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Ghosted in L.A. Complete Collection
304 pages, Paperback
Published November 25, 2025
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Sina Grace
223 books145 followersSina Grace’s parents had big plans for their son: Ivy League schooling, professional credentials, a 6-figure income as a doctor– the works! Fortunately for us, he found the wonderful world of comics instead. It was in this world of contradictions that he “matured,” one foot teetering on the edge of academia, the other drawn to the inescapable grasp of an ink-bound fantasy underworld.
At 14, Grace seemingly appeased his parents by interning at Top Cow Productions, under the guidance of Editor-in-Chief Renae Geerlings (his single mother figured at least he was collecting college credit). However the only thing he was collecting (other than comics), was the compulsive habit of drawing unrealistically proportioned, scantily clad women.
At 16, he got a perpetual summer-time job at the Santa Monica landmark: Hi De Ho Comics, where he would be inspired to create Books with Pictures. By 17 he wrote, drew, and self-published his first comic, The Roller-Derby Robo-Dykes versus the Cannibals. His knowledge of disproportionate harlots with weapons came in handy when depicting a story about Robo-Dykes bent on taking over the world. His mother was happy that he was taking interest in girls. The book went into a second printing, and received the praise of Lying in the Gutters critic, Rich Johnston.
Weeks after graduating high school, he was asked by Rilo Kiley front-woman Jenny Lewis to illustrate a limited edition comic book adaptation of their 2004 record, More Adventurous. In the spring of 2006 he was asked to apprentice under comics genius, Howard Chaykin (even though it may not be apparent in Books with Pictures, Grace did learn the function of a ruler and the meaning of a vanishing point).
Between the summers of 2005 and 06, Grace’s partially-biographical indie dramedy, Books with Pictures, went from hand-xeroxed zines to full-fledged, full-sized comic books. Shortly after its debut at San Diego Comic-Con, Diamond Distributors accepted the series into their ordering catalogue, Previews. Grace’s work on the series was met with admiration from bloggers and reviewers alike, and has since taken on several projects for multiple anthologies due in late 2008.
To his parents’ delight, he graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz, receiving an undergraduate degree in Literature, with an emphasis on Creative Writing.
Sina Grace recently self-published an illustrated novel about a sorcerer sleuth in Orange County, aptly named Cedric Hollows in Dial M for Magic, his next project will be providing illustrations for Amber Benson’s novel, Among the Ghosts, through Aladdin Books.
At 14, Grace seemingly appeased his parents by interning at Top Cow Productions, under the guidance of Editor-in-Chief Renae Geerlings (his single mother figured at least he was collecting college credit). However the only thing he was collecting (other than comics), was the compulsive habit of drawing unrealistically proportioned, scantily clad women.
At 16, he got a perpetual summer-time job at the Santa Monica landmark: Hi De Ho Comics, where he would be inspired to create Books with Pictures. By 17 he wrote, drew, and self-published his first comic, The Roller-Derby Robo-Dykes versus the Cannibals. His knowledge of disproportionate harlots with weapons came in handy when depicting a story about Robo-Dykes bent on taking over the world. His mother was happy that he was taking interest in girls. The book went into a second printing, and received the praise of Lying in the Gutters critic, Rich Johnston.
Weeks after graduating high school, he was asked by Rilo Kiley front-woman Jenny Lewis to illustrate a limited edition comic book adaptation of their 2004 record, More Adventurous. In the spring of 2006 he was asked to apprentice under comics genius, Howard Chaykin (even though it may not be apparent in Books with Pictures, Grace did learn the function of a ruler and the meaning of a vanishing point).
Between the summers of 2005 and 06, Grace’s partially-biographical indie dramedy, Books with Pictures, went from hand-xeroxed zines to full-fledged, full-sized comic books. Shortly after its debut at San Diego Comic-Con, Diamond Distributors accepted the series into their ordering catalogue, Previews. Grace’s work on the series was met with admiration from bloggers and reviewers alike, and has since taken on several projects for multiple anthologies due in late 2008.
To his parents’ delight, he graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz, receiving an undergraduate degree in Literature, with an emphasis on Creative Writing.
Sina Grace recently self-published an illustrated novel about a sorcerer sleuth in Orange County, aptly named Cedric Hollows in Dial M for Magic, his next project will be providing illustrations for Amber Benson’s novel, Among the Ghosts, through Aladdin Books.
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October 19, 2025
*3.75
Admittedly, at the beginning of this story I wasn't sure if I was vibing with it. I probably would have rated Vol. 1 pretty low. Daphne for one really irritated me and I kept having to remind myself that she is 18. However, as I continued reading and got farther into this story and learning about these characters, I started liking it more and more. I thought the art style was super nice and loved this unique concept. By the end, I was really wishing for just a little bit more before it actually ended, which I sadly did not get. I wanted to get a little deeper into Michelle's character especially. There's also a certain thing that Daphne said about herself that we never revisited that I thought needed a little more care.
Overall, I would recommend reading as a complete collection once it comes out, but do not think the volumes would really hold up on their own.
Thank you to NetGalley and BOOM!Studios for an early copy of this collection!
Admittedly, at the beginning of this story I wasn't sure if I was vibing with it. I probably would have rated Vol. 1 pretty low. Daphne for one really irritated me and I kept having to remind myself that she is 18. However, as I continued reading and got farther into this story and learning about these characters, I started liking it more and more. I thought the art style was super nice and loved this unique concept. By the end, I was really wishing for just a little bit more before it actually ended, which I sadly did not get. I wanted to get a little deeper into Michelle's character especially. There's also a certain thing that Daphne said about herself that we never revisited that I thought needed a little more care.
Overall, I would recommend reading as a complete collection once it comes out, but do not think the volumes would really hold up on their own.
Thank you to NetGalley and BOOM!Studios for an early copy of this collection!
October 16, 2025
My Selling Pitch:
A clumsily told story about a college student making friends with the ghosts inhabiting a haunted mansion who convince her to drop the pre-med track to pursue the arts.
Pre-reading:
More graphics!
(obviously potential spoilers from here on)
Thick of it:
Oh, the cover art is not the same as the interior.
Never mind, it was just a flashback.
I love ranch on fries.
Who did the script for this? It’s awful. Like some of the dialogue desperately needs an edit because it doesn’t match up with the other bubbles.
I really like the colors and character design in this. It's not quite Disney, but it's super appealing.
The story needs some serious work though. It’s meandering and a bit directionless, and the pacing is super choppy.
Everyone in this book is so shitty and self-centered and doesn’t care about their friends at all, and I feel like that’s very hallmark of LA, but that is not how we East Coasters operate.
We’re getting such random lore drops, and it’s wrapping up so quickly and forced.
Pretty art, but kind of a shit story.
Post-reading:
I'm glad I got to read this in one go because I would not have been back for another installment.
