Review: You're the One that I Haunt by Katie Jung
Thank you Viking Books, Penguin Books for my copy! All thoughts are my own.
If you’re looking for a romance that feels slightly magical but still grounded in reality this Fall/Halloween season, look no further than Katie Jung’s debut! I had a great time reading this book about a young woman in love with her best friend who’s family is cursed. He’s about to get married, she wants to help him, and suddenly she’s being haunted by his cousin.
I don’t want to give too much away but I had a blast reading this book and it’s perfect for the current season!
Synopsis:
“Libby Lakoski has two major problems. First, she’s secretly in love with her best friend, Carter Coldwell, and second, he’s marrying someone else. Carter’s the only person who has ever made Libby feel chosen, and sure, his fiancee is a British diamond heiress, but Carter and Libby have years of shared history and longing looks between them. Not to mention, Libby is the only person Carter trusted enough to tell about the dark magic that plagues his family.
But then a third and related problem presents itself—or, himself. Trip Coldwell is Carter’s handsome, smart, flirtatious cousin who also happens to be… a ghost. Trip’s “unfinished business” is to break the Coldwell curse, but the solution hinges on Libby encouraging Carter to allow his wedding to proceed. Unfortunately, Libby is the only person who can see Trip, and her objective is the exact opposite. Can Libby put aside her pining for Carter and work with his hot and not-quite-living cousin to save both men?
As they follow a trail of clues across New York City, Libby finds herself questioning just how much Carter reciprocated her friendship, feeling perplexed by a growing attraction to Trip, and fantasizing about actually touching him. With the countdown to the wedding in full swing, Libby must choose between saving the Coldwells and holding tight to her own happily ever after.” —NetGalley
What I Liked:
The Concept—I don’t know what I was expecting but I went into this book relatively blind and I think that’s the way to do it!
The Writing—I loved the pacing, the balance between dialogue and prose, and the storytelling.
What Didn’t Work for Me:
Not much! A few points dragged for me, I wish we got a little more explanation/detail of elements but other than that, it was totally enjoyable.
Character Authenticity: 4/5 Spice Rating: 1/5 Overall Rating: 4.5/5
Content Warnings:
grief, loss, death