Review: A Ghost in Shining Armor by Therese Beharrie
Thank you Kensington Books for my copy. All thoughts are my own!
While I’m not a huge high fantasy reader, I do love a little Romantasy, a little urban fantasy from time to time. I grew up lusting over Angel from Buffy the Vampire Slayer and devouring The Mediator series by Meg Cabot. I ate up the Twilight series. I’m not stranger to paranormal elements with my Romance. So I was super excited when i read the synopsis of A Ghost in Shining Armor!
It’s a cute, easy read that is perfect for a cozy fall day. At just 320 pages, you can easily read it in a single sitting over a cup of coffee on a Saturday morning. It’s fun for spooky season but not Halloween focused at all.
Synopsis:
“Once haunted . . .
Gemma Daniels has never been quite the “down to earth” woman her adoptive parents raised her to be. She even has a unique gift: she can see ghosts—and she likes helping them settle their unfinished business. But the hotter-than-hot stranger she impulsively kisses on a bet is not only a phantom, he's determined to help her. And the only way Gemma can explain his presence is to pretend they’re a real-life couple . . .
Twice shy . . .
Levi Walker lived—and died—to save his sister. Now he’s got a second chance at life if he assists Gemma in reuniting with her own long-lost sibling . . . and then never sees Gemma again. But as he starts to enjoy her irrepressible personality, he’s finding it hard to abide by any rules at all . . .
Third time’s the unforgettable charm . . .
Gemma is thrilled to be getting to know her sister, but it causes a family rift she may not be able to heal. On top of that, she’s falling for a ghost with a dilemma. For Levi must decide what loyalty—and living—is truly all about. To fix their mistakes, Gemma and Levi must risk being real with themselves—and each other—if they’re ever to claim true love . . .” —StoryGraph
What I Liked:
The Concept—I LOVE The Mediator Series by Meg Cabot. Buffy the Vampire Slayer is one of my favorite shows. Therefore, a love a little forbidden Romance between the living and the undead.
The Characters—I really liked the characters individually! I thought they were fun and I was excited to take a walk in their shoes.
What Didn’t Work:
The Chemistry—Things felt a little forced between them. There was something missing, like a spark.
The Pacing—That same spark was lacking in the pacing for me. I couldn’t get into a good reading groove.
Character Authenticity: 3/5 Spice Rating: 1.5/5 Overall Rating: 3.5/5
Content Warnings:
estranged sibling relationship, death