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The Ghost Bride
by Yangsze Choo
Li Lan is being haunted by a ghost. This isn't the scary part- what's creepy is that its a ghost of a guy who desires her, and just won't take no for an answer. He intends to marry her, and the tiny little problem of him being recently murdered isn't going to stop him.
The book takes some time setting this up, but luckily this is not just a creepy ghost stalker story. Its also a mystery and an adventure that reminds me in many way's of Spirited Away. The descriptive background and culture of 19th century Malay keeps the book going through the slow start, and the rest of the story is much improved by our protagonist's growth and journey. Overall, a really enjoyable story!
*here there be spoilers*
I'd already identified that this book felt like spirited away to me, but it still surprised me that Er Lang actually turned out to be a dragon.Nor did I initially think he would be a romantic interest, but that relationship was developed quite nicely, and I ended up shipping them. The later half of the book is so much better than I thought it would be.
The book takes some time setting this up, but luckily this is not just a creepy ghost stalker story. Its also a mystery and an adventure that reminds me in many way's of Spirited Away. The descriptive background and culture of 19th century Malay keeps the book going through the slow start, and the rest of the story is much improved by our protagonist's growth and journey. Overall, a really enjoyable story!
*here there be spoilers*
I'd already identified that this book felt like spirited away to me, but it still surprised me that Er Lang actually turned out to be a dragon.Nor did I initially think he would be a romantic interest, but that relationship was developed quite nicely, and I ended up shipping them. The later half of the book is so much better than I thought it would be.