The art is beautiful. The story is downright bad. The characters are flat and tired cliches, and while they're set up for deeper character development that could spin them away from overused archetypes, the story never takes them there. It’s hard to root for anyone in the story. The main character is a mess who has no emotional regulation when it comes to her friends. It’s like the author decided a college kid’s biggest priority is partying, and I don't think that's gonna resonate at all with the audience picking up graphic novels. The characters are forced into fights and never satisfactorily apologize or change their behavior to warrant them making up. There's a random queer romance dropped in that's built on nothing. They have no chemistry and nothing in common. There's a weird religious slant to this book that demonizes Christianity, which like preach, but then is hypocritically down with Judaism and Paganism. Pick a lane. I truly don't believe your inherently homophobic and misogynistic faith can coexist with a queer community.
The story in general is so clumsy. The pacing is choppy. The first third spins its wheels because the creators clearly didn't know what direction they wanted to take this in. Then there’s plot convenient lore drops and explanations that come out of nowhere. There’s plot holes and dropped storylines all over the place. It’s just generally unlikable, and that’s a shame because the art is really appealing. The color palette is bouncy, and there’s some fun panels of LA hotspots. I hope the artist gets paired up with a different author because I'd like to see her work again when it’s given an actual plot structure. It's not bad enough to go on my do not read list, but I won't be recommending this anytime soon when there's so much stronger work out there.
Who should read this:
Graphic novel fans
Generic ghost story fans
Ideal reading time:
Fall semester
Do I want to reread this:
No.
Would I buy this:
No.
Similar books:
* Third Shift Society by Meredith Moriarty-graphic novel, urban fantasy, mystery
* Plague House by Michael W. Conrad-graphic novel, horror, revenge thriller, ghosts
* I Was a Fashion School Serial Killer by Doug Wagner-graohic novel, revenge thriller, college
* Anxious People by Fredrik Backman-contemporary, ensemble cast, family drama
* Horrorstor by Grady Hendrix-campy horror, ensemble cast, ghosts
* Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo-urban fantasy, dark academia, mystery, college
* The Entanglement of Rival Wizards by Sara Raasch-urban fantasy, light academia, cozy romance, college, queer
* Masters of Death by Olivie Blake-urban fantasy, ensemble cast, romance, queer
* Castle of the Cursed by Romina Garber-YA urban fantasy, romance, family drama, revenge thriller
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
A clumsily told story about a college student making friends with the ghosts inhabiting a haunted mansion who convince her to drop the pre-med track to pursue the arts.
Pre-reading:
More graphics!
(obviously potential spoilers from here on)
Thick of it:
Oh, the cover art is not the same as the interior.
Never mind, it was just a flashback.
I love ranch on fries.
Who did the script for this? It’s awful. Like some of the dialogue desperately needs an edit because it doesn’t match up with the other bubbles.
I really like the colors and character design in this. It's not quite Disney, but it's super appealing.
The story needs some serious work though. It’s meandering and a bit directionless, and the pacing is super choppy.
Everyone in this book is so shitty and self-centered and doesn’t care about their friends at all, and I feel like that’s very hallmark of LA, but that is not how we East Coasters operate.
We’re getting such random lore drops, and it’s wrapping up so quickly and forced.
Pretty art, but kind of a shit story.
Post-reading:
I'm glad I got to read this in one go because I would not have been back for another installment.
The art is beautiful. The story is downright bad. The characters are flat and tired cliches, and while they're set up for deeper character development that could spin them away from overused archetypes, the story never takes them there. It’s hard to root for anyone in the story. The main character is a mess who has no emotional regulation when it comes to her friends. It’s like the author decided a college kid’s biggest priority is partying, and I don't think that's gonna resonate at all with the audience picking up graphic novels. The characters are forced into fights and never satisfactorily apologize or change their behavior to warrant them making up. There's a random queer romance dropped in that's built on nothing. They have no chemistry and nothing in common. There's a weird religious slant to this book that demonizes Christianity, which like preach, but then is hypocritically down with Judaism and Paganism. Pick a lane. I truly don't believe your inherently homophobic and misogynistic faith can coexist with a queer community.
The story in general is so clumsy. The pacing is choppy. The first third spins its wheels because the creators clearly didn't know what direction they wanted to take this in. Then there’s plot convenient lore drops and explanations that come out of nowhere. There’s plot holes and dropped storylines all over the place. It’s just generally unlikable, and that’s a shame because the art is really appealing. The color palette is bouncy, and there’s some fun panels of LA hotspots. I hope the artist gets paired up with a different author because I'd like to see her work again when it’s given an actual plot structure. It's not bad enough to go on my do not read list, but I won't be recommending this anytime soon when there's so much stronger work out there.
Who should read this:
Graphic novel fans
Generic ghost story fans
Ideal reading time:
Fall semester
Do I want to reread this:
No.
Would I buy this:
No.
Similar books:
* Third Shift Society by Meredith Moriarty-graphic novel, urban fantasy, mystery
* Plague House by Michael W. Conrad-graphic novel, horror, revenge thriller, ghosts
* I Was a Fashion School Serial Killer by Doug Wagner-graohic novel, revenge thriller, college
* Anxious People by Fredrik Backman-contemporary, ensemble cast, family drama
* Horrorstor by Grady Hendrix-campy horror, ensemble cast, ghosts
* Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo-urban fantasy, dark academia, mystery, college
* The Entanglement of Rival Wizards by Sara Raasch-urban fantasy, light academia, cozy romance, college, queer
* Masters of Death by Olivie Blake-urban fantasy, ensemble cast, romance, queer
* Castle of the Cursed by Romina Garber-YA urban fantasy, romance, family drama, revenge thriller
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
October 24, 2025
The Story: The story definitely gets more compelling the longer it goes on. The characters and the plot find their footing and the issues start to feel more interconnected. Because of the short nature of the medium, some of the relationships and emotional attachments feel like they progress very quickly, but I expect that from comics. I wish the ghost mechanics were a bit more fleshed out and relied less on genre tropes, but, again, only so much can be crammed into chapters as short as these, especially with this many characters to follow.
Characters: For the most part I found the humans more interesting than the ghosts, which I wasn’t expecting. Some ghosts get more screen time than others, which makes them unevenly compelling. Daphne also isn’t the most likeable or most interesting protagonist I’ve ever read, but I didn’t hate her.
I did like that the relationships between the humans frequently took me by surprise. I thought Ronnie would be the villain ex-boyfriend type, but I was glad to be proven wrong. And I was absolutely floored that the hot goth roommate who was allegedly religious and liked to host “Bible study” (aka a small group of what, to my gay eyes, mostly looked like queer women) was… actually religious and really hosting Bible study and not secretly a closeted goth who grew up pressured by her religious family and was finally getting to express herself in college. She was one of my favorite characters… even though I read her completely wrong lol.
