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ellahoward_'s review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Chapter 33 ðŸ˜
This book is cheesy and cliche, yet sweet and heartwarming at the same time. It felt like someone holding your heart, trying not to let it break but when it does, still stays to help you through the grief till you feel hopeful again!
This book is cheesy and cliche, yet sweet and heartwarming at the same time. It felt like someone holding your heart, trying not to let it break but when it does, still stays to help you through the grief till you feel hopeful again!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Bullying
death, narcissistic abuse, abusive relationship, gaslighting, bullying, traumaleahisdudish's review
funny
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
- was pretty funny in places
- florence was v relatable
- saw the plot twist coming but did not anticipate ghost sex
- florence was v relatable
- saw the plot twist coming but did not anticipate ghost sex
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Gaslighting, Death of parent, and Car accident
thewildmageslibrary's review against another edition
5.0
Idk how to explain it but I loved this book. <3
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Death of parent, Death, and Grief
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Minor: Child death and Infidelity
one HP mentionkbairbooks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-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? Yes
4.5
*huge sigh* I really needed this book. I’ve been having a quarter life crisis and freaking out every few days about my imminent end and something about this book felt so comforting to me. It well felt like the author and I were sharing fears and facing them together. It felt like a hug. It felt like Hope.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Grief, and Sexual content
Moderate: Bullying and Alcohol
Minor: Cancer and Car accident
atamano's review against another edition
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Death, and Grief
Moderate: Sexual content and Alcohol
Minor: Car accident, Cursing, Infidelity, and Murder
beckyremillard's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? It's complicated
5.0
Florence is a ghostwriter in New York City. However, she has to return to her home town when her father passed away.
Already late on her deadline and was rejected for an extension by her new editor, Florence expects to lose her ghostwriting job. However, she does not expect to see this new editor, Benji, in her hometown. And nobody else but Florence can see him because she can see ghosts.
There’s cute irony, because Florence can’t write the ending to the book because she’s convinced love is dead. However, she has feelings for Benji.. who is a ghost..
There is a happily ever after. It’s probably fairly predictable how it happens (I know I guess it ahead of time), but I’m not looking for a twist when I read romance. I want a cute story that will make me feel things.
This book definitely made me feel things. The writing about the loss of her father was heartbreaking and her relationship with Benji was so cute. Would highly recommend.
Already late on her deadline and was rejected for an extension by her new editor, Florence expects to lose her ghostwriting job. However, she does not expect to see this new editor, Benji, in her hometown. And nobody else but Florence can see him because she can see ghosts.
There’s cute irony, because Florence can’t write the ending to the book because she’s convinced love is dead. However, she has feelings for Benji.. who is a ghost..
There is a happily ever after. It’s probably fairly predictable how it happens (I know I guess it ahead of time), but I’m not looking for a twist when I read romance. I want a cute story that will make me feel things.
This book definitely made me feel things. The writing about the loss of her father was heartbreaking and her relationship with Benji was so cute. Would highly recommend.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Grief
Moderate: Child death and Murder
Minor: Infidelity
georginainvisablestring22's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Death
Moderate: Gaslighting
Minor: Infidelity, Car accident, and Death of parent
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
threeundertwopnw's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
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
5.0
I wept, I screamed. An impossible romance that is unexpectedly profound. A beautiful story that helped me with issues around death and grief. Highly recommended.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Bullying, Car accident, Child death, Grief, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Emotional abuse
kfmcf's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book was a solid read overall. It was quick and enjoyable. I liked the premise, I liked the characters, it was a good time.
I really liked the town of this story. I understood the people, it felt like a real town but with a little extra magic. Florence's family was also fun and the dynamics were enjoyable her never seeing her dad as a ghost was the correct choice. It would have been really hard to pull off well so I think her seeing the ghost of him in what he left behind was far more effective </spoiler >
I was frustrated by a few things:
1) the twist. this twist was not hard to see and that's fine, it doesn't need to be mind blowing. But obviously Ben was in a coma. I wish Florence had known and was working with him to wake up instead. It could have still worked without Ben knowing he wasn't dead. The twist about her being a literal ghostwriter tho was fun.
2) Ben was unbelievable as a real guy. He felt very much like a geeky girl's dream. I wanted a bit more depth from him. I like The Princess Bride as much as the next but oy the quote. I also found it hard to believe that her book, that sold extremely poorly, changed his whole outlook on novels (romance in particular). Especially if his grandmother was so prolific.
3) the NAME dropping my gosh. We get it you read. This book made so many references to other authors and books and every time it just completely yoinked me out of the story.
I also want to say, that when the MC is supposed to decompress by writing smut - you expect the spice to be great. And it really wasn't. It was very late and felt super tacked on. I think the chemistry between the two leads not being the best might have contributed.
These complaints are more nitpicky than they seem - I did still really enjoy the book and will pick up what the author writes next.
I really liked the town of this story. I understood the people, it felt like a real town but with a little extra magic. Florence's family was also fun and the dynamics were enjoyable
I was frustrated by a few things:
1) the twist.
2) Ben was unbelievable as a real guy. He felt very much like a geeky girl's dream. I wanted a bit more depth from him. I like The Princess Bride as much as the next but oy the quote.
3) the NAME dropping my gosh. We get it you read. This book made so many references to other authors and books and every time it just completely yoinked me out of the story.
I also want to say, that when the MC is supposed to decompress by writing smut - you expect the spice to be great. And it really wasn't. It was very late and felt super tacked on. I think the chemistry between the two leads not being the best might have contributed.
These complaints are more nitpicky than they seem - I did still really enjoy the book and will pick up what the author writes next.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Death, Emotional abuse, Grief, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Sexual content, and Car accident
Minor: Alcohol, Medical content, Blood, and Medical trauma