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mdevlin923's review against another edition
4.0
Ophelia and her mother fled the south to move to Pittsburgh following the murder of her father. The two began living with their Aunt Rose and multiple cousins while trying to make enough money to live on their own. In order to do so, Ophelia and her mother both work at Daffodil Manor. But Ophie has been troubled since they moved to Pittsburgh...she can see ghosts; and there are multiple ghosts living in Daffodil Manor, including a vivacious maid named Clara. Ophie must learn about her gift and help Clara move on, all whilr dealing with mean cousins and the unjustness of racism.
A historical fiction / fantasy / mystery. The author handled the racial and socioeconomic issues delicately and age appropriately. The plot was unique and engaging!
A historical fiction / fantasy / mystery. The author handled the racial and socioeconomic issues delicately and age appropriately. The plot was unique and engaging!
maryamthehobbit's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
thechanelmuse's review against another edition
4.0
On the night of her father’s murder, 12-year-old Ophelia sees her first ghost.
Set in the 1920s during Jim Crow and the Great Migration, Ophie’s Ghosts is an atmospheric paranormal-historical fiction novel that merges mystery, memory and curiosity as a child maid explores the inner world of a mansion owned by a wealthy white family and aims uncover the cause of death of a Black maid who once held her position. This middle grade book touches on topics of race, loss, grief, healing, peace and family.
Set in the 1920s during Jim Crow and the Great Migration, Ophie’s Ghosts is an atmospheric paranormal-historical fiction novel that merges mystery, memory and curiosity as a child maid explores the inner world of a mansion owned by a wealthy white family and aims uncover the cause of death of a Black maid who once held her position. This middle grade book touches on topics of race, loss, grief, healing, peace and family.
kmowww's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
mal_auri's review against another edition
5.0
STILL A FIVE. I read this in 2022 when I first got COVID and things still took me by surpirse now. LOVE IT! Its just a fun cozy read.
kaylee2222's review against another edition
dark
emotional
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? No
4.0
jaimeb's review against another edition
dark
emotional
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
5.0
sskinner155's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
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? No
4.0
A ghost story set in the 1920s about a young black girls move from the Jim Crow south to Philadelphia.
An emotional story about racism, family and unfinished business. Ophie is a great character trying to keep her head down but keeps getting tangled into the mess of the dead.
Please check trigger warnings!
An emotional story about racism, family and unfinished business. Ophie is a great character trying to keep her head down but keeps getting tangled into the mess of the dead.
Please check trigger warnings!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Death of parent, Racial slurs, and Racism
Moderate: Murder and Slavery
btothebooks's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
The perfect amount of horror for a scaredy-cat like me. As a Pittsburghese, I kind of wish there was more Pittsburgh, but otherwise, it's a good story. It's well-written and I think builds a great amount.