A review by georgia_sara93
I'll Be Waiting For You by Mariko Turk

dark emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective sad 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? It's complicated

4.0

Last year, Natalie’s best friend Imogen dies from an undiagnosed heart condition. The two best friends were always different, Imogen was always humble and intelligent, Natalie brave and happy to jumper into danger, but they shared a strong love of horror. So when the opportunity arises for Natalie to complete her project at Harlow House, the most haunted place in Boulder where the best friends spent their holidays together every year, Natalie jumps at the chance. Too bad Natalie’s arch rival Leander from school is also completing his project at the Harlow Hotel. But will these enemies turn to lovers?

What a beautifully done YA story about grief!! My favourite topic in all the world! Horrible and complicated to feel, but the beauty of the connection it represents is unreal. Looking at psychics these two teens unpacked what their perceived reality about it, but for this reader, something I do believe in, even if I don’t really speak about it. I loved the mix of looking at grief and adding in a gentle romance in a way that can only be done so well in a YA for me. If you’re looking for something beautiful and a bit different, this is the perfect book for that. 😍😍