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A review by smolhousewitch
The Other Ones by Fran Hart
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I loved this wholesome coming-of-age story about Sal and Pax. I frequently found myself laughing to myself as I read it - and, towards the end, crying as all the details came together. This is a beautiful story about growing up, grief, and finding yourself, wrapped in spooky autumn vibes. Pax and Sal's friendship and ultimate relationship is so wholesome and gave me butterflies as I was reading. What I love most about them, however, is the way they both grow together over the course of the book. The side characters (Asha, Dirk, Elsie) were just as well-written as the two main characters and I really enjoyed following all of them through the story.
This has to go on your fall TBR if you're a fan of low stakes YA queer romance! It's definitely written for a younger age range than I typically read but I was craving some Heartstopper-esque vibes and this delivered. Some of the other reviewers seemed let down that this didn't have more overt spooky/horror vibes, so I'll note that this definitely isn't an *actual* haunted house book. The autumn vibes are immaculate, the characters are diverse and lovable, and the way it explores how we can become haunted by those we lose is so powerful. Thank you to NetGalley and Chicken House for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This has to go on your fall TBR if you're a fan of low stakes YA queer romance! It's definitely written for a younger age range than I typically read but I was craving some Heartstopper-esque vibes and this delivered. Some of the other reviewers seemed let down that this didn't have more overt spooky/horror vibes, so I'll note that this definitely isn't an *actual* haunted house book. The autumn vibes are immaculate, the characters are diverse and lovable, and the way it explores how we can become haunted by those we lose is so powerful. Thank you to NetGalley and Chicken House for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.