A review by bg_oseman_fan
The Ghosts We Keep by Mason Deaver

emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

This book felt very raw, and close to what it make look like if we could really sit inside someone’s head while the experienced such a devastating loss at such a young age. Mason tackles grieving in a way that is less like a Hallmark movie and much more like real life. I particularly like how Liam’s relationship with his Mom was explored. I also liked the before sections that gave us insight into Ethan that contextualizes the impact his death has on those who knew him. I found Liam’s relationship with his friends hard to read, and felt some information was missing and more about that aspect could’ve been shown better in the story. 
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