I'm not a big contemporary romance reader, but the supernatural elements really brought it all together for me. I found this really heartwarming. It was a comfort read for sure!

DNF @ 46% - contemporary sapphic romance with a slight paranormal element.

Cara, a teen ghost hunter uses an ouija board at the mill in her town where a teen boy died. The board doesn’t seem to work until later Cara hears the voice of Aiden. He is just a voice in her head - no physical form, cannot be seen by Cara nor anyone else. Cara makes a deal with Aiden to try and prove him as a ghost for her channel, if Cara helps Aiden help his sister Meredith, who he think is his unfinished business. Cara then begins to fall for Meredith as they go on a number of dates.

I didn’t realise this would be a mostly contemporary teenage romance. I thought it would have more supernatural / ghostly elements to it. I found it boring and slow and the characters unlikeable.

Cara spends most of her time complaining and doesn’t actually believe in her ghost hunter work and is only using Aiden to help her get into college / university. Aiden is the typical popular jock and even though he’s the main reason for the romance he doesn’t really add anything to the story. Meredith at least has an excuse for being unlikeable as she’s closed herself off since the death of her brother but she’s also kind of bland. Cara also has a best friend called Holly who is a “cool” religious everyone likes me type of person because I’m so nice and quotes bible passages which is just not for me.

Would recommend for a younger YA audience who prefers contemporary romance and not for those looking for a more paranormal story with a side romance story.

I was so excited to read this and I loved the relationships between Cara, Aidan and Meredith. I found to be heart-warming and poignant at times.

Thank you Anderson Press and NetGalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!

Cara, a determined ghost hunter, is on a mission to uncover proof of the supernatural. When her path crosses with the ghost of Aiden Reyes, a boy who recently died in a tragic death, she sees this not only as a chance to prove the existence of spirits, but also as her ticket out of her hometown.

Meredith, Aiden’s grieving younger sister, has been struggling since the loss of her brother. Aiden determines that he is stuck because of unresolved business - he needs to make sure that his sister will be okay. And thus a pact is struck between Cara and Aiden - if Cara assists in coaxing Meredith out of her shell and accompanies her to prom, Aiden will help Cara prove that ghosts are real.

Cara’s actions often left me frustrated as I progressed throughout the book; her occasional selfishness grated on me. However, I recognise that this portrayal reflects the complexities of teenage life, and I appreciate the growth she undergoes throughout the narrative.

Meredith provided a welcome balance to Cara’s character. While I enjoyed her presence, I wished for a deeper exploration of her struggles with grief and inner thoughts like what we saw from Cara. Incorporating her point of view could’ve been a nice addition to the overall story.

Among the characters, Aiden stood out as my favourite. I enjoyed his dynamics with Cara, and how they shared both light-hearted banter and profound, deeper moments.

While the plot maintained a good pace, I yearned for more moments set within the high school environment, and specifically where we witness Sophia facing consequences for her mistreatment of Cara. This aspect felt somewhat unresolved, leaving me wishing for further exploration and closure.

I would suggest this book for older teens and young adults, typically ages 16 and up. While it delves into themes like friendship and personal development, it also includes some sexual content that might not be suitable for younger or more sensitive readers.

Overall, I found this book quite enjoyable, and I'd happily recommend it to fans of 'Cemetery Boys' or those interested in paranormal, sapphic, or young adult literature.