Friday, August 3, 2012

Review: The Ghost and the Goth by Stacey Kade

The Ghost and the Goth by Stacey Kade
(The Ghost and the Goth #1)
Reviewed by Noelle on August 2, 2012
Published by Hyperion Book June 29, 2010
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So, my normal allotment of reading time has been booked pretty solid lately but every once in awhile I'll get some unexpected free time when I don't have access to my Kindle or an actual book let's call these times "work breaks".  Eager to take advantage, I troll my library's Currently Available Kindle Book section to get some reading in using the Kindle Cloud function on my computer.  At the mercy of whatever is available at any specific time, I've read some pretty random books this summer.  At first I was hesitant to give The Ghost and the Goth a shot, but you know what? I'm glad I did.  It was surprisingly fun.

Have you ever wondered...what if Cher Horowitz had gotten run over by a bus and everyone thought Josh was schizophrenic because he was talking to dead people only he could see and hear?  You haven't, you say?  How about now?


(Why yes, that is a hastily photoshopped Ghost Cher and nope, I've never been named Employee of the Month. Why do you ask?)

Now before you get too excited, this book isn't nearly as amazing as Clueless (ugh, as if!) but it does feature a heroine in need of a wider world view and a hero that brushes her off as a shallow, narcissistic annoyance.  When a school bus and his supernatural abilities force them into a new alliance, both find they have quite a lot to learn from the other.

This is a lighthearted romp that easily surpassed my (admittedly low) expectations by adding quite a bit of humor and emotional stakes.  If you're looking for a quick, fun read with a great starring duo, this book hits all the marks.  And for those of you worrying that a ghost and a real live boy can't make out, any ghost within 5 feet or so of Will becomes corporeal, so never fear! Ms. Kade has your back.

The sequels aren't available at my library, but I wouldn't be averse to stumbling across them one day.  In conclusion, it does not say RSVP on the Statue of Liberty! Ahem, I mean...Rating: 3/5 stars.
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16 comments:

  1. KeertanaAugust 3, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    Yay, I'm glad you enjoyed this one! I thought it was so much fun to read as well! :) I didn't enjoy the sequel as much, but I still have to read the last book in the trilogy, so I'm hoping that one will be as much fun as this one was. Great review, Noelle! :)

    ~Keertana
    Ivy Book Bindings

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    1. YA AnonymousAugust 3, 2012 at 10:35 AM

      Thanks Keertana! I was very pleasantly surprised :) Let me know if you do read the last one if it's worth completing the series! --N

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  2. JaspritAugust 3, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    Fab review Noelle! I was a little hesitant about picking this book up too, but you need a quick fun read once in a while, so I think I may have to check this one out soon! :)

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    1. YA AnonymousAugust 3, 2012 at 1:54 PM

      Thanks Jasprit! I agree, quick fun reads are completely necessary sometimes :) --N

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  3. ReynjeAugust 3, 2012 at 11:55 PM

    "This is an Alaia!" Love this so much, Noelle :)

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    1. YA AnonymousAugust 4, 2012 at 4:06 PM

      Thanks Rey and HA! I love Clueless so much. I still bust out Travis' tardy acceptance speech whenever I'm late to work. :D --N

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  4. ShannonAugust 4, 2012 at 4:39 AM

    Is there any possible way you can add an email subscription button to your blog???????????????????? :)

    Shannon
    http://www.irunreadteach.wordpress.com

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    1. YA AnonymousAugust 4, 2012 at 4:07 PM

      Hey Shannon! Sure!....if I can figure it out that is but I think I can. I'll get working on it. Thanks for reading! :) --N

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    2. YA AnonymousAugust 4, 2012 at 4:18 PM

      Aaaaaaaaaaand done! :D

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  5. jowearsoldcoatsAugust 4, 2012 at 3:25 PM

    Haha, brill review Noelle. I've seen this book around and I was going to be it my friend as a jokey 'HA..remember when we used to be a little bit gothy when we were fifteen?*' but then I didn't.
    Maybe I will and I'll pretend I knew it would be good all along.

    ;)



    *Also known as the time we don't talk about.

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    1. YA AnonymousAugust 4, 2012 at 4:09 PM

      Goth Jo!!!!! I love it. How far did you go? Was there Goth INVESTMENT? Or are we talking jewelry and lipstick here? Heee. --N

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    2. jowearsoldcoatsAugust 5, 2012 at 7:26 AM

      Hahaha, I got my nose pierced and the top of my ear (CRAZY) done. Also, I dyed my hair black and I used to wear pants that always fell down. And hoodies.

      I was more mosh-chic than goth, tbh. ;)

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  6. BelleAugust 12, 2012 at 10:48 PM

    BAHAHAHA I love your Ghost Cher pic. This sounds like a fun way to pass some time.

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    1. YA AnonymousAugust 13, 2012 at 5:41 PM

      Haha thanks Belle! I almost made a whole slideshow before I snapped out of it :) --N

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  7. CatieAugust 13, 2012 at 5:10 PM

    I can't believe I'm just seeing this review now! I'm glad you added an email follow because I'm subscribing right after I finish this comment. I keep missing your posts! And that makes me sad.

    As cheesy as this book sounds, I find myself veeeerrry interested in reading it. I'm such a sucker for any YA that resembles Clueless and I love the idea of a ghost Cher...and Josh as a goth!

    I'm Audi!

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    1. YA AnonymousAugust 13, 2012 at 5:41 PM

      Hey Catie!!
      Ghost Cher definitely has more of a mean streak than Clueless Cher but she also has a rougher home life. If only she had a Dionne!

      And it probably doesn't help that I've been posting sporadically (hee). --N

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