[Review] The Undercutting of Rosie and Adam by Megan Bannen

So much wow! I can hardly form words right now, because my mind is still reeling from this book. The series started out strong and ended even stronger!

The writing: Linguistically, this book is a delight. The play between common, every-day banter alongside eloquent descriptive details is remarkably hard to pull off, yet this book merges the two still elegantly.

The story: There is excellent use of tension and intrigue. I could hardly stand to be parted from this book, as I was in a constant state of needing to know what was going to happen next.

The subtext: I didn't know it was possible for a book to be so light and simultaneously so heavy. I smiled and I cried and I stewed in my thoughts, because this one really made me think. Deep—so deep.

This book is a reminder of the complex nature of families—and the complex nature of people. It is a reminder of the importance of life. It is an acknowledgment of both the strength and fragility of families. It is celebration and a dirge.

A very satisfying conclusion to a fantastic series.

Note: I received this book as an ARC. It is scheduled to be released July 8, 2025.

5 stars