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3.86 AVERAGE
3.86 AVERAGE
Beautifully emotional, definitly need to read about one quarter into the book to understand what's happening. Second book would be awesome, although the others from Emily Barr are good reads too. Slightly dissapointing ending, but all ends tied up.
Romance, a ghastly haunting ghost story and a murder mystery all in one book. How could I not speed read through this?
The synopsis follows Joe who is stuck in Groundhog day, the day of his death, reliving this day all over again day after day. Our MC Ariel meets Joe, and is determined to help him get out of this cycle.
This was an exceptional read. Trying to put the puzzle pieces together, connecting the dots between the main characters and trying to figure out who the murderer was, just had my mind spinning and clinging to the pages.
It was frustrating, emotional, thrilling and even the bitter of sweetest romance.
This is my first book by this author, but will be looking for more from this author in the future.
Thank you to Penguin and NetGalley for this ARC.
The synopsis follows Joe who is stuck in Groundhog day, the day of his death, reliving this day all over again day after day. Our MC Ariel meets Joe, and is determined to help him get out of this cycle.
This was an exceptional read. Trying to put the puzzle pieces together, connecting the dots between the main characters and trying to figure out who the murderer was, just had my mind spinning and clinging to the pages.
It was frustrating, emotional, thrilling and even the bitter of sweetest romance.
This is my first book by this author, but will be looking for more from this author in the future.
Thank you to Penguin and NetGalley for this ARC.
4.5/5 ⭐️
This is a mystery/romance novel from the globally best selling author of The One Memory of Flora Banks.
My review:
When Ariel meets Joe, she thinks she has finally found the boy of her dreams. He is handsome, charming, and she feels a connection that she has never felt before. After exchanging numbers Ariel messages Joe, but there is just one problem — his number is disconnected. Ariel can’t believe she has been ghosted. When she sees Joe again Ariel is hurt and angry. But to Joe it is as though their first encounter never happened, he can’t remember meeting Ariel. What else can’t he remember?
Ariel meets Joe when she is going through a very difficult time in her life — she is grieving the loss of her mum, when her dad walks out of her life. It is her relationship with Joe that helps Ariel to start building a life without her parents. But little does Joe know he needs Ariel just as much as she needs him. This was my favourite element of the story as I loved finding out how both characters, in a way, manage to bring each other peace.
Both Ariel and Joe’s characters are equally well written, they are definitely my favourite characters in the book. You can’t love one without loving the other, they truly bring out the best in each other. I loved how their romance is unconventional, yet still powerful. There is also an element of mystery to the story which keeps the reading hooked throughout.
Overall, this is a highly emotional romance, between two star-crossed lovers, and a fantastic read. It is perfect for lovers of romance, mystery, fantasy and YA fiction.
This is a mystery/romance novel from the globally best selling author of The One Memory of Flora Banks.
My review:
When Ariel meets Joe, she thinks she has finally found the boy of her dreams. He is handsome, charming, and she feels a connection that she has never felt before. After exchanging numbers Ariel messages Joe, but there is just one problem — his number is disconnected. Ariel can’t believe she has been ghosted. When she sees Joe again Ariel is hurt and angry. But to Joe it is as though their first encounter never happened, he can’t remember meeting Ariel. What else can’t he remember?
Ariel meets Joe when she is going through a very difficult time in her life — she is grieving the loss of her mum, when her dad walks out of her life. It is her relationship with Joe that helps Ariel to start building a life without her parents. But little does Joe know he needs Ariel just as much as she needs him. This was my favourite element of the story as I loved finding out how both characters, in a way, manage to bring each other peace.
Both Ariel and Joe’s characters are equally well written, they are definitely my favourite characters in the book. You can’t love one without loving the other, they truly bring out the best in each other. I loved how their romance is unconventional, yet still powerful. There is also an element of mystery to the story which keeps the reading hooked throughout.
Overall, this is a highly emotional romance, between two star-crossed lovers, and a fantastic read. It is perfect for lovers of romance, mystery, fantasy and YA fiction.
Blev positivt överraskad, trodde det skulle vara mer åt romance-hållet men blev snabbt ett mordmysterium! Mysig bok men med ett slut som jag listade ut rätt snabbt, även om jag blev lite osäker ett tag där i mitten.
