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A review by b00kw0rms0fthew0rldunite
Kindred Spirits at Harling Hall by Sharon Booth
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
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
I absolutely LOVE this premise! A ghost friendly village with a contractual obligation for someone to take care of their wants and needs. A whole community themed in different eras and protected from the wider world. So many possibilities!
I like the realness that Callie portrays, a real woman with a sense of humour, her own demons and self doubt and a real hankering after Maltesers. Sharon Booth has clearly based Callie on me!
When faced with something too good to be true, she does the only thing a good mother would do and looks out for her child's needs first.
The other characters are great too, Broody Brodie, Loyal Lawrie and Miraculous Mia all contributing to a cast of living characters with charm. Florrie, Agnes and Audrey being only a few of the dead characters with a real presence!
Throughout the story, there are a number of plot lines and all written about with care and love. You have the normal community shenanigans with the added drama of disputes through the ages.
Beautifully written and full of heart... whether still beating or not... a perfect cosy read that has be waiting impatiently for number 2 in the series!
Thank you to Netgalley and Boldwood Books for an ARC, it was hard to put down! All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I like the realness that Callie portrays, a real woman with a sense of humour, her own demons and self doubt and a real hankering after Maltesers. Sharon Booth has clearly based Callie on me!
When faced with something too good to be true, she does the only thing a good mother would do and looks out for her child's needs first.
The other characters are great too, Broody Brodie, Loyal Lawrie and Miraculous Mia all contributing to a cast of living characters with charm. Florrie, Agnes and Audrey being only a few of the dead characters with a real presence!
Throughout the story, there are a number of plot lines and all written about with care and love. You have the normal community shenanigans with the added drama of disputes through the ages.
Beautifully written and full of heart... whether still beating or not... a perfect cosy read that has be waiting impatiently for number 2 in the series!
Thank you to Netgalley and Boldwood Books for an ARC, it was hard to put down! All thoughts and opinions are my own.