A YA romance with ghostly encounters follow Cara, ghost hunter and high school student. James L. Sutter writes an engaging story with vivid descriptions bringing the ghost hunt to life. The dialogue was fun, punchy, and made the characters of Cara and her friends feel believable, but I would’ve liked to see a shift in the humor and way the dialogue is carried out at times. Cara is on a mission to communicate with ghosts and so she does after meeting Aiden. There is humour and levity brought to a story with loss and grief at the centre. For fans of ghost hunting stories and seeking a YA read, this an interesting plot and a story with some messy relationships.

Thank you to NetGalley and Wednesday books for the digital ARC in exchange for a review!

Thank you for approving me for this title. After some thought, I’ve realized it’s not quite the right fit for me personally, so I won’t be able to provide a full review. I appreciate the opportunity to access it and wish the book great success.

This is a cute YA story. I like that Cara was a YouTube ghost hunter, those are some of the videos I watch. So it made the story seem up to date with the times. I love that it has its cute and corny romantic moments. It was a nice read I will be sure to recommend it to my teenage kids, I think they will find it a bit more relatable since its within their age range. A side from some of the profanity and a bit sexual I will be sure to give them a disclaimer on those parts but it was an overall good story. I don't like to spoil any story so if you are looking for something that includes, romance, ghosts, and a bit of laughs you will enjoy it.

Not the book for me - I didn't really like the main characters and I thought the plot was weak. Maybe I'll give it another shot in the future.

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This was ok. I wanted to love it more than I did. Maybe it was a me problem and I wasn't in the right mood for it. The characters didn't hook me .

I really loved the premise of this book, but the execution fell slightly short for me. Worth checking out if you're interested in ghost stories and queer-centered stories.

A sapphic romance featuring the supernatural and ghosts? Sign me the heck up! This was a quick YA read that was a surprising rom-com at times. Who doesn't love a match-making ghost? The characters are adorable and I loved them. The quality of writing was great.

3.5-4 stars, it was really cute. I was worried about the paranormal aspect but was pleasantly surprised with how much I enjoyed Aiden’s involvement and Cara’s help with closure. Cara and Meredith’s relationship was fun and playful. Overall, it was sweet and had me laughing at the banter between the characters.

This book was okay. I struggled to get through it and found myself putting it down multiple times. I did like the story and premise but ultimately, it could have been executed better,

I did not realize this books was written by a man until after I requested it. I still gave it a chance. I had some issues with how the relationship was portrayed. I did like the unique premise of the book.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to review this book.

2.75 stars

What brought this down was Cara's voice, I just didn't care for her it's all about/whoa is me kind of attitude. I did enjoy the paranormal aspect and how the ending came about. I wanted to feel more heartbreak, if that makes sense, I wanted to see and feel more from and about Aiden's family -some of the best moments were him and Meredith talking about their past. Overall, I did enjoy it and it was a fast read.

The Ghost of Us is a sweet book with an interesting premise. The plot ends up being a bit predictable in places due to the romcom setup, but I think it works overall.

However this is a sapphic story written by a man. I dislike how the queer relationship is portrayed. Sutter reaches for younger terminology and jargon and fully misses

Thank you to NetGalley and Andersen Press for this eARC.

DNF@25%

If I would have known that this was written by a man. I wouldn't have requested it. I still wanted to give it a chance since I did though, and I regret that decision. Oversexuallizing teenagers is already gross to me, but a man oversexualizing sapphic teenage girls is another level of disgusting.

A very light and funny read that was super easy to get through without feeling and drag or slump. The cover of this book is absolutely stunning and draws you in. I feel this book would have faired better as a dual POV between Cara and Meredith to feel more depth into the pain of the loss of Aiden for Meredith. I would definitely recommend if you are looking for easy to read if you are in a slump.

I honestly did not start this one because I realized it was a WLW relationship written by a man.... and I just don't have time for that in my life rn.

The Ghost of Us is a hauntingly beautiful exploration of grief, memory, and the supernatural. The story follows a group of characters grappling with loss and the lingering presence of the past, both in their lives and in the world around them. Stutter’s writing is atmospheric and emotionally charged, weaving a tale of love and haunting regret. With its compelling characters and subtle blend of the paranormal, the novel invites readers to reflect on the ghosts we carry within ourselves.

This book’s premise was really great, and it lived up to expectations. The writing was clever and the characters were awesome. I would recommend this to anyone. I look forward to reading more from this author.

A very interesting read. Thank you to the publisher for allowing me to read this book. It wasn't really for me, but I am sure that it will be loved by the right audience.

I enjoyed this book so much I ended up screaming into James's DM's. It was a touching story that made me feel all the butterflies!

This book had me on such a roller coaster of emotions! But in a good way?! Even though this is a young adult book and I am not the target audience I still really enjoyed the story and would highly recommend it. A very powerful and emotional story that I found dealt with grief quite well.