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A review by catsandbookstacks
Ghosts of Gastown: A Novel by Jessica Renwick
5.0
*Thank you to Great Plains Press for the eARC.*
Charming, creepy, and full of heart.
Ghosts of Gastown offers a fast-paced paranormal horror set amongst the history of Vancouver. The story follows twelve-year Hope as she manages grief over the death of her father and the move to a new city.
Of course, settling in isn't that easy when her mom is a busy horror author and Hope starts seeing ghosts—including the one in her closet. When the ghosts begin to close in on Hope and her new friend, Oliver, they decide to investigate on their own.
Jessica Renwick offers a story that brilliantly weaves a tight plot with realistic characters, while exploring themes of friendship, family, and grief. Middle grade readers will relate to friendship fallout, parental loss and connection, problem solving, conflict resolution, and a love of video games. Hope may not always make the right decision, but she knows she has people in her corner.
Ghosts of Gastown will leave you smiling and give you goosebumps on the next page. The horror aspects are well balanced with the story's charm and sprinkling of Vancouver history, all while you anticipate the next paranormal appearance.
I want to join Team Spirit with Hope, Oliver and Jaya!
Charming, creepy, and full of heart.
Ghosts of Gastown offers a fast-paced paranormal horror set amongst the history of Vancouver. The story follows twelve-year Hope as she manages grief over the death of her father and the move to a new city.
Of course, settling in isn't that easy when her mom is a busy horror author and Hope starts seeing ghosts—including the one in her closet. When the ghosts begin to close in on Hope and her new friend, Oliver, they decide to investigate on their own.
Jessica Renwick offers a story that brilliantly weaves a tight plot with realistic characters, while exploring themes of friendship, family, and grief. Middle grade readers will relate to friendship fallout, parental loss and connection, problem solving, conflict resolution, and a love of video games. Hope may not always make the right decision, but she knows she has people in her corner.
Ghosts of Gastown will leave you smiling and give you goosebumps on the next page. The horror aspects are well balanced with the story's charm and sprinkling of Vancouver history, all while you anticipate the next paranormal appearance.
I want to join Team Spirit with Hope, Oliver and Jaya!