City of Ghosts - Victoria Schwab // Book Review

  

City of Ghosts
Victoria Schwab || Publication Date - 28.08.2018

A girl who can split the veil between the living and the dead, and her best friend, who is a ghost...

Fantasy | Paranormal | Teen Fiction

Cassidy nearly died (or did die and she refuses to accept it), and since this incident she's been able to see what lies between the veil. Growing up in a household with scholarly parents known to the wider community as paranormal investigators, she has kept her gift a secret. Along with her gift, Jacob has also been kept under wraps. Her very dead and very ghostly best friend.

One day after school her parents surprise her with the adventure of a lifetime. They will be filming a TV series and going all over the world investigating locations rumoured to be haunted. Their first port of call will be Edinburgh, Scotland.

While across the pond, her eyes are opened to the intricacies of her abilities and she learns things she never knew she could even do. All the while investigating on her own a Red Raven that's terrorising the local area.

The Review (may contain spoilers)

As a whole I quite enjoyed the story and the characters. Cass and Jacob have a sweet relationship despite their circumstances, and I want to continue the series to see how their relationship develops. I did listen to this as an audiobook, and this is my preferred way to read middle grade/teen fiction. I feel narrators do a great job at making these books appear as if you're listening to a story from your friend. For 'City of Ghosts' this is no exception.

Due to the intended audience for this book, ultimately not being a woman in her 30's, this wasn't something to be read for a deep and substantial story. However, if you want to introduce your teens to a well written and fun paranormal story I wouldn't hesitate to give this one a go.

That being said, if you are also an adult in your 30's and want something to read that is fun, simple and leaves you feeling good, I would definitely recommend giving this one a look.