Let me set the record straight. My name is Charlotte Silver and I’m not one of those paranormal-obsessed freaks you see on TV…no, those would be my parents, who have their own ghost-hunting reality show. And while I’m usually roped into the behind-the-scenes work, it turns out that I haven’t gone unnoticed. Something happened on my parents’ research trip in Charleston—and now I’m being stalked by some truly frightening other beings. Trying to fit into a new school and keeping my parents’ creepy occupation a secret from my friends—and potential boyfriends—is hard enough without having angry spirits whispering in my ear. All I ever wanted was to be normal, but with ghosts of my past and present colliding, now I just want to make it out of high school alive….
Cover Inspection:
At first I totally missed the girl in the background. Then when I saw it, I loved this cover even more!
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My Review:
If you’re looking at the post before this and thinking, “What? There is no way she could have possibly finished this book so fast!”, I understand. However I assure you, I really did. Read below to find out why!
Charlotte and her sister Annalise help their parents debunk “ghost stories” by proving their scientific origins. The question is: What happens if there is one that you just can’t seem to disprove?
As a reader, and I know I say this often, it is extremely important that I feel invested in the characters if I am going to truly love a story. That being said, Charlotte and Annalise are superb protagonists! Their personalities meld beautifully and you can feel the sisterly chemistry between them. I personally loved Charlotte! She was spunky, sweet and driven. What I was most impressed by was that even the secondary characters, like Avery and Noah, had an amazing story line and were well developed. It’s hard not to find yourself drawn into their story.
Past Midnight is a very fast paced and slightly spooky read. I warn you, if you are the type who has nightmares based on horror or suspense movies, you may not want to read this before bed. Although I don’t think Mara set out with the intention to scare her readers, some parts of the book will definitely raise the hair on the back of your neck! I had to read another book for a few chapters before bed and even then I had ghosts haunt my dreams for the night.
As I’m sure you can tell, I absolutely adored Past Midnight! The story is the perfect blend of ghost story, coming of age story, and sweet romance. If you’re shaking your head in amazement, don’t despair. That is precisely what I felt the moment I reached the ending of the book. Mara Purnhagen manages to mesh all of these topics into a well paced book that will have you reading as fast as you possibly can.
Beautifully written and deliciously creepy.
Give it a read, you won’t be sorry!
Book Details
Title: Past Midnight
Author: Mara Purnhagen
Publisher: Harlequin Teen
Pages: Paperback; 224
Source: NetGalley
Final Rating:5 Keys to My Heart
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