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The tightly worded story wastes very little and almost everything has a purpose and connection. The few scenes between the narrator, Liz, and Maggie are perhaps the weakest and least driven. These show another side to all the characters, but if anything these could have been omitted as the real intensity and driving force occurs elsewhere. When the story focuses on the narrator, Josh, Mike, and Trace, the writing is at its most engaging and absorbing. The clever descriptions, witty dialogue, and relatable sense of character and plot all combine to deliver a classic story that can be enjoyed and loved at all ages.
From the small details of the vintage shop and love of classic clothing to nuanced characters and subtle depths of emotion, the story delivers a beautiful and poignant tale in a light, easy manner that will resonate with readers. I highly suggest you check this out. As the narrator unnamed, which I never noticed while reading the book!
I'm a sissy that way, so YMMV. I found the first half of the book noticeably stronger than the second half; the latter seemed a bit disjointed somehow, not as polished -- thus the loss of half a star. This was my introduction to Steve Berman's work, and as far as I'm concerned he's a keeper. Mar 13, J. A superb YA ghost story and an excellent YA gay romance novel rolled into one. My only complaint is that I would have loved to,live in this world longer--could have gone on another hundred pages with no complain from me. May 19, BingeOnBooks rated it it was amazing.
This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. From our review at iloveyafiction. If, like me, you were one of those misguided and angsty teens who liked to dye their hair and your wardrobe consisted of thrift store t-shirts along with ripped black Chuck Taylors with lots of safety pins, then this book is for you. Too often high school angst stories feel schmaltzy or forced but this is spot on. The ghosts are tortured souls that mirror the living teens the main character deals with.
This book is short too short, Steve Berman, too short! Oct 08, Ryn rated it did not like it Shelves: So apparently I'm the only human being in the world who didn't like this book. It had rave reviews, which is why I picked it up, and I loved the synopsis, so I was totally expecting a good read. First of all, let me confess that I would sell my soul for slash fanfiction.
And no femslash, oh no It's like I suddenly wish the females would just So I really wanted to love this book! I've been trying to find good slash novels, and this was the first step! I couldn't wait to read it! And then I read it. The main character was pretty cool too, and I liked the more day-to-day issues the characters faced. However, I thought that the main plot point was kind of childish and weak.
Again, this book kind of reminded me of another that was better: The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong. No slash, but very well written, with some pretty sweet twists. Sep 24, Rick rated it really liked it.
This was a really well done book in my opinion. I enjoyed the characters and their quirks. The mystery is well done and I didn't see some of it coming and that is always a good indication of a well thought out plot and characters. I found really nothing wrong with the exception to the font size jumping all around. Editing seemed to miss that. I look forward to reading more of Mr. Jan 29, Seth rated it it was ok. I rated this 2 stars for mostly one reason. I have no idea who the target audience is. I'm going to break it down into pros and cons.
The characters are fairly realistic though I thought the main character was a little too compliant with most things , and the plot, overall, fairly interesting. It's a typical coming-out story filled with conveniently place gay boys and ghosts for the protagonist to get involved with and come to terms. In my opinion, the b I rated this 2 stars for mostly one reason. In my opinion, the book was overly sexualized for a YA read. This wouldn't be bad if it weren't for the fact that it's written at a level and style for YA readers. There is some graphic content, drug use, and language.
Again not a problem in and of itself. This book, however, gives me the feeling that it was written to reach out to gay youth who need to feel contact with a gay identity and perhaps a protagonist they can relate to or who can relate to them. This audience, however, falls apart when you think about where this book would be offered. But it's the kind of book you would have to secret away and hide from your parents, for a number or content reasons and I'm not really sure that's healthy or productive for gay teens as they are probably doing that already.
The protagonists parents, whom he ran away from, are absolute monsters. I know that this sometimes happens, but I also feel like this is maybe not the best signal to give to kids wondering about outing themselves. Overall, it was a straight-forward read that offered me just what I expected from a paranormal m-m YA novel: For once, I'd like to see something done in this genre that is both tasteful, insightful, and not oozing with characters who have single motivations that are driven by their hormones or their junk. But, you know, it's probably truer to life as a teen than fleshed out characters.
Oct 06, Madison Keller rated it really liked it Shelves: The writing is clear and easy to read and the story has definite character and plot arcs. It hits all the right notes as the main character learns about the difference between love and attraction. Aug 17, Cassie Robinson rated it it was amazing. I read this novel quite a while back on one of my summer trips to California and I absolutely loved it.
