Sitting Tenant

fun, intense, and interestingly-plotted book with fantastic vibes. 5 stars. tysm for the arc. would recommend.

we are right into things from the start. and this makes us all the more closer to Mattie and her story. we know shes been struggling and shes actually had a breakdown. now she is being discharged from a mental health facility and is in need of...something. when she finds shes inherited a house this feels like it could be a new start. but this is only the start of us and Mattie. i loved getting to know Mattie. i wished i could scoop her up and somehow give her a spoonful of medicine to make all the mental illness go away. it such a debilitating illness for so many, and knowing there isn't no quick fix or cure you can give in a pill really makes it hard to see people you care for go through the struggle. watching Mattie's story i think was really sensitive towards what it can be like. the depressive episodes were portrayed so well within this book. and like all the touches of mental health it didn't overshadow who the characters were but neither did it make light of something so hard, so important. the stigma and thrown around comments and "thoughts" on this illness can be so frustrating. so when someone, a book, a conversation talks about it with the proper kind of importance or weight it is all the more loved in my eyes. it also didn't take away from the story. while Mattie's has moved shes also unravelling her family history and there is lots more to come there. this adds great intrigue to the book and also supports the telling of Mattie's own journey throughout. we have such a great group of supporting characters in this book. some we like more than others of course. but they all come in and out of Mattie's life and shapes more of her story. i really liked this for this book. it always felt to me like it should always make her the central component and it did just that all the way through. this book was somehow really comforting and relatable. it felt sensitive and done with care. its got mystery and family and even love sprinkled in there too. this book just felt all round good. and i mean good in the best way, as in feel good.the layers to this book all worked out to make a thoughtful and thought provoking story. some of the topics could have been really quite heavy but somehow Rosie wrote it with kindness and heartfelt moments all wrapped together. i was rooting for Mattie the whole way through. i was glued until the end with a huge need and hope that she might be ok or that we would be left thinking that she would be...

bookaholicontheloose This book was an interesting surprise, starting off with what I thought were a few obvious twists but that was not the case! I really enjoyed reading & living the story through Mattie’s eyes, her resilience despite the adversities, a practical outlook on everything in life and a naivety towards the world was a powerful combination. The book highlights some sensitive topics in a light hearted yet serious manner, be it loneliness, mental health perceptions and racism. The author’s writing reflects their sensitive and understanding outlook on issues currently plaguing our society. An engaging character driven read, I highly enjoyed the book & definitely picking up more from the author. 🌟🌟🌟🌟

I loved Sitting Tenant!! After reading Frankie and Dot, I couldn’t wait to find out what Rosie had in store for her second book. I wasn’t disappointed. With experience Rosie Radcliffes’s style has gained depth and richness and she has highlighted difficult and serious issues with insight, empathy and humour. Her characters are multi faceted and skilfully drawn and the plot held me from beginning to end. I loved it. Read it - you won’t be disappointed!

This is a joyful, engaging and beautifully written story, with the power of love, friendship and learning to be your true self at its core. Well written and compelling, a definite recommended read.