documentno_is 's review for:

The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston

1.75

adventurous lighthearted fast-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

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My score was going to be lower because the first 77% of this novel are a total slog but it ties up pretty nicely in the end (even if I did guess one of the two "twists." ) I think If I erased this novel from my brain I would be okay for it? Leads were uninteresting (sweaters and pop culture/literature references are her entire character ) and the chemistry didn't click until the end. The concept of falling in love with a dead person was one that had been done before but I expected a new take on it.. and never received it. A re-hash of tropes and formulas this one left me... wanting something else but it was an easy enough read.