A review by hookedbythatbook
Kindred Spirits at Harling Hall by Sharon Booth

3.0

The ghosts at Harling Hall take center stage in this cozy paranormal romance. 

The first chapter drew me in, especially the way the ghosts were revealed to Callie and to us, the readers. I enjoyed the way Callie shook things up a bit and brought a new perspective, even though she made plenty of mistakes along the way. Immi's enthusiasm for the entire project was infectious and I was feeling positive and keen alongside her. 

I quite liked Callie and Brodie and when it looked like they might start something, I was excited. But they had one kiss and many non-romantic interactions that were adversarial at times. That was not enough to build a believable relationship on. The ending would've been phenomenal if the romance between Callie and Brodie had been better established. It felt more like they were at a very good place to start something, but not necessarily declare their undying love for each other. 

Ultimately, this was a story about people, their fears and insecurities, their heartaches, and what made them happy. The ghosts were an interesting way of delivering all of that and they all came with unique personalities. 

The history of Harling Hall was captivating, but I had a lot of questions about the ghosts and how everything worked and that kept taking me out of the story at times. I enjoyed the author's writing style and I can recommend this book if you like ghosts and human nature stories. 

Thank you to Netgalley and Boldwood Books for providing me with a copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.