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A brilliantly original tale for fans of The Bear and the Nightingale and The Hazel Wood about embracing your power, facing your monsters, and loving deeply enough to transcend a century.

Inspired by the author's experiences restoring Jewish cemeteries in Eastern Europe.

"A must-read for lost souls everywhere." —Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review

Magic will burn you up.

Sent to stay with her aunt in Prague and witness the humble life of an artist, Ilana Lopez—a biracial Jewish girl—finds herself torn between her dream of becoming a violinist and her immigrant parents’ desire for her to pursue a more stable career.
 
When she discovers a forgotten Jewish cemetery behind her aunt’s cottage, she meets the ghost of a kindhearted boy named Benjamin, who died over a century ago. As Ilana restores Benjamin’s grave, he introduces her to the enchanted side of Prague, where ghosts walk the streets and their kisses have warmth.
 
But Benjamin isn't the only one interested in Ilana. Rudolph Wassermann, a man with no shadow, has become fascinated with her and the music she plays. He offers to share his magic, so Ilana can be with Benjamin and pursue her passion for violin. But after Ilana discovers the truth about Wassermann and how Benjamin became bound to the city, she resolves to save the boy she loves, even if it means losing him—forever.

A love letter to Latin American and Jewish diasporas, based on the author's experiences working to maintain Jewish cemeteries in Eastern Europe. The Ghosts of Rose Hill is a tender and empowering read that you will devour in one sitting. Steeped in history and the experiences of immigrant families, especially Jewish families, each carefully-chosen word of this magical verse novel casts a spell.

A Sydney Taylor Notable Book
A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
A Kirkus Best YA Book of the Year
A BuzzFeed Best YA Book of the Year
An Indie Next Pick!
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  1. Print length
    416 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Peachtree Teen
  4. Publication date
    May 9, 2023
  5. Grade level
    9 - 12
  6. Reading age
    14 - 17 years
  7. Dimensions
    5.27 x 1.05 x 8.01 inches
  8. ISBN-10
    168263552X
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1682635520
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"A story of deep hurts delivered with a very gentle, kindly touch."—NPR

★ "A magical realist romance told in verse explores the many transitions of life: from homelands to new homes, from childhood to adulthood, from life to death and back again. . . . combines modern adolescent concerns, magical realism, and religious themes in pristine verse. An ode to the Diaspora and to the many folktales and myths populating Ilana’s mixed heritage, Romero’s luscious work dives into dark, painful caverns and emerges in sprays of enthralling hope. A must-read for lost souls everywhere."—Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review

★ "An intoxicating blend of the contemporary and otherworldly, Romero’s (The Dollmaker of Krakow) layered novel in verse interlaces romance and ghost story with an exploration of cultural identity, folklore, and history. . . . In lyrical, immersive language that’s both contemporary and ageless, Romero brings vivid life to the teenagers’ powerful romance."—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

★ Romero’s novel is beautifully written in heartbreaking verse. The blending themes of Jewish heritage, fairy tales, romance, monsters, and ghosts results in a rewarding read. Romero’s writing seeps into the deepest part of the reader, providing much to think about in regards to love and death, passion and heartbreak. . . . A modern folktale, a love letter to the diaspora, and a unique novel-in-verse, this work is recommended for all teen collections."—School Library Journal, Starred Review

★ "A lush and fantastical modern folktale in verse. . . . Romero delivers an original and anguished blend of music, magic and Judaic traditions. . . . While the setting is richly descriptive of Prague's history, Ilana's own heritage as a child of refugees and the diaspora beautifully informs the story. . . . [A] wistful and deeply symbolic tale of feeling seen and finding powerful connections to the past."—Shelf Awareness, Starred Review

"Romero's novel in verse combines Judaic tradition with fantasy and is divided into movements like a classical musical piece." —Booklist

"Dreamy verse makes for an organic introduction to ghosts and Jewish folklore but remains rooted in the history of Prague and Ilana’s struggles to negotiate her parents’ immigrant identities. . . . [A] mix of family drama, Jewish history, and the supernatural."—The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"Creepy though the premise is, the thought-provoking novel is more fable than horror, as its protagonist finds a balance between past and present."—The Horn Book

"A modern Märchen steeped in a century of history. Both the beautiful and the monstrous come to life in gorgeous verse prose and a story that will haunt me for years to come. Absolutely breathtaking." –Kip Wilson, critically acclaimed author of White Rose

"The Ghosts of Rose Hill merges folk tale with reality, examining through haunting, evocative verse how little space there is between mythic monsters and the ones we must face in this world. Completely memorizing." –Joy McCullough, acclaimed author of Blood Water Paint
 
