Reviews tagging 'Grief'

Dead Romantics: Roman by Ashley Poston

299 reviews

gabthebookworm's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad 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

5.0

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beebowbabe's review against another edition

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challenging emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

Could not have come to me at a better time 💛
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vannahcabana's review against another edition

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funny mysterious reflective medium-paced

4.0

I picked this book up on a whim at the library, and it was surprising! While the content involves a family run funeral home and a death in the family, it’s actually humorous! The main character is struggling to write a book, and she begins speaking with this ghost who was actually an editor for books. The story journeys through her struggle to write, a family funeral back home, and the eventual plot twist at the end. This was a light read in my opinion and I’d recommend! 
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elinna's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

La lectura estuvo bien para pasar el rato, pero no sentí que el romance fuese lo más lindo del mundo a parte la circunstancia en la que de desarrollo puede triggerear a algunas personas puesto que el romance se desarrolla a través del duelo por la perdida de un ser querido.
La protagonista me cayó bien aunque siento que con todos los personajes solo se vió la superficie, nunca pudimos conocerles a fondo.
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beansbookshelf's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful sad 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? It's complicated

4.0

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spectacles_and_books's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad 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

5.0

"There is no happy ending, there's just... happy living. As best you can. Or whatever. Metaphor-metaphor-simile shit"

A beautifully written story about ghosts, love, grief and hope. This is the second Ashley Poston novel I've read this year and she'll now be an auto-read author for me. I loved this... ardently.
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dalek_caan's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

This book was a nice, light read. I particularly enjoyed the queer representation in some of the side characters, and the dynamic way all the characters in the book were written. 
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stepabll's review against another edition

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emotional funny reflective 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

4.0

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ynaiita_5896's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad medium-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

5.0

🐦‍⬛ After a debut novel that did not sell, Florence Day starts ghostwriting for a famous romance author. After a horrible breakup, she struggles to complete the last manuscript of her contract. Furthermore, her new, attractive editor, Ben refuses to extend her deadline. A tragedy takes her back home where she suddenly sees the ghost Ben. Flirty feelings unfurl and Florence revisits the town she once ran away from.

🐦‍⬛ This was such a perfect read - captivating and beautiful. It is funny, sweet, sad and happy! Florence is lovable and relatable; the perfect main character. Her story hides behind a romance. It is about Florence rediscovering herself and the character development shows. The twist brought surprise and excitement!

🐦‍⬛ The romance between her and the ghost of Ben is pure and magical . But what I love most is Florence's journey of self re-discovery and closure. There is so much heartbreak but the supporting characters anchor Florence and bring additional joy. 
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sandymaple's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful sad slow-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

4.5

This is the first book I've ever read that deals with parent loss in a way that I found real/relatable. The book isn't really even about that, but I laughed and I cried and I loved it.
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