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Ghost Roast
by Shawneé Gibbs, Shawnelle Gibbs
adventurous
informative
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
“Here your father is with all of that fancy electrical equipment and you're a regular spirit-detecting prodigy.”
This was absolutely delightful. I was expecting a ghost story, but GHOST ROAST was so much more than that.
Chelsea Grant just wants to hang out with her new, cool friends and leave the “Ghost Girl” life behind. Her father is a "paranormal removal expert,” and after getting in a smidge of trouble, Chelsea has to spend her summer working for him.
I was getting Mean Girl vibes at the beginning, but her new friends turned out to be okay, and I think Chelsea had great character growth throughout. There was underage drinking and drug use, but eventually Chelsea stopped giving into peer pressure and let her true self shine.
The big client of the summer were the Harringtons, a wealthy white family whose property was once a sugar plantation that thrived on free labor. There were several spirits still residing at Harrington Manor, and the highlight of the book for me was uncovering the family secrets. The story was entertaining, and educational as we learned more about the history of enslaved people in Louisiana.
The art in this graphic novel was gorgeous, with vibrant colors. I especially loved all the small details, from all the facial expressions, to the palette shift for flashbacks, to Chelsea and her mother eating breakfast in their bonnets.
I highly recommend this one for the inner paranormal ghost hunter in you, lovers of historical fiction, or just if you’re looking for an all around fun adventure with a lot of heart.
This was absolutely delightful. I was expecting a ghost story, but GHOST ROAST was so much more than that.
Chelsea Grant just wants to hang out with her new, cool friends and leave the “Ghost Girl” life behind. Her father is a "paranormal removal expert,” and after getting in a smidge of trouble, Chelsea has to spend her summer working for him.
I was getting Mean Girl vibes at the beginning, but her new friends turned out to be okay, and I think Chelsea had great character growth throughout. There was underage drinking and drug use, but eventually Chelsea stopped giving into peer pressure and let her true self shine.
The big client of the summer were the Harringtons, a wealthy white family whose property was once a sugar plantation that thrived on free labor. There were several spirits still residing at Harrington Manor, and the highlight of the book for me was uncovering the family secrets. The story was entertaining, and educational as we learned more about the history of enslaved people in Louisiana.
The art in this graphic novel was gorgeous, with vibrant colors. I especially loved all the small details, from all the facial expressions, to the palette shift for flashbacks, to Chelsea and her mother eating breakfast in their bonnets.
I highly recommend this one for the inner paranormal ghost hunter in you, lovers of historical fiction, or just if you’re looking for an all around fun adventure with a lot of heart.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Slavery
Moderate: Bullying, Death
Minor: Drug use, Alcohol, War