The Dead Romantics

"Sometimes I just wanted to let my guard down, let the pieces of me fall to the ground, and know that I had someone there who could put me back together without minding the sharp bits." #qotd What's the most beautiful book you've read recently? For me, it's The Dead Romantics. Ever since I became a rom-com girlie last year, I wanted to read this book, so I ordered my copy from ChapterOne Books (and the order is still processing 🥲🙃—a long story for another day). I couldn't wait any longer to read it, so I got my copy from Amazon. It was not until the end of June this year that I got to read it, and I'm happy that I impulsively picked it up. Florence Day, a romance ghostwriter, has lost faith in love after a bad breakup. When her new editor refuses to extend her deadline, she faces a career doom. Then, a family emergency forces her to return to her quirky hometown and family funeral parlor after a decade away. There, she encounters a handsome ghost - her new editor - who's as confused as she is. As they unravel his unfinished business, Florence must confront her past and rethink everything she thought she knew about love stories. Thanks to Goodreads. The Dead Romantics handles the themes of death and loss in a distinctive and captivating manner that I have not encountered in other books. It strikes a remarkable balance between emotional depth and humorous moments. I loved how adorable all the characters in this book (especially the mayor) were, except for the ones who had wronged Florence. I must say thanks to this book, without which I wouldn't have found a new favorite comfort author! I loved the love story as well. I felt it was perfectly written for my liking. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my reading experience and consider the story to be refreshingly unique, a quality that is highly sought after by readers. I wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone looking for an emotionally engaging yet humorously uplifting read. 4.5✨️ TW: Death and loss of a parent.

The book’s shape is not great! It does not look new! 😒 please recheck your stock and send a good shaped book atleast so that the customer is satisfied 😅

Utterly charming, heartwarming and poignant book. Throughout the book I laughed, teared up and cheered for all the characters. They will always be one of my favourite. For some reason I didn’t expect the book to be funny but oh my god, this book was much needed relief for me. Florence was a mess but she was adorable and quirky mess and I loved her and her eccentric family so much. Like all the families they have their share of drama but they also are there for each other. Ben was grumpy to Florence’s sunshine(ness) but they really clicked. I can’t get over how adorable they were. I loved that Florence and her family view death in such a different way. Xavier was such a brilliantly portrayed character and I loved how much positive influence he was to his children. Writing style is tremendously awesome and I’m so glad I have two more of this author’s book to read. One tiny complaint I have about this book was I needed a little more romance in it. I wished there were more Ben and Florence interactions. Also throughout the story when things get difficult Florence has a tendency to run away and when it happened in the last part, when so much was at stake I got a little irritated. I expected a little more character growth for her. And Lee deserved more than that punch he was delivered. Overall I highly recommend this book and it’s worth the hype.

this was such a charming and original story. it is not every day you find a romance where the love interest is a ghost, and somehow it works perfectly. ashley poston delivers this idea with so much emotion and warmth. florence is a ghostwriter who no longer believes in love, and after returning home following her father’s death, she finds comfort in the most unexpected place, ben, her new editor, who has died and is now haunting her childhood home. it sounds unusual, but it is written in such a heartfelt and believable way. florence and ben share a quiet, soul deep connection that grows through late night conversations and moments filled with gentle yearning. ben is such a kind and tender character. one of my favorite scenes is when he walks florence home even though, as a ghost, he cannot actually protect her but still wants to. that small detail captured everything i loved about this story. grief, memory, and forgiveness are all woven beautifully into florence’s journey, and the supernatural element never feels spooky. it feels soft, magical, and full of longing. the writing is reflective and comforting, and the romance is tender and slow in the best way. this book feels cozy and emotional, with just enough heartbreak to make it stay with you. it is more than just a love story, it is a story about connection, healing, and hope. such a lovely and memorable read.

can we just talk about how criminally underrated is Benji Andor as a book boyfriend.. 😍 Ill take a shot everytime Benji Andor checks on Florence whether she is ok or not.. 🤌🏻🤌🏻 As a ghost Benji cannot do everything what a human does.. Yet Benji does something what every human does not do and that is to listen.. Be there for the other person.. Mostly he does this because he feels he has never done this when he was alive. And that makes him so special and remembered throughout the book. Benji is much more than a book boyfriend because of his remarkable personal growth from a perfectionist to embracing vulnerability. This book was truly an emotional rollacoster. There were moments where i cried and giggled with happiness, and moments where i swooned. Also this is my very first book of Ashley Poston and i absolutely loved it. The simple and grounded romance is what that makes this book special. Picked up this book at the right time🙌🏻🙌🏻

My heart is so full after reading this book. I thought no book by the author could ever come close to The Seven Year Slip, but this book just got under my skin and is staying there for a long time. Even days after finishing it, I can’t stop thinking about this book. The plot was so unique and beautifully crafted. The characters were all endearing, and I just want to wrap them in a hug and keep them with me forever. The way the book also explores grief resonated deeply with me, which is why I could connect so well with the characters and their story. The character growth that our FMC underwent was also written so well and the side characters were just as amazing and added so much depth to the story. This book felt like such a comfortable embrace, and even though it brought me to tears several times, the hopeful message the book conveyed left me feeling so uplifted. I would highly recommend it but make sure you check the TWs before diving into it.

This is one of the best book I've read. The best romance read 🤌