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mehsi's review against another edition
4.0
I received this book from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.
What starts as a way for Sophia to get on with her parents' ghost business turns into so much more, and I was just squeeing in delight every page that Sophia and Whitney got closer and closer, and I was worried and angry (at who did that) when Sophia couldn't see Whitney. Would she be able to see her again?
This book sure was a ride. I loved how Whitney and Sophia connected. They had an instant bond, and I just adored it. Sophia could tell Whitney all sorts of things, and Whitney was there to listen and give advice.
I liked figuring out what happened to Whitney, who the culprit was, and the reasons why it happened. I liked that it wasn't a reveal that happened instantly, instead it took much longer and was spread over the entire book.
Plus due to Whitney other things also came to light + it gave the parents a bit more of a spotlight.
We don't really find out much about why the parents got divorced. Yes, we get some hints, but not much. Something big happened, but that is it. Frankly, given that they still seem to love/care about each other I don't see why they even divorced in the first place. Did someone threaten them or their kids? I don't know. Hopefully we get some more answers in the next book.
The brother? What a terrible dorkweed that was. I am sorry that your best friend has a crush on your sister, but no need to go angry when she doesn't reciprocate those feelings and instead falls for someone different. Gee. And then there are many other times I just wanted to hurl him off a cliff. :|
I also didn't like what Jake and Whitney did at one point, it just felt out of place and weird. Plus later on it is like it never happened....
Then there was a problem with pacing issues. At times we are at x location and the next page is a whole different location. But you haven't had the feeling these characters actually moved. At times I just checked the page numbers to make sure that I was actually at the next page and not a few pages further. Case in point, after the parenting conference the mom returns home with notes from the kid and confronts him, the next page however is our group at the bridge again. And there are other instances in the story. It is quite jarring.
The art was so-so. It was a bit weird how a lot of the adults looked like teens (especially the dad) whereas the teens looked either older or their age. Perspectives are also a bit wonky at times (what is up with the giant teacher in one of the later pages?).
But all in all, this book definitely had its good moments. Whitney x Sophia (ship ship ship), the mystery of what happened to Whitney, the big battle/ending, that sweet thing on the last page, Sophia was a great character, I loved that each parent had something they were good in regarding the ghosts.
I will be reading the second volume when that one comes out.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
What starts as a way for Sophia to get on with her parents' ghost business turns into so much more, and I was just squeeing in delight every page that Sophia and Whitney got closer and closer, and I was worried and angry (at who did that) when Sophia couldn't see Whitney. Would she be able to see her again?
This book sure was a ride. I loved how Whitney and Sophia connected. They had an instant bond, and I just adored it. Sophia could tell Whitney all sorts of things, and Whitney was there to listen and give advice.
I liked figuring out what happened to Whitney, who the culprit was, and the reasons why it happened. I liked that it wasn't a reveal that happened instantly, instead it took much longer and was spread over the entire book.
Plus due to Whitney other things also came to light + it gave the parents a bit more of a spotlight.
We don't really find out much about why the parents got divorced. Yes, we get some hints, but not much. Something big happened, but that is it. Frankly, given that they still seem to love/care about each other I don't see why they even divorced in the first place. Did someone threaten them or their kids? I don't know. Hopefully we get some more answers in the next book.
The brother? What a terrible dorkweed that was. I am sorry that your best friend has a crush on your sister, but no need to go angry when she doesn't reciprocate those feelings and instead falls for someone different. Gee. And then there are many other times I just wanted to hurl him off a cliff. :|
I also didn't like what Jake and Whitney did at one point, it just felt out of place and weird. Plus later on it is like it never happened....
Then there was a problem with pacing issues. At times we are at x location and the next page is a whole different location. But you haven't had the feeling these characters actually moved. At times I just checked the page numbers to make sure that I was actually at the next page and not a few pages further. Case in point, after the parenting conference the mom returns home with notes from the kid and confronts him, the next page however is our group at the bridge again. And there are other instances in the story. It is quite jarring.
The art was so-so. It was a bit weird how a lot of the adults looked like teens (especially the dad) whereas the teens looked either older or their age. Perspectives are also a bit wonky at times (what is up with the giant teacher in one of the later pages?).
But all in all, this book definitely had its good moments. Whitney x Sophia (ship ship ship), the mystery of what happened to Whitney, the big battle/ending, that sweet thing on the last page, Sophia was a great character, I loved that each parent had something they were good in regarding the ghosts.
I will be reading the second volume when that one comes out.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
brookey8888's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Boy that instalove was crazy. This was cute, but I could not get behind the instalove. I liked the diversity and sexuality representation though. This is a cute little ghost story.
lispylibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
A very cute story with a different kind of romance and a fun mystery.
Sophia and her brother, Felix's parents are ghost hunters. They had a paranormal family business until their parents got a divorce. Sophia meets a ghost named Whitney and decides to help her herself. She learns more and more about Whitney's murder but also learns about herself along the way. Felix tries to stop her from solving the mystery and tries to banish Whitney's ghost, but ends up causing more harm than good. This was a great story of self-acceptance and a great murder mystery with an awesome AHA moment!
