I really, really loved this book. The characters felt so real and fully formed. I believed in them completely, and found myself caring about their journeys more than I expected to. Their individual stories were already strong on their own, but the way they slowly intertwined was done with so much care and tenderness. It all came together in such a satisfying way.

The writing itself is lovely- clean, thoughtful, and easy to fall into. It never tries too hard to be profound, but still manages to land some really beautiful, emotional moments. Nothing felt forced or overwritten, and that made the emotional beats hit even harder for me.

There's something so comforting and bittersweet about the tone of the whole story. I loved watching both characters work through their own situations and slowly find their way to each other (and to some answers). It felt honest, and the ending felt earned in a way that really stuck with me!!!

This one was just special. Quietly moving and unexpectedly hopeful in the best way.

A beautifully written, heartfelt book with a lovely execution - though the “haunting” element didn’t quite go in the direction I expected, which I found a bit disappointing. That said, I absolutely adored both Edgar and Jamie as characters. Their relationship is sweet and wholesome, maybe even a little too perfect for my taste... (It's cozy, but maybe a bit unrealistic.)
One major highlight for me was Edgar’s family - I loved Allie and Poe so much!
Overall, a charming read that surprised me in ways I didn’t expect, but still left me with warm feelings.

The romance and cozy atmosphere was almost a warm hug in book format here! The Most Unusual Haunting of Edgar Lovejoy definitely has all those cozy, autumnal vibes going for it.
I loved the Lovejoy family, with their quirky names – Edgar, Allie, and Poe - and the dynamic between them. I really enjoyed (if that’s the right word) Jamie’s terrible, unsupportive family and all the drama they brought to the table, while being completely in love (and jealous) of Jamie’s job as a haunted house creator. Where do I sign up?!
My only criticism is that, from the cover and the blurb, I expected the ghosty, supernatural element sooner and to maybe feature a lilt more strongly.

I picked this up not entirely sure what to expect, maybe a little romance, maybe a quirky haunted house vibe, but what I got was a tender, deeply cozy story about two very different people finding connection in the most unexpected way.

And yes, I was completely charmed by it.

Jamie Wendon-Dale creates haunted attractions for a living—fog machines, fake skeletons, sound effects. It’s all part of their day job, but they don’t actually believe in ghosts.

Enter Edgar Lovejoy.
Edgar has been haunted (literally) for most of his life, and he’s built his routines around avoiding the spirits who follow him. He’s awkward, guarded, and honestly, just trying to survive without drawing too much attention to himself.

When Jamie and Edgar meet, you can feel the spark. They’re opposites in almost every way. Jamie’s confident and curious, Edgar’s anxious and introverted, but there’s something between them that just works.

What stood out to me:

* It’s spooky, but soft – I love a good paranormal element, but I wasn’t looking for a horror story. This book hit the perfect tone for me: the ghosts were real, sure, but the haunting felt more emotional than terrifying. It gave the book a quiet, eerie beauty.
* The romance is slow-burn and emotionally rich – I adored watching Jamie gently try to understand Edgar, and Edgar slowly learning to trust. Their relationship felt so earned, which made every little moment hit harder.
* Jamie’s confidence balanced Edgar’s vulnerability beautifully – There was no forced dynamic, just two people navigating their own pasts and fears and trying to meet in the middle.

There’s something really healing about watching two characters find acceptance, not just from each other, but within themselves. I also appreciated that the ghosts weren’t just spooky window dressing, they served as a metaphor for trauma, grief, and the fear of being truly seen.
It’s tender. It’s a little weird. It’s quietly romantic. And it totally worked for me.

The Most Unusual Haunting of Edgar Lovejoy is a soft, spooky queer love story that feels like a warm hug wrapped in fog.

If you like your romance with a little magic, a lot of heart, and characters you genuinely root for, this is one to add to your TBR.

Edgar Lovejoy has been seeing ghosts most of his life. (It’s a family thing.) He’s afraid all the time: when he’s alone, when he’s with friends, when he’s in public. He’s even painted his entire apartment “haint” blue, a color he loathes, in an attempt to create one safe place the ghosts can’t find him. His life is bounded by fear. He loves his sister, Allie, but he struggles to connect with other humans, preferring the cats in the cafe where he works.

Then he meets Jamie Wendon-Dale. It’s instant attraction for both of them. Jamie’s career, however, is in haunts: making super-scary haunted houses to inspire screams from delighted patrons. It may not be the most obvious match, but that spark, both physical and emotional, is too strong to deny.

This novel isn’t quite a romance, although it ticks all the boxes. There’s a beautiful relationship growing between Edgar and Jamie, and the HEA is guaranteed. But the book is so much more: a story of queer community (including cameos from The Holiday Trap), family struggles, and finding the courage to trust when life seems scary and uncertain. A funny, thoughtful, sometimes melancholy tale reminiscent of early Garnet Run.