A review by quokkaboba
Grave Expectations by Alice Bell

adventurous emotional funny mysterious 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? Yes

3.75

"Like most normal people, Claire viewed phone calls the same way she viewed flavored gin: with suspicion, and as a last resort only."

a lighthearted and funny mystery novel. the tone was a bit ridiculous, but it made me think of a kind of parody of Knives Out, not for everyone, though. the supernatural element was fine, but i wish we'd have more of the general seance and ghosts nagging at each other.

Grave Expectations can be summarised as a cosy crime mystery with ghosts, but as we read, it becomes more centred on the journey and character interactions than crime solving.