The story is really unique and the characters are very well rounded. I loved the angsty atmosphere of the story. I can't remember all the details since it was such a while ago but I believe it is about a boy who comes across a ghost on a walk home? I might be wrong. But anyhow, the story was fast paced and the writing style was very lyrical. I want more from this author!
May 15, Ula'ndi Hart rated it liked it. Jason Frazier - 4 Book Cover: It was really interesting. And as usual Jason Frazier showed us how talented he is yet again. Sep 21, B rated it liked it Shelves: This audio book was very pleasant to listen to, may be I would have not given it 4 stars if I read it on print ,but the audio made it very Delightful to listen to, The narrator is one of those rare great ones. This was Creepy at times and a bit romantic, but very nostalgic. Good story to listen to like a radio show of the 's.
Sep 18, T. Amburgey rated it really liked it.
Nov 20, Peppermaud rated it it was amazing. Great ghost love story! Jan 02, Silkeeeeeereads rated it liked it Shelves: This is really more of a paranormal ghost story than an erotic romance.
There's no sex, lots of MM kissing. Sep 04, Zuska rated it liked it Recommended to Zuska by: A sweet and eerie young adult novel that captures the angst of being a teen, feeling awkward, knowing you are different, and wondering if anyone will ever love you.
The young protagonist falls for a seductive ghost, and finds his life imperiled. Good friends help keep him safe, he solves a mystery, and decides he had been so preoccupied with wanting love, he neglected to ask himself what love wanted back from him.
Read My girlfriend's ghost (lesbian story) from the story My girlfriend's ghost ( lesbian) I know i have another book, keep reading and vote it up(: tell me what you think. to just reach out and hold her hand. but I can't feel, I can touch, i just can't feel. . ***Note: This story will include adults engaging in fun, adult sexy times. Explicit lesbian erotica story approx 2, words WARNING! Explicit! The Touch of Ghostly Hands - Paranormal Lesbian Erotica Short Story by Dahlia Black.
The plot device of a ghostly first love operates as an extended metaphor for how w A sweet and eerie young adult novel that captures the angst of being a teen, feeling awkward, knowing you are different, and wondering if anyone will ever love you. The plot device of a ghostly first love operates as an extended metaphor for how wanting so much to be loved blinds us to how our lovers can injure us. The book contains some mild sex scenes, and the teenage characters do drink and take drugs. All of this of course reflects the realities of the lives of many teens.
It will no doubt contribute to some adults wanting to keep this book out of the hands of said teens. That would be a shame, because I think the positives of the book are many: Going back to the notion of the ghost lover as a metaphor for a bad relationship - the scenes between Josh and the narrator are particularly well done. If you've ever had a lover who's done you wrong, you know bad love can leave you with a cold, cold heart.
That's all I'll say! I wish the book had been given a stronger editor's hand, to tighten up a few places, but the characters are well drawn and the story stayed with me. Hand to heart, I finished this novel in the middle of the night, snuggled under the covers during a thunderstorm, and it was perfection.
And maybe again after that. We do know his best friend is a girl named Trace. We know that she has two brothers named Mike: Because he also sees dead people. Me, the little goth boy being stalked by a dead jock. It may take a while to update each thing until the show that im in is over. So a couple weeks guys. I'm Kara, I was a sophomore in high school, until I jumped off that cliff I was very depressed and was made fun of everyday for being a lesbian, my family never cared about me, they were all homophobes and they had disowned me. I didn't have many friends except Ashley and Jake.
They were the only two who cared about me, and I hate how much I hurt them, mainly Ashley I loved her so much, I still do, she doesn't know I follow her around because no one can see me. Okay I think I am done talking, Ashley is getting out of School now, byes I'm a sophomore in High school, 16 years young and hang out with my only other friend Jake. Since Kara left things have just gone downhill for me, I started getting into alcohol and cutting myself. Jake knows about the alcohol but not cutting myself, he would flip out if he knew.
I never got tell Kara how much I loved her, I cried everyday after the funeral and still do. Well, I got to go, bye. Hey, my names Jake, as if you didn't know, 16 years old I have or had the two greatest friends in the whole world, Kara and Ashley, but Kara is gone and we all miss her, especially Ashley, she has told me how much she loved her. A Paranormal Lesbian Erotica Short story of approx 2, words. June 6, by Erotica eBooks Press. After a long stint working the Lazy T Ranch in Laredo, and a long time in the saddle to get to Medora, there was just two things on Joey 's mind - whiskey and whores.
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