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milishiu's review against another edition
5.0
I truly enjoyed reading it. The medical jargons, the in-depth description of what is really happening in a hospital and the experience itself of an actual doctor is really well written. Me, being a big fan of medical tv dramas, being able to read something like this is much more fullfiling for me (next to my favorite book the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon). I would like to read more medical based theme books in the future.
The book is really easy to read and had the perfect length for its storyline. I love how the author expressed the unique chemistry of both lead characters, it is not the cheesy type but I can still fell the "kilig" factor. Also the helpful information and details at the end of the book are very informative and well presented, hopefully it would read by someone who are also experiecing the same situation as the main character- Cris and hopefully those references would become more handy and helpful for them.
The book is really easy to read and had the perfect length for its storyline. I love how the author expressed the unique chemistry of both lead characters, it is not the cheesy type but I can still fell the "kilig" factor. Also the helpful information and details at the end of the book are very informative and well presented, hopefully it would read by someone who are also experiecing the same situation as the main character- Cris and hopefully those references would become more handy and helpful for them.
kimching232's review against another edition
4.0
An easy and cute read. I liked the family and friendship aspects more than the romance in this novel.
mezzythedragon's review against another edition
4.0
More like 3.5. The flashbacks in the beginning kind of disrupted the flow a bit, but it picks up when we get into Cris’ and Nathan/Emilio’s scenes more. Definitely a heavier story, since it deals with depression and suicide, but nonetheless important, heavy-hitting topics. If anything, the romance bit was secondary, and I wasn’t into that part as much.
shealea's review against another edition
5.0
More often than not, romances are about sparks flying, and heat sizzling as fingers touch, and exploding feelings of giddiness. But what Cris and Nathan had wasn’t all fire and noise; but rather, a quiet, steady romance that held promises of being there for each other no matter what, which I found to be really beautiful. Their chemistry did not rely on insanely fiery attraction; instead, it banked on their mutual empathy and trust.
It genuinely baffles me how Celestine Trinidad was able to explore sensitive topics and themes with painful accuracy, thorough research, and thought-provoking depth within a limited handful of pages. For a relatively short novel, Ghost of a Feeling offered so many wonderfully positive messages, as well as a lot of thoughtful insight on the harsh reality of mental health struggles and the repercussions of denying people the help and support that they need. One of my favorite takeaways from this novel is that we should never undermine or invalidate someone else’s struggle! The story also featured quite a handful of medical jargon that was presented in a way that was never overwhelming or intimidating.
With all that said, it’s an understatement to say that I really, really enjoyed reading this novel. More than just a well-written medical romance, the story Celestine Trinidad tells in Ghost of a Feeling is no-holds-barred honest, carefully constructed, and consistently heart-wrenching.
Note: I received a digital Advanced Reader’s Copy (ARC) of Ghost of a Feeling from the author herself in exchange for an honest review. Many thanks to Celestine Trinidad for the opportunity!
It genuinely baffles me how Celestine Trinidad was able to explore sensitive topics and themes with painful accuracy, thorough research, and thought-provoking depth within a limited handful of pages. For a relatively short novel, Ghost of a Feeling offered so many wonderfully positive messages, as well as a lot of thoughtful insight on the harsh reality of mental health struggles and the repercussions of denying people the help and support that they need. One of my favorite takeaways from this novel is that we should never undermine or invalidate someone else’s struggle! The story also featured quite a handful of medical jargon that was presented in a way that was never overwhelming or intimidating.
With all that said, it’s an understatement to say that I really, really enjoyed reading this novel. More than just a well-written medical romance, the story Celestine Trinidad tells in Ghost of a Feeling is no-holds-barred honest, carefully constructed, and consistently heart-wrenching.
Note: I received a digital Advanced Reader’s Copy (ARC) of Ghost of a Feeling from the author herself in exchange for an honest review. Many thanks to Celestine Trinidad for the opportunity!
theultmtfangirl's review against another edition
4.0
Still gathering my emotions because I was crying by the end. That was beautiful.
bookbed's review against another edition
3.0
"With mentions of failure, bullying and suicide (not to mention, a great pretender~) on the blurb, readers might think twice adding Ghost of a Feeling to their reading list. I know I did. Because if you’ve experienced these things yourself, it’s a little scary to be going into a story that could possibly mess with your head big-time." Continue reading our review here.
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