A gender-bent contemporary retelling of the Jane Austen classic, Northanger Abbey.
I love this focus on one of Jane Austen's less talked about works. I loved the slow burn and this felt like a very true to the original source while still breathing it a new life. Ghosted was a well-blended story of the paranormal, romance, family dynamics, finding yourself and of course the retelling of Northanger Abbey. It touches on the many different ways that we deal with grief, and that more than anything you need your village to keep you going.

Ghosted has a fun Northanger Abbey meets the YA X-Files vibe, with Hattie Tilney and Kit Moreland as the gender-swapped main couple from Austen’s novel. It ended up feeling more Austen-inspired than like a slavish recreation, with an updated setting and compelling side characters. I especially appreciated the nuanced portrayal of Hattie’s relationships with her friends and siblings; Amanda Quain clearly remembers the ups, downs and confusion of being a teen. Very enjoyable and I will look for future releases from this author!
Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for the ARC.

was slow-paced for me, took forever to read, might have been more exciting if there were actually ghosts, having only seen the northanger abbey movies was expecting more charming charisma for Tilney, Kit was cute, pictured him more looking like Lockwood because Lockwood and Co is my current thing, did appreciate the relationship growth attempts at the end, the college rush is always so annoying to me like what would be wrong with not immediately going to college if you don't even know what you want

This book was such a breath of fresh air. The way that the characters process their grief and grow both individually and together was wonderful. I felt as though Hattie would not have waited so long to tell Kit about her father but I think that part was still very well done and emotional. It was a cute story and I really enjoyed it!

3.25

A pretty cute, and weirdly not too far-fetched feeling book, though it did sometimes feel a bit lackluster. I just felt like the plot could use a bit more oomph; even though some serious-ish topics are touched upon, this was still a pretty light read.

The story was slow to begin and a bit rushed towards the end, and also way more character driven than I was expecting. The characters, while not always likable, are all pretty well developed (other than Pri sadly). Hattie was a believably middling protagonist, and Kit & Liam are 1000% why I stayed on for the ride even when I hit moments where I was less invested.

I would have liked more fleshed out relationships between Hattie & Priya and Hattie & Freddie though, especially since this book took a more emotive approach as opposed to really diving into the paranormalcy plot side of things.

But overall I think this was on par with what you'd expect from a light, quirky YA Austen retelling & it'll make for a fun seasonal read.

Thanks to St. Martin's Press, Wednesday Books & NetGalley for the ARC!

A solid, fun story for those that enjoy the ghost-hunting shows, books, movies, ect!
I found this book interesting, the characters fun and enjoyable and the ghost story side of things exciting!

I don’t believe in ghosts. I don’t even like watching ghost hunting media. But when I got an ARC of Ghosted, recommended to me by the publisher because I enjoyed Amanda Quain’s debut, I knew I had to at least give it a chance.

And, let’s be real, the idea intrigued me. Hattie, our main character, doesn’t believe in ghosts either. She can’t, not after her dad died and took their shared love of ghost hunting with him. She lives her life as far away from ghost hunting as possible, but that all changes when a new student, Kit, comes into her school on a ghost hunting scholarship.

(Was another reason I picked this up because his name is Kit and my name is Kit and the coincidence made me laugh? Absolutely.)

I was pleasantly surprised to find that this book focuses more on Hattie’s character growth than it does actual ghosts. Throughout this story, Hattie debates her love for ghost hunting and her place in her own family after her dad’s death. It’s really easy to feel sympathetic for her plight, and I even cried multiple times throughout this book!

That being said, part of this book is supposed to focus on the relationship between Hattie and Kit, and that’s where this book lost me a little. There was definitely some good, flirtatious banter between the two I was really enjoying, but I couldn’t really see a reason for them to be together or why I should care for their relationship. Maybe it was just me, but they just didn’t meet my expectations.

I still think this book was really good, however, and would still recommend it. Hattie’s character development throughout this book was enjoyable to read, and her relationship with her dad even after his death made for an interesting turn on her ghost-hating views.

Ghosted is such a fun and fresh story. It has a bit of everything and makes me really want to be a part of the story. I loved the Jane Austen's re-telling aspect; the fresh new take and twist on a classic story, the characters are wonderful, the story line is well paces and it has ghosts and romance and a wonderful slow burn, it has great characters, mystery and fun moments. I loved the entire thing! Highly recommend it! I received an ARC via NetGalley and Wednesday Books and I am leaving an honest review.

Ghosted was a well-blended story of the paranormal, romance, family dynamics, finding yourself and of course the retelling of Northanger Abbey. It touches on the many different ways that we deal with grief, and that more than anything you need your village to keep you going.

This was a fast YA read, and would be perfect for the fall season! I am excited to add this to my bookshelf in the future.

