A review by ks75
Phantom by H.D. Carlton

emotional hopeful lighthearted sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.75

I finished this book over an hour ago, but I needed a moment to breathe and process. Because WOW. HD Carlton just pulled me into the 1940s, and I swear I could smell the rationed coffee and hear the scratchy jazz records playing in the background. 🎷✨

This story felt like stepping into Pleasantville—where everything starts in black & white, and then color slowly bleeds in. And at the heart of it all? Gigi, our FMC, who absolutely shines. Her journey through wartime, self-discovery, and the quiet revolution of women waking up to their own power? Chef’s kiss. 👏🏼

And then there’s Ronaldo. Swoon. That man swept me off my feet! 😍🖤

HD Carlton did that. The world, the atmosphere, the emotions—it was all so vivid, and I was fully transported. Time travel may not be real, but this book sure made it feel like it was. 🕰️📖
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