Book picture and linked to The Book Depository and teaser from GoodreadsThe Ghost and the Goth by Stacey Kade
After a close encounter with the front end of a school bus, Alona Dare goes from Homecoming Queen to Queen of the Dead. Now she’s stuck here in spirit form with no sign of the big, bright light coming to take her away. To make matters worse, the only person who might be able to help her is Will Killian, a total loser/outcast type who hates the social elite. He alone can see and hear her, but he wants nothing to do with the former mean girl of Groundsboro High.
Can they get over their mutual distrust—and this weird attraction between them—to work together before Alona vanishes for good and Will is locked up for seeing things that don’t exist?
Published: June 29th 2010
Standalone novel
You can read more about Stacey Kade on her website
**My rating: 5/5**
*My review*
The Ghost and the Goth is a light and humorous novel. Kade has created some dynamic characters who are opposite in social hierarchy but drawn together because of their circumstances-- Alona is dead and Will hears dead people.
I didn't expect to like Alona, I have never been at the top of the social circles, and she is a cheerleader. However, we find out that she has depth and that she has a rough family life.
Will is a dark, troubled kid, with few close friends, and a huge secret. He is able to see and talk to ghosts. He is very rare, and his gift draws Alona to him. Will busts out with awesome humor, and a candid voice. It was fun to be in his head. He is labeled with a disability- schizophrenia, I mean, what would you think?
The plot is paced wonderfully and I devoured their adventures and the unfolding mystery.
I would love to hear what you think of this book and/or my review!
Thanks a lot for the review! I was really doubtful about the book but now I will definitely add it to my TBR.
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed this one! I was surprised with Alona's character too, I really ended up enjoying her personality :)
ReplyDeleteNice review!
Will sounds awesome! I have this book on my bookshelf but haven't read it yet. Your review definitely make me want to read it now! Thank you :)
ReplyDeleteCovers can be very deceiving. Lonely Werewolf Girl, my upcoming review, has one of the ugliest covers I've ever laid eyes on, but I'm finding it a marvelously good read.
ReplyDeletethis is one of the reasons I love reading book review blogs - books with unappealing covers I would ordinarily leave on the shelf become more enticing!
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