A review by jadehusdanhicks
The Ghost of Us by James L. Sutter

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful medium-paced

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

5.0

What a story, this was gripping and excuse the pun 'haunting' from start to finish. This story battles grief both past and present, friendships, romance, trust and more. Our leading character is a bisexual ghost hunter by the name of Cara, whos best friend is a devout catholic called Holly. Having been friends through the good and the bad it begins with them helping each other with their respective Youtube chanels, but Cara's escapades ghost hunting uncover something neither could expect - Cara can communicate with the spirit of Aiden, a teen who died at the site of her last ghost hunt. Trying to find out more and bring him some closure, the chaos leads Cara to his sister Meredith in an attempt led by Aidens ideas to try and make her happy as she has been depressed since his passing. Focusing on character development this story battles trust issues, maturing,  being truthful with themself and others and more and although there was some bumpy parts i am glad that overall that closure and happiness was achieved for all. Additionally, this had great representation with both queer and asian characters present in our main characters and their friends.