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4.18 AVERAGE
4.18 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
I truly enjoyed ready this ... thanks to my amazing reading buddy, I got a physical copy from her late last year.
This book had some of the cutest and vibrant graphics I have seen in a while.
I loved the Ghostbusters vibes from this book, and I loved the subjects discussed in it.
I loved it, because it was not so much in your face ... flowing so beautifully 🖤
I would consider leaving this on my radar in hopes that the series would continue.
This book had some of the cutest and vibrant graphics I have seen in a while.
I loved the Ghostbusters vibes from this book, and I loved the subjects discussed in it.
I loved it, because it was not so much in your face ... flowing so beautifully 🖤
I would consider leaving this on my radar in hopes that the series would continue.
Such a fun romp through Louisiana with ghosts! After Chelsea is forced to spend the summer working for her father’s cringy paranormal hunting office she discovers she can actually see ghosts! Suddenly, days spent at the old Harrington plantation are much more enjoyable, especially when she visits with Oliver, a mysterious teen ghost on the property. Solving the mystery of Oliver’s identity while finding her own way of dealing with the dead make for a busy summer for Chelsea!
I'm a sucker for a ghost story, especially with romance, history, and family drama thrown in. This checked all my boxes!
I'm a sucker for a ghost story, especially with romance, history, and family drama thrown in. This checked all my boxes!
funny
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
I loved this! A really entertaining look at Chelsea balancing her social life and her father's unusual profession while learning the heavy past of a haunted plantation.
Really the only shortcoming for me was I could have done with it being longer. As is, some parts felt like they were breezed over a bit too quickly. Like Chelsea and her rich friends who make fun of her for the majority of the book and then just kind of fade out into being ok.
Really the only shortcoming for me was I could have done with it being longer. As is, some parts felt like they were breezed over a bit too quickly. Like Chelsea and her rich friends who make fun of her for the majority of the book and then just kind of fade out into being ok.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review!
After a wild night out with her rich kid friends that ends up with all of them getting arrested, Chelsea is grounded for the summer. As part of her punishment, she has to work with her ghost-hunter Dad for the rest of the summer! While out on the job, she discovers that she can actually see and speak with ghosts, with no need for her Dad's fancy equipment. This was such a good read! The plot was paced evenly and compelling enough to keep my full attention on it long enough to read the entire book in one sitting. I did appreciate that this story doesn't balk at talking about the history of slavery in New Orleans. Of course, this is spoken about in a way to make it easier for a teenager to understand it, but it still states it matter-of-factly. It was also interesting seeing Chelsea having to juggle talking to ghosts, hiding her new ability from her father, and trying to figure out the mystery of the mansion. Also, the hints of romance were so cute. Very puppy love, but paranormal. The character writing for some of the characters was also pretty dang decent. None of them get railroaded into being typical teen story stereotypes, which was really nice. I also really enjoyed the art! It's so pretty but also it done in a way that makes every scene very easy to read.
After a wild night out with her rich kid friends that ends up with all of them getting arrested, Chelsea is grounded for the summer. As part of her punishment, she has to work with her ghost-hunter Dad for the rest of the summer! While out on the job, she discovers that she can actually see and speak with ghosts, with no need for her Dad's fancy equipment. This was such a good read! The plot was paced evenly and compelling enough to keep my full attention on it long enough to read the entire book in one sitting. I did appreciate that this story doesn't balk at talking about the history of slavery in New Orleans. Of course, this is spoken about in a way to make it easier for a teenager to understand it, but it still states it matter-of-factly. It was also interesting seeing Chelsea having to juggle talking to ghosts, hiding her new ability from her father, and trying to figure out the mystery of the mansion. Also, the hints of romance were so cute. Very puppy love, but paranormal. The character writing for some of the characters was also pretty dang decent. None of them get railroaded into being typical teen story stereotypes, which was really nice. I also really enjoyed the art! It's so pretty but also it done in a way that makes every scene very easy to read.
really good! my only problem is the stylistic choice of occasionally making the main character bald? not sure what that’s about
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
This covers some of the overlooked, or intentionally hidden, aspects of interracial relations in the South and on plantations, while being and fun and hopeful comic story.