"Filled with lush descriptions and soulful emotion, The Ghosts of Rose Hill doesn't shy away from delving into the darker side of Prague's history and lingered with me long after reaching the final page. Readers will find themselves captivated."–Aden Polydoros, author of The City Beautiful

About the Author

R. M. Romero is a Jewish Latina and author of fairy tales for children and adults. She lives in Miami Beach with her cat, Henry VIII, and spends her summers helping to maintain Jewish cemeteries in Poland. The Ghosts of Rose Hill was inspired by these experiences. Find R.M. on Instagram @rmromeroauthor.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Peachtree Teen; Reprint edition (May 9, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 416 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 168263552X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1682635520
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 14 - 17 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 9 - 12
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.27 x 1.05 x 8.01 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
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A book of poetry about the paranormal.
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A book of poetry about the paranormal.
A book written in verse with magical realism. This is something entirely new to me and I'm excited to read it!Ilana is exiled to Prague to spend the summer with her aunt. Her parents want her to learn responsibility and to be sensible, while she feels like she has the heart of an artist. Aunt Zofie lives on Rose Hill, in Rose Cottage, and paints the magic of Prague up there. Her parents hope that if she sees what the life of an artist looks like, she will give up on her dream.Instead, Ilana finds a cemetery in the wooded area and wants to restore it. There she sees a ghost boy and she wants to know him, his name and who he was when he was alive. Why he is there...This story is also rooted in Jewish culture, which I found interesting. And Ilana dreams of becoming a musician, a violinist."I am just a tangled mess of notesthat don't make up a songand barelymake up a girl."The talk of the wars and the lives lost is so important to remember. History so often repeats itself, we don't learn from our pasts, and the sad thing is that we never forget the losses from the wars.The story of the vodnik that takes his energy/power from ghost kids is so strange, like Jewish folklore.
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Janelle J
5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional story, beautiful prose
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2023
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This story is so beautifully written, lyrical prose set in verse. It’s not a style I typically read, but I was drawn in immediately. There was light and darkness, beauty and rage, love and loss. A ghost story, a fairy tale, and a love story all wrapped up in a setting that remembers and honors Jewish history and heritage.
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Ana G
4.0 out of 5 stars A great story
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2024
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I loved the characters and the plot. I loved how fierce the main character was and I loved the ghosts. Gorgeous prose as well.
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Michelle Consorte
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully written and paced!
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2023
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This was a beautiful tale of old world magic and mystery, wrapped up in the innocent first romance of a misunderstood teenager. The romance lends itself to the power of the story but doesn’t overtake the plot and certainly is not cheesy or sappy. The pacing of the book was perfect and had me on the edge of my seat, waiting for Ilana (the protagonist) to discover the dangerous truth about her newfound “friends,” revealed to the reader early on through infrequent alternate narrators. The prose and turns of phrase were beautiful and haunting in a poetic but very accessible way. For fans of mythology, magic, fairy tales, or poetry, this book should be at the top of your list.
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C. Simmons
5.0 out of 5 stars delightful
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2023
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This is a gorgeously written love letter to Jewish mysticism. I loved the characters. It was heartbreaking to be reminded of all the violence that has been visited on Jews over the centuries. I loved learning about the river monster, but more I enjoyed being steeped in Jewish history. This one should be required reading.
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DIY Queen
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and Haunting
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2023
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I started with a sample and couldn’t stop reading. This story is beautiful and haunting. Prose written like poetry. Truly beautiful.
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Esther
5.0 out of 5 stars Dont give up on this one!
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2023
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A tale of life, loss, lies, honesty, courage, strength, kindness, hate and lessons learned through a giving and caring heart. An easy to read and intriguing tale.
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Lilly
4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and haunting
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2023
I really enjoyed this book! Written in verse, this story follows a teenage girl sent to stay with her aunt in Prague. This book features a biracial Jewish MC as she navigates her desire to pursue a career in music vs the career path envisioned for her by her parents. In this coming of age story, she meets the ghost of a young man in a forgotten Jewish cemetery and encounters some dark magic as she works to save him.

I read this book in one sitting! Not only was it a quick read (especially with it written in verse), but I also just couldn't put it down. While this book is considered YA, I think it would appeal to adults as well.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Mesmerizing mystery
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2022
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This mesmerizing mystery written in verse is filled with ghosts of the past, and the psychological intensity of the 16-yr-old narrator made it difficult to put down. She's just as passionate about playing the violin as she is about loving the young man she meets in Prague. And setting the story in this famed old world city with its lost cemetery discovered by the narrator creates a sense that anything can happen along the spectrum from the beautiful to the horrific. I also liked how the author wove together common threads of loss and displacement from both sides of the narrator's immigrant families, Cuban and Jewish Eastern Europeans.
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