The concept of this book was really cool, but I felt like I needed more story for it to really make me fall in love with it. There are only 58 pages in this and while I know it's the first part of a series, I'm missing that something that makes me mesmerized with the story... I needed a few more pages, maybe some backstory, something that didn't make it feel so fast.

I loved the artwork and the colors chosen for it; the whole concept is that Rose can separate her conscious self of her body, and the way the comic shows that as opposed to the other scenes where she's in her body and everything is normal, is amazing. I really appreciated that because, not only was esthetically pleasing, but it also made it easier to follow the story.

I'm excited to see what else happens with this characters in the future.

This was such a cool mystery graphic novel. Rose is a young woman who can split herself into two (like astral projection). When her father dies, she's thrown into a mystery that involves ghosts, murders, an art gallery, and a killer with an artistic eye. The mood of this mystery is very film noir-esque, especially with lots of black and white panels infused with colour to indicate life and the present.

I just hate that it's too short and ends on a cliff hanger just when everything is starting to piece together. I can't wait to read more from this series since this seems to be the first volume. My review is teetering at a 4 or 5, just because it doesn't feel complete yet. I have a feeling that this series may be a 5-star for me once I finish all three volumes at a later date.

Thanks to NetGalley for an eARC of this graphic novel in exchange for an honest review.

An Intriguing Ghost Story

Rose's spirit can leave her corporeal body and travel the same paths as do ghosts. In her dead father's abandoned office she finds three ghosts, a mystery from her father's past, a mystery about her father's murder, and hints that suggest to the reader that there will be more mysteries to come. This is the first issue in a three issue series, and it does an admirable job of efficiently introducing Rose and of setting up all of the action to come.

Dialogue is crisp and narrative flows smoothly, especially for a work in translation. The art is subtle. Pencils are clear and softly realistic. Colors are restrained, which gives the whole affair a slightly melancholy and romantic air. The characters are convincing and expressive, and it's easy to distinguish ghosts, the living, and both Roses, from each other.

So, I enjoyed reading this mellow but compelling story, I admired the artwork, and I was left anticipating the resolutions of all of the mysteries. What more could one want.

(Please note that I had a chance to read a free ecopy of this book without a review requirement, or any influence regarding review content should I choose to post a review. Apart from that I have no connection at all to either the author or the publisher of this book.)

Thank you Netgalley for letting me read this graphic novel!
Eerie!
This graphic novel is set in France, where Rose lives: she has the strange ability to double herself and travel outside of her body (kind of like astral projection), while no one sees her. Because of these absent episodes her colleagues at the art gallery find her quite odd.
Rose's estranged father worked as a detective until recently, when someone shot him, most likely connected to his investigations.
Now she decides to use her abilty to investigate his murder and she finds things that she can scarcely believe...

Wow! I would like to continue reading right now!
A murder mystery with supernatural elements, quick to read, dramatic scenes... but also those gorgeous, atmospheric stills of French landscape sparkled in. I found myself magnetized!

I will be honest in this review, I just choose this comic because I found the cover pretty and I'm so happy that I did this, Rose has the ability to split in two: one part of her stay still and her soul get out of her body and she wanders around, the whole idea of an investigation about a murder with touches of supernatural was done before but the author archive the goal of making this unique and interesting.
Rose ability gives this story so many possibilities of what can happen and the start is amazing also the drawing style is pretty and I liked when rose was out of her body the whole word changes of color keeping the focus on her. I'm excited to continue to read this mystery..

A very VERY interesting plot , an atypical style of graphics and the main character is so mysterious! The cons were principally the size of the graphic novel .... So now I have to wait until the other volumes come out ,,,,,
* I recieved a free copy of this book in exchange of my honest review *

Received this to read for review via Netgalley.

Super quick read. I’m guessing this is the first in a series or at least I really hope so because it didn’t feel finished at all but I was really enjoying it, so I hope there will be a second (third, fourth, fifth) issue in the coming future.

The pace was a little slow to begin with and at times seemed to unexpectedly jump to next scene which was a little disconcerting , but a few pages in it showed more clarity and the plot became more interesting!
The illustrations was great. I liked the use of colour to differentiate when the character is in and out of body.
Left on am intriguing cliffhanger!
It had a lot of originality. I would be interested to read the next part in the series. I'd give it a high 4 star!

This just ended up not really being for me. It was more paranormal than I expected, and that wasn't what I personally wanted. The art was nice though and the story was ok, but it ends kind of abruptly, I'm assuming this is just the first part of the story but that isn't really made clear anywhere.

Definitely an interesting start to the trilogy! I'd be very intrigued to see where things go after that cliffhanger. No spoilers here, but Rose has some sort of strange ability where she can perform a sort of astral projection: her soul leaves her body and wanders around untethered, allowing her to eavesdrop, speak to ghosts, and now, investigate her father's murder. The art is simple but nice and the translation is well-done.

