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Seeing Other People
"The livings join forces to help their specters — and each other — move on in this emotional, slow-burn romance."—New York Times
Two people haunted by their exes find that love isn’t dead in this heartfelt romance from the beloved authors of The Roughest Draft.
Morgan is being ghosted by her ex. No, really. It’s sad Zach died and became a ghost. But Morgan and Zach only ever went on the one date, and now she’s being haunted by him. Zach has no desire to spend eternity with Morgan, but he can’t recall his past and doesn’t know how to move on.
At a support group for humans and their haunters, Morgan and Zach run into Sawyer, whose fiancée-turned-ghost has started to fade. Unlike Morgan, Sawyer isn’t ready to part ways with his ghost. Although they face opposite issues, Morgan and Sawyer decide to work together to solve their problems.
As Morgan and Sawyer try to solve their paranormal conundrums together, they find something even more surprising—a tender, growing affection between them that threatens any unfinished business they’re seeking to close. The ghosts of their past might be there in spirit, but the connection between Morgan and Sawyer is as alive as anything they’ve ever felt.
Two people haunted by their exes find that love isn’t dead in this heartfelt romance from the beloved authors of The Roughest Draft.
Morgan is being ghosted by her ex. No, really. It’s sad Zach died and became a ghost. But Morgan and Zach only ever went on the one date, and now she’s being haunted by him. Zach has no desire to spend eternity with Morgan, but he can’t recall his past and doesn’t know how to move on.
At a support group for humans and their haunters, Morgan and Zach run into Sawyer, whose fiancée-turned-ghost has started to fade. Unlike Morgan, Sawyer isn’t ready to part ways with his ghost. Although they face opposite issues, Morgan and Sawyer decide to work together to solve their problems.
As Morgan and Sawyer try to solve their paranormal conundrums together, they find something even more surprising—a tender, growing affection between them that threatens any unfinished business they’re seeking to close. The ghosts of their past might be there in spirit, but the connection between Morgan and Sawyer is as alive as anything they’ve ever felt.
352 pages, Paperback
First published December 9, 2025
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Emily Wibberley
21 books2,250 followersEmily Wibberley attended Princeton University where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. She now lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Austin Siegemund-Broka, with whom she is author of The Roughest Draft, as well as several love stories for teens.
Visit her and Austin's website at www.emilyandaustinwrite.com.
Visit her and Austin's website at www.emilyandaustinwrite.com.
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December 9, 2025
I’ve decided that “friendly ghosts” might be more of my “spooky season” vibe than reading horror, so I downloaded this story from my FAVORITE husband and wife writing team, and I am SO GLAD that I didn’t miss out on this book.
It is SO MUCH MORE than what the book blurb hints at, written with both HUMOR and HEART.
And, it’s AVAILABLE NOW!
TW: Grief-loss of fiancée
Morgan is being haunted by a guy named Zach that she shared ONE date with. Zach wants to move on but apparently he has “unfinished business” that won’t allow him to.
What a nightmare.
Sawyer, lost his fiancée Kennedy five years ago, but unlike Morgan, he considers it a gift that he can still spend time with her when the other people who have lost her cannot.
BUT she seems to be fading…
They each end up at a “Support and Rescue Group for the Haunted” and when they discover that they may be the only two people there who are actually being haunted, they team up to figure out how to help each other.
The story unfolds from the alternating POV’s of both Morgan and Sawyer (with plenty of commentary from Zach) 👻
This is a Grumpy/Sunshine love story where Morgan and Sawyer just might get a second chance at love if they can help those haunting them to move on, and it is done with such sensitivity.
I often wonder in a collaboration like this if Emily wrote Morgan’s POV and Austin wrote Sawyer’s, but whatever they are doing, their books always seem to capture my heart. I have read four of their books and three have earned 5 stars with the other earning 4 stars.
A sentiment that really resonated from the book (paraphrased) : “ We imagine our friends and loved ones in the “afterlife” after they die but those left behind experience an “afterlife” too-passed on into somewhere else, a place without the ones we remember. But, MAYBE, in the right company, it doesn’t have to hurt forever.”
