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Morris, Paula
3 Reviews
(4)
YA
Rebecca (Ruined) agrees to help the ghost of a nineteenth-century man retrieve a lost locket so that he may finally pass on. Unfortunately, a dangerous ghost is also on the trail, and the house containing the locket is scheduled for imminent demolition. An atmospheric setting and fascinating tidbits of New Orleans history help compensate for underdeveloped characters and interpersonal dynamics.
Reviewer: Katie Bircher
(3)
YA
When Miranda, sixteen, and her family visit York, England, she meets potential love interest Nick, but she's more interested in a mysterious ghost boy across the street. As the connection between the boys is revealed, Miranda discovers that only she can prevent a deadly plan. The straightforward plot, accessible writing, and supernatural elements ensure appeal to a range of readers.
Reviewer: Kayla Cottingham
(4)
YA
Lonely in New Orleans, New Yorker Rebecca gratefully befriends Lisette. Lisette, unfortunately, is a ghost whose long-ago murder cursed several prominent families--including that of Rebecca's maybe-boyfriend Anton. Rebecca becomes entangled in a web of prophecy, family secrets, and hushed-up history that endangers her own life. Morris evokes her New Orleans setting in loving detail, occasionally at the expense of plot.
Reviewer: Katie Bircher
3 reviews
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