The Rose and the Thorn vs The Best American Mystery Stories 2007 — Which Should You Read First?

Both The Rose and the Thorn and The Best American Mystery Stories 2007 are beloved by readers. Here is what RateYourReads readers say about both, plus similar books you might enjoy.

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