Body and Soul by Stacey Kade

Title: Body and Soul (Ghost and the Goth #3)

Author: Stacey Kade

Publisher: Hyperion 2012

Genre: YA Paranormal

Pages: 316

Rating: 4/5 stars

Reading Challenges: TBR Challenge; Ebook; 52 Books - W51

Alona Dare is now trapped in Lily Turner's body, and no matter how many psychics she and Will Killian visit, it looks like she won't be getting out anytime soon...

One of those series that I've been wanting to finish if only to say that I finished it. And I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this series ender. Alona and Will are intriguing characters. I liked following their journey after the events of Queen of the Dead. Plus we get appearances from Misty and other former friends of Alona's. A nice enjoyable two day read for my Christmas vacation.

Ghost and the Goth

Queen of the Dead by Stacey Kade

Title: Queen of the Dead (Ghost and the Goth #2)

Author: Stacey Kade

Publisher: Hyperion 2011

Genre: YA Paranormal

Pages: 267

Rating: 4/5 stars

Reading Challenges: YA/MG Fantasy; Women Authors; Library; Book Bingo -- 5 from series

How I Got It: Library Loan

After being sent back from the light, Alona Dare - former homecoming queen, current Queen of the Dead - finds herself doing something she never expected: working. Instead of spending days perfecting her tan by the pool (her typical summer routine when she was, you know, alive), Alona must now cater to the needs of other lost spirits. By her side for all of this, ugh, “helping of others” is Will Killian: social outcast, seer of the dead, and someone Alona cares about more than she’d like.
Before Alona can make a final ruling on Will’s “friend” or “more than friend” status, though, she discovers trouble at home. Her mom is tossing out Alona’s most valuable possessions, and her dad is expecting a new daughter with his wicked wife. Is it possible her family is already moving on? She’s only been dead for two months! Thankfully, Alona knows just the guy who can put a stop to this mess.

Not quite as good as the first book. I still love the characters. I still love the main premise of the books. But this one's addition of the Order, Mina, and the body of Lily just didn't do it for me. It all seemed to be a bit contrived. I would have liked to see more of Alona and Will's relationship (romantic and working) develop. I hope that the next one gets back to the story of Will and Alona. I still want to read the last of the trilogy, but I'm going to have to wait. The library doesn't have the third one yet...

Ghost and the Goth

#1 The Ghost and the Goth
#2 Queen of the Dead
#3 Body and Soul

The Ghost and the Goth by Stacey Kade

Title: The Ghost and the Goth (Ghost and the Goth #1)

Author: Stacey Kade

Publisher: Hyperion 2010

Genre: YA Paranormal

Pages: 281

Rating: 5/5 stars

Reading Challenges: Paranormal - Ghosts; New Author; Library Loan; Book Bingo - 5 from series

How I Got It: Library Loan

After a close encounter with a bus, Alona Dare goes from homecoming queen to Queen of the Dead. She’s stuck as a ghost in the land of the living with no sign of the big, bright light to take her to a better place. To make matters worse, the only person who might be able to help her is Will Killian, a total loser outcast.
More than anything, Will wishes he didn’t have the rare ability to communicate with the dead, especially the former mean girl of Groundsboro High. He’s not filling out any volunteer forms to help her cross to the other side, though it would bring him some welcome peace and quiet.

I picked this series on a whim. I wanted a fun story, something a bit lighter than what I've been reading. And to my surprise, I loved it! The book isn't anything ground breaking, but it's solid young adult paranormal. The characters are likable. The concept is pretty fun. The plotline is well thought out and executed. I really enjoyed getting into the slightly strange world of Alona and Will. I feel like I need to read the sequels now. It was that good...

Ghost and the Goth

The Ghost and the Goth
Queen of the Dead
Body and Soul