chaptersofchase 's review for:

The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston

5.0

emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious fast-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: Complicated

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Thank you, Berkley, for the gifted copy of The Dead Romantics {partner}

Genre: Romance
Format: 📖
Pub Date: 6.28.2022
Star Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆

"..the wind is just the breath of everyone who came before us. All the people who've passed on, those who've taken a breath. They're still in the wind. And they'll always be in the wind singing."

Well, first of all, I loved this book. I love books that are different or make me think outside the box. I usually find something to relate to in a book about grieving the ones you've lost because it's something we've all encountered or will encounter in our lives. So, if I can find a story that gives me the faintest bit of hope that the people I love most are still with me, I will gladly read that book.

The Dead Romantics was one of my most anticipated summer reads, and it lived up to all the hype I had given it. Also, I'm so happy to be chosen as a GMA July Book Club Pick! The book contains beautiful quotes about life, death, and what it means to grieve and love between those two. Once I started reading it, I had to force myself to put it down so I could savor the story. I plan to reread it.

I loved the chemistry between Florence, the ghostwriter, and her ghost; it was full of love and respect. They may be my favorite "couple" for 2022. But, I can't go into too many details without giving away essential story parts.

Ashley Poston's writing was beautiful and full of all the wit and humor I find in Emily Henry's books. Poston created characters that I loved, ghosts and all. I most certainly cried on several pages, especially the ones towards the end of the book. I didn't know which direction Poston would take her readers, and I was nervous to say goodbye to the characters I'd come to love. But, she did a marvelous job; The Dead Romantics is one I'll keep close to my heart.

🥰 Witty & delightful
💖 Romance genre at its finest
👻 Hauntingly romantic
🤩 Fun & quirky characters

If you enjoyed reading Emily Henry's books, I recommend reading The Dead Romantics.



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