A Forever Unrooting of Jade and Hickory

by Mikki Roule

Genres: Romantasy, Fantasy

252 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 22, 2026

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 4.5 out of 5]

Jade was so interesting to me! When she found out she had an inheritance in Louisiana, I was like, ohhh, let’s go see! I was sooo into the mystery surrounding Ry. He was so hot, but something always felt off about him. Also, this book was super spicy, and I totally ate it up!

There were so many mysteries in this book! I felt like the overall plot was easy to follow and kept me engaged the entire time.

I absolutely loved the ending! I can honestly say I never would have guessed the direction this book would take, but it all came together perfectly!

[caitlin.b.reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gothic Mystery

This was a very twisty read! The reader is transported back in time to 1970s Louisiana in an estate where nothing is as it seems.

This is a poignant look at messy love which breaks you apart over and over again.

The author will keep you guessing until the very end!

[Lexie · Rating 4 out of 5]

4⭐️

[Sally · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 ⭐️ This was such a fun read! It’s a supernatural, dark, and haunting romance with a morally grey mmc. This story brought some unique world building element with the way the trees were used in this world with these like demon and godlike beings. If you are a fan of reincarnated lovers then you’re going to need this book! The setting of the story was in the 70s of a small town near New Orleans which added such an atmospheric feeling to this property we’re set in. The writing was dark beautiful and poetic, it reminded me of V.E Schwab and CG Drews writing. Overall I’d recommend this book and it’s a quick short bingeable read!

[Trish · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Forever Unrooting of Jade & Hickory
By Mikki Roule

First off, I am going to apologize if I am putting any spoilers here. 🙃

This book. Was absolutely poetic and beautiful.  This was Mikkis debut novel and I cant even explain to you how proud I am of her. Not every author can write an amazing book their first time and Mikki has done just that.

It was a go from the first chapter.  Jade loves nature. Feels a pull to nature she doesnt understand.

You read and you read and you finally get the answers. Then the book ends. (Not a bad thing). I really hope that this means theres another book coming.
The way Mikki world builds and character builds is so beautiful.  Her writing is such a refreshing change. Honestly. She's a one of a kind kind of author.

I really hope she becomes a bestseller. This book needs to be a bestseller. So friggin good.

Thank you Mikki for picking my name from your giveaway. I will never let this book go.

[Danielle Edwards · Rating 4 out of 5]

“One love can awaken a part of you. A part you didn’t know existed. Growing into the good of the experience. . . . Then there is another love. A love full of naïve comfort that eats away at your insides. That never leaves, but can’t quite stay either, because in all its comfort, you find it is entirely uncomfortable.”

I enjoyed this one! It was very unique and has a creative dark/mysterious plot that I wanted more of by the end of the book. The fantasy/supernatural aspects are based around mythical trees which was refreshing when compared to the typical overdone worlds and magic systems that most fantasy romance books are based around. The storyline is about a girl named Jade who owns an antique shop in Detroit and she inherits an estate in New Orleans, where she meets a mysterious man (and other mysterious characters) that feel familiar to her for some reason. Throughout the book you slowly discover these connections. I did feel like it may not be fully fleshed out yet in book 1 but I’m also very curious to see where it goes. I’d definitely read the next book if there’s going to be more in this series!

Things I loved: the beautiful descriptive setting, gothic vibes, reincarnation themes, a dark and dangerous love story, the overall mystery.

Why I didn’t give a full five stars: I felt like the mystery was revealed in an “all at once overload” way at the very end instead of being slowly revealed throughout the journey, and it felt a bit hard to wrap my head around because of that. But also, since this seems like it will be a series, leaving some confusion and unanswered questions makes sense. It does make me want to continue reading the series.

Overall I enjoyed the book and I’m very intrigued with this storyline! Can’t wait for the next one! 🪾🖤🌳

[chelle_reads_books · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have never read a book like this one before. It is so imaginative and creative!

“His voice is dangerous, wrapped in a mix of silk and arrogance that lingers far too long against my skin.”

A forever unrooting of Jade and Hickory is truly a work of art. If you are a lover of gothic horror, romance, nature, creative imagination, and lots of spice this is the book for you!

I absolutely loved every minute of this from the haunted romance to the enchanting inherited estate. This is a short novel you can read in a sitting but it holds so many intricate details.

I like Jade, the FMC. She is so incredibly intelligent and understanding and nurturing. I think we could all learn a little about ourselves from her.

Ash and Lol are such strong characters as well. To have friends like this, who will follow you through the years.

There are so many spooky and fun aspect to this story. I would love to see some art for this book. The writing is so descriptive I’m imagining everything being so stunning from the trees, to the antique shop, to characters.

I have many more questions about.. well quite literally everything. This is absolutely a five star read for me. It will be going on my trophy shelf and I will be preordering the sequel, A forever unearthing of Opal and Oak as soon as it is available.

[Risa · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you loved Fairydale and also happen to love plant magic and books set in the late 70s, YOU NEED TO READ THIS!!!