Thank you NetGalley and Amanda Quain for letting me read this advanced copy :)

This is a YA retelling of an Austen novel that I fully admit
I am not familiar with at all. However, that didn’t detract at all from the story since I had no basis of what could/would happen.
My favorite parts were every single piece of the ongoing grief of losing a parent. It doesn’t go away and it doesn’t affect everyone the same way. I loved how that was a huge thread throughout the entire story and I definitely saw some of my own grieving process in the characters.
I would 100% buy this books and read it multiple times, which to me is one the the highest compliments for a books.
The slowburn romance is written very well, and the unknown WHAT Hattie wants to do with the future seems quite realistic.
Many thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the ability to read and review this books.

Cute coming of age story for teens. Teens go through so many emotions and experiences in a short amount of time. This book connects to many aspects of teen life; friendship, parental loss, parent approval, relationships, fitting social standards, college prep, etc.. The way that these issues were tackled were emotional and light at the same time. While this book tackled many issues teens can connect with, it was mixed with a quirky story about ghost hunting. The book describes itself as <i> a story about searching for ghosts while running from the ghosts of your last</i>. That is the perfect way to describe the story.
Hattie is a teen striving to be the perfect daughter for her mother, who is also the headmistress of her school. Having lost her father she has given up the part of her life that connects her to him, ghosts. Along comes Kit, a ghost hunter that wants to unravel all her secrets. Through their journey, Hattie learns how to move forward with the ghosts of her past and her dreams for her future.
Very cute read. Recommend.
Thank you St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for an advanced reader copy of Ghosted.

Thanks to NetGalley for an eARC of this book.

(3.5 stars) This book was an enjoyable YA read, although there were times that the main character was a bit annoying; however, the things I found annoying as an adult (x. believing that anyone in her circle that didn't openly express their feelings was devoid of all emotions) are a very real/developmentally-appropriate experience of being a teenager (especially a teen who has had no help dealing with the complexities of grief). Quain did a good job of demonstrating the different ways family members can handle grief, as well.

This is my second book by Amanda Quain and I always enjoy how well she write her sputtering-anxious-overwhelmed teen protagonists; it makes them very relatable and is pretty entertaining. Overall, this was a fun and charming YA retelling of a lesser-known Jane Austen classic.

Thank you to NetGalley for my advanced copy. This had everything I loved- ghosts-family dynamics and a YA love story! I enjoyed this book very much. And my 13 year old daughter will
Love it as well. It’s very appropriate for her age group.
A fun quick read!

For every girl who ever felt like she had to be perfect to hold everything around her together. Hattie’s world is tightly held together after her father’s death - trying to be perfect seems like the only way to get her mom to notice her, make sure her kid brother turns out okay and survive high school. Until the new kid shows up and reminds her that perfect isn’t very attainable or very fun. I tend to love an Austen retelling and this one is no different. Im not usually a paranormal fan but that didn’t bother me at all in this case. This is definitely a YA recommend. Read as an ARC from NetGalley.

This was a sweet coming-of-age story based on Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey. I love Amanda Quain's works, and this was no exception. The characters were well-developed, the setting was perfectly Jane Austen, and the story was a lot of fun to read. I would definitely recommend Ghosted to teen patrons at my library, and can't wait to add it to the collection!

I love romances involving the supernatural, and Ghosted by Amanda Quain does not disappoint. It was a wonderful story.

I was captivated by the story's suspenseful plot and vivid characters. The novel follows the journey of a young woman, Sarah, as she navigates the complexities of life and love. Sarah's story is full of twists and turns, and I found myself eagerly turning the pages to find out what would happen next.

The author, Amanda Quain, does an excellent job of creating a believable world and characters that readers can relate to. The dialogue is realistic and the emotions of the characters are palpable. I was particularly impressed by the way Quain was able to capture the nuances of Sarah's relationships with her family and friends.

Overall, Ghosted is an engaging and thought-provoking read. It is a story of love, loss, and redemption that will stay with you long after you finish the last page. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a captivating read.

Hattie is a senior in a haunted high school and gets paired on a school project with Kit. After her father's passing, Hattie gave up ghost hunting but being with kit has made her want to believe in something. Ghosted is a very slow burn read. Truly enjoyed the gender bent modern twisting, and there is so much of the original Northanger Abbey in here

Not for me. Retellings are tricky for me, and few hold water to the originals. This was okay, but two stars because in the end it was a DNF.

Thank you netgalley for the advance copy.

Hattie Tilney’s mother is the headmistress of a supposedly haunted boarding school, but Hattie couldn’t care less about the possibility of ghosts. All she wants is to be done with high school & start her life elsewhere. It’s only when she is paired up with a new transfer student that she stops trying to live in the future and starts focusing on the now.

Ghosted is a modern retelling of Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey. Now I haven’t read Northanger Abbey but I have read a lot of Jane Austen’s other works & this hits that sweet spot.

I love the relationship between Hattie & her brother and, although it made me mad for most of the book, the relationship between Hattie & her mother. Warning you will need tissues when those two finally have the conversation you’ve been wanting them to have for the whole book.

You should check this book out if you are a fan of Jane Austen, family drama, or ghost stories.