A review by caidyn
This Is Not a Ghost Story by Andrea Portes
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I received an ARC through Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review!
CW: death, loss/grief, and some scenes of violence
I had no idea what I was in for with this book, but I knew it sounded so interesting. It's a quick read, too, one that I could have easily finished in one sitting if time had permitted. The story focuses around Daffodil, a teenager who's decided to stay at this old house for money over the summer while the family is away and there's construction being done. Of course, there's something she's not wanting to address that happened in her life, something that the house keeps drawing her back to thinking about.
Admittedly, I guessed the ending or I had a hint at it. It was very cleverly woven and I had ideas from the start about the truth of the matter. It was also the right mix of spooky to sweet. The book was never overwhelmingly scary or anything like that. It was more of a sweet read, too. And it was very quick. Overall, a very enjoyable book!
CW: death, loss/grief, and some scenes of violence
I had no idea what I was in for with this book, but I knew it sounded so interesting. It's a quick read, too, one that I could have easily finished in one sitting if time had permitted. The story focuses around Daffodil, a teenager who's decided to stay at this old house for money over the summer while the family is away and there's construction being done. Of course, there's something she's not wanting to address that happened in her life, something that the house keeps drawing her back to thinking about.
Admittedly, I guessed the ending or I had a hint at it. It was very cleverly woven and I had ideas from the start about the truth of the matter. It was also the right mix of spooky to sweet. The book was never overwhelmingly scary or anything like that. It was more of a sweet read, too. And it was very quick. Overall, a very enjoyable book!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Grief, and Violence