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indieandajean's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-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
5.0
5/5
Bestill my death-positivity-movement-loving romance-obsessed heart, The Dead Romantics is a ghost romance I can get behind!
Normally "he's dead, she's not, they're in love" is not my cup of tea (blame all the vampire stories that were in vogue during my teen years) but enough positive reviews and the promise of a HEA was enough to get me to try this one, and I am so glad that I did because I needed this book.
Between the subtle star wars fandom references and the sweet and saucy moments of this novel, I found the messages of self-love (particularly valuing yourself more than what you can offer to others) and forgiveness to be particularly impactful.
Ultimately I found The Dead Romantics to be a fun, reflective and positive read with just the right amount of spookiness!
Bestill my death-positivity-movement-loving romance-obsessed heart, The Dead Romantics is a ghost romance I can get behind!
Normally "he's dead, she's not, they're in love" is not my cup of tea (blame all the vampire stories that were in vogue during my teen years) but enough positive reviews and the promise of a HEA was enough to get me to try this one, and I am so glad that I did because I needed this book.
Between the subtle star wars fandom references and the sweet and saucy moments of this novel, I found the messages of self-love (particularly valuing yourself more than what you can offer to others) and forgiveness to be particularly impactful.
Ultimately I found The Dead Romantics to be a fun, reflective and positive read with just the right amount of spookiness!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
Minor: Child death, Death, Abandonment, and Bullying
kshertz's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This was a sweet little rom com. Definitely different from my normal loves. It does NOT have enough smut. I’m glad it at least ended the way it did. I was getting mad and going to vote it as a 3.5. But luckily it ends well. It was definitely worth the read. Anyone who is having a hard time should read this just to renew your faith in love.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, Grief, and Abandonment
thatswhatshanread's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.25
A very sweet and—despite being about ghosts—realistic look at loss, love, and life events. This isn’t strictly a romance, but the romance found within the pages is tender and charming and at times, a little sad and a little bleak. But that’s what makes it feel so real. The writing reminded me of Beth O’Leary meets Sally Thorne.
In a word, this story was unexpected. I was expecting more of a cute paranormal romance, but that’s not really what it was. I was expecting it to go in many different directions than it did. In the end, I really loved where it went.
I would also say this book is like (the family drama of) The Haunting of Hill House mixed with a touch of Sixth Sense meets Ghosts (UK version all the way) with a little Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist and Just Like Heaven and Six Feet Under. If that gives you any idea at all of the genres this novel encompasses. In other words, a great book for the season that isn’t scary!
AND great LGBTQ+ rep in this one!!
In a word, this story was unexpected. I was expecting more of a cute paranormal romance, but that’s not really what it was. I was expecting it to go in many different directions than it did. In the end, I really loved where it went.
I would also say this book is like (the family drama of) The Haunting of Hill House mixed with a touch of Sixth Sense meets Ghosts (UK version all the way) with a little Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist and Just Like Heaven and Six Feet Under. If that gives you any idea at all of the genres this novel encompasses. In other words, a great book for the season that isn’t scary!
AND great LGBTQ+ rep in this one!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Child death, Death, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Car accident, Chronic illness, Gaslighting, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Abandonment, Blood, Cancer, Alcohol, Drug use, Gore, Bullying, and Domestic abuse
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