Hi friends! As spooky season is coming to a close, I thought I would chat to you about one of my latest spooky reads, Grave Things Like Love!
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Quick Synopsis
A contemporary YA romance with a paranormal twist: what happens when in between trying to decide which boy is the right boy, a girl finds out the funeral home her family owns might be haunted?
About Grave Things Like Love
Title: Grave Things Like Love
Author: Sara Bennett Wealer
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Format: eARC
Publisher: RH Children’s Books
Date Published: October 11th 2022
Goodreads Description: Elaine’s home is a bit…different. It’s a funeral home that has been in her family since the 1800s—and it’s why everyone calls her Funeral Girl. And even though she’s lived there her whole life, there are still secrets to be found.
When Xander, a cute new boy with a penchant for ghost hunting, arrives in town, Elaine feels an instant spark. His daring and spontaneous ways help her go from Funeral Girl to Fun Girl. Then there’s Miles, Elaine’s oldest friend, who she’s starting to see in a completely new light.
After Xander convinces her to stage a seance one night, Elaine discovers that her home might be haunted by a kindred spirit—the daughter of the funeral home’s original owner. But who wants to be haunted by the dead when there are boys to spend time with? After all, you only live once. . . .
I received a review copy from Books Forward Marketing. All opinions are my own.
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Grave Things Like Love Review
This book hit me in some unexpected feels. We follow Elaine, a girl who lives in a funeral home run by her family. She’s expected to help out a lot, and she’s expected to take over the family business one day.
I initially accepted a review copy because of the paranormal aspects, ghost hunting, haunted house, and all the good spooky season stuff. And while all that was fun and campy, I really enjoyed the teen drama and angst.
At its heart, this book is a coming-of-age story. Elaine isn’t sure what she wants, and her parents, friends, and boyfriend are all pushing her in different directions. I really didn’t expect to get so emotional at the end of this book, but I really have to commend the author for her writing abilities. The characters and their emotions felt so genuine, and I was right there with them.
It’s easy to forget the teenage angst sometimes. That “this is the end of my world” kind of feeling passes, but it’s something most of us share and I think this book does an awesome job of portraying it.
I think this book is perfect for teens, and I hope it finds its readers.
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