A review by beatyjulia
The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

The Dead Romantics is, at its heart, a romance. However, the pieces I found most endearing didn't always involve the developing love between Florence and Ben. I found the strongest pull towards Florence's grappling with the loss of her father. 
"I began to realize that love wasn't dead, but it wasn't forever either. It was something in between, a moment in time where two people existed at the exact same moment in the exact same place in the universe."
The wind in the trees, the crows announcing the presence of a ghostly presence, the treatment that death is a part of life and should be treated with all the love and enthusiasm and care that other life events garner...these were the elements that impressed on my heart.
I love Ben's heart and his heart for Florence. His presence for her in her time of sorrow and searching was so honest and kind. This is a sweet book that will stay with me for more reasons than just the romantic storyline!
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