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*A special thank you to Netgalley and the author for early access to this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.*

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Okay, this book was actually way better than I expected. I think it was everything I needed after finishing The Seven Year Slip. This book definitely scratched a similar part of my brain.

I loved how this book seemed to combine two of some of my favorite romance movies together (Just Like Heaven and the Lake House) and still remained really unique. There is an element of insta love to it, but I found that I didn’t really mind it.

The chemistry between Jillian and Daniel may have actually been my favorite thing. The way Daniel was just so obsessed with her, I swear it had me swooning. And watching Jillian grow? Iconic. I also liked the addition of the background characters. Though, I wouldn’t have minded to know just a little more about Fran outside of her tragedy.

It is, however, a bit long. I think some of the very beginning and the end could have been trimmed off and the length would have been better. Also, I would have liked more of a concrete reason as to why Daniel remembers. Why at the beach? Why not at the hospital? The lack of that context watered down the climax a bit.

Overall, a great read. Will definitely be recommending it in the future.

This one pulled my heartstrings.

As usual, Sarah brought in the rollercoaster - the humor, the feels, the unpredictability in the story, and unforgettable characters. Ned and Zelda take the award for one of the most hilarious characters I've read, while Bernardo is the scene stealer for me!

Daniel and Jillian's love story was phenomenal, and I can't wait for Switched!

The epic awesomeness that is this book hit me out of nowhere. I made the mistake of starting this book while I was deep in the midst of reading the Throne of Glass series and so at first I wasn’t able to give it the attention it fully deserves. If I had started it on its own I know I would’ve finished this book in a day.

This is a book that requires all of you in all the best ways. I thought, oh I’ll just read this light funny book to get me through my book hangover after finishing ToG. NO! I found myself, while yes laughing hysterically, also bawling my eyes out and staying up until 1am because I had to know what would happen in the end.

This story was so unique. The twists were so unexpected. The story line was so deep and meaningful. Sarah writes characters that you instantly fall for. She has this uncanny ability to make you feel like you are there in the story with them. I don’t know how she does it.

When I finished I immediately just wanted to read it again. A million stars. Everyone should read it!!

Thank you to NetGalley and W.W. Crown for allowing me to read a digital copy of Ghosted
by Sarah Ready in exchange for my honest review.

I *think* I would like to be haunted. I *know<* I am adding Sarah Ready to my must-read author list!

I was expecting this to be a fluffy read, so it took me a bit to pick it up. I was so wrong! Yes, this is a love story. Yes, this is paranormal. However, there is so much depth in Sarah's writing and descriptions, that I could feel the emotions from Jilly and Daniel.

I loved how questions were answered, pieces were tied together, and just the entire book!

I look forward to reading more from this author.

Absolutely loved this book!

The authors writing style is amazing!

I look forward to reading more from them!

I sunk right into this story and found it so endearing and fun. I love a book where I can't quite figure out how on earth they will make it work out - especially in a romance. Overall, this was a delightful sweet and unique romance with great connections between the characters and I'd definitely recommend it.

"Ghosted" by Sarah Ready is a delightful and unique romantic tale that had me hooked from the start. The story revolves around Jillian, a young woman with an affinity for Star Trek and who is unable to converse with men. Her life takes an intriguing turn when she moves to a new apartment and encounters Daniel, a stunningly handsome man who defies her social awkwardness. There's just one catch – he's a ghost.

The narrative unfolds in two distinct parts, each with its own charm. In the initial part, I was charmed by Jillian's endearing quirks and her romance advice column, which added a fresh and relatable dimension to her character.

But then, as if out of nowhere, a plot twist comes crashing in, catching me completely off guard. This unexpected twist injected new life into the story. The story suddenly accelerates, becoming a whirlwind of twists and turns that I couldn't help but get swept up in. I found myself unable to put the book down as I eagerly devoured every page, captivated by the fast-paced and unpredictable journey that "Ghosted" had become.

Sarah Ready's ability to surprise and entertain the reader is truly commendable. The story transcends the ordinary and offers a fresh take on the romance genre, thanks to its engaging characters and unexpected plot twists. "Ghosted" is a rollercoaster of emotions and a testament to the author's storytelling skills. I thoroughly enjoyed the rollercoaster ride and can wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone seeking a romance with a touch of the extraordinary.

This book definitely took me on a journey. I was hooked the first half. I enjoyed the different take on the ghost thing. Although while I understand why Daniel ends up shirtless… for me being reminding he’s shirtless as a ghost took away from the story. The middle section of the book once Jillian finds Daniel; it felt very much like second hand embarrassment/ stalker-ish and while that plays into the conflict later on I think it could’ve been toned down. What I really enjoyed about this book is that it was hard to predict what was going to happen next. Every time I thought something was going to happen, something completely else happens. I truly enjoyed the concept and would recommend the book to others.

This was such a fun read for me in spooky season. I absolutely devoured this story and will be recommending it to my friends. Now, I'm not typically one who would love a ghost and human romance. Somehow Sarah Ready made it so charming and dare I say believable? No matter, I found the story to be charming, the characters to be likeable and I just had fun reading it. Highly recommend and will be looking for more books by this author in the future.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for an advanced copy of this book. All opinions within this review are my own.

