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Ghost Roast
by Shawneé Gibbs, Shawnelle Gibbs
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Read this on a whim and glad I did!
As someone who grew up in the South, I am familiar with the complicated relationship many people have with old plantation houses. While they are important parts of US's history of enslavement, too many people romanticize them, as seen by the many plantation weddings every year. I agree with the sentiment that they should be teaching tools, not venues.
As for the story, I think what intrigued me the most of the dad's take on ghost hunting. His philosophy was mostly based on wanting to help people and prevent the tragedy he experienced with his grandmother from happening again. I do think that the romance between Chelsea and Oliver hindered the story a bit, but then again I am not the target audience.
I do think there is more story to be had here, but I am satisfied with the conclusion.
As someone who grew up in the South, I am familiar with the complicated relationship many people have with old plantation houses. While they are important parts of US's history of enslavement, too many people romanticize them, as seen by the many plantation weddings every year. I agree with the sentiment that they should be teaching tools, not venues.
As for the story, I think what intrigued me the most of the dad's take on ghost hunting. His philosophy was mostly based on wanting to help people and prevent the tragedy he experienced with his grandmother from happening again. I do think that the romance between Chelsea and Oliver hindered the story a bit, but then again I am not the target audience.
I do think there is more story to be had here, but I am satisfied with the conclusion.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Slavery