Atlantic Ghosts

3.5 stars - Sparked by the author's love of Inktober, this book is a collection of beautiful pen-and-ink illustrations paired with some of Atlantic Canada's infamous, spooky folklore. The tales themselves were entertaining, split between the heartwarming and the ominous, but often felt too short to really fall into, but the drawings added a depth that I really appreciated. Overall an enjoyable and interesting look at the haunted coast and ghosts of the North Atlantic.

4.5 stars

This is a beautifully rendered book of haunted tales from the Atlantic coast of Canada. Each tale has a delicate ink sketch that the author drew (I believe it was initially a social media Inktober challenge?) but they decided to collate all the sketches together with the spooky tales that inspired them. Since I'm from Canada I was familiar with a handful of the stories already but not being located on the East Coast myself, there were quite a few chilling tales of which I had been previously unaware. Booo!

I think this would make a really lovely coffee table book; the drawings are so finely rendered and the stories that coincide are only a page each, making it easy to browse through and devour some eerie Canadian Maritimes folklore...

Thanks to NetGalley, author Bee Stanton, and Nimbus Publishing for giving me access to a free digital advanced readers copy of the book to read and review. All opinions are my own and are provided here voluntarily.

This is a delightful collection of short ghost stories, each no longer than a page. Despite the spooky theme, the stories are more charming than scary, making it a perfect read for both kids and adults.

What truly sets this book apart are the stunning illustrations that accompany each tale. The artwork beautifully captures the essence of each story, adding a visual to the reading.

I highly recommend “Atlantic Ghosts” to anyone who enjoys ghost stories. It’s a beautifully crafted book that offers a cozy, haunting experience without being over the top scary.

This is a perfect book for spooky season or anyone looking for some good ghost stories! I felt like I was on a ghost tour in Nova Scotia or Prince Edward Island. The sketches were well-done and captured each of the ghostly legends the author chose to include. Each story is only a page long, I only wished that they could’ve included more! I hope the author continues this series!

This is one of my favorite books of the year! The illustrations are beautiful and the stories are captivating. If you enjoy ghost stories,then this is one book I would highly recommend! Special Thank You to Bee Stanton, Nimbus Publishing and NetGalley for allowing me to read a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.