This is one of those stories that you finish and wish you could read again for the first time!
This was far from just an average romcom, it was science fiction with paranormal aspects and time travel all wrapped into the romcom type of story we know and love and it was just so perfect. Daniel and Jillian's characters were so likable and Jillian's coworkers and friends were great as well. I found myself on the edge of my seat and for the last 25% of the book I wasn't sure what was going to happen and literally couldn't put it down so I stayed up late to finish! So heartwarming but also sad at times and funny.
If you want an amazing book to round out the end of spooky season, make it this one! And if you just want a romcom that will make you laugh AND cry at any time for any season then I still recommend this one!

Jillian is a columnist who specializes in dating and relationships while not having much success in her own life. After moving to her new apartment, she meets a man who she does not have any issue interacting with. Problem is... he's a ghost. This was my first paranormal romance. I personally love anything and everything Sarah Ready writes, so I jumped on this before realizing what it was about. This is a fun read with some unexpected twists. Definitely worth the time of someone who is a fan of contemporary romance!

Thank you NetGalley for an advanced e-copy of Ghosted by Sarah Ready. She is a new to me author, but The Space Between is at the top of my 2023 books, so I was so excited to be given early access. This book was so beautifully written, the characters were full of depth and emotion. I never would have thought I'd buy into a paranormal love story, but I was sold right from the first few chapters.
This will be a book I need to own, the cover is so visually appealing and will no doubt look fabulous on my
bookshelf.

I loved this one. It was such a cool story line. This is such an easy 5 stars for me.
Thanks netgalley for a chance to read it.

This was a really fun take on a ghost story with the perfect mixture of science, science fiction, anguish, sweet, and spice!

Romance - 3.5*

A sneaker! I, usually, don't enjoy novels that stretch the boundaries of believability, but this one snuck into my heart and stayed there.

Jillian's first night in her new apartment finds her sharing it with a ghost. This ghost is shirtless and sexy. Even though she normally cannot talk to men, she finds herself conversing easily with this ghost. Blech, right? Wrong. It turns out to be wonderfully sweet and entertaining.

Jillian is a scientist who writes a relationship column for a magazine/newspaper publisher. Her ghost's name is Daniel, but he doesn't remember much. He doesn't think he's dead, but he has no form and only Jillian can see him. What other explanation could there be? Jillian consults a psychic and her best friend, and she decides that she and Daniel are meant to help each other with something before he can move on.

Normally, I would have probably DNF'd this book. I don't need to read a book that combines the movie "Ghost" and the movie "Just Like Heaven" and others you could probably add to the list, however the author's writing and the sweetness of the characters sucked me in.

That's not to say it was perfect. The whole premise is a little farfetched. I liked that Jillian and Daniel, both needed each other to become better people, but did they both have to be gorgeous and other basic tired story lines? If you can get over that, you will find a lovely, sweet, mostly PG-13 romance.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for my ARC of this novel.

Ghosted by Sarah Ready is absolutely adorable! Jillian is a young woman who loves Star Trek and writes a romance advice column. She also is incapable of talking to men. When she moves to a new apartment, she meets Daniel. He's a gorgeous, shirtless, and the only man she can talk to easily. He's also dead.

I loved every character in this book. Even the side characters and characters who appear briefly are memorable. The writing is visual and emotional; I could picture this making a great movie or miniseries. Jillian is truly a nerdy protagonist (aka isn't just "I'm a nerd because I wear glasses"), which was fun to read. I'm used to romance books being very predictable, but this one had some directions that I didn't see coming. Overall? Really loved this one.

Thank you NetGalley and WW Crown for this copy in exchange for an honest review!

I liked the concept of this one, but it felt a little disjointed to me. Dead Romantics was very similar to this, but I think the execution was better. This was almost like reading two different stories, two different books. The characters both seemed so different in the first half vs the second half.

The FMC starts off having issues talking to men in general, obviously doesn't have that issue when it comes to Daniel's ghost, and then like a switch, she all of a sudden doesn't have that problem and can talk to anyone in the latter half of the book. Not to mention, all the scenes where she's trying to talk to someone else but using him to do it were all really awkward. Not to say there aren't people out there who have a problem just like this, and I don't want to undermine what I'm sure are some very valid feelings, but it was pretty uncomfortable to read and a little cringey.

And because Daniel was a ghost and didn't have his memories, he just wasn't the same character as he ended up being in the second half when he's alive, so there was a lot of awkward moments.

Plus, they're both fully in love before we even hit the halfway mark, which felt super rushed. So yeah, this one had some potential but didn't quite hit the mark.

"Ghosted" by Sarah Ready is a cute and quirky romantic comedy that took me a bit by surprise! I went into the book more or less blind and was pleasantly surprised by it. The story follows Jillian Nejat, a dating and relationship expert with one major problem - she can't talk to men. Enter Daniel, a hunky, shirtless, six-pack sporting ghost who takes up residence in her new, dirt-cheap NYC apartment (with mirrors!).

With her career in shambles and her dating life in a decade-long slump, Jillian reluctantly agrees to let Daniel, the charming ghost, resurrect her love life. What follows is a hilarious and heartwarming journey filled with practice dates, confessions, and unexpected feelings.

Sarah Ready's writing is witty and engaging, and I enjoy the main characters - my only complaint is that the book felt unnecessarily long. "Ghosted" is the perfect book if you're looking for a lighthearted read, it's like a Halloween Hallmark movie!

This book was amazing! The description was so vivid and this book kept me up all night. I definitely recommend it!

I can’t put it into words how much I loved and adored this book. Everything felt so real and i miss them so much already? Undoubtedly one of my top read this year. So loved and adored it.