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4.18 AVERAGE
4.18 AVERAGE
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
This graphic novel was just absolutely amazing! So unique and so well done, it pleasantly surprised me a number of times with a different trajectory than I anticipated. This story follows a young Black teenager that after getting in trouble with her friends has to work with her dad at his ghost hunting business for the summer. This story is full of that classic teenage angst and sass but also so much laughter, joy, heart, love, and yes some "ghost roasting". The story alone is stellar and the art is equally amazing. The art and story pair so well together and the art is just so colorful and full of life. I cannot recommend this graphic novel more!
CW: The job they are hired for is at the Harrington Manor in town which used to be a plantation in New Orleans. It's important to note that this story was written by two Black women and I personally believe they wrote such a funny, youthful, and empathetic story on such a sensitive topic with care.
CW: The job they are hired for is at the Harrington Manor in town which used to be a plantation in New Orleans. It's important to note that this story was written by two Black women and I personally believe they wrote such a funny, youthful, and empathetic story on such a sensitive topic with care.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Slavery
CW: The job they are hired for is at the Harrington Manor in town which used to be a plantation in New Orleans. It's important to note that this story was written by two Black women and I personally believe they wrote such a funny, youthful, and empathetic story on such a sensitive topic with care.
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
tense
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
adventurous
funny
informative
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism, Slavery, Murder
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
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:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Racial slurs, Racism, Slavery, Murder
Moderate: Death of parent
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This has a lot packed in for such a quick read! Chelsea's having a tough time shaking her reputation as "ghost girl" thanks to her father's ghost hunting business, and that, combined with her dad's hatred and fear of all things paranormal, make her extremely reluctant to use or share her gift of communicating with ghosts, but despite that she can't help but start crushing on a cute ghost boy, and then to add another layer to everything, you've got the unraveling of the devastating history behind Harrington Manor and the ghosts living there. I've seen a lot of other reviews recommending this for older teens, perhaps because it doesn't shy away from things like the horrors of slavery or underage drinking at high school parties, but I think the way this is written and illustrated makes it a pretty perfect fit for many middle schoolers, who I also think will be particularly appreciative of many of the struggles the main character has with balancing fitting in with her peers with letting herself feel proud of herself and her family. Also, at least among the kids I work with, middle schoolers always seem to love ghost romances like no other demographic........
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No