Art: The colors in this really pop and the character designs are beautiful. There’s a slight over reliance on really simple backgrounds, but overall the art is a definite strength of this book.
Overall, this is a pretty fun ghost story! Not the most refined, fleshed out comic series in the world, but it’s got charm.
Final rating: 3.5 Stars
Characters: For the most part I found the humans more interesting than the ghosts, which I wasn’t expecting. Some ghosts get more screen time than others, which makes them unevenly compelling. Daphne also isn’t the most likeable or most interesting protagonist I’ve ever read, but I didn’t hate her.
I did like that the relationships between the humans frequently took me by surprise. I thought Ronnie would be the villain ex-boyfriend type, but I was glad to be proven wrong. And I was absolutely floored that the hot goth roommate who was allegedly religious and liked to host “Bible study” (aka a small group of what, to my gay eyes, mostly looked like queer women) was… actually religious and really hosting Bible study and not secretly a closeted goth who grew up pressured by her religious family and was finally getting to express herself in college. She was one of my favorite characters… even though I read her completely wrong lol.
Art: The colors in this really pop and the character designs are beautiful. There’s a slight over reliance on really simple backgrounds, but overall the art is a definite strength of this book.
Overall, this is a pretty fun ghost story! Not the most refined, fleshed out comic series in the world, but it’s got charm.
Final rating: 3.5 Stars
November 20, 2025
This is the (not so) true story of seven strangers picked to live in a house, haunt together, and have their whole lives recorded. Find out what happens when people stop being polite and start getting real. This is Ghosted in LA!
After getting dumped by her high school boyfriend, Daphne decides to walk back to her dorm room through the streets of LA, where she stumbles into the backyard of a mansion and unwittingly comes face to face with real life actual ghosts. Not only does she find out that some people don’t move on after death, but she finds new friends, a new life, and a new home with them.
This was very much like watching The Real World by way of Ghosts. I enjoyed most of it, albeit there were some slow points, but I’m happy that the cast was very diverse and there was a lot of great queer representation. Which is all I ask for in life!
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for my gifted eARC.
After getting dumped by her high school boyfriend, Daphne decides to walk back to her dorm room through the streets of LA, where she stumbles into the backyard of a mansion and unwittingly comes face to face with real life actual ghosts. Not only does she find out that some people don’t move on after death, but she finds new friends, a new life, and a new home with them.
This was very much like watching The Real World by way of Ghosts. I enjoyed most of it, albeit there were some slow points, but I’m happy that the cast was very diverse and there was a lot of great queer representation. Which is all I ask for in life!
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for my gifted eARC.
November 24, 2025
Finally! The entire run of "Ghosted in L.A." is available in a single collection, This wonderful perfectly paced series failed to fully launch in 2020 due to the COVID-19 crisis, but what did get out is still pretty amazing. This perfectly paced urban fantasy cozy is a gentle and thoughtful coming of age story with a captivating protagonist, strong found family vibes and lots and lots of ghost characters. Of course the big draw is the ghosts, but the book's grounding in L.A. history and culture is a strong and compelling feature as well. The only real downside of this collection is that it does not contain any of the extra material focused on L.A. landmarks, history and culture that was present in the single issues.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher, BOOM! Studios, for providing me with an eARC in exchange fr my honest review.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher, BOOM! Studios, for providing me with an eARC in exchange fr my honest review.
November 19, 2025
A cozy, cute paranormal queer comic about a small-town girl who moves to L.A. and ends up befriending a house full of ghosts. That’s the heart of it, and it doesn’t pretend to be much more. There’s a touch of tension from a few more chaotic spirits, but it’s mostly slice-of-life vibes - drifting through L.A., hanging out with ghosts, and awkward run-ins with her gay ex-boyfriend.
The art is charming and easy on the eyes with clean panels, expressive characters, and a style that keeps the story moving. It definitely leans cheesy and occasionally goes over the top, but it’s still fun and very readable. A light, visually pleasing paranormal comic that doesn’t overcomplicate itself.
(3.25 stars rounded down)
Thank you NetGalley and BOOM! Studios for a copy of this eARC.
The art is charming and easy on the eyes with clean panels, expressive characters, and a style that keeps the story moving. It definitely leans cheesy and occasionally goes over the top, but it’s still fun and very readable. A light, visually pleasing paranormal comic that doesn’t overcomplicate itself.
(3.25 stars rounded down)
Thank you NetGalley and BOOM! Studios for a copy of this eARC.
October 15, 2025
I enjoyed reading this. It definitely works best as a complete collection; I don’t think the individual chapters would have held up on their own as the story moves slowly and for the first half there isn’t a lot that happens. It has my interest though and I definitely wanted to keep reading.
The premise is fun, the plot is a little thin and windy, but the artwork is good. I enjoyed the overall experience. I definitely wonder if the author had a plan or if they were making it up as they went along, but that’s a common feature of serialized works sometimes. There were some great characters in this story, even though a few of them didn’t get as much development as I would have wanted for them.
I liked this. I probably wouldn’t buy it but I would absolutely borrow it from a library for a read (that’s my usual though on most graphic novels though so FYI).
Thank you to NetGalley for providing a free ARC. This honest review was left voluntarily.
The premise is fun, the plot is a little thin and windy, but the artwork is good. I enjoyed the overall experience. I definitely wonder if the author had a plan or if they were making it up as they went along, but that’s a common feature of serialized works sometimes. There were some great characters in this story, even though a few of them didn’t get as much development as I would have wanted for them.
I liked this. I probably wouldn’t buy it but I would absolutely borrow it from a library for a read (that’s my usual though on most graphic novels though so FYI).
Thank you to NetGalley for providing a free ARC. This honest review was left voluntarily.
November 23, 2025
"i can't touch anything — so i can't even play any freaking music. i can't go anywhere, and thinking about how everyone's mythologizing me as something i'm not... it just makes me wonder what i even am. like, am i just a memory now?"
it's a surprise for myself that "Ghosted in L.A." didn't click for me. in theory, it should've worked — a house full of ghosts and the human they reluctantly accept as their new housemate. unfortunately, i think my expectations just didn't match what it ended up being.
the ghost flashbacks were my favourite part. i loved getting to see the side characters fleshed out a little more, especially since only two or three of them got decent amount of attention in the present day. tragically, the flashbacks were kept very short and limited, and then i had to go back to reading about daphne.
here's the thing. i get her. i get she's a confused 18-year-old who feels empty and some of her internal struggle was relatable. the problem is she's not all that interesting as a character and her manner of speaking does make it very obvious this was a product of the late 2010s. all human characters were pretty lackluster compared to the ghost. the only exception might be the catholic roommate, but her presence felt established only to serve as a deus ex machina at the end ( ). the best friend whose name i don't even remember was pure annnoyance but we barely get to see her. ronnie was lovely, but his characterization was kind of all over the place, especially in the latter chapters, where the story seems to imply he'd be willing to cheat and my sympathy for him takes a dip.
having read the introduction, i know that the story had no choice but to be cut short, but you can really feel it in the pacing. the beginning had more time to breathe, while towards the end, things start being rushed. from the relationships to the crisis resolution, everything felt jammed into place as quickly as possible to wrap things up.
the best thing about the story is the art. it's gorgeous, vibrant, and lively. you can see the identities of each ghost so clearly even with the blue tint, and a lot of love was done into crafting their models.
