Books to Love
book review with sisters
Bubby
&
Sissy
from bubblebathbooks.net
Maggie is a 17 year old orphan who has just found a home with her elderly aunt in Texas. When she begins working part-time at the high school,
she quickly finds herself deep in a 50 year old unsolved mystery and deep
in love with a ghost – a boy who is neither alive nor dead but imprisoned
in a purgatory from which he can find no release.
Bubby: We came across this book as a recommendation from a mutual
friend. I was skeptical at first because Amy Harmon is a self-published
author and there’s a lot of not-so-good in that field, but Sissy insisted I
read it.
Sissy: Bubby fancies herself to be somewhat of a literary guru, which is
why she was initially skeptical, but I was immediately drawn in to this story.
Also, author Amy Harmon has a really cool middle name.
Bubby: I couldn’t have been more wrong in this case – yes, I am admitting I was wrong. I was hooked after the first chapter. This book is set in
both modern day and in the 1950′s, an era I just love. What’s not to like
about poodle skirts, fabulous cars and boys with slicked-back hair and
letterman jackets? Each chapter is titled after a classic 50′s song and I
have to admit that I was singing along in my head, okay, out loud, as I
read.
Sissy: I don’t much care for oily hair, but young love, time travel, and an original twist on the paranormal are all things I like in a story,
and I’m just deluded enough to think I’m not too far removed from the YA lit demographic.
Bubby: Ha! I am pretty far removed from that demographic and I’m WAY younger than Sissy!
Sissy: As I was saying before I was rudely interrupted by my infant sister, Ms Harmon is a natural storyteller, yes she is, and that means
when you read this book you will float right into the tale and be compelled to promptly purchase book two.
Bubby: I completely agree. The sequel is “Prom Night in Purgatory” – just as good as the first book. I also suggest checking out “Running
Barefoot”, Amy Harmon’s debut novel.