A review by analenegrace
Haunted Ever After by Jen DeLuca

emotional funny reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Thanks so much to Berkley and Netgalley for an e-arc of this book!v 

I adored Jen Deluca's Ren Faire series, and this was a huge departure from that. It really showcased how fantastic Deluca's writing is; she's become an absolute must-read author for me! 

Cassie and Nick's story in Boneyard Key was adorable, but I have to admit I was more caught up in the ghost story. I liked that Deluca didn't feel the need to explain how the ghosts worked; for the most part, they just existed and had ways of communicating. 

I thought Sarah's story was particularly compelling as she was experiencing misogyny even decades after her death; Deluca captured how the "mean old lady" stereotype can often come from a harmful place. By

exorcising her husband

, Sarah finally had peace in her house, and I appreciated that she didn't move on but got to appreciate her home. 

Cassie and Nick had a pretty low stakes romance for the most part, with the book being more about both of them solidifying their place in Boneyard Key and finding a true home with each other, which I thought worked really well. 

I hope we get more of this series!