A review by drunk_on_literature
Ghosted by Sarah Ready

3.0

First and foremost, the narrator deserves commendation for their engaging performance. They manage to breathe life into a story that, unfortunately, falls short in engagement. The plot feels somewhat uninspiring from the beginning, like a stretched-out version of "Dead Romantics" with a sci-fi twist. The story's length is a recurring issue, with the sentiment that it could have benefited from some trimming to maintain a more captivating pace. The book's strength becomes evident in its second half, where it manages to redeem itself with an intriguing narrative. However, the abundance of extraneous information makes it better suited for an audiobook experience than a physical read, as it becomes easy to tune out during lengthy descriptions. While unusual, the central romance between the protagonist and the ghost has believable dynamics. However, the explicit sex scenes involving the ghost might not be to everyone's taste, and they veer into the territory of being somewhat weird. Haley and Bernardo's subplot shines brighter than the main couple's story, offering a more captivating and emotionally resonant narrative thread. The ending is a redeeming factor, providing a satisfying conclusion to the overall plot. Despite its drawbacks, Ghosted still holds potential and is an interesting concept. It's reminiscent of the Reese Witherspoon movie "Just Like Heaven" but takes a considerably more explicit turn. The primary issue lies in its pacing and length, which could have benefited from tighter editing and possibly even being split into two books. The feeling of a story dragging on is a common concern throughout the narrative.

I want to thank NetGalley and the Independent Book Publishers Association for providing me an Advanced Listening Copy (ALC) of this book for review.