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4.01 AVERAGE
4.01 AVERAGE
3.75. Cute story. The characters were fun and their journey was interesting. Definitely touched on grief and hurt.
I felt frustrated by the “twist” at the end because I saw it coming. Of course Ben was in a coma. Of course they ended up happily ever after.
The ending was cute and I’m glad it was a happily ever after.
I felt frustrated by the “twist” at the end because I saw it coming. Of course Ben was in a coma. Of course they ended up happily ever after.
The ending was cute and I’m glad it was a happily ever after.
This was cute. I didn't hate it.
Florence was quirky and not terribly annoying. I liked that she could see ghosts. While her ex was a total douchebag, I think she was being a wee dramatic in thinking that she would never ever ever ever find love again or be able to write about love again all because some butthead pulled what he pulled when she was in her...what...20s?
The love interest, Ben, was missing something that I can't quite put my finger on. He was perfectly fine and certainly not the worst, but I couldn't stir up anything about him other than an indifferent shoulder shrug.
Florence's family was my favorite part of this, and I wish there had been more of her siblings and parents. I kept thinking that what I really wanted out of this was a book about her and her family with zero Ben involvement. It really spoiled it for me. She should have been grieving the death of her dad, the man she shared this special gift with and loved more than life but instead she was preoccupied with the ghost of a guy she met like...twice. Every now and then, she would remember that her dad had died and that it made her sad. It was even less believable than the seeing and talking to ghosts bit.
But again...
This was cute. I didn't hate it.
3 Stars
Florence was quirky and not terribly annoying. I liked that she could see ghosts. While her ex was a total douchebag, I think she was being a wee dramatic in thinking that she would never ever ever ever find love again or be able to write about love again all because some butthead pulled what he pulled when she was in her...what...20s?
The love interest, Ben, was missing something that I can't quite put my finger on. He was perfectly fine and certainly not the worst, but I couldn't stir up anything about him other than an indifferent shoulder shrug.
Florence's family was my favorite part of this, and I wish there had been more of her siblings and parents. I kept thinking that what I really wanted out of this was a book about her and her family with zero Ben involvement. It really spoiled it for me. She should have been grieving the death of her dad, the man she shared this special gift with and loved more than life but instead she was preoccupied with the ghost of a guy she met like...twice. Every now and then, she would remember that her dad had died and that it made her sad. It was even less believable than the seeing and talking to ghosts bit.
But again...
This was cute. I didn't hate it.
3 Stars
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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:
Complicated
Sweet, funny and thoughtful. This book touched my heart. It had me tearing up and blushing and laughing out loud. It also threw me for a curve! I thought it was going to end a certain way but it decided on a happy ever after. The character development is SUPERB and I loved it! A must read
emotional
lighthearted
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
genuinely one of the best romances ive ever read. cliche but in the most refreshing and innovative way. i loved the main character, loved the romance, loved the small-town setting (a rarity for me) and i loved the ending. highly, highly recommend. everyone recommends this author’s more popular “seven year split”, but i think this is better. ashley poston, i would read your shopping list.
the only minutest issue was the usage of the phrase “chaos gremlin”, which was too millennial for my tastes.
the only minutest issue was the usage of the phrase “chaos gremlin”, which was too millennial for my tastes.
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, Death of parent
Moderate: Bullying, Toxic relationship, Alcohol
Minor: Cursing
I’m not surprised I liked this book as much as I do. It’s so original, honestly. I’ve never read a book like this before and it takes a different spin on death. That’s death doesn’t always have to be sad, but it’s okay if it is because that just means you loved a lot. Death and grief is all about love. This book really touches on that, as well as family and relationship. Nothing I love more than all of those combined, plus a small-ish town? Sign me up!
But seriously, this is the second Ashley Poston book I’ve read and I can say with certainty that I am I fan. I read The Seven Year Slip first and LOVED IT, which had me automatically buying A Novel Love Story, which I have yet to read. But The Dead Romantics? This was exactly what I needed right now, especially in October. Having finished this book, I’m all that more excited to read ANLS because I know it will be good. Also, I need to own this book now because I have the other two.
So, yes, I do recommend this. Please read. Will make you tear up, but in a good way. And the ending is super satisfying. Pick it up and read it in October, it’s perfect.
But seriously, this is the second Ashley Poston book I’ve read and I can say with certainty that I am I fan. I read The Seven Year Slip first and LOVED IT, which had me automatically buying A Novel Love Story, which I have yet to read. But The Dead Romantics? This was exactly what I needed right now, especially in October. Having finished this book, I’m all that more excited to read ANLS because I know it will be good. Also, I need to own this book now because I have the other two.
So, yes, I do recommend this. Please read. Will make you tear up, but in a good way. And the ending is super satisfying. Pick it up and read it in October, it’s perfect.
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
slow-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
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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