Rosanne - R. V. Bowman

6 alice in Wonderland Retellings

Rosanne2026-10-14T15:32:10+00:00

There’s something about the upside-down, topsy-turvy world of Wonderland that continues to draw people to Alice in Wonderland and all its many retellings. Whether it’s iconic characters like the Cheshire Cat or the Queen of Hearts, or the utter ridiculousness of the various plot points, Wonderland is always a fun place to visit. It was that lure of being able to lean into all of Wonderland’s weirdness that made me do my own retelling. As is often the case, the title came to me first and soon thereafter the story of Alice. This time she was pushed down the rabbit [...]

6 alice in Wonderland RetellingsRosanne2026-10-14T15:32:10+00:00

No Spice but Real Stakes: Clean YA Fantasy That Isn’t Boring

Rosanne2026-10-14T14:07:31+00:00

When I tell people I write clean YA fantasy, I can almost see them mentally shelving my books under light and fluffy. That's because for a lot of readers, clean equals low or no stakes. Now, I don't want to throw any shade on cozy fantasy. There are definitely times I want my own reading to feel more like a warm hug than a plunge off a cliff in the dark. But I'd be lying if I didn't admit I tend to favor heart-pounding when picking something off my TBR. So, it really isn't a huge surprise that my own books [...]

No Spice but Real Stakes: Clean YA Fantasy That Isn’t BoringRosanne2026-10-14T14:07:31+00:00

6 Clean Dragon Fantasy Books – No Spice!

Rosanne2026-08-07T01:51:46+00:00

I love all the fantasy creatures, but give me a book with dragons, and it's an instant add to my TBR. The problem is, clean dragon fantasy can be hard to find—sometimes there's more heat on the page than coming from the dragon. That's why I rounded up six of my favorites books with no spice.As always, every book on this list has been rated for heat, violence, and language using my rating system, so you’ll know exactly what to expect before you dive in. Dragon's Kiss by E.A. Winters Heat: 2 Violence: 2 Language: 1 Stolen [...]

6 Clean Dragon Fantasy Books – No Spice!Rosanne2026-08-07T01:51:46+00:00

5 Fantasy Heists That Steal the Show (No Spice Required)

Rosanne2026-08-28T21:27:37+00:00

I've always felt a bit guilty because I find major heists kind of fascinating. It's not as if I've ever wanted a side hustle in crime or anything, but it definitely tickles that part of me that enjoys solving puzzles and conundrums to see how people pull off some big museum theft without getting caught. So, if like me, you enjoy the heist energy of books like Six of Crows or Mistborn, but want something not quite as dark, you're going to love this list of clean fantasy heist books. As always, every book on this list has been rated [...]

5 Fantasy Heists That Steal the Show (No Spice Required)Rosanne2026-08-28T21:27:37+00:00

12 Enchanting Clean Fairytale Retellings You Need to Read

Rosanne2026-08-28T21:29:59+00:00

Since I was a small child, I've been fascinated by fairytales and folklore, so of course, I've fallen in love with clean fairytale retellings as an adult. . I used to wander my local library, looking for tales that caught my attention. At the time, fairytale retellings weren't really a thing (yes, I'm that old!), but there were a lot of books that had collections of the original tales. I ate them up, completely enthralled. So, it's probably not a big surprise that I not only read a lot of retellings, but I also write them, too. (You can check [...]

12 Enchanting Clean Fairytale Retellings You Need to ReadRosanne2026-08-28T21:29:59+00:00

About Rosanne

6 alice in Wonderland Retellings

No Spice but Real Stakes: Clean YA Fantasy That Isn’t Boring

6 Clean Dragon Fantasy Books – No Spice!

5 Fantasy Heists That Steal the Show (No Spice Required)

12 Enchanting Clean Fairytale Retellings You Need to Read