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A review by shcleveland
A Ghost in Shining Armor by Therese Beharrie
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I really enjoyed the message of this book. It's okay to put yourself first and have clear boundaries with the people you care about. Levi and Gemma have clear character arcs, and their realization and understanding of this message unfolds beautifully through the book. They're kind of a grumpy sunshine situation, although I don't think Levi was really grumpy some times, I think he just had a bit of resting bitch face, haha.
In addition to healthy boundaries and managing relationships, the book also delves into adoption trauma. It's not an area that I have any experience with myself, but I think it's a really important topic and not one I've really seen addressed this way in fiction before.
There were a few stylistic choice in the writing that made me have to occasionally re-read a sentence or two, but it didn't really detract from my enjoyment of the book. The style was very conversational, the way people really talk. However, if liberal use of partial sentences in writing bothers you, the writing style might be frustrating.
In addition to healthy boundaries and managing relationships, the book also delves into adoption trauma. It's not an area that I have any experience with myself, but I think it's a really important topic and not one I've really seen addressed this way in fiction before.
There were a few stylistic choice in the writing that made me have to occasionally re-read a sentence or two, but it didn't really detract from my enjoyment of the book. The style was very conversational, the way people really talk. However, if liberal use of partial sentences in writing bothers you, the writing style might be frustrating.
Content Warnings
Minor: Abandonment and Death
A big part of the story is adoption trauma