Thank you so much to the publisher for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Rose: A Double Life was an interesting little volume. It manages to pack in death, ghosts, witches, special powers, murder, and an ongoing police case in less than 60 pages. I didn't find myself super engaged, but enjoyed it while it lasted and the colors used (greys, blues, and soft yellows) were lovely.

I was initially attracted to this comic book by the cover and turning the pages I was not disappointed by the illustrations:they are really so beautiful!

This is the first of episode of a series.
The story is a mix of mystery,paranormal and fantasy and the plot is initially slow but quickly becomes gripping and misterious.

The only disappointment is when you get to the last page...because you want to know how the story goes on!

I have no idea why but it was not what I was expecting, I got so much more! I loved it so much. I didn't really see it going the way it did but it was better than anything I couldve thought up. I really felt for Rose when her father was explaining in the beginning about how 'special' she is. I read it so fast because I was so caught up in the mystery! All the secrets just kept me reading til I got to the end. I got some vibe at the beginning I believed would pay off at the end & they definitely did. I really liked her 𝘕𝘦𝘸 friends too. I can't wait to learn more about them.I gotta know more about her mother though! Super into this book, definitely must keep reading.

Disclaimer: ARV via Netgalley

This is part murder mystery, part family mystery, and part supernatural story. Rose has a unique power to step outside of her body. She can also see what others cannot. The murder of her father sends her on a quest.

In some ways, this reminds me of an older Veronica Mars with a dead father and unique ability besides her mind.

The artwork is nice, and it is quite clear when Rose steps outside of herself and when she is really interacting in the world, physically.

There are not many answers in this first volume, but the idea is strongly developed and the story engaging.

What a fascinating little tale! I am in awe of the breathtaking illustration and addictive plot-line. Being able to split yourself in two would just be so fascinating!

I was genuinely devastated when I finished reading and now I am waiting, bated breath, for another instalment! So many un-answered questions about Rose's father, the detective, the paintings. Just wow!!!

Please read Rose, you will not regret it!!!

Unique art punctuates this literary use of the graphic novel medium. I want to share this book with readers who limit graphic novels. Well done.

Part paranormal, part mystery with vibes of Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado". A short and quick read with less than 50 pages- it was an excellent start to series. Can't wait for the next installment because I have so many questions that need to be answered.

*Thank you to NetGalley and Europe Comics for providing a free ARC

I found Rose vol. 1 to be a great introduction and hook into the story. Rose is a gifted young girl with an eye for detail and a strange power that lets her leave her body and explore the world unseen. We get to see this power used casually at first, and then grow into something more as the events of the story unfold, making it a key point to the story and something I really enjoyed seeing.

The mystery is one I am eager to see continue to unfold. In this first volume we are given the building blocks of many things to come. Readers are introduced to key players and some of the backstory to what's happened providing more questions than answers. It's an enticing hook, and made that much more so by the cast of fascinating characters and a narrator just as tied into the story as everyone else.

As a character I found Rose to be just the right mix of inquisitive, lonely, and fascinating. She is not your typical tough girl ready to step into her role as the stories savoir, nor is she someone simply letting the story happen to her. She holds agency in the book, and even when she's unsure of how things connect she continues to press forward to uncover the truth.

The art was wonderful. I loved the use of color vs black and white to contrast the world of the living and the dead. I also loved how it was used to clarify the moments Rose stepped out of her body and returned. The colors themselves are soft and inviting, almost as if to invite readers into this world with a warm wave of the hand. I love the range of the characters everyone feels original and holds their own personality even if they are seen for a short period of time.

Overall I found this to be a great first book and I'm really excited to see where else this story goes from here. How will Rose uncover the truth of all these mysterious murders? Does the curse tie into what's going on in the present, and how will that unfold through the rest of the story? Who killed her father and why? All these questions are buzzing around in my brain, and I can't wait to pick up the next volume to start learning the truth.

Great first chapter in the story of Rose.

Rose has always been able to step outside her body and move around as if she were a ghost. After her father's death she meets three ghosts that live in the building that he owned. She also finds the scene of his crime is an exact copy of a scene on a painting in the museum where she works.

There's very strong story telling through the dialogue and the drawings.

I wish I could read the rest of the story already.

I believe this is the first graphic novel I've ever read that's had the 'splitting into two' concept, and what a fascinating premise that makes! I really enjoyed the small human moments illustrated throughout this book. (Like Rose sitting down on her bed with a cup of coffee and a file in her lap, a family making dinner in the opening sequence, etc.) With the heavier tone of Rose's father's murder, the calm little slice of life moments really make this graphic novel perfectly balanced.

The story is compelling and the art holds an almost dream-like quality which really adds to the more supernatural elements in this book. Rose is a good protagonist to root for, and I look forward to more of this series where the creators will hopefully delve more into her character and personality.