16%

This one of those cases where I requested a book based off of its cover.

I feel like I said most of what annoyed me already in my updates, but let me just reiterate them here.
> First off, I probably didn't read the description, because I generally don't read anything dealing with Native Americans. This isn't because I dislike Native Americans, but because I feel uncomfortable when those cultures are used as a jump off for a story “ancient burial grounds” “curses” it just... it is a bad stereotype I don't like participating in.
Now, I didn't read far enough into this story to know what is going to happen– I do know that Cat has a Hopi name when she is insert made up tribe name here and that really bothered me... I get not wanting to trample on another person's culture, but... I don't know really...

>Next up, how did the bones in the coffin turn to dust already (2 centuries?) and why does Cat ( a 19 y/o med student) believe this explanation? Bones of cavemen are still found today. Now, I'm not a scientist but I'm pretty sure it takes thousands of years for bones to decompose. And, I'm having a hard time believing Cat is in med school at ONLY NINETEEN.

>Lastly, and this one is really more personal, the writing style isn't my thing. I kept getting a paranormal activity or other horror movie vibe – as in the scene is being set, people ask stupid questions or do stupid things, bad horror movie acting– I must have messed it all up in my head.

To the above, I'd also like to mention that I had no idea where they were (name, climate, region, time of year) and I just wanted some information!

Plus side? Beautiful cover and I was intrigued by where the Fae lore was going, just not enough to get past everything else.

First off I would like to thank Olivia Wildenstein and netgalley for my advanced copy of this MASTERPIECE (pun intended) if you have read any of my reviews you will know that I am the biggest fan of this author, everything she touches is magic. I will be the first to admit that I am not a big fantasy fan nor am I really a YA fan but I loved loved this story.

Catori is a college student who has a life altering experience after her mother's death. Fae fae hunter? Or human? Who do you trust where does she fit in and what will happen to everyone in her life that can't keep a secret? The fact that every person and every detail is important makes you pay more attention to the little things and see how they bloom. Catori is stubborn Kajika is just this hard ass with a soft heart and Cruz I have yet to figure out Cruz. But if you have read anything by this author there is always one person that you kind of are left thinking about oh what role will he play or she play. This book has an awesome plot lighthearted banter and quotes that will make you believe in magic or at least in love. Five stars all the way can not wait to see what is next... Let the love triangle or square continue!