Release Date: August 2014Genre: Contemporary, Free Verse
Protagonist: A ensemble cast of characters
The Story: Told from the perspectives of an ensemble cast of characters, Ghosting is the tale of a group of high school students and their experiences when joyriding and a prank go terribly awry. Each character is an archetypical character - the jock, the good girl, the popular girl, the stoner, the brainiac, the follower, the kid sister, etc., and each character's perspective reveals facets of a story no one ever wants to truly experience.
Reaction: Powerfully told through free verse, Ghosting is a cautionary, yet hopeful novel that promotes independent thinking and developing self-confidence, even in the face of overwhelming tragedy and adversity. The novel is easy to relate to, and readers will recognize pieces of themselves or people they know within the well-developed plot. This is a novel that sticks with you long after you've read the final sentence.
If You Liked... Crank or Before I Fall, then Ghosting will be a great addition to your collection.
Rating: 4
Teacher Notes: Touching on a variety of sensitive issues, such as drugs, alcohol, and violence, Ghosting is most definitely intended for a high school audience.
Disclaimer: This novel was given free from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
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