A review by readingwithrylanne
Gilda Joyce: The Ghost Sonata by Jennifer Allison

adventurous dark funny inspiring lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I’ve been very quickly making my way through this middle grade series over the last couple of weeks, and I feel like each one gets better and better! I’ve rated the first two books in this series 5 stars simply because they were so much fun, but The Ghost Sonata is my favorite one yet. I’ve loved getting to watch Gilda’s character develop during each mystery she finds herself a part of. She’s an entertaining protagonist, that’s for sure! I love the little paranormal aspects sprinkled through the books but it’s the general mystery that always gets to me.

I loved the Oxford setting and the inclusion of Gilda’s best friend Wendy in The Ghost Sonata as well as the sprinkle of romance as two teenagers attempt to develop feelings for each other (only to fail because one of them sucks LOL). The spooky vibes in this story were the best of the series yet, and I’m excited to continue with it! 
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