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Date with the Dead

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Thank you so much for the opportunity to read this book. Unfortunately it’s not the book for me. DNF @ 18%.

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Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me of a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Jolie is a teen ghost hunter who, along with her mother and ghostly best friend, has moved from New Orleans to Plymouth. When she sets up her ghost hunting business there, she becomes caught up in a mystery that only she and her fellow ghost hunters can solve. I adored this book. I loved the characters and the story, while having many familiar elements, was also fresh and exciting. It has a little romance, a lot of action, and plenty to keep you entertained. I’m looking forward to the next in the series.

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I've said this before, but I always mean it. This time is no different. I love this book. I love the main character--so sassy and snarky. So tough and thick-skinned. I know she should be considered flawed and rough around the edges, but she spoke to me.
Oh. And I love a good nerd sidekick.
I need more of this genre. It doesn't get enough recognition. The only thing I can compare it to that was nearly as enjoyable is the Anna Dressed in Blood duology by Kendare Blake, and it's my absolute favorite.

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The characters were great and funny! I liked the connections between them especially Drew. The plot was engaging and exciting. Cannot wait for the sequel to come out. Highly recommend.

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If your into the paranormal, you will love this
Teen Ghost hunter Jolie, moves to Plymouth,MA after the death of her aunt. Her family is known for its gifts to speak with the Dead. Jolie comes across other teens from school that have abilities as well and starts a ghost hunting group to help rid people of hauntings. It’s exciting and riveting and will keep you guessing. It’s easy to fall in love with the characters. I enjoyed it

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I LOOOVE this book. Such a fun and quick read. I just flew through the pages and couldn't put it down.

Jolie has a very hard life. She lives with her mother. They moved from New Orleans after Katrina, to her aunts place in Plymouth, MA. Aunt died in sea previously and left them the house. There are bills and mortgage payments due and they are about to lose the house, but Jolie has a plan.

She has a special gift that runs in the family, she can talk to ghosts. (Her mom can channel dead, so they speak through her). There is one ghost Drew, that doesn't cross over, she is always with her and is her best friends. She wishes he was alive, so they could be together.

In New Orleans she was a part of ghost hunting group so she decides to open one her, to help ghost cross over and earn a bit of money.

In the night of her first job she meets Reese, that wanted to do job himself. She convinces him, that they should work together. He has the equipment, she can see ghosts, perfect match. Later on Brit joins them, she is one of the most popular girls in school and has a ghost following her, that she can't shake. She also has a gift, similar to Jolie's.

The form a group, Ripsters, and have to join all their skills to get rid of especially violent ghost, girls life is dependent on it.

I love the story, is captivating from the first page, a lot happens, many twist and turns. My second favourite thing are characters, each is unique in their own way and I love reading about them. My favourite being Drew, I wish he could come back to life. He is funny, at times annoying to Jolie, however he is also very protective and cares for her a lot. My least favourite is definitely Hayden, there is just something about him, that annoys me very much.

I can't wait to read the next one!

Highly recommend it!

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A big thank you to NetGalley for the ARC. I am voluntarily reviewing this book. First time reading this author. I rate this book 4.5. This is one if the best books I have read all year!! It held my interest, the characters were captivating and fun. The story had a little of everything, romance, jealousy, mystery, intrigue. I think young adults and adults would enjoy this book. I hope there is another book in the works!!

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This was such a fabulous book! I honestly enjoyed it immensely and loved all the supernatural elements! I loved learning about Jolie and her family and which special talents they had as well as seeing the friendships blossom between characters. It was also hilarious at times and creepy too! I really am intrigued by the ending and really really hope there is more to this book!

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