Thank you Net Galley for providing an e arc of Taxi Ghost. I enjoyed Taxi Ghost and felt like it would be an amazing read in the winter time. I especially liked using occult powers as a connection to girls puberty and becoming there own selves. I will say that the art style and story itself was forgettable.

Adele is just having a casual day of going to the library with her sister, only to realize that she can now see ghosts because she has... become a woman. With her first period, she now gets the fun family trait of interacting with the undead, something that her grandmother has but refuses to acknowledge. Her older sister Helen is a little jealous because she always wanted to talk to ghosts, but is very eager to help Adele learn about ghosts and decide her path, as Helen disagrees with grandma's decision to ignore/block the ghosts. Adele learns that the ghosts are also fighting the gentrification war that her grandmother is fighting, as they don't want their blocks turned into shopping centers and condos. Joining with another computer-hacking ghost, Ambroise, they put together a media campaign to bring public awareness to the shady things the real estate mogul is trying to do, as well as promote the positive things that are already happening in the community. A silly and positive graphic novel for teens about standing up for what you believe in and helping the voiceless find their voice. A quick read, but great fun, and cozy artwork.

Whimsical, fun and cozy. Taxi Ghost is one to look out for. I’m a sucker for graphic novels with ghost characters and it gave me vibes of the graphic novel Sheets by Brenna Thumler and Ghostkeeper by Johanna Taylor.

I adore the family dynamic in Taxi Ghost especially the strong female bond amongst the different generations. We follow Adele, big sister Helen and their grandmother. Adele discovers a special talent that’s been passed down by her grandmother and her female ancestors. One where she can communicate with ghosts. Adele finds herself quickly involved in a sticky situation. One that involves humans and ghosts.

The ghost characters were fun and I found the concept of their world to be interesting. Like ghostly GPS. I also adored the human characters especially Gran. She’s a spitfire.

The fact that there was a period party in the book made my feminist heart sing. Super cool concept I haven’t seen often.

There’s a little Easter egg about the Witches of Brooklyn which was cute.

The art style is awesome. Loved the color scheme.

Oh and there’s cats so it’s a win all around.

Pick it up, sit down with a warm beverage or a cool one and soak in this cozy tale of family and finding yourself.

I received an advanced copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
It’s winter break, and all Adele wants to do is visit the library and read all day. But when she begins her period, she learns (by surprise) that she’s from a long line of mediums in her family. The ghosts need Adele to help them move on, and Adele agrees. All the While, her grandma is fighting against a corporation that wants to buy their neighborhoods and create a new real estate. Can Adele do everything and still have time for winter break?
From the author/illustrator of the Witches of Brooklyn series, this standalone graphic novel is as funny as it is fun. Adele hits puberty but also can see ghosts all on the same day. Trouble is brewing in the local neighborhood, ghosts are becoming violent, and all Adele wants is to read. Sophie Escabasse does another fantastic job at creating the magical and the mayhem of New York, ghosts and all.

A charming coming-of-age graphic novel, Taxi Ghost tells the story of Adele as she discovers what it means to become a young woman and a medium. One morning on the way to the library with her sister, Adele hears voices from the back seat and then she sees a man who is most assuredly not corporeal! With the help of a grandmother who’s reluctant to accept the power she shares with Adele and an older sister who’s maybe a little too enthusiastic, Adele has to decide if she wants to help the ghosts she can now speak on behalf of.

At its heart, Taxi Ghost is a story about family and supporting your community. The love between the three main women in this story is wonderful and open, even when they disagree. And they have a whole community of other women who support them (hello, period party! What a cute idea!). Plus, the ghosts still hanging out in Adele’s neighborhood are all focused on making sure their homes stay available for regular people to live in. They form a community family of their own, and this community support is the focus, not grief or loss. Although, there is a bit about letting go when the time is right and trusting later generations to keep the fight going.

All of these good messages are wrapped up in a package of fun artwork that shows a diverse range of people, living and dead, who come together.

Taxi Ghost follows the story of Adele as she finds that she has the ability to see ghosts, ancient and recent. She works with her sister, gran and ghost friends to do the right thing.
The story is imaginative and the illustrations are so good, I was laughing at the facial expressions on the characters on more than one occasion.
I will not be hesitating to recommend this to our young readers.

First of all, I adored the illustrations and the letterings. Very eye pleasing combination. As for the plot, tho… it could be better i think. The ending felt too rushed but maybe thats just me🙃

I only recently started reading YA graphic novels and I have liked them all. This is no different with Taxi Ghosts. A fun, inspiring novel with a message to fight for what you believe in and strong female characters.
Adele comes from a long line of mediums. Unbeknownst to her, when she has her first menses, this seems typical for many female mediums, she is horrified to find she can now see ghosts. Her gram can also see them but she does everything possible to avoid interacting with them. As she begins to meet ghosts, she becomes involved in a mission to save an older part of the city by a shady developer. The novel ends on several good notes. Adele makes new ghost friends and learns she has a powerful capabilities.
Loved the characters, gram is a hoot, she’s opinionated and loud when she wants her way. The ghosts are also very likable, even the bad ghost. The artwork is amazing and colorful. It was a fun read, with a bit of snark and humor.
What I liked was when Adele did start her period, everyone got together and had a “period party” which astounded Adele. Also, the way the ghosts get around the city, they can’t walk on snow, so they mark cars and slide in whenever they need to go somewhere, I think teens will really like this especially girls.

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This is an interesting story about a family that can see ghosts but it skips people. One day the main character starts seeing them and is opened up to a whole new world. Though what starts this ghost seeing journey is getting your period. This is a really great book for young girls. Because this subject has been taboo for women for generations and sometimes we are not taught about it because some people act as if it's something you should keep secret. This helps young girls feel better about their bodys, and learn that changes don't have to be scary.

A really hauntingly fun story about a girl, Adele, who begins to see and speak with ghosts and realizes she comes from a line of mediums. Adele’s grandmother can also see ghosts but find them to be a nuisance and refuses to engage with them. Against her grandmother’s wishes Adele starts to speak with some of the spirits she encounters and decides to try to help one named Jules. With the help of her sister and another new ghostly friend, Ambrose, Adele is determined to turn this new ability into something positive.

I really love the Witches of Brooklyn series and can see the same style here. I didn’t think the story overall was as charming or fun and the politics of the ghosts is a little bit of a drag, but overall this is a good book. Awesome artwork, great female characters, and a good message.