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-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
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Ghosted is a story that had me, at times, wondering what I was reading. Part romance, part thriller, Emily Barr has created a most unusual story.
We follow two teens, Joe and Ariel, who meet one day and get on very well. At this stage I wondered if it was going to be a relatively straightforward romance, but it quickly becomes something very different. Ariel tells her friend Izzy about this amazing boy she’s met, only to learn that the number he gave her doesn’t work. None of the things he told her seem to be true, and she thinks she’s been ghosted.
Ariel is coping with a lot of potential trauma. The one year anniversary of her mother’s death is approaching, her sister is pregnant and they have been abandoned by their father. Her not being fully in control of herself would be understandable, but the reality of her situation is far stranger.
What Ariel soon realises is that while she is alive in 2019, Joe lives in 1999. Joe went missing on the eve of his school trip to France and nobody knows what happened to him. While Ariel lives her life, Joe is destined to relive the same day over and over again.
Naturally, Ariel takes it upon herself to investigate. She falls in love with the idea of Joe and wants to restore peace to his family. There’s a lot of coincidences to this story, but they don’t take away too much from what is played out in front of us.
I received a copy of this from NetGalley and can only thank the publishers and the author for creating something so unusual.
We follow two teens, Joe and Ariel, who meet one day and get on very well. At this stage I wondered if it was going to be a relatively straightforward romance, but it quickly becomes something very different. Ariel tells her friend Izzy about this amazing boy she’s met, only to learn that the number he gave her doesn’t work. None of the things he told her seem to be true, and she thinks she’s been ghosted.
Ariel is coping with a lot of potential trauma. The one year anniversary of her mother’s death is approaching, her sister is pregnant and they have been abandoned by their father. Her not being fully in control of herself would be understandable, but the reality of her situation is far stranger.
What Ariel soon realises is that while she is alive in 2019, Joe lives in 1999. Joe went missing on the eve of his school trip to France and nobody knows what happened to him. While Ariel lives her life, Joe is destined to relive the same day over and over again.
Naturally, Ariel takes it upon herself to investigate. She falls in love with the idea of Joe and wants to restore peace to his family. There’s a lot of coincidences to this story, but they don’t take away too much from what is played out in front of us.
I received a copy of this from NetGalley and can only thank the publishers and the author for creating something so unusual.
Ghosted is a YA ghost story that leaves you with all the feels; not the creepy run-up your spine chills but rather a warm blossom of love in your heart. Falling in love knowing that it's not meant to be but yet trusting each other to be all right after it all ends - prepare to cry.
The right place at the wrong time or the wrong place at the right time? Ariel meets Joe and immediately a strong connection forms between them, but soon both of them are devastated by their different realities. This book is a mix between 50 First Dates and The Lake House. I don't want to give any spoilers, but this book will have you hooked. The moment Ariel starts her investigation, the story reaches a new depth.
As a trip to France turns into a loop in time and multiple beginnings to the same day, Joe realises the importance of last words spoken to friends and family. Not knowing whether it might be his last day, Joe tries to change his present which will affect his family's past.
This emotional YA Paranormal romance had me gripped from the first page, Barr's captivating writing and ability to transport the reader into different years is remarkable. Some themes explored are friendship and grief. I highly recommend adding this to your TBR, you don't want to miss out on this phenomenal story.
Many thanks to Penguin Random House SA for gifting me an electronic copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
The right place at the wrong time or the wrong place at the right time? Ariel meets Joe and immediately a strong connection forms between them, but soon both of them are devastated by their different realities. This book is a mix between 50 First Dates and The Lake House. I don't want to give any spoilers, but this book will have you hooked. The moment Ariel starts her investigation, the story reaches a new depth.
As a trip to France turns into a loop in time and multiple beginnings to the same day, Joe realises the importance of last words spoken to friends and family. Not knowing whether it might be his last day, Joe tries to change his present which will affect his family's past.
This emotional YA Paranormal romance had me gripped from the first page, Barr's captivating writing and ability to transport the reader into different years is remarkable. Some themes explored are friendship and grief. I highly recommend adding this to your TBR, you don't want to miss out on this phenomenal story.
Many thanks to Penguin Random House SA for gifting me an electronic copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No