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kba76's review against another edition
4.0
Ghosted is a story that had me, at times, wondering what I was reading. Part romance, part thriller, Emily Barr has created a most unusual story.
We follow two teens, Joe and Ariel, who meet one day and get on very well. At this stage I wondered if it was going to be a relatively straightforward romance, but it quickly becomes something very different. Ariel tells her friend Izzy about this amazing boy she’s met, only to learn that the number he gave her doesn’t work. None of the things he told her seem to be true, and she thinks she’s been ghosted.
Ariel is coping with a lot of potential trauma. The one year anniversary of her mother’s death is approaching, her sister is pregnant and they have been abandoned by their father. Her not being fully in control of herself would be understandable, but the reality of her situation is far stranger.
What Ariel soon realises is that while she is alive in 2019, Joe lives in 1999. Joe went missing on the eve of his school trip to France and nobody knows what happened to him. While Ariel lives her life, Joe is destined to relive the same day over and over again.
Naturally, Ariel takes it upon herself to investigate. She falls in love with the idea of Joe and wants to restore peace to his family. There’s a lot of coincidences to this story, but they don’t take away too much from what is played out in front of us.
I received a copy of this from NetGalley and can only thank the publishers and the author for creating something so unusual.
We follow two teens, Joe and Ariel, who meet one day and get on very well. At this stage I wondered if it was going to be a relatively straightforward romance, but it quickly becomes something very different. Ariel tells her friend Izzy about this amazing boy she’s met, only to learn that the number he gave her doesn’t work. None of the things he told her seem to be true, and she thinks she’s been ghosted.
Ariel is coping with a lot of potential trauma. The one year anniversary of her mother’s death is approaching, her sister is pregnant and they have been abandoned by their father. Her not being fully in control of herself would be understandable, but the reality of her situation is far stranger.
What Ariel soon realises is that while she is alive in 2019, Joe lives in 1999. Joe went missing on the eve of his school trip to France and nobody knows what happened to him. While Ariel lives her life, Joe is destined to relive the same day over and over again.
Naturally, Ariel takes it upon herself to investigate. She falls in love with the idea of Joe and wants to restore peace to his family. There’s a lot of coincidences to this story, but they don’t take away too much from what is played out in front of us.
I received a copy of this from NetGalley and can only thank the publishers and the author for creating something so unusual.
rozanne_visagie's review against another edition
5.0
Ghosted is a YA ghost story that leaves you with all the feels; not the creepy run-up your spine chills but rather a warm blossom of love in your heart. Falling in love knowing that it's not meant to be but yet trusting each other to be all right after it all ends - prepare to cry.
The right place at the wrong time or the wrong place at the right time? Ariel meets Joe and immediately a strong connection forms between them, but soon both of them are devastated by their different realities. This book is a mix between 50 First Dates and The Lake House. I don't want to give any spoilers, but this book will have you hooked. The moment Ariel starts her investigation, the story reaches a new depth.
As a trip to France turns into a loop in time and multiple beginnings to the same day, Joe realises the importance of last words spoken to friends and family. Not knowing whether it might be his last day, Joe tries to change his present which will affect his family's past.
This emotional YA Paranormal romance had me gripped from the first page, Barr's captivating writing and ability to transport the reader into different years is remarkable. Some themes explored are friendship and grief. I highly recommend adding this to your TBR, you don't want to miss out on this phenomenal story.
Many thanks to Penguin Random House SA for gifting me an electronic copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
The right place at the wrong time or the wrong place at the right time? Ariel meets Joe and immediately a strong connection forms between them, but soon both of them are devastated by their different realities. This book is a mix between 50 First Dates and The Lake House. I don't want to give any spoilers, but this book will have you hooked. The moment Ariel starts her investigation, the story reaches a new depth.
As a trip to France turns into a loop in time and multiple beginnings to the same day, Joe realises the importance of last words spoken to friends and family. Not knowing whether it might be his last day, Joe tries to change his present which will affect his family's past.
This emotional YA Paranormal romance had me gripped from the first page, Barr's captivating writing and ability to transport the reader into different years is remarkable. Some themes explored are friendship and grief. I highly recommend adding this to your TBR, you don't want to miss out on this phenomenal story.
Many thanks to Penguin Random House SA for gifting me an electronic copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
hannagoransson's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
tillylm_x's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
meganschapterss's review against another edition
5.0
I think I am in love with a book!
reading this was a amazing time.
it isn't the typical young adult book you would read, there is no real focus on romance (there it a little bit) I will not say much but I enjoyed it there was a lot of mystery in the book, I enjoyed that and even when I kinda had the ending right I fought it was done perfectly
reading this was a amazing time.
it isn't the typical young adult book you would read, there is no real focus on romance (there it a little bit) I will not say much but I enjoyed it there was a lot of mystery in the book, I enjoyed that and even when I kinda had the ending right I fought it was done perfectly
nina_fuente's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.75
limees's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
_kiani_marx_'s review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
violet20225's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0