Although Zach and Kennedy are ghosts, the story reads more like magical realism-nothing scary about their existence, but you will FEEL FOR THEM, and want them to find what they need to rest in peace.
And, you will also FEEL Swayer’s pain and Morgan’s compassion-she really is quite wonderful!
When a love story makes me cry it earns 5 stars.
So, what do you award a book that brings you to tears 3 times?
Thank You to Berkley for the gifted ARC provided through NetGalley. As always, these are my candid thoughts.
It is SO MUCH MORE than what the book blurb hints at, written with both HUMOR and HEART.
And, it’s AVAILABLE NOW!
TW: Grief-loss of fiancée
Morgan is being haunted by a guy named Zach that she shared ONE date with. Zach wants to move on but apparently he has “unfinished business” that won’t allow him to.
What a nightmare.
Sawyer, lost his fiancée Kennedy five years ago, but unlike Morgan, he considers it a gift that he can still spend time with her when the other people who have lost her cannot.
BUT she seems to be fading…
They each end up at a “Support and Rescue Group for the Haunted” and when they discover that they may be the only two people there who are actually being haunted, they team up to figure out how to help each other.
The story unfolds from the alternating POV’s of both Morgan and Sawyer (with plenty of commentary from Zach) 👻
This is a Grumpy/Sunshine love story where Morgan and Sawyer just might get a second chance at love if they can help those haunting them to move on, and it is done with such sensitivity.
I often wonder in a collaboration like this if Emily wrote Morgan’s POV and Austin wrote Sawyer’s, but whatever they are doing, their books always seem to capture my heart. I have read four of their books and three have earned 5 stars with the other earning 4 stars.
A sentiment that really resonated from the book (paraphrased) : “ We imagine our friends and loved ones in the “afterlife” after they die but those left behind experience an “afterlife” too-passed on into somewhere else, a place without the ones we remember. But, MAYBE, in the right company, it doesn’t have to hurt forever.”
Although Zach and Kennedy are ghosts, the story reads more like magical realism-nothing scary about their existence, but you will FEEL FOR THEM, and want them to find what they need to rest in peace.
And, you will also FEEL Swayer’s pain and Morgan’s compassion-she really is quite wonderful!
When a love story makes me cry it earns 5 stars.
So, what do you award a book that brings you to tears 3 times?
Thank You to Berkley for the gifted ARC provided through NetGalley. As always, these are my candid thoughts.
December 23, 2025
I adored this ghostly, grief-kissed, semisweet love story that blends rom-com charm with heartfelt emotional depth, layered with healing, humor, second chances, and one seriously unforgettable ghost! It’s a delightfully unique, emotionally satisfying blend of opposites attract, grumpy-meets-sunshine, second-chance romance—and yes, there’s even a lovingly crafted Ghost (yes, the movie!) tribute, with clay, longing, and a touch of the supernatural woven seamlessly into a warm, hopeful narrative.
Our story begins with Morgan—a passionate, independent landscaper with a wild heart and a bit of a wandering soul. She’s a little messy (in the best way), much like the bougainvillea she adores—untamed, vibrant, and always growing in unexpected directions. After a painful breakup, Morgan moves to West Hollywood to reboot her life, settling into a new apartment with her roommate. But just when things start looking up, her last casual date—a guy named Zach—turns out to be her new, uninvited roommate. And did I mention? Zach is a ghost. And he’s haunting her.
While Morgan might have been able to tolerate Zach’s odd spectral presence, her very-alive roommate isn’t so forgiving. With the threat of losing her housing looming, Morgan seeks answers and support—and winds up at a ghost support group. That’s where she meets Sawyer: a grumpy, introverted, emotionally walled-off artist who’s also being haunted. But unlike Morgan, Sawyer welcomes the ghost of his late fiancée, Kennedy. For him, Kennedy’s spirit is a tether to the life and love he lost. He isn’t ready to say goodbye.
Still, Sawyer proposes a mutually beneficial plan. He offers Morgan a rent-free room in exchange for helping bring his backyard—Kennedy’s passion project—back to life. His garden is a chaotic, gothic mess, somewhere between a horror movie set and an abandoned fairytale forest, and Morgan’s green thumb might just hold the key to finishing what Kennedy started. In return, Sawyer provides Morgan not only a place to stay, but also space to heal, create, and confront the ghosts—literal and emotional—that haunt her.
