A review by fresholivebread
Jonah's Ghost by K. Alex Walker

challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Taryn is haunted by a ghost in her new home, only to later meet FBI Agent Ash, who looks very familiar. They're both strong, intriguing with secrets of their own. The book starts out rough - the set-up felt feels clunky and stilted. But the premise is interesting. The connection between Ash and Taryn isn't particularly strong at start (and also a little weird), in fact I was more drawn to their past selves Jonah/Odette. 

But they connected better further in, and they create their own bond, though more depth would make their romance stronger. It feels kind of floaty at parts, blurring the lines of past and present. But Ash is very sweet, and he really protects Taryn, and they share some lovely, emotional moments. The ghostly, psychological murder mystery is interesting but it's a bit muddled at times. But it ends strongly with a fitting HEA. 

CW:
abuse, confinement, racism; Taryn has explicit sex with her husband the villain, though it feels more coerced/dub-con bordering on assault


CW:
Taryn has explicit sex with her husband the villain, though it feels more coerced/dub-con bordering on assault

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