holl3640's review
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
intheblackout's review
5.0
Great characters, an interesting plot, and ghosts both spooky and goofy; topped off with classic Alice Winters' humour.
Hiro can see the dead, and he helps them find peace and cross over. His ability drops him in a lot of awkward-to-explain situations, like crime scenes; often finding the body before the police do. This leads to a lot of run ins with Detective Maddox, who's trying to figure out how Hiro knows so much.
Through some unusual circumstances involving the mayor's dead wife's explicit painting, Hiro ends up as a consultant on one of Maddox's cases. Hiro and Maddox's relationship is a highlight, their banter was so fun to read.
The mystery was interesting and I didn't guess whodunit. It was actually spooky and had some horror elements that I really enjoyed!
Hiro can see the dead, and he helps them find peace and cross over. His ability drops him in a lot of awkward-to-explain situations, like crime scenes; often finding the body before the police do. This leads to a lot of run ins with Detective Maddox, who's trying to figure out how Hiro knows so much.
Through some unusual circumstances involving the mayor's dead wife's explicit painting, Hiro ends up as a consultant on one of Maddox's cases. Hiro and Maddox's relationship is a highlight, their banter was so fun to read.
The mystery was interesting and I didn't guess whodunit. It was actually spooky and had some horror elements that I really enjoyed!
stekpanna's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.0
suflet's review against another edition
4.0
A sweet romance and intriguing mystery
This book was really fun and had a great romance at it's center. I loved how funny and kind Hiro was and how it was paired with his emotional reservedness. His difficult past had taught him to be easy going yet emotionally distant and it was interesting to watch Maddox navigate through that too get to know Hiro. I liked how Hiro wasn't particularly interested in either hiding or advertising his abilities but Maddox acted like the good detective he was and figured it out conclusively.
Also the mystery was good and kept me curious.
I also loved how creepy the ghosts got when someone was dying or in danger. It was unsettling.
This book was really fun and had a great romance at it's center. I loved how funny and kind Hiro was and how it was paired with his emotional reservedness. His difficult past had taught him to be easy going yet emotionally distant and it was interesting to watch Maddox navigate through that too get to know Hiro. I liked how Hiro wasn't particularly interested in either hiding or advertising his abilities but Maddox acted like the good detective he was and figured it out conclusively.
Also the mystery was good and kept me curious.
I also loved how creepy the ghosts got when someone was dying or in danger. It was unsettling.
the_otaku_bibliophile's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
hugo19999's review
5.0
It was a funny and emotional book
Also intense and at times can be scary.
What I loved the most about this book is the chemistry between all of these characters they worked so well ugh.
Also intense and at times can be scary.
What I loved the most about this book is the chemistry between all of these characters they worked so well ugh.
robinsease's review
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
33ewdw's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
megamac's review
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
4.0