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A review by wolfiegrrrl
Ghost Friends Forever by Monica Gallagher
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.5
It was a very fast-paced start to the series. I understand that the limitations of the format are in part responsible for the rushed pacing of both the budding romance and the mystery, but I did find them both interesting anyway and I think it works just fine for the younger audience it's aiming for.
It's really nice to see a wholesome queer relationship and characters that kids can look to and maybe see themselves in! Bonus points for the main conflict being about a family coping with the effects of divorce. It's good to see that topic integrated seamlessly into gripping stories that kids are naturally drawn to because it's such an important subject to discuss and this is a wonderful gateway - especially for kids who may be experiencing a similar situation and looking to examples in media for assistance with coping, or for kids who might have friends going through this and want to understand on some level what their friends are feeling.
It's really nice to see a wholesome queer relationship and characters that kids can look to and maybe see themselves in! Bonus points for the main conflict being about a family coping with the effects of divorce. It's good to see that topic integrated seamlessly into gripping stories that kids are naturally drawn to because it's such an important subject to discuss and this is a wonderful gateway - especially for kids who may be experiencing a similar situation and looking to examples in media for assistance with coping, or for kids who might have friends going through this and want to understand on some level what their friends are feeling.