What a lighthearted and charming story! It provided the perfect respite from the thrillers and darker-themed books I’ve been reading.

"Ghostly" follows a predictable storyline, based on its cover and blurb. A cynical lawyer and a peppy ghost meet in a Victorian house, and events ensue that draw them closer, resulting in them falling in love and living happily ever after. Despite this, it was such a delightful read!

I enjoyed the witty banter, their funny interactions, and also the interesting side characters. Serzenta's writing style is easy to read and the pacing is perfect, the story kept me interested till the end.

The contract and rituals needed to bring Ida back to life added an interesting element to the story.

While it was clear she would be resurrected for the main characters' "happily ever after," I still found the idea of reviving a 136-year-old ghost a bit strange. An alternative could have been helping her move on to "rest in peace," with our male protagonist getting his career back on track while cherishing their shared memories. But that's just my personal preference.

This book is perfect for readers of lighthearted, humorous, and heartwarming stories.

Thank you Hidden Gems Books and Kate Serzenta for the digital ARC copy of this book. All opinions expressed are my own.