A review by unawake0442
If I Stopped Haunting You by Colby Wilkens

funny mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Romance? Horror? Two of my favorite genres in one? Yes, please!

So it should be little surprise that I enjoyed If I Stopped Haunting You. But still, I’ve read books that, on paper, should have been perfect picks for me that missed the mark regardless. I think Colby Wilkens did an excellent job at balancing the horror and romance elements. It really goes back and forth between the two focuses pretty evenly. Every time it switched and I thought to myself how I wanted more of whichever aspect, it would return within a few chapters.

I did, however, feel If I Stopped Haunting You failed to stick the landing. No spoilers, of course, but I just felt a little letdown.

Still had a great time reading this one though! Its October release date is perfect, naturally. Solid debut for Wilkens overall.

Thanks to #NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC in exchange for my unbiased opinions!