And of course, Zach comes along for the ride, haunting Sawyer’s home as part of the deal.
What begins with tension, snark, and completely opposite energies slowly melts into reluctant respect, then friendship, then something more. Morgan’s warmth, creativity, and infectious spirit begin to crack Sawyer’s hardened shell, while Sawyer’s quiet loyalty and deep emotional insight provide Morgan a rare sense of grounding and care. Together, they not only begin to solve the mystery of Zach’s unfinished business, but also confront their own grief and fears of moving forward. As they grow closer, the question lingers: Can two broken people build something whole together? Can they release the ghosts of their pasts—literally and figuratively—and take a chance on a future neither of them expected?
This story is so much more than a romance—it’s about finding peace after loss, discovering joy in unexpected places, and learning that love—real, imperfect, lasting love—sometimes begins after heartbreak. I laughed, I teared up, and I rooted for every quirky, haunted, hilarious moment.
Let’s not forget Zach! He might be a ghost, but he’s the heartbeat of the story. Sarcastic, emotionally raw, and weirdly lovable, he’s the ultimate sidekick who steals every scene with humor and unexpected depth. I found myself cheering for his journey just as much as the central romance. Morgan is one of the most relatable, grounded heroines I’ve read in a while—optimistic, eccentric, and utterly endearing. Sawyer tested my patience at times with his stubborn grief and guilt, but ultimately, his quiet vulnerability and loyalty won me over completely.
Overall, this is a refreshingly original, emotionally resonant, beautifully plotted paranormal rom-dramedy with a lot of heart, humor, and healing. The romance is tender and full of longing, the themes of grief and self-forgiveness are handled with care, and the ghostly elements add just the right touch of spooky whimsy. I found myself smiling through tears, utterly charmed by this story's emotional intelligence and its celebration of embracing change—even when it’s terrifying.
Huge thanks to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing for the opportunity to read this heartfelt, semisweet, and profoundly touching romantic gem in exchange for my honest thoughts. Five glowing, ghostly stars—and a standing ovation for this unforgettable, genre-blending love story. 👻🌱❤️🔥
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Our story begins with Morgan—a passionate, independent landscaper with a wild heart and a bit of a wandering soul. She’s a little messy (in the best way), much like the bougainvillea she adores—untamed, vibrant, and always growing in unexpected directions. After a painful breakup, Morgan moves to West Hollywood to reboot her life, settling into a new apartment with her roommate. But just when things start looking up, her last casual date—a guy named Zach—turns out to be her new, uninvited roommate. And did I mention? Zach is a ghost. And he’s haunting her.
While Morgan might have been able to tolerate Zach’s odd spectral presence, her very-alive roommate isn’t so forgiving. With the threat of losing her housing looming, Morgan seeks answers and support—and winds up at a ghost support group. That’s where she meets Sawyer: a grumpy, introverted, emotionally walled-off artist who’s also being haunted. But unlike Morgan, Sawyer welcomes the ghost of his late fiancée, Kennedy. For him, Kennedy’s spirit is a tether to the life and love he lost. He isn’t ready to say goodbye.
Still, Sawyer proposes a mutually beneficial plan. He offers Morgan a rent-free room in exchange for helping bring his backyard—Kennedy’s passion project—back to life. His garden is a chaotic, gothic mess, somewhere between a horror movie set and an abandoned fairytale forest, and Morgan’s green thumb might just hold the key to finishing what Kennedy started. In return, Sawyer provides Morgan not only a place to stay, but also space to heal, create, and confront the ghosts—literal and emotional—that haunt her.
And of course, Zach comes along for the ride, haunting Sawyer’s home as part of the deal.
What begins with tension, snark, and completely opposite energies slowly melts into reluctant respect, then friendship, then something more. Morgan’s warmth, creativity, and infectious spirit begin to crack Sawyer’s hardened shell, while Sawyer’s quiet loyalty and deep emotional insight provide Morgan a rare sense of grounding and care. Together, they not only begin to solve the mystery of Zach’s unfinished business, but also confront their own grief and fears of moving forward. As they grow closer, the question lingers: Can two broken people build something whole together? Can they release the ghosts of their pasts—literally and figuratively—and take a chance on a future neither of them expected?
