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I loved how unique this book was and the serious themes it addresses, such as toxic relationships, abuse, and abandonment. Easily the darkest MG book I have read. I thought the ending was brilliant - it really enforced that toxic relationships need to end, even if it's difficult and painful. I also really liked all the secondary characters.
pickBased on 1 of the darkest Malaysian history, it‘s about Melati, a 16 years old with OCD mental illness. Her turbulent ride during the emergency from losing her best friend to finding her mom, it was a harrowing ride indeed. I‘ve enjoyed the book overall despite being reminded of those horror incident way back then. This is my pick for February #bookspin #bookspinbingo @TheAromaofBooks
This book is a hidden gem. Based on Malaysian folklore with a bittersweet and unique relationship at the center, I‘d definitely recommend for fairytale lovers on the hunt for something off the beaten path.
pickA great story following a Muslim Malay girl who has a Pelesit (a ghost) attached to her. The story does a good job tackling subjects such as the strain of friendships, toxic family, jealousy and loneliness. The creepy factor is also really well done!
pickI would recommend The Girl and the Ghost for readers who would enjoy an eerie and thrilling tale about a girl with a ghostly friend confronting difficulties and dangers in a magical Malaysian setting. 🦗
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pickThis was fabulous and surprising! I don‘t know the tale it‘s based on, but now I totally want to read a version of the original. #Scarathlon2022 #TeamMonsterMash @StayCurious #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks #Spookoween2022 @TheSpineView #31by31 #PointsAThon @dieareader @GHABI4ROSES #bodycountbingo @PuddleJumper #witchathon @mdm139 #LittenListen @aperfectmjk #20in4 @Andrew65
pickA chilling ghost story with a warm heart, The Girl and the Ghost intertwines a mysterious tale of Malaysian witchery with a story of family and friendship!
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½
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pickA girl inherits a Malaysian ghost from her grandmother, but his antics and bullying of others begin to cause tension, especially when Saraya makes a friend of her own for the first time and Pink gets jealous. This was a really excellent ghost story that was just the right amount of dark while also being very much about friendship and family. And I loved that the ghost was one of the main POV characters.
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