The Ghost of Us
A swoony sapphic YA romance
Published on 6. June 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
368 pages
978-1-83913-486-9 (ISBN)
Description
Cara is an aspiring ghost hunter, determined to show she's more than a high school outcast by finding proof of the supernatural. Then she stumbles upon the spirit of Aiden, a popular boy who died a year ago. Yet Aiden has his own plan to help his reclusive sister Meredith recover from his death. And he's decided Cara's the girl for the job.
Cara agrees to ask Meredith out in exchange for Aiden helping her prove there's life beyond death. No dates, no ghost. Wooing the standoffish Meredith isn't going to be easy, however. With Aiden's coaching, Cara slowly wins Meredith over - and finds herself really falling for her in the process. But as Meredith gets happier and Aiden's mission nears completion, his ghost begins to fade. Can Cara carry on dating and deceiving Meredith - or will she have to give up the ghost?
Cara agrees to ask Meredith out in exchange for Aiden helping her prove there's life beyond death. No dates, no ghost. Wooing the standoffish Meredith isn't going to be easy, however. With Aiden's coaching, Cara slowly wins Meredith over - and finds herself really falling for her in the process. But as Meredith gets happier and Aiden's mission nears completion, his ghost begins to fade. Can Cara carry on dating and deceiving Meredith - or will she have to give up the ghost?
Reviews / Votes
Smart, addictive, and romantic as hell, The Ghost of Us is the paranormal rom-com of my dreams! It's a perfect blend of heart and humor, and the way it gives romantic comedy tropes a supernatural twist is truly marvelous. It's a must-read that'll have you swooning, laughing out loud and wishing you had your own ghostly wingman. I loved this book! -- Cale Dietrich, bestselling author of If This Gets Out and The Rules of Royalty Sweet, acerbic, heartfelt, and witty, The Ghost of Us is like a long, languid hangout with the best people you know on a warm summer afternoon - with a ghost along with the ride. A warm, wonderful story of first loves and last moments. -- Robert Jackson Bennett, award-winning author of The Tainted Cup and Foundryside I was in a slump where I hated everything I read, and The Ghost of Us lifted me right out of it. Absolutely fantastic. -- Dan Wells, bestselling author of I Am Not a Serial Killer Brilliantly plotted and beautifully written ... this is an important exploration of grief and death which manages to be darkly funny. A must-buy. * The School Librarian * Solid pacing will keep the pages turning, and readers will be drawn into the girls' love story... A light paranormal story centering on a sweet queer romance and teens navigating big changes. * Kirkus *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Young adult
Interest Age: From 14 to 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 195 mm
Width: 131 mm
Thickness: 26 mm
Weight
298 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83913-486-9 (9781839134869)
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Additional editions
E-Book
06/2024
Andersen Digital
€7.99
Available for download
Person
James L. Sutter is the co-creator of the Pathfinder and Starfinder role-playing games, and former creative director and executive editor for Paizo Publishing. He's written adult novels, short stories, comic books and video games. When not writing, James has performed with musical acts ranging from punk and metalcore to musical theater. He lives in Seattle.