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4.18 AVERAGE
4.18 AVERAGE
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Ghost Roast is a fun and exciting supernatural type story that all YA/Teen readers will love. Chelsea, our main character, is trying to fit in at school and also navigate the world of the supernatural as she takes a Summer job with her father at his Ghostbusters-esque business, "Ghost Roast". She struggles with many relatable teen issues, such as falling victim to peer pressure and wanting to fit in with her friends at school, while also trying to make time for her crush, who happens to be a handsome young ghost. Not only does this book have an entertaining premise, it also addresses issues pertinent to BIPOC individuals as well (the ghostly spot happens to be a former plantation), and doesn't shy away from them. I think this was such a fun read, with amazing artwork, and great representation. Would definitely recommend for my students, and for anyone who loves a fun, supernatural story!
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
reflective
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
adventurous
funny
mysterious
relaxing
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 book combines ghost hunting, psychics, and building connections with others together so beautifully. There is a lot of character development as well as the main character learns about herself. I highly recommend it for any age. The art style is also amazing, and I look forward to the full color completed print. I was given a copy of this book in favor of giving an honest review.
adventurous
funny
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
disclaimer: I don’t really give starred reviews. I enjoy most books for what they are, & I extract lessons from them all. I hope my reviews provide enough information to let you know if a book is for you or not. Find me here: https://linktr.ee/bookishmillennial
I loved this YA supernatural graphic novel so much! Chelsea’s teenage angst and shame were so incredibly relatable; we all have to experience our own journeys with coming-of-age and being okay with being different.
Chelsea is desperately trying to fit in, at the expense of her safety sometimes though (her and her two white friends end up in jail one night😭, and she only is there to be arrested because of the constant peer pressure they put on Chelsea). After being grounded by both parents (who are divorced), her summer plans change and she must work part-time for her dad’s ghost chasing business, Ghost Roast. Chelsea has been attempting to distance herself from his business because she finds it embarrassing, but she learns so much about herself, a New Orleans plantation, and repressed history by working there!
I loved the mystery of this, and it’s unraveled quite quickly because this is under 230 pages. She meets a few ghosts on the latest grounds of a home her father’s business is investigating, and she begins wondering if there’s a different way to “exterminate” the ghosts. There is a bit of a romance subplot, which was swoon-worthy and adorable! I was not expecting it at all, and it was so precious 😭 Honorable mentions to the ghost horse & cat hehe.
The illustrations were fun and lively, perfectly capturing the spirit of New Orleans. I will absolutely seek out more work from these authors & illustrators!
cw: racism, slavery, plantation as a setting, murder, generational trauma, classism
I loved this YA supernatural graphic novel so much! Chelsea’s teenage angst and shame were so incredibly relatable; we all have to experience our own journeys with coming-of-age and being okay with being different.
Chelsea is desperately trying to fit in, at the expense of her safety sometimes though (her and her two white friends end up in jail one night😭, and she only is there to be arrested because of the constant peer pressure they put on Chelsea). After being grounded by both parents (who are divorced), her summer plans change and she must work part-time for her dad’s ghost chasing business, Ghost Roast. Chelsea has been attempting to distance herself from his business because she finds it embarrassing, but she learns so much about herself, a New Orleans plantation, and repressed history by working there!
I loved the mystery of this, and it’s unraveled quite quickly because this is under 230 pages. She meets a few ghosts on the latest grounds of a home her father’s business is investigating, and she begins wondering if there’s a different way to “exterminate” the ghosts. There is a bit of a romance subplot, which was swoon-worthy and adorable! I was not expecting it at all, and it was so precious 😭 Honorable mentions to the ghost horse & cat hehe.
The illustrations were fun and lively, perfectly capturing the spirit of New Orleans. I will absolutely seek out more work from these authors & illustrators!
cw: racism, slavery, plantation as a setting, murder, generational trauma, classism
Thanks to NetGalley & HarperCollins Children's Books for the early copy in exchange for an honest review.
A very fun, lighthearted ghost adventure! It included a ton of history about plantations utilizing slaves which was really great to read instead of skipping over those details.
Slight nitpick, wasn't a fan of the illustrator having it so everyone just goes bald when they're reacting in the background. Chelsea was getting on my nerves as a protagonist as well, with how often she was trying to fit in with a group of mean girls who said nothing but nasty stuff to her and ended up getting her in JAIL. I didn't really resonate with her reasoning for trying to fit in with how bad her "friend" group was.
I hope there's more in this series and maybe she finally ditches those idiots for better friends!
A very fun, lighthearted ghost adventure! It included a ton of history about plantations utilizing slaves which was really great to read instead of skipping over those details.
Slight nitpick, wasn't a fan of the illustrator having it so everyone just goes bald when they're reacting in the background. Chelsea was getting on my nerves as a protagonist as well, with how often she was trying to fit in with a group of mean girls who said nothing but nasty stuff to her and ended up getting her in JAIL. I didn't really resonate with her reasoning for trying to fit in with how bad her "friend" group was.
I hope there's more in this series and maybe she finally ditches those idiots for better friends!
adventurous
-historical
-similar vibe to Don Quixote graphic novel
-character growth of a teen becoming ok with weird
-interesting ghostbuster tech
-similar vibe to Don Quixote graphic novel
-character growth of a teen becoming ok with weird
-interesting ghostbuster tech