Wrong For Me: A Ransom Family Novel

It was so wonderful to be able to get Rose Ransome’s story; she is iconic in this world. Rose is the firstborn of the famous Ransome brothers; she’s been in the books for quite some time. With her father and uncles bestowing their love and affection on her it was understandable that the attention rubbed off on us the readers and so she became our favourite of the Ransome offspring too. Rose was written exquisitely in this book. She was just as I’d imagine she would grow up to be. The model on the front cover was also the perfect choice; this is who I could see in my imagination and from the descriptions given. The storyline was fast-paced and captivating. The author had warned us that this book was long; however, it didn’t feel it. In fact, I wish I wasn’t done with it, and I had more to read! Her involvement in the PhD programme and her dilemma towards the end really resonated with me on a personal level as I went through the same crisis last year. Reading about her workload and what was expected was giving me flashbacks to the horrible decision I had to make not to pursue my PhD. It was the right choice for me once I’d made the decision and I’m sure with how she felt it was the right one for Rose (yes I know she’s fictional, but the books are so superbly written I feel like these people are real!). The author captured this quandary perfectly and was actually giving me chills as it’s exactly how I felt 12 months ago! I wasn’t completely enamoured with Leo; I think I wanted someone almost mythical to meet the expectations I had for Rose. I was with her father and uncles on this one she deserved everything, and I’m not convinced Leo was the right fit. I could see what he saw in her but not really the other way around. Overall, this was a fantastic addition to the Ransome family books, and I’m really excited to see who we get to cosy up with next!

Another fab read from Rachel Schurig . We were introduced as a baby and had snippets of her childhood in the Ransom series and met her as an adult in "Sing for Me". Rose provides an interesting perspective on life as the daughter/niece of extremely famous musicians. Rose's story takes a slightly different route to Rachel's usual format but it definitely works. The book works as a stand alone novel but will probably be enjoyed more by those who are invested in the Ransomme family. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

A few things didn't jive and that took away a star, but I love the story overall. Rose and Leo were well matched and their relationship had a very natural feeling to it. As always, cameos from the ransom boys filled my heart with joy. ❤ I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.