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alishalnixon's review against another edition
4.5
Okay this was delightfully weird. Kooky without being corny. Although the author kind of implies that SHE thinks it’s corny, I didn’t think so. There are so, so many romance books out there that get so corny I completely lose my disbelief and can’t wait for it to be over. This one wasn’t that way. In a world where a main character can see ghosts, I think you have some leeway with what those characters can do and how they can interact because the normal rules are gone. Anyway, it was fun, the romance felt real, the pay off at the end was a big happy sigh. I did feel like it had multiple ending syndrome but… I didn’t mind. It was nice to see the story keep going.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
nehaha's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
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? No
4.5
exactly what I wanted to read/had been looking for. I love how it talks and deals with death and grief. Even though death is tragic, sad and permanent it does not have to be. The things/people we lose remain with us in multiple ways! Also, hot steamy sex 🥵
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship
Moderate: Death of parent
naysia_reads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
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? No
4.5
This book was AMAZING! What a beautiful story that will make you laugh, cry and yearn for love like the main characters have!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Grief
gabthebookworm's review against another edition
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Grief
beebowbabe's review against another edition
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 💛
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Bullying
vannahcabana's review against another edition
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!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, Death, Death of parent, and Grief
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Sexual content
beth_s98's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This is one that will stick with me. I checked it out of the library to read it this time, but I’m going to have to buy it. Full of emotion and love, it made me want to cry in the best ways.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Death of parent
bookishvalkyrie's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0
The way I LOVED THIS BOOK. 🥹 it’s definitely high on my list of recommendations, because I think it was so well done, and so well-balanced.
I’ve always struggled with contemporary romance books — sometimes I devoured them in a day, but more often, I DNF’d them. This book finally helped me pinpoint WHY that is. I need a good balance! It can’t just be about the romance, and Ashley Poston has done this so well, in The Dead Romantics! The romance is almost a subplot, as you also see themes of Florence coming home to town where she’s never really been welcome, strained family dynamics, processing and navigating grief, all while kind of falling in love with a dead guy… trust me, it makes sense when you read it. 💀 in any case — the balance made it unputdownable.
And Florence. OH MY GOSH, Florence. There is so much about her that feels like me. 🥹 I love finding characters that I can relate to. She is fiercely independent, sometimes the point of detriment. She loves reading and writing, kind of awkward in social situations, but also really good at playing it cool. 😅 She doesn’t share a lot of the deep parts of herself, because history has shown how disastrous that ends up being. All in all, a solidly relatable character, for me. 🥹
FLORENCE’S DAD. We only get small glimpses of him, as his is the funeral she’s gone home for (not a spoiler! It’s in the synopsis.) but the bits we do get?? Oh my goodness, does he remind me of my own dad. 😂🖤 right down to jamming out to “Build Me Up Buttercup” at full volume.
And yes, I did enjoy the romance (even if it was with a ghost - also in the synopsis). Ben was my favorite brand of slightly-buttoned-up-but-also-a-golden-retriever. 🥹 Their dynamic is one that I really enjoyed! I remember at one point, while reading on FT with friends, I said “Guys! I think I’m falling in love with a ghost!” 😅
All in all, a new favorite, and one that I absolutely recommend! 🖤
‼️CW: sudden death of a parent. (The passing is mentioned in the synopsis, but want to put it here, just to be safe)
I’ve always struggled with contemporary romance books — sometimes I devoured them in a day, but more often, I DNF’d them. This book finally helped me pinpoint WHY that is. I need a good balance! It can’t just be about the romance, and Ashley Poston has done this so well, in The Dead Romantics! The romance is almost a subplot, as you also see themes of Florence coming home to town where she’s never really been welcome, strained family dynamics, processing and navigating grief, all while kind of falling in love with a dead guy… trust me, it makes sense when you read it. 💀 in any case — the balance made it unputdownable.
And Florence. OH MY GOSH, Florence. There is so much about her that feels like me. 🥹 I love finding characters that I can relate to. She is fiercely independent, sometimes the point of detriment. She loves reading and writing, kind of awkward in social situations, but also really good at playing it cool. 😅 She doesn’t share a lot of the deep parts of herself, because history has shown how disastrous that ends up being. All in all, a solidly relatable character, for me. 🥹
FLORENCE’S DAD. We only get small glimpses of him, as his is the funeral she’s gone home for (not a spoiler! It’s in the synopsis.) but the bits we do get?? Oh my goodness, does he remind me of my own dad. 😂🖤 right down to jamming out to “Build Me Up Buttercup” at full volume.
And yes, I did enjoy the romance (even if it was with a ghost - also in the synopsis). Ben was my favorite brand of slightly-buttoned-up-but-also-a-golden-retriever. 🥹 Their dynamic is one that I really enjoyed! I remember at one point, while reading on FT with friends, I said “Guys! I think I’m falling in love with a ghost!” 😅
All in all, a new favorite, and one that I absolutely recommend! 🖤
‼️CW: sudden death of a parent. (The passing is mentioned in the synopsis, but want to put it here, just to be safe)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
bibliophilefrombirth's review
3.5
Almost needed to be two different stories.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
elinna's review against another edition
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.
La protagonista me cayó bien aunque siento que con todos los personajes solo se vió la superficie, nunca pudimos conocerles a fondo.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Car accident, Death of parent, and Grief