The description had already sold me, but I'll admit I was a little hesitant when I saw the "fated couple" trope. I love when this trope is done well, but it's becoming more common and sometimes it can make the romance feel a little too easy or cheap. Without spoiling anything, this author put such a fresh spin on it that kept me guessing even til the end!

My only warning: that ending? Diabolical. I finished this book starving for book 2!!

Disclaimer: I was gifted a copy of this book by the author. This is my honest review and all opinions are my own.

[Country Mama · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Forever Unrooting of Jade and Hickory by Mikki Roule is a romantsy/ romance story about our FMC named Jade. This is a supernatural read about the 1970's in a small town near New Orleans. Jade owns an antique shop in Detroit and she finds that she inherits an estate in New Orleans where a long estranged Uncle just died. Jade heads down to the estate to see it and wonders why the house and the characters in that area seem so strangely familiar to her as she is there. Everything seems familiar. The setting is described so beautifully that you can not help but be immersed in the story from page 1. This is a wonderful Gothic horror mixed with mystery and much more! I also loved meeting Ry and he is a dreamy lawyer who is so grumpy and gruff to begin with when we first meet him. The more we get to hear about Ry the better, I understand he is hiding something that we need to know as a reader. He is definitely hiding something as he knows something about the house and being watched by someone or something. I love how ominous the setting is and the descriptions in this book, it was spooky and I did not know how the story was going to head. The spice in this one is perfectly balanced with the plot of the story so it isn't overpowering or a story just centered around spice and nothing else. I loved the ending of this one folks as it leaves the story open for more to the series and I will for sure be looking to see what happens in the next part of Jade's story!

[Lindsay Markman · Rating 2 out of 5]

Creative concept, but executed poorly. Much of this already short book felt like unnecessary filler. Not for me.

[Coffeebooklibrary Rhea Lewis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fated love with a twist 🪾

This book gave me much world building I throughly enjoyed stepping into a world of hickory and heartache. As an artist and big mood reader this is the kind of novella that makes you want to paint the whole house green 🙂‍↕️

[Samantha Gaudious · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this!! 🖤🪾

This is a short, dark, super natural story of a fated love with a curse! For such a short story there’s a lot of detail and you definitely can imagine this world. We’re in the 70’s, it’s earthy, dark and very mysterious.

When our FMC finds a jade ring in her antique shop, a very mysterious, Handsome man shows up telling her she has inherited her uncles estate and she cannot stop the pull towards him! This is just the start of all the mystery because then her life starts spiraling.

If you are a lover of a repeating timeline, mystery, curses, and more of a darker, gothic vibe you should absolutely read this!! I finished this in like 4 hours because I couldn’t help finding out what was going to happen!

I am VERY excited to see what’s to come, for a debut, I loved the writing and I can imagine this being so amazing!!

I definitely recommend checking trigger warnings because there are some darker moments 🖤

[Brittany K · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5/4 ⭐️
This was such a fun and atmospheric fever dream of a story. It felt like I was in a Brothers Grimm fairy tale where on the surface there was much to be enchanted by, but you couldn’t help notice the darkness and shadows trying to creep in. This is anything but a fairy tale love story though. It’s dark, toxic, a bit spicy, and I really enjoyed (and was relieved!) with the decision Jade made in the end. Also, I love a little cliffhanger!

I did wish for more character development and world building but it was a great start to what could be a fun series. Sometimes ambiguity can just create a more atmospheric and dreamlike narrative, which I enjoy.
I’m so intrigued by these Beings and their realms they rule and I’d love to explore that more- it was very different to anything I’ve read which I can appreciate.
If you enjoy a darker and devastating reincarnation story then you should definitely give this one a try!

[Micky · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOVED the vibe !!! Gothic and mysterious with a vintage twist! Did not see the ending coming, loved the length of the book also.

[Ashley Kinaschuk · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ugh I loved A Forever On Rooting of Jade and Hickory. The atmosphere of the forest and the mystery surrounding The Rooted Realm Estate pulled me in right away. Jade’s journey and the visions she experiences make the story feel both haunting and captivating. It’s a great blend of romance, paranormal elements, and gothic mystery. Definitely recommend if you enjoy immersive, atmospheric reads!!Not to mention at 234 pages, a total snack.

[Leah Grant · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ok I loved this book!
Such a unique concept, I absolutely loved the lore behind the trees and the connections to them. I partially loved how short it was because it was such an easily bingeable read but I also wish it could have been longer to allow a deeper dive into Jade’s previous lives and the beings of the Rooted Realm but I have full belief that will all be explored in book two!
A wonderful debut for Mikki!

[Cindy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was gothic, it was sexy and mysterious. Just this very secretive tone, where the FMC is the only one who doesn't know the secret, and we really feel that along with her. Such a vibe. It also has this very botanical whimsy feel and ends on a cliffhanger that really makes me want to see where this goes. It was such a short, bingeable read with just the right amount of information. I am excited to see how the world expands.

[Julie Guthrie · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOVED this book! The imagery is outstanding. I enjoyed the blending of romance, nature, and fantasy. I look forward to more books from this author!