A review by alylentz
I Am the Ghost in Your House by Mar Romasco-Moore

dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

This was one of the more unique YA titles I've read in a while! The idea of invisible people was really well explored here, and watching Pie make connections and friends was a really heartwarming experience. I did feel at times that the story was a little bogged down by logistics--I think readers who pick up this title are probably going to go with the flow and don't need every little thing explained. The storyline with her father also felt slightly dissonant and unnecessary to me since so much other good stuff was happening in this, but overall I think this is a really strong book. I would recommend it to YA readers who like magical realism/speculative elements in contemporary titles, who like found family stories, and who like stories told from an outsider perspective. 

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC of this title in exchange for an honest review.
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