I found the plot enticing, and fresh. The characters are well-developed and seemed real. But the overall execution fell short. While the ending was unique, I would it befitting. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to read your work.

This was an easy read. The plot was good, but the execution was not the best. It was repetitive, and I did not really connect with the characters. Given that one of the themes of this book was Bipolar disorder, it could have been written better as it seemed a bit too lacklustre for my liking. Overall, I rated this a 2.5.

Hot Damn! Im on a roll, folks!

I have yet to be disappointed in my book selections so far for the month of November. Not only is this exciting but it fuels me to keep going and unearth more of these hidden gems...

Ask The Girl, fell right into the 5 star category.

Kim Bartosch, you are my spirit animal.

I've read thousands of horror books, I've read bazillions of thrillers, but never and let me tell you, never, have I read a book quite like this one. Not only is Ask The Girl, a suspenseful thriller but it also has some horror elements with a splash of paranormal.

Now , I know what you are going to ask me. You want to know if the paranormal aspect was too far fetched to be believable. The answer is no. Bartosch, did an exceptional job narrating the perfect plot with a dynamite conclusion.


Teaser:

Nobody believes sixteen-year-old Lila Sadler, who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Nobody believes that Lila's sister Rose is possessed by the ghost of Katy Watkins. As Rose's health worsens each day, the only way to save her is to uncover the awful truth of Katy's death so many years ago. And nobody knows what happened to Katy on October 31, 1925. Not even Katy. Unaware that she was murdered, Katy has wandered for a hundred years in complete ignorance, until the day she meets Rose and Lila. Together Lila, Rose, and Katy must confront their demons to escape this hell. But will they be able to escape? Can they forgive the unforgivable?

Hello people! If this doesnt scream "buy me right now" I dont know what does.

Ask the Girl is the perfect spooky vibes read for this fall.

What I loved
-Strong Sisterly bond
-Mental Health representation
-Mystery elements wrapped into the paranormal elements

What didn't work for me as well
-Dialogue was oddly stilted in some places
-pacing was off during the first fourth of the book.

Who I would recommend the book for

Ask the girl is a wonderful read for fans of paranormal reads and ghost stories specifically who enjoy the unfinished business trope.

This was actually a 3.5. I found the story was good and it kept me intrigued. I plan on reading more from this author.

When Lila and Rose move with their mom to an inn owned by their aunt and uncle,they discover an old ghost story. Lila can see ghosts but no one wants to believe her. So when Rose wants help gathering information about the supposed spirit haunting the area, she is unaware of what is going to unfurl.
I love stories about spirits and their goal to just find out what happened to them. This haunted spirit had so many issues she had to discover in order to end her time on earth. Because the novel went back and forth in time, it was easier to understand why the spirit was trapped and needed help finding a way to leave. I really enjoyed this book and look forward to more from this author.

Nobody believes sixteen-year-old Lila Sadler, who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Nobody believes that Lila's sister Rose is possessed by the ghost of Katy Watkins. As Rose's health worsens each day, the only way to save her is to uncover the awful truth of Katy's death so many years ago. And nobody knows what happened to Katy on October 31, 1925. Not even Katy. Unaware that she was murdered, Katy has wandered for a hundred years in complete ignorance, until the day she meets Rose and Lila. Together Lila, Rose, and Katy must confront their demons to escape this hell. But will they be able to escape? Can they forgive the unforgivable?
Wow read it in one sitting really enjoyable read totally recommend
Thank You NetGalley and Woodhall Press
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Lila and Rose are sisters who move into their aunt and uncle's home with their mom. They soon see Katy, a ghost, and work to help her find out what happened to her with the help of their friend Devin.

I enjoyed the synopsis and was excited to read this book. I liked the characters and I thought the topic of mental illness was done well. However, I think it was a little disjointed for me. I couldn't keep up with the random time jumps and the character's relationships with themselves and their side relationships didn't flow well. Overall, I think the beginning of a great story is there, it just needs to be reworked.