Charleston Green

This book had me hooked from start to finish! Recently divorced Tipsy needs a new start. As if being a single mother to three isn't hard enough, her ex-husband is doing everything he can to make life difficult. Tipsy communicates with ghosts, and whilst trying to help the two she is living with understand how they mysteriously died, she uses them to inspire her artwork and support her family. A totally enjoyable read. Can't wait for Stephanie Alexander to write a sequel.

I laughed out loud at some parts of this book! It was a great story full of amazing characters. The author really took their time to tell a full and complete tale in this book. Definitely a must read!!

A wonderful, charming, SOUTHERN flavored book. I'll admit though, even though it is not scary at all, just the creative otherwordly elements had me waking up and hearing things that go bump in the night.
Likeable if not charming characters - and a plot that keeps you wanting more.

I love the theory of scary stories but I always end being too scared to sleep. This novel was the the perfect balance of creepy but not terrifying.

When I started this book I did wonder why on earth I had chosen it - a woman called Tipsy who talks to ghosts? Oh, come on! But I started to read it and within pages I was hooked.

Its really well written, evokes a world in modern Charleston that I have never seen, and handles the 'ghost' element really cleverly so you too can believe people can talk to the spirits! Written in a humorous, yet sympathetic manner, the book also explores the relationships between men, women and their families. Tipsy's marriage has failed and her husband wants custody of the children - more to spite her than because he wants them; and in the home she is borrowing from a relative while she gets back on her feet there are two very tumultuous ghosts, finding no peace in the afterlife. Tipsy's journey back to her craft of painting and back to the world of dating and relationships are entwined with her quest to try to help these spirits find a resolution and discover how they really died.

The author sets the scene firmly in Charleston - I had to look up some terms! I now know what a joggle board is! Which just adds to the authenticity.

I really enjoyed it and hope there is more to come from the author. A cracking read!

Thank you to NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for allowing me access to the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I fell head over heels with this book! Tipsy is a newly separated mom of 3. Her husband is a living nightmare to deal with. Her brother-in-law Jimmy allows her to move to a home in Mount Pleasant, Charleston. There, we discover that Tipsy has some supernatural powers: she can see and communicate with ghosts, a gift she shares with her Granna whose voice is very present, from the other side. She gets to meet co-habitants Jane and Henry Mott in her new home. And there will start a beautiful story.

The ghost story was intriguing and gracefully narrated. I adored the jumping into memories of ghosts to discover their history and what events led to their demise. I so enjoyed getting to know the main character Tipsy Collins; a newly single mom of 3; an independent woman, a painter, a fighter. I rooted for her all the way! The ghosts helped Tipsy trusting herself again and finding her independence.

If you love emotional ghost and family stories, Southern settings, strong female protagonists, art, friendship, you will love this book. A 6-star for me.

Thank you so much Net Galley and Stephanie Alexander for allowing me to read this sublime novel in exchange for an honest review.

Perfect read for social distancing while I am dreaming of sunny days of long in Charleston and Mount Pleasant. All the things I love about a low country book are represented in Charleston Green including history, mystery, strong women, ghosts, and love. Can't wait for more from Stephanie Alexander.

Tipsy, can see dead people.
This was a wonderful ghost story that didn’t leave me too scared to come out from under the covers, there were parts where I would chuckle to myself and I found the characters charming.
Stephaine Alexander’s writing style kept me hooked, all in all a fun read!

When I found this book here on NetGalley, I had been looking for something that could cheer me up, and I can say Charleston Green has done that and more.
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It is, indeed, an agreable and fun read, but it has surprised me by its emotional content, mostly related to the two problematic marriages in the story: Tipsy and ex-husband Ayers' and Jane and Henry's.
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I loved the personalities of the characters. Some are easier to empathize or relate to, but all of them are quite human. Even Tipsy, Henry and Jane drove me mad at some moments, but disagreeing with their decisions only made me even more attached to them.

The book is a combination of contemporary novel, supernatural mystery and detective fiction that turns out to be also a journey about self-discovery. It's full of thoughts on relationships (sometimes abusive ones), maternity and other family matters directly related to being a woman in a sexist society. All that told through the history of a charming southern american town, which has its own shade of green.

This is not of my typical genre. I don’t “do” ghosts or supernatural things. However, I thought I’d give it a try based on the setting - a Southern novel almost always hooks me... and it did! This is such a charming read, with endearing characters. I was very pleasantly surprised!

What attracted me to this title was the setting - Charleston is one of my bucket list places to visit, full of southern belle hospitality & incredible beauty. Add in a ghosty story & it seemed like a must read, which I’m happy to say did not disappoint!

Tipsy was a fun, vibrant character, I loved the way she was written with her unusual talent of being able to talk to the dead, like husband and wife Jane & Henry Mott.

Thank you for the opportunity to read this unique & entertaining title!

Charleston Green by Stephanie Alexander is the 1st book in the Tipsy Collins mystery series, and it's off to a great start. Tipsy is a reluctant clairvoyant, who has worked hard to avoid dead people. After Tipsy gets a divorce, her three children and her move to a house on Bennett Street, when the ghosts in the house won't be ignored. Henry and Jane Mott died in the house, and rumor says Henry killed Jane and than himself. What a great story, Tipsy is determined to find out what really happened to the couple so they can move on. I highly recommend this book and am looking forward to reading the next book in the series, Haint Blue.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I chose this book because of the name, Charleston Green. I enjoyed the descriptions and characters. The story had a few surprising twists.