Once Upon A Ghost (the Wacky Women Series, Book #1): The Wacky Women Series, Book #1 (2012) - Plot & Excerpts
The book was not so bad but it wouldn't be at the top of my reading list. The premise of the story is that the main female character really believes in ghost. Okay, that is believable, but her ditzy and oh so blonde moments were distractingly irritating through the story.The back story is interesting though if you can over look the "shake your head" moments when the female MC opens her mouth. Once Upon A Ghost is about ghosts -- obviously -- and love -- unsurprisingly -- but it's fundamentally about being true to oneself. Leading us through this are two fabulous characters and their quirky actions.Zack Kingston is a renowned and ardent ghost debunker. His mission to expose frauds and cons has driven him for years, to the point that he is both famous and successful. But you wouldn't exactly say he's happy with his life. Still, he's a determined man, and his latest crusade has him particularly wound up.Rachel Avery is a woman with a plan. She has to be -- her family's legacy, her grandmother's house, her own future... it's all on the line, and she's banking on the reputation of the local ghost to pull herself and her loved ones out of trouble. But the arrival of Zach Kingston seriously jeopardizes her plans. He's out to prove there is no ghost, and that Rachel is a scam artist. To worsen the situation, Rachel can't stop her strong reaction to Zach, even if he thinks she's a liar.Overall, I enjoyed this book. It was cute and humorous with an unexpectedly endearing quality to it. I will warn readers, though, that there were some drawbacks. Rachel tended to come across as ditzy and farcical, albeit charming. Very I Love Lucy, if you will. Still, she grows on you. There's a tragic and wounded quality to her that adds depth and appeal, like a hot house flower in a snowstorm. She's determined to be bright and colorful though the world is against her. Taken on her own, she might be a little too much to take, but her connections to the other characters lend severity and balance when needed. And the interactions between her and Zach are very lively and entertaining.Another pro to this book is the unexpectedly beautiful language. It's not always a quality you expect of or find from romance novels, but Day Leclaire's writing is both skillful and stylish. I went in reading a fluff novel for some mindless entertainment and ended up immersed in a beautiful love story. I actually got quite wrapped up in this book despite my initial attitude. I was totally crying towards the end, and it was great. If you're looking for some sweet romance, this is a book you'll want to try.
What do You think about Once Upon A Ghost (the Wacky Women Series, Book #1): The Wacky Women Series, Book #1 (2012)?
This was very cute!I kept seeing Zach Bagans as the Zach in the story.
—Olivia654842
Entertaining and a sheer pleasure to read!
—holz
Wasn't horrible, but it was far from good.
—chrissy
