Emily Arsenault has written nine novels, and In Search of the Rose Notes is her 2nd book.
Having a shared love for the paranormal, preteens Nora and Charlotte spend every afternoon obsessing over the supernatural with their babysitter, 16-year-old Rose.

One day, Rose mysteriously disappears while walking home. Ironically, Nora is the last person to see her alive.
After that, Nora and Charlotte use their vivid imaginations to conjure up reasons for Rose’s disappearance. They think it may have something to do with alien abduction, or some other type of otherworldly entity. Using their paranormal Time Life books as guides, the two girls try locating Rose through magic spells and seances.
Years go by, and Nora and Charlotte become comfortable in their own separate lives. One day, Rose’s remains are discovered and Nora is inexplicably pulled back to her hometown. Nora soon realizes that when viewing the situation from an adult perspective, she thinks she knows what really happened to Rose all along.
In Search of the Rose Notes is incredibly captivating. It was easy for me to tune out everything out while reading it. The mystery surrounding Rose’s disappearance isn’t easy to solve, which makes the experience more worthwhile.
Other books by Emily Arsenault include:
- The Last Thing I Told You (2018)
- All the Pretty Things (2020)
- When All the Girls Are Sleeping (2021)
What did you think about this book? What other books would you recommend by Emily Arsenault?
Last Updated on January 3, 2026 by Sarah Ann
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