Rating: 4.75 ⭐️
Author: Ashely Poston
Genre: Romance
Pages: 368 pages
Synopsis
Florence Day is a ghostwriter for one of the most famous romance authors in the industry—but after a heartbreak of her own, she no longer believes in love. Add to that her unusual ability to see and speak with the dead, and life feels more complicated than ever. When her beloved father passes away, Florence returns home to her small town to face her grief and the family she left behind. But things take a startling turn when the ghost of her new (and very attractive) editor shows up at her door. Florence soon finds herself navigating family, heartbreak, and unexpected romance—with someone she can’t exactly have.
Why I Loved It
You know that feeling when you pick up a book and immediately realize you don’t want to put it down—even as your plane is literally touching the ground? That was me with The Dead Romantics. From the very first chapter, I was hooked.
What I loved most about The Dead Romantics was how seamlessly Ashley Poston wove humor, grief, and romance into one story. The premise is unique and whimsical, but the heart of the book lies in the main character’s journey. Watching Florence navigate her complicated relationship with grief, her family, and her own sense of worth made the romance feel all the more powerful. It’s not just a love story—it’s a story of self-acceptance, healing, and realizing you can still move forward even while carrying loss.
And the romance? So sweet, tender, and impossible not to root for, even with the seemingly insurmountable obstacle of falling for a ghost. I found myself grinning through so many scenes, and yet also tearing up at moments that hit far too close to home.
The writing itself is sharp, funny, and heartfelt. Poston manages to balance whimsy with emotional depth in a way that kept me reading nonstop—I was literally still turning pages as my plane touched down.
Final Thoughts
The banter, the ghostly twist, the little touches of magical realism—all of it made the story feel fresh and whimsical without losing its emotional weight.
This one definitely earned its spot on my “romances with layers” shelf. If you like stories that give you hope, a love story that feels impossible but somehow works, and a heroine you can’t help but root for, I think you’ll love this one too. I know that I will be picking up more from this offer soon.
📚 Read if you love…
-Romances with a touch of magical realism
-Stories that balance grief and healing with humor and heart
-Slow-burn love stories with high emotional stakes
-Quirky heroines who grow into their strength
-That mix of “impossible romance” + “but maybe it could work?”
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