Sophia and her brother, Felix's parents are ghost hunters. They had a paranormal family business until their parents got a divorce. Sophia meets a ghost named Whitney and decides to help her herself. She learns more and more about Whitney's murder but also learns about herself along the way. Felix tries to stop her from solving the mystery and tries to banish Whitney's ghost, but ends up causing more harm than good. This was a great story of self-acceptance and a great murder mystery with an awesome AHA moment!
babayagareads's review against another edition
4.0
Bisexual paranormal occurrences with friendship and family drama? Yes, only yes.
f18's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Sapphic ghost romance with a bi mc solving a mystery sounds great to me but wow such a disappointment. I knew due to the short length and age demographic (the characters are in hs but it is a very easy reader so could work for middle grade or maybe even childrens lit) it would be a simple story, but I think that in this case it tried to do too much too quickly, flattening the characters.
The plot was not well explained and I feel uncomfortable with how the perpetrator of the murder was handled.
The plot was not well explained and I feel uncomfortable with how the perpetrator of the murder was handled.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity and Murder
jasarahines's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-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
3.0
ljrinaldi's review against another edition
3.0
First I should say what I liked. I liked that the ghost is lesbian, and it isn't a big deal. I like that Sophia tries to solve the murder on her own. I liked the mystery, and the concept of the story.
Here is what I didn't like. The whole story was very forgettable. So forgettable that I forgot that I had read it, and had to go in and reread it so I could remember what happened the first time. There is a lot of running around, and trying to figure out things, her parents' divorce, and a lot of mean girl stuff thrown in for good measure.
Either the characters should have been more developed, or the story should have been shorter. As it was I didn't really care about her parents divorce. I didn't really care about much of anything. The story feels unfinished, and perhaps there are more in the series, and some things left unresolved will work their way out.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
Here is what I didn't like. The whole story was very forgettable. So forgettable that I forgot that I had read it, and had to go in and reread it so I could remember what happened the first time. There is a lot of running around, and trying to figure out things, her parents' divorce, and a lot of mean girl stuff thrown in for good measure.
Either the characters should have been more developed, or the story should have been shorter. As it was I didn't really care about her parents divorce. I didn't really care about much of anything. The story feels unfinished, and perhaps there are more in the series, and some things left unresolved will work their way out.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
byarsjp's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars! This was such a cute wlw romance. This book explores with divorce, death, and sexuality. I definitely recommend it you want a cute and short read.
mckenzierichardson's review against another edition
3.0
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This is a tricky one to rate. On the whole, I liked it, but it all felt very rushed. The main romance came out of nowhere. While I liked the idea of it, it happened too fast without much development, which was kind of a letdown. Creative concept, I just wish the execution was better.
The story itself was good and I liked the characters overall. For the most part, it just needed more development.
Nice artwork, although there was entirely too much blushing. I wanted some variety in facial expressions.
In terms of the whole family struggle, I found the end to be a bit confusing. While the divorce storyline can be relatable to readers, I felt the ending seemed unbelievable and unnecessary. I'm interested to see where things lead to in the next book, but was kind of unsatisfied with where the parents were left off.
I did like how the book sets up the next one in the series. Despite the problems, I liked it enough to have already requested the second book from the library. I am intrigued by this series and am hoping the second book is a bit more developed.
Still, I liked the overall idea and the story. Definitely interested to see what happens next.
At the end of the book are some short previews for [b:The First Day of the Rest of her Life|31451222|The First Day of the Rest of her Life (Stitched #1)|Mariah McCourt|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1504735530l/31451222._SX50_.jpg|52153992] (which I highly recommend. It is so weird and amazing.) and [b:Scarlet Rose #1: I Knew I'd Meet You|33533855|Scarlet Rose #1 I Knew I'd Meet You|Patricia Lyfoung|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1499745050l/33533855._SY75_.jpg|19031808].
This is a tricky one to rate. On the whole, I liked it, but it all felt very rushed. The main romance came out of nowhere. While I liked the idea of it, it happened too fast without much development, which was kind of a letdown. Creative concept, I just wish the execution was better.
The story itself was good and I liked the characters overall. For the most part, it just needed more development.
Nice artwork, although there was entirely too much blushing. I wanted some variety in facial expressions.
In terms of the whole family struggle, I found the end to be a bit confusing. While the divorce storyline can be relatable to readers, I felt the ending seemed unbelievable and unnecessary. I'm interested to see where things lead to in the next book, but was kind of unsatisfied with where the parents were left off.
I did like how the book sets up the next one in the series. Despite the problems, I liked it enough to have already requested the second book from the library. I am intrigued by this series and am hoping the second book is a bit more developed.
Still, I liked the overall idea and the story. Definitely interested to see what happens next.
At the end of the book are some short previews for [b:The First Day of the Rest of her Life|31451222|The First Day of the Rest of her Life (Stitched #1)|Mariah McCourt|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1504735530l/31451222._SX50_.jpg|52153992] (which I highly recommend. It is so weird and amazing.) and [b:Scarlet Rose #1: I Knew I'd Meet You|33533855|Scarlet Rose #1 I Knew I'd Meet You|Patricia Lyfoung|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1499745050l/33533855._SY75_.jpg|19031808].