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This book surprised me in the BEST way!
Book lovers. Ghosts. Funeral homes. Waffle House. Sexy editors… what’s not to love?
Thank you to the publishers for sending me a finished copy of the bo... READ MORE
Heartfelt and Hopeful
Dead Romantics is heartfelt, with the root of its plot line in healing childhood trauma, missing home and the lasting pain of breakups. If you’re looking f... READ MORE
An absolute joy to read!
Thank you so much to the publisher for giving me a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review!
This is an incredibly gentle, sweet and hopeful stor... READ MORE
Have never read anything like it !!
I was lucky enough to be sent this copy by the
publishers to review
And I can honestly say its one I really enjoyed,
it's a fun romance, with grief, g... READ MORE
A cosy romance to curl up with this Autumn!
This is sure to be a bookstagram/ BookTok hit! Romance between two book lovers, set in a cute, small town… oh and it’s unbelievably cosy and autumnal!
Mak... READ MORE
A fun, romance novel that puts a jolt of hope back into your life
Florence is a ghostwriter who also happens to see ghosts- although she largely ignores them now that she's moved out of Mairmont to New York.
Benji is her ... READ MORE
Gentle, sweet, hopeful
“I began to realize that love wasn't dead, but it wasn't forever, either. It was something in between, a moment in time where two people existed at the exa... READ MORE
A must read romance
Thank you to the publisher for giving me a copy in exchange for an honest review.
This book has everything that I love in a romance book. It had moments ... READ MORE
Heartache and hopeful have never tasted so tender and sweet
A romance writer is left believing that love isn’t for her. She has tried and tried, but is left with nothing but a broken heart.
Our editor in question,... READ MORE
Dead Cute
This was a sweet, charming and warm hug of a book about recapturing the essence of love and cherishing those who are with you.
This book and it did not disappoint!
I'm a sucker for ghosts and romance and here I am getting two in one!! I had such high hopes for this book and it did not disappoint! It was such a fun and... READ MORE
Brimming with heart & humour
Even while tackling grief and heartbreak, this novel was able to be charming, whimsical and hilarious, just like its endearing characters. I instantly fell... READ MORE
a charming ghostly love story full of hope
4.5
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with a free eARC in exchange for an honest review!
The Dead Romantics is one of those books... READ MORE
A rom-com with a deathly difference!
This was so different to what I expected making it an excellent surprise. Poston explores the impact of death upon a family in a beautiful way, giving her ... READ MORE
dead funny
Florence Day is a romance ghost-writer who's life is a hot mess. She doesn't believe in love any more and hasn't been able to fake it into words for almost... READ MORE
An emotional rollercoaster of a romance that keeps you guessing until the very end…
“I started with a simple story. I started with goodbye.”
I adored this romance. It made me laugh, made me cry and made me nearly use up all of the ink in ... READ MORE
Puts the fun back in funeral
Dead Romantics took the ‘learning to love’ storyline and made it believable (even with the ghosts!). I loved this book a lot more than expected and devoure... READ MORE
So tender and heartwarming
4.5 stars. This was absolutely brilliant. A ghost writer falls in love with a ghost. Ashley Poston writes grief so well. She captures both joy and sorrow i... READ MORE
The Perfect Autumn Read!
This was such a lovely story (with such a beautiful cover!) I'm so glad I picked up this book on a whim - it had everything from comedy and romance to deep... READ MORE
Utterly Beautiful
When ghost writer Florence Day has to return to her hometown for her father’s funeral, she’s haunted by her new (and apparently now deceased) editor, Benji... READ MORE
Completely relatable character.
This book was absolutely beautiful!
I devoured it so quickly I just couldn't stop reading. Even though I had an inkling of what would be coming it didn't... READ MORE
Publisher information
- Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc
- ISBN: 9780593336489
- Number of pages: 368
- Dimensions: 209 x 139 mm
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
View allSweet ghost story
4.5 stars
A love story is more than just romance. It's grief, joy, sadness & anger all tied up in love; so many different types of love with a romance that... READ MORE
Cosy, funny, and full of heart
The Dead Romantics is for the eldest siblings, people with anxiety, those who escape into books, the 'tis the damn season lovers, people who were bullied i... READ MORE
4⭐️ A stunning and heartfelt contemporary paranormal romance that explores the raw emotion of family, love, life & death
Firstly, thank you so much for HQ for sending me a copy of The Dead Romantics and having me as part of their Blog Tour for this wonderful book!
I was ex... READ MORE
A book to fall in love with
Imagine being a romance writer that no longer believes in love. That's the reality Florence Day is facing. Florence is a ghost writer for a prolific romanc... READ MORE
Wonderful
Truly a brilliant contemporary romantic fiction. With themes of romance, family, small town, the publishing world, coming of self and getting over trauma, ... READ MORE
Oh, that was glorious!
Oh, that was glorious!
God, I haven't read a romance this good since 'Seven Days in June'. It was beautifully written, with great and valuable quotes on... READ MORE
Berührende Geistergeschichte
'Dead romantics' hat mich ab der ersten Seite faziniert! Es geht um Florence, die als Ghostwriterin für eine berühmte Autorin arbeitet. Sie verliebt sich i... READ MORE
A delicious read for those who like their romances with a bit of a supernatural twist.
Florence Day is a broken hearted ghost writer for a bestselling romance author, her belief in love is shattered, her heart is broken and the last thing she... READ MORE
A ghostmance! Six Feet Under meets Pushing Daisies with just a splash of Just Like Heaven
Okay so the pitch for The Dead Romantics is pretty much the best one ever. Ghost writer Florence is struggling to write her last contracted romance book be... READ MORE
Drop-dead Gorgeous
Oh this story is all kinds of lovely. It swept me away and held me in its embrace. The writing is gorgeous. Florence, who sees ghosts, who comes from a fam... READ MORE
Blowing In The Wind
The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston is the most delightful novel that wraps around the reader, filling them with love.
This is a book that I never wanted t... READ MORE
Beautiful story
If you are looking for a paranormal romance with relatable and lovable characters, a beautiful storyline, and witty writing, then I can’t recommend The Dea... READ MORE
In the midst of death, we are in life.
I came to The Dead Romantics having loved Poston's Once Upon a Con series of geek-themed fairytales, and it didn't disappoint - either in its similarities ... READ MORE
Sweetly romantic, had me hooked from the first page
A beautiful, heartfelt novel. I love Florence’s personality, and I love how well thought-out this book is. Ashley Poston is an extremely talented author, a... READ MORE
Another hit from Poston
Poston is now one of my favourite authors. All her novels have plot twists that are surprising; amazing, original characters that are beautifully drawn out... READ MORE
A Beautiful Romance Intertwined With A Poignant Depiction Of Grief
'Then I took a deep breath, and remembering what my mom told me earlier, I started with a simple story.
I started with goodbye.'
Ashley Poston is ... READ MORE
Quirky and kooky romance, slightly spoilt by too many sub-plots and side stories
Three and a half stars.
I was 50:50 on requesting this because I'm not a huge fan of stories involving ghosts but so many cool writers gave it glowing rev... READ MORE
"Love is a celebration of life and death. It stays with you. It lingers, my darling, long after I'm gone. Listen for me when the wind rushes through the trees. I love you."
The Dead Romantics 5⭐️
You’re following our main character Florence Day who is a ghost writer for a major book seller, Florence has always been incredib... READ MORE
Disappointing
Very disappointed by this book given the interesting premise.
The main issue is that it is written like someone who is stuck in 2012 Tumblr, and for an ... READ MORE
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