"Ghosted in L.A" has some really great peaks and a lot of charm but is ultimately let down by a very rushed third act.
big thanks to NetGalley and BOOM! Studios for the arc.
it's a surprise for myself that "Ghosted in L.A." didn't click for me. in theory, it should've worked — a house full of ghosts and the human they reluctantly accept as their new housemate. unfortunately, i think my expectations just didn't match what it ended up being.
the ghost flashbacks were my favourite part. i loved getting to see the side characters fleshed out a little more, especially since only two or three of them got decent amount of attention in the present day. tragically, the flashbacks were kept very short and limited, and then i had to go back to reading about daphne.
here's the thing. i get her. i get she's a confused 18-year-old who feels empty and some of her internal struggle was relatable. the problem is she's not all that interesting as a character and her manner of speaking does make it very obvious this was a product of the late 2010s. all human characters were pretty lackluster compared to the ghost. the only exception might be the catholic roommate, but her presence felt established only to serve as a deus ex machina at the end ( ). the best friend whose name i don't even remember was pure annnoyance but we barely get to see her. ronnie was lovely, but his characterization was kind of all over the place, especially in the latter chapters, where the story seems to imply he'd be willing to cheat and my sympathy for him takes a dip.
having read the introduction, i know that the story had no choice but to be cut short, but you can really feel it in the pacing. the beginning had more time to breathe, while towards the end, things start being rushed. from the relationships to the crisis resolution, everything felt jammed into place as quickly as possible to wrap things up.
the best thing about the story is the art. it's gorgeous, vibrant, and lively. you can see the identities of each ghost so clearly even with the blue tint, and a lot of love was done into crafting their models.
"Ghosted in L.A" has some really great peaks and a lot of charm but is ultimately let down by a very rushed third act.
big thanks to NetGalley and BOOM! Studios for the arc.
October 30, 2025
3.5⭐, pretty to look at and pretty fun!
Right out the gate, I picked this one up mostly for the art (the style and especially coloring stay goreous throughout, if you're into this kinda thing I definitely recommend it!) and for the gay ghosts. That said, art was my main focus and was what kept me consistently engaged for most of the reading process—although there were a few moments here and there, where the story had me equally hooked.
I've seen people voicing their issues with characters feeling shallow and acting irrationally, which had me worried because it's usually a big deal for me too. Happy to report that I was just vibing along the entire way instead! Yes, the characters had their weird emotional outbursts at times, but I was able to overlook them (maybe it was the art...) and with that—had a pretty fun time. The story definitely gets better the further you go and a lot of the weird behaviors get some background later on.
Some characters definitely felt under-explored though—looking at you Michelle. I feel like she could have been way more than she ended up being, and her arc was a bit of a let down for me. Some backstory explaining her current circumstances could've gone a long way, especially with the few tiny snippets we got. It felt like a teaser for a bigger puzzle piece which sadly never came, just left an unsatisfactory taste in my mouth.
Would I rec it?
✔️ If you like a slightly-spooky-mostly-fun story and are willing to compromise on the characters' flesh-outedness—it could be an enjoyable Halloween read!
✔️ If you want to see fun, aesthetically pleasing art—this is a great place to do that.
❌ If you prioritize characters above all and know that the art won't budge you like it did me—I don't think this story is worth it for you.
TLDR; even when the story was being clanky, the art carried me through it 🤙
Thank you to BOOM! Studios for the advanced copy of this book.
Right out the gate, I picked this one up mostly for the art (the style and especially coloring stay goreous throughout, if you're into this kinda thing I definitely recommend it!) and for the gay ghosts. That said, art was my main focus and was what kept me consistently engaged for most of the reading process—although there were a few moments here and there, where the story had me equally hooked.
I've seen people voicing their issues with characters feeling shallow and acting irrationally, which had me worried because it's usually a big deal for me too. Happy to report that I was just vibing along the entire way instead! Yes, the characters had their weird emotional outbursts at times, but I was able to overlook them (maybe it was the art...) and with that—had a pretty fun time. The story definitely gets better the further you go and a lot of the weird behaviors get some background later on.
Some characters definitely felt under-explored though—looking at you Michelle. I feel like she could have been way more than she ended up being, and her arc was a bit of a let down for me. Some backstory explaining her current circumstances could've gone a long way, especially with the few tiny snippets we got. It felt like a teaser for a bigger puzzle piece which sadly never came, just left an unsatisfactory taste in my mouth.
Would I rec it?
✔️ If you like a slightly-spooky-mostly-fun story and are willing to compromise on the characters' flesh-outedness—it could be an enjoyable Halloween read!
✔️ If you want to see fun, aesthetically pleasing art—this is a great place to do that.
❌ If you prioritize characters above all and know that the art won't budge you like it did me—I don't think this story is worth it for you.
TLDR; even when the story was being clanky, the art carried me through it 🤙
Thank you to BOOM! Studios for the advanced copy of this book.
October 12, 2025
Ghosted in L.A. is a beautifully heartfelt and slightly spooky graphic novel series that blends friendship, romance, and the supernatural in a story about finding your place—even if that place happens to be haunted.
The story follows Daphne Walters, a college freshman who moves to Los Angeles chasing love, only to realize her relationship (and life plan) isn’t as perfect as she thought. Lost and alone in a city that suddenly feels too big, she stumbles upon a mysterious mansion inhabited by ghosts. What starts as a desperate search for belonging turns into a moving exploration of identity, independence, and found family.
Sina Grace’s writing captures the awkward, emotional messiness of early adulthood perfectly. Daphne’s voice feels real—sometimes unsure, sometimes selfish, but always genuine. The ghosts each have their own backstories and personalities, and through them, the story cleverly touches on themes of regret, forgiveness, and moving on (literally and metaphorically).
Siobhan Keenan’s illustrations are stunning and expressive. The art style shifts beautifully between the vibrant energy of L.A. and the soft, haunting glow of the ghost mansion. The colors, handled by Cathy Le, enhance the tone of each scene—warm and nostalgic one moment, eerie and dreamlike the next.
While the premise might sound lighthearted, Ghosted in L.A. digs deeper than expected. It’s not just about love or loss; it’s about learning who you are when everything you thought you wanted falls apart. It’s charming, bittersweet, and visually captivating—a comfort read for anyone who’s ever felt invisible or misplaced.
