A review by literaryprincess
If I Have to Be Haunted by Miranda Sun

adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

A cute if somewhat simple contemporary fantasy. Though I appreciated the unique magic system, it was a bit all over the place, hopping back and forth incorporating various mythologies that didn't quite connect in any particular way. A deeper storyline lingered under the surface that was never fully explored that was used as teaser bait for a potential sequel, but Cara and Zach's story feels like it started and ended cohesively here. Although their romance was a given and was heartwarming in the end, their enemies dynamic at the beginning felt forced. The entire book definitely leans towards the younger side of YA, but it can be an enjoyable and quick read if tropiness and a few cringe lines here and there are no bother to you.