Disclaimer: I’ve been in a somewhat pissy mood for a couple weeks and I think it’s having an impact on my reading. Nothing is blowing my socks off. It’s not the books, it’s me. But if I don’t write a review now I may forget completely and the author and story deserve better than that. So, with the disclaimer in mind, here’s a quick Eastwood style review. 

The Good - I love the premise, the setting, the spooky scenes, and the ghosties. 

The Bad - I didn’t love the divorce/new romance drama. I think it’ll work for some readers just fine, but I would have preferred if our protagonists had been a couple buying their first place together. Also, Tim is a pretty bland guy. I like Johnny, but he really isn’t needed. If Johnny was removed and Tim had the prior experience with ghosts instead, it would have made for a more well-rounded and likable character.  

The Ugly - Mildred is deliciously ugly and I can’t wait to learn more about her backstory in book 2. 

There’s a gem of a story here and I think a bit of editing would polish it up to an easy 4+ stars. I’d like to see a clearer distinction in the language of the characters from different timelines and some of the more mundane details cut out so the haunting elements can really shine.