The story follows Daphne Walters, a college freshman who moves to Los Angeles chasing love, only to realize her relationship (and life plan) isn’t as perfect as she thought. Lost and alone in a city that suddenly feels too big, she stumbles upon a mysterious mansion inhabited by ghosts. What starts as a desperate search for belonging turns into a moving exploration of identity, independence, and found family.
Sina Grace’s writing captures the awkward, emotional messiness of early adulthood perfectly. Daphne’s voice feels real—sometimes unsure, sometimes selfish, but always genuine. The ghosts each have their own backstories and personalities, and through them, the story cleverly touches on themes of regret, forgiveness, and moving on (literally and metaphorically).
Siobhan Keenan’s illustrations are stunning and expressive. The art style shifts beautifully between the vibrant energy of L.A. and the soft, haunting glow of the ghost mansion. The colors, handled by Cathy Le, enhance the tone of each scene—warm and nostalgic one moment, eerie and dreamlike the next.
While the premise might sound lighthearted, Ghosted in L.A. digs deeper than expected. It’s not just about love or loss; it’s about learning who you are when everything you thought you wanted falls apart. It’s charming, bittersweet, and visually captivating—a comfort read for anyone who’s ever felt invisible or misplaced.
November 5, 2025
Thank you NetGalley and BOOM!Box for this ARC!
The cover is so pretty it immediately caught my attention. The art throughout the book kept up with the high standards. It's really, really pretty; the characters are unique and colorful and quite beautiful! I absolutely loved the artwork. That and the fact that the story is funny. I laughed out loud quite a lot because of the pure, unadulterated silliness of the characters (I love me some silly moments!). The FMC did feel a bit too childish too, but hey, who knows. Eighteen year-olds are insane.
However, the story is a bit all over the place, and the characters are a bit too much, too caricaturistic – sometimes bordering on cringey. The first few books were not it. I almost stopped reading at the start – the story didn't hold itself, it felt too rushed and there were too many threads pulling from too many directions... The characters didn't feel solid, everything was too scattered. I also didn't like the way some topics were handled, probably because of the chaos and lack of focus. And the story with B****** and R***** was... kinda creepy, and not in a good way. It was very unecessary, it could've been handled in other, better ways.
Overall it's a quick read, beautiful to look at and rather funny.
RATING: 2.5
TW (Minor): Death, Drug abuse, Suicide, Religious bigotry
The cover is so pretty it immediately caught my attention. The art throughout the book kept up with the high standards. It's really, really pretty; the characters are unique and colorful and quite beautiful! I absolutely loved the artwork. That and the fact that the story is funny. I laughed out loud quite a lot because of the pure, unadulterated silliness of the characters (I love me some silly moments!). The FMC did feel a bit too childish too, but hey, who knows. Eighteen year-olds are insane.
However, the story is a bit all over the place, and the characters are a bit too much, too caricaturistic – sometimes bordering on cringey. The first few books were not it. I almost stopped reading at the start – the story didn't hold itself, it felt too rushed and there were too many threads pulling from too many directions... The characters didn't feel solid, everything was too scattered. I also didn't like the way some topics were handled, probably because of the chaos and lack of focus. And the story with B****** and R***** was... kinda creepy, and not in a good way. It was very unecessary, it could've been handled in other, better ways.
Overall it's a quick read, beautiful to look at and rather funny.
RATING: 2.5
TW (Minor): Death, Drug abuse, Suicide, Religious bigotry
November 10, 2025
3.5
This was an interesting story, about a girl coming to terms with herself and ghosts coming to terms with their eternal afterlife. There was a lot of plot elements I enjoyed, but I feel like this is a story that got a bit overburdened with the number of characters it has. There are so many that you can't really get a good read on any of them. Also, something about Daphne, the female lead, put me off? There was just something about it, and I'm unsure if it's because she leans a bit too hard to the "quirky girl who thinks she's such an awkward loser but is actually hot and intelligent" manic pixie dream girl trope. Honestly, I was more interested in her ex and one of the ghosts' budding relationship than her story. Though her relationship with a ghost had some fun potential. I think this story really suffered from "too much stuff going on" syndrome. The final chapter was pretty cool, though why the roommate character is "like that" confused me a bit. The roommate also ended up being a MacGuffin somehow? I really wished there had been something with Daphne and the roommate reconciling after the final chapter, or at least an apology, but uh...nope, I really enjoyed the art style, however!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review!
This was an interesting story, about a girl coming to terms with herself and ghosts coming to terms with their eternal afterlife. There was a lot of plot elements I enjoyed, but I feel like this is a story that got a bit overburdened with the number of characters it has. There are so many that you can't really get a good read on any of them. Also, something about Daphne, the female lead, put me off? There was just something about it, and I'm unsure if it's because she leans a bit too hard to the "quirky girl who thinks she's such an awkward loser but is actually hot and intelligent" manic pixie dream girl trope. Honestly, I was more interested in her ex and one of the ghosts' budding relationship than her story. Though her relationship with a ghost had some fun potential. I think this story really suffered from "too much stuff going on" syndrome. The final chapter was pretty cool, though why the roommate character is "like that" confused me a bit. The roommate also ended up being a MacGuffin somehow? I really wished there had been something with Daphne and the roommate reconciling after the final chapter, or at least an apology, but uh...nope, I really enjoyed the art style, however!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review!
November 23, 2025
Thanks to NetGalley for an ARC.
This was unfortunately a very underwhelming and dissapointing read for me. I was intrigued by the art and the premise of this comic book, but these two things were the only good ones in the end. The idea of a house full of ghosts and a mystery on top is always a fun one, but the execution was done poorly.
I think my main problems are with the characters themselves. They are not likeable, and as much as I know that unlikeable characters can be really interesting to explore, in this book it felt like there was no proper or linear charcter growth or just any kind of movement to any side, good or bad. Daphne was pushy with her people pleasing, and dismissing when it came to the problems or worries of other characters (be it Ronnie after she texted him or the ghosts). But instead of critically looking at this part of her, the story didn't really do anything with it. It's a pity, because there was so much potential. Others are not much better, to be completely honest - Ronnie's reasons for dumping Daphne were once again begging to be explored, but instead there was nothing! It was frustrating.
From the plot, I liked the flashback scenes, they were mostly interesting ways to get to know the ghosts better, but not much else. The art was cheesy at times, but overall pretty good.
This was unfortunately a very underwhelming and dissapointing read for me. I was intrigued by the art and the premise of this comic book, but these two things were the only good ones in the end. The idea of a house full of ghosts and a mystery on top is always a fun one, but the execution was done poorly.
