Anabela.M.'s Reviews > For the Love of a Ghost

I don't know how Jackie North does it, but her writing is so riveting and all kinds of wonderful. Her stories always take me to places that end up feeling like home and leave me in awe and with dreamy eyes. Despite the fantastical feel of her books, especially in For the Love of a Ghost, the writing is ever so earthly, easy to identify with and real.

For all accounts, this should have been a depressing read. The love story seemed doomed from the beginning and it definitely made me ugly cry. But, at the same time, I felt comforted, like living among my own people, my family. And it also made me realize all the things I take for granted. I'm not even talking about modern day commodities, but about freedom. Freedom of choice and equality.

I loved the characters and their connection, and feared they wouldn't get their happy ending. They deserved all the joy in the universe, and I'm so, so happy with how the author managed to work around the adverse circumstances.

A beautiful and moving story.