I think my main problems are with the characters themselves. They are not likeable, and as much as I know that unlikeable characters can be really interesting to explore, in this book it felt like there was no proper or linear charcter growth or just any kind of movement to any side, good or bad. Daphne was pushy with her people pleasing, and dismissing when it came to the problems or worries of other characters (be it Ronnie after she texted him or the ghosts). But instead of critically looking at this part of her, the story didn't really do anything with it. It's a pity, because there was so much potential. Others are not much better, to be completely honest - Ronnie's reasons for dumping Daphne were once again begging to be explored, but instead there was nothing! It was frustrating.
From the plot, I liked the flashback scenes, they were mostly interesting ways to get to know the ghosts better, but not much else. The art was cheesy at times, but overall pretty good.
October 11, 2025
I received an eARC on this for my honest review.
I really enjoyed both the art and the story, I wish the climax was a bit more drawn out but even then it still wasn't too bad. And I found that the art style worked really well and complimented the story too.
I found the ghosts interesting, and the mysteries around them compelling for the most part, their dynamics with each other was interesting even if I felt like Maurice and the Roommate were a little underutilized and the whole
My main gripe with this was the main character- Daphne. She is kind of awful and such a pain to read from. Like, there are unlikeable characters that are clearly supposed to be unlikeable and then there are characters that you're supposed to like and supposed to find relatable that just don't hit the mark so much so that it makes them unlikable. I'm sure you can figure out which one Daphne falls under.
She was a bit more tolerable when her relationship with Zora started to blossom but even then I think that was because I just liked Zora. Daphne was either incredibly self-centered or uncaring of those around in her a way that made it hard for me to warm up to her as a main character.
I really enjoyed both the art and the story, I wish the climax was a bit more drawn out but even then it still wasn't too bad. And I found that the art style worked really well and complimented the story too.
I found the ghosts interesting, and the mysteries around them compelling for the most part, their dynamics with each other was interesting even if I felt like Maurice and the Roommate were a little underutilized and the whole
My main gripe with this was the main character- Daphne. She is kind of awful and such a pain to read from. Like, there are unlikeable characters that are clearly supposed to be unlikeable and then there are characters that you're supposed to like and supposed to find relatable that just don't hit the mark so much so that it makes them unlikable. I'm sure you can figure out which one Daphne falls under.
She was a bit more tolerable when her relationship with Zora started to blossom but even then I think that was because I just liked Zora. Daphne was either incredibly self-centered or uncaring of those around in her a way that made it hard for me to warm up to her as a main character.
October 25, 2025
ARC Review
This was an unexpectedly engaging and colorful read! The story took a little while to find its footing, but once it did, I found myself really invested in how the characters’ lives intertwined. It’s one of those comics that gets stronger the further you go, as both the emotional beats and plot threads start clicking together.
While the pacing felt a bit rushed at times (a common challenge in shorter comics), I still appreciated how much heart went into the storytelling. The humans actually stood out more to me than the ghosts—Ronnie’s arc subverted the “villain ex” trope in a great way, and the goth roommate twist genuinely made me laugh. She was unexpectedly one of my favorites.
The art is vibrant and expressive, full of color and energy that perfectly matches the tone of the story. I only wish the backgrounds had been a bit more detailed, but overall, the visuals elevate the reading experience.
In all, this was a charming mix of humor, emotion, and supernatural themes. A quick yet satisfying read that will appeal to fans of heartfelt ghost stories and character-driven comics.
3.5 ⭐
This was an unexpectedly engaging and colorful read! The story took a little while to find its footing, but once it did, I found myself really invested in how the characters’ lives intertwined. It’s one of those comics that gets stronger the further you go, as both the emotional beats and plot threads start clicking together.
While the pacing felt a bit rushed at times (a common challenge in shorter comics), I still appreciated how much heart went into the storytelling. The humans actually stood out more to me than the ghosts—Ronnie’s arc subverted the “villain ex” trope in a great way, and the goth roommate twist genuinely made me laugh. She was unexpectedly one of my favorites.
The art is vibrant and expressive, full of color and energy that perfectly matches the tone of the story. I only wish the backgrounds had been a bit more detailed, but overall, the visuals elevate the reading experience.
In all, this was a charming mix of humor, emotion, and supernatural themes. A quick yet satisfying read that will appeal to fans of heartfelt ghost stories and character-driven comics.
3.5 ⭐
November 24, 2025
In a nut shell?
Girl follows her boyfriend to college only to be dumped and left heartbroken. Who then stumbles upon Rycroft Manor. An apartment complex complete with ghosts!
When reading the description for Ghosted in L.A. I was definitely intrigued. But as I started reading, I found it hard to get my bearings initially. I wasn't sure about Daphne as a protagonist at all. And it took a while to warm up.
Sometimes, the story felt choppy but as I settled into it more and became absorbed with the style of illustration, I was away.
The ghosts themselves were absolutely brilliant, though I definitely wanted more of their backgrounds.
Sometimes funny, sometimes Scooby - Doo vibe, with a dash of thoughtful interaction, I actually enjoyed my time in this graphic novel. It also delivered a satisfying ending.
The illustrations felt quirky and interesting - using an array of colour to depict character and mood.
Great concepts, an exploration of relationships, and a wonderful delivery; Ghosted in L.A. was a fun read.
My gratitude to those who made it possible to read and review; Boom!Box & NetGalley.
Girl follows her boyfriend to college only to be dumped and left heartbroken. Who then stumbles upon Rycroft Manor. An apartment complex complete with ghosts!
When reading the description for Ghosted in L.A. I was definitely intrigued. But as I started reading, I found it hard to get my bearings initially. I wasn't sure about Daphne as a protagonist at all. And it took a while to warm up.
Sometimes, the story felt choppy but as I settled into it more and became absorbed with the style of illustration, I was away.
The ghosts themselves were absolutely brilliant, though I definitely wanted more of their backgrounds.
Sometimes funny, sometimes Scooby - Doo vibe, with a dash of thoughtful interaction, I actually enjoyed my time in this graphic novel. It also delivered a satisfying ending.
The illustrations felt quirky and interesting - using an array of colour to depict character and mood.
Great concepts, an exploration of relationships, and a wonderful delivery; Ghosted in L.A. was a fun read.
My gratitude to those who made it possible to read and review; Boom!Box & NetGalley.
October 9, 2025
The art in this is absolutely gorgeous. I love how the characters look, how well the artist grasps motion and color, and how there is a wide variety of characters of different appearances, age, body types, etc.
However, the way they behave feels very unrealistic; everyone is so quirky and reactive in the moment. Nobody listens to each other for even a second, and everyone's behaviour bends around the protagonist, who only makes bad decisions. It does feel like this is maybe deliberate -- a modern, queerer Archie situation, maybe -- but I found it hard to get past myself. It also feels like maybe notes weren't kept to ensure character consistency in their behaviour, knowledge, etc -- for example, early on, the protagonist tells a ghost that he looks like he's from before beepers were around, and a few chapters later she asks what a beeper is. Not a bad read, still very fun and quirky, but not a read for when you're in the mood for something grounded in realistic behaviour!
3/5 stars, thank you to NetGalley and to Boom! Studios for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
However, the way they behave feels very unrealistic; everyone is so quirky and reactive in the moment. Nobody listens to each other for even a second, and everyone's behaviour bends around the protagonist, who only makes bad decisions. It does feel like this is maybe deliberate -- a modern, queerer Archie situation, maybe -- but I found it hard to get past myself. It also feels like maybe notes weren't kept to ensure character consistency in their behaviour, knowledge, etc -- for example, early on, the protagonist tells a ghost that he looks like he's from before beepers were around, and a few chapters later she asks what a beeper is. Not a bad read, still very fun and quirky, but not a read for when you're in the mood for something grounded in realistic behaviour!
3/5 stars, thank you to NetGalley and to Boom! Studios for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
November 2, 2025
Der Comic hat mich tatsächlich positiv überrascht, denn anfangs war ich noch nicht ganz so angetan. Das Artwork war allerdings ab der ersten Seite richtig toll und die Charakterdesigns sehen toll aus. Man kann alle super gut auseinanderhalten und sie wirken sehr lebendig (sofern man das von Geistern sagen kann 😂). Der Plot wirkt anfangs noch etwas zäh, aber er bekommt immer mehr Tiefe. Man begleitet Daphne durch ihr Leben und auf ihrem Weg zur Selbstfindung. Aber nicht nur sie, auch viele andere Individuen beschreiten diesen Pfad und jeder hat ein anderes Erlebnis. Ich fand's auch toll, wie hier immer wieder das Thema Queerness aufgenommen und umgesetzt wurde. Auch bekommt man viele Einblicke in die Lebzeiten der Geister und was sie mitunter verloren und womit sie zu kämpfen haben. Alles wirkt sehr real und man kann sich gut in die einzelnen Situationen hineinversetzen. Das Ende fand ich auch sehr schön und hat alles nochmal wunderbar abgerundet.
Alles in allem ein sehr schöner Comic, sowohl optisch, als auch erzählerisch. Fände ich auch schön im deutschsprachigen Raum zu sehen 🥰
Alles in allem ein sehr schöner Comic, sowohl optisch, als auch erzählerisch. Fände ich auch schön im deutschsprachigen Raum zu sehen 🥰
December 16, 2025
Daphne Walters' Los Angeles story seems pretty common—she followed her high school boyfriend to college only to be immediately and unceremoniously dumped a thousand miles away from home. Her roommate doesn't want her around either, but fortunately one heart-broken night brings her to Rycroft Manor, an apartment complex with more roommates and drama than she had ever bargained for—and they're all ghosts!
I adored this graphic novel! All the twists and turns of the ghosts and their afterlife. I do wish we had more stories about how all the ghost came to the afterlife instead of just a few.
Each ghost was fascinating and watching Daphne find her home with them was so much fun.
The coming into their new lives for her and her ex was a refreshing take on a common awareness being away from home came bring. And even a love story or two to add some sweetness.
Highly recommended.
Thanks to @netgalley and Boom! Studios/Boom!Box for the opportunity to read this eArc in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.
I adored this graphic novel! All the twists and turns of the ghosts and their afterlife. I do wish we had more stories about how all the ghost came to the afterlife instead of just a few.
Each ghost was fascinating and watching Daphne find her home with them was so much fun.
The coming into their new lives for her and her ex was a refreshing take on a common awareness being away from home came bring. And even a love story or two to add some sweetness.
Highly recommended.
Thanks to @netgalley and Boom! Studios/Boom!Box for the opportunity to read this eArc in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.
October 30, 2025
Thank you to BOOM! Studios and NetGalley for the advanced copy of this book!
3.5 stars!
I have had this graphic novel series on my mental tbr for years now, and took this as a sign to finally sit down and give it a go.
Off the bat, I love the art style! The ghosts are drawn distinctly so readers can immediately tell who is who. The coloring really helps set the vibe of the Manor.
The side characters are especially charming, and as the series continues, you start to love them! As far as our main character, Daphne, she is quite insufferable at the beginning of the series, but as it continued, she began to grow on me. By the end, I loved her character and the way she cared for her friends.
The word building and plot are not the strongest aspects of this story, especially at the beginning of the series. If I were reading each volume on its own, I might have been more disappointed in each story on its own. The collection is the perfect way to take in this story.
3.5 stars!
I have had this graphic novel series on my mental tbr for years now, and took this as a sign to finally sit down and give it a go.
Off the bat, I love the art style! The ghosts are drawn distinctly so readers can immediately tell who is who. The coloring really helps set the vibe of the Manor.
The side characters are especially charming, and as the series continues, you start to love them! As far as our main character, Daphne, she is quite insufferable at the beginning of the series, but as it continued, she began to grow on me. By the end, I loved her character and the way she cared for her friends.
The word building and plot are not the strongest aspects of this story, especially at the beginning of the series. If I were reading each volume on its own, I might have been more disappointed in each story on its own. The collection is the perfect way to take in this story.
November 24, 2025
First I would like to thank NetGalley, the Author and Artist and the Publisher for this ARC.
Okay, where to begin.
This was a lot.
We have Ghost, LGBTQIA+ Representation, People of Color, different believes and religions, Paranormal aspect, Flashbacks and different age groups and people raised in different era's.
This is long and a lot happens throughout the book. I would have liked more backstory on all of the Ghosts and a more in debt relation between the Ghosts. Daphne might be the MC but she definitely isn't the most interesting person dead or alive in this story. The story has some "plot holes" but they can be resolved by some use of logical thinking and imagination.
The art is beautiful and really drags you into the story, the colors pop and the Ghosts really feel like Ghosts.
It's a fun story to read and I would recommend it to people who love a good/fun Graphic Novel every once in a while.
Okay, where to begin.
This was a lot.
We have Ghost, LGBTQIA+ Representation, People of Color, different believes and religions, Paranormal aspect, Flashbacks and different age groups and people raised in different era's.
This is long and a lot happens throughout the book. I would have liked more backstory on all of the Ghosts and a more in debt relation between the Ghosts. Daphne might be the MC but she definitely isn't the most interesting person dead or alive in this story. The story has some "plot holes" but they can be resolved by some use of logical thinking and imagination.
The art is beautiful and really drags you into the story, the colors pop and the Ghosts really feel like Ghosts.
It's a fun story to read and I would recommend it to people who love a good/fun Graphic Novel every once in a while.
October 18, 2025
4.5 Stars (I received an e-arc from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review)
I thoroughly enjoyed this series and hope in the future to read more by the writer and the illustrator as well. There is a variety of LBGTQ+ representation with the main heroine being bisexual and a few characters struggling with the sexuality. Not the biggest fan of the anti-social and religious roommate but her storyline does get a bit more interesting closer to the end the collections. The ghosts range from the 1920’s - 2000’s and then a very recent one. There is a strange locked door in the basement of the manor and each ghost has their own powers. Queer romance, friendships and old mysteries, oh my! An especially great read pre halloween, even through this specific edition doesn’t come out until November.
I thoroughly enjoyed this series and hope in the future to read more by the writer and the illustrator as well. There is a variety of LBGTQ+ representation with the main heroine being bisexual and a few characters struggling with the sexuality. Not the biggest fan of the anti-social and religious roommate but her storyline does get a bit more interesting closer to the end the collections. The ghosts range from the 1920’s - 2000’s and then a very recent one. There is a strange locked door in the basement of the manor and each ghost has their own powers. Queer romance, friendships and old mysteries, oh my! An especially great read pre halloween, even through this specific edition doesn’t come out until November.
November 13, 2025
This is such a fun series! It always manages to be funny and sweet, without every dipping into cheesy. Makes for a great spooky season read to help balance out the actual horror. I particularly like the way Sina Grace writes college students. College is such a unique period of life and I think Sina Grace really does an excellent job of crafting characters who are fully fleshed out, but not yet fully realized. These are characters who are still figuring out exactly who they are, juxtaposed with characters who have a pretty limited capacity for change, on account of being ya'know, ghosts. These are the kind of characters I'd happily hang out with for a hundred issues. I look forward to reading more of Sina Grace's work.
October 10, 2025
Moving halfway across the country to attend college with her high school boyfriend is a huge step for anyone. Daphne is excited about this new chapter in her life, UNTIL her boyfriend breaks up with her when she arrives at campus. Completely devastated, she walks off the distress until she comes upon a building with a pool. The building looks deserted, so Daphne decides to be bold and take a dip. However, she does not realize that Rycraft Manor IS inhabited, not by humans but by ghosts.
Finding a family among the deceased was not in her plans, but it is what Daphne needed.
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Finding a family among the deceased was not in her plans, but it is what Daphne needed.
#ThxNetGalley #SinaGrace #SiobhanChiffon #GhostedinLACompleteCollection
October 18, 2025
I received a copy via NetGalley in exchange for a honest review.
The plot and artwork definitely did not held up for the story. The illustrations are really good and the idea behind it is nice, although not particularly original, however the development of the narration needs some serious editing because the pace it’s completely uneven. What I really struggled with where the characters: completely self-centred people, none of them actually talk with the others. It’s like reading full monologues, with some minor exceptions, I could not see proper interactions. I would not recommend this unless you are looking for something nice to look at but without much substance.
The plot and artwork definitely did not held up for the story. The illustrations are really good and the idea behind it is nice, although not particularly original, however the development of the narration needs some serious editing because the pace it’s completely uneven. What I really struggled with where the characters: completely self-centred people, none of them actually talk with the others. It’s like reading full monologues, with some minor exceptions, I could not see proper interactions. I would not recommend this unless you are looking for something nice to look at but without much substance.
October 18, 2025
I love a good graphic novel and when I saw this had ghosts I wanted to read it. It didn't disappoint. I love how varied the different characters are, each ghost has it's own personality just like the living people and sometimes they're likeable and sometimes not, just the same as any other character.
Following Daphne as she goes to university way across the country and feeling isolated as she then discovers a house full of ghosts is exactly what I wanted to read this Autumn. Perfect for anyone who likes plenty of backstory because we get it for every ghost that's there.
I highly recommend this one and am interested to see what else the author and illustrator have out there.
Following Daphne as she goes to university way across the country and feeling isolated as she then discovers a house full of ghosts is exactly what I wanted to read this Autumn. Perfect for anyone who likes plenty of backstory because we get it for every ghost that's there.
I highly recommend this one and am interested to see what else the author and illustrator have out there.
October 6, 2025
Thank you to the publisher for an eARC. This does not influence my opinion.
This graphic novel/collection had such a cool premise, I absolutely loved it. Someone meeting a bunch of ghosts at an apparently abandoned building and deciding to move in and make it queer? Yes, please!
While I did love both characters and plot of this, I also think that due to there being so many characters, none of them got to develop their full potential and some storylines even had to be dropped.
But still, I had a lot of fun reading this and the art style was beautiful and very fitting.
This graphic novel/collection had such a cool premise, I absolutely loved it. Someone meeting a bunch of ghosts at an apparently abandoned building and deciding to move in and make it queer? Yes, please!
While I did love both characters and plot of this, I also think that due to there being so many characters, none of them got to develop their full potential and some storylines even had to be dropped.
But still, I had a lot of fun reading this and the art style was beautiful and very fitting.
October 17, 2025
This was fun!
This follows a girl in college who befriends the many ghosts in a haunted mansion.
I did like the art quite a lot, it reminded me of other art, but I can't remember who. I liked that, it felt soft and familiar.
I really liked the use of color and how the ghosts were done, I thought was worked really well.
Overall, I liked the story. But I really do think that the dialogue could've used some work. It didn't quite work for me. Some moments were quite choppy with the random info-dumps.
Thanks to NetGalley for the e-ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review!
This follows a girl in college who befriends the many ghosts in a haunted mansion.
I did like the art quite a lot, it reminded me of other art, but I can't remember who. I liked that, it felt soft and familiar.
I really liked the use of color and how the ghosts were done, I thought was worked really well.
Overall, I liked the story. But I really do think that the dialogue could've used some work. It didn't quite work for me. Some moments were quite choppy with the random info-dumps.
Thanks to NetGalley for the e-ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review!
November 17, 2025
So in just the first issue, we learn that Daphne chose a college based on a boyfriend (who immediately dumps her, which of course is the most obvious plot [point ever), then she breaks into a house, strips to her underwear, and jumps into the pool. She meets these ghosts in her underwear and every third line from her is muttered under her breath. She has absolutely no reaction to finding out ghosts exist and immediately decides to move in. To the abandoned house she broke into. With ghosts she knows nothing about. Jesus christ, what a mess. I stopped there so as to not waste any more time.
October 10, 2025
I have seen others say it but I will also start by saying that the art work is amazing. It instantly pulls you into the story and keeps you reading.
The story was intriguing but I felt that for some of the characters there wasn’t enough development for them. That made it difficult to connect with some of them but there was heart in the story and it kept my interest from start to finish.
Thanks to NetGallery and the publisher for this eARC in exchange for my honest review
The story was intriguing but I felt that for some of the characters there wasn’t enough development for them. That made it difficult to connect with some of them but there was heart in the story and it kept my interest from start to finish.
Thanks to NetGallery and the publisher for this eARC in exchange for my honest review
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