This story is so much more than a romance—it’s about finding peace after loss, discovering joy in unexpected places, and learning that love—real, imperfect, lasting love—sometimes begins after heartbreak. I laughed, I teared up, and I rooted for every quirky, haunted, hilarious moment.
Let’s not forget Zach! He might be a ghost, but he’s the heartbeat of the story. Sarcastic, emotionally raw, and weirdly lovable, he’s the ultimate sidekick who steals every scene with humor and unexpected depth. I found myself cheering for his journey just as much as the central romance. Morgan is one of the most relatable, grounded heroines I’ve read in a while—optimistic, eccentric, and utterly endearing. Sawyer tested my patience at times with his stubborn grief and guilt, but ultimately, his quiet vulnerability and loyalty won me over completely.
Overall, this is a refreshingly original, emotionally resonant, beautifully plotted paranormal rom-dramedy with a lot of heart, humor, and healing. The romance is tender and full of longing, the themes of grief and self-forgiveness are handled with care, and the ghostly elements add just the right touch of spooky whimsy. I found myself smiling through tears, utterly charmed by this story's emotional intelligence and its celebration of embracing change—even when it’s terrifying.
Huge thanks to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing for the opportunity to read this heartfelt, semisweet, and profoundly touching romantic gem in exchange for my honest thoughts. Five glowing, ghostly stars—and a standing ovation for this unforgettable, genre-blending love story. 👻🌱❤️🔥
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November 22, 2025
This was such an emotional and heartfelt novel! This novel is definitely one that I will never forget! It is truly amazing, unique and brilliant. It made me feel hopeful, reflective, sad, happy and heartbroken. I will admit that this book did make me cry, while reading it. This book is about two people that are haunted by ghosts, where they both go about it in two completely different ways. This is a ghost paranormal romance and the ghosts are active characters in the storyline. The humans, whom are the main characters are named Morgan and Sawyer. Each main character has a different story with their ghost. While one main character is dealing with their own and the ghost’s unresolved past issues, another human is dealing with their ghost, who was a past fiancé.
I have never read a book with this storyline, along with the depth it came with. Going into this book, I was expecting it to be more of a funny ghost story and this is not one of them. However, it does come with humor that does somewhat balance everything out. It has multi layered characters, a clever plot and it felt very realistic. It also comes with romance and sweetness to it. I found it to be easy to read, witty and enjoyable. The plot of the story has a satisfying conclusion, I just loved how everything just came together towards the end. If you would like to, you can read the content warnings before reading this. Overall, I give this book a 5 out of 5 stars!
Thank you to NetGalley, authors Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka, and Berkley Publishing Group for this fabulous eARC in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
This book is set to be released on December 9, 2025!
I have never read a book with this storyline, along with the depth it came with. Going into this book, I was expecting it to be more of a funny ghost story and this is not one of them. However, it does come with humor that does somewhat balance everything out. It has multi layered characters, a clever plot and it felt very realistic. It also comes with romance and sweetness to it. I found it to be easy to read, witty and enjoyable. The plot of the story has a satisfying conclusion, I just loved how everything just came together towards the end. If you would like to, you can read the content warnings before reading this. Overall, I give this book a 5 out of 5 stars!
Thank you to NetGalley, authors Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka, and Berkley Publishing Group for this fabulous eARC in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
This book is set to be released on December 9, 2025!
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December 16, 2025Quiet ghosts, gentle feelings, & right book wrong reading mood! 👻📖
This had such a clever and emotional premise. Being literally haunted by your ex is a fun hook, and I genuinely loved the ghost angle from the very start. I also really enjoyed Zach’s character and found myself most engaged whenever he was on the page 👻💙.
That said, even at 70%, the story never fully pulled me in. I did not dislike it at all. It was thoughtful, gentle, and clearly meant to be a slow burn, but it felt like a quieter pull than what I was craving. After reading it on and off for over a week and still feeling only mildly interested, I realized I needed to move on. What I really want right now is a zippy popcorn thriller 🍿📚.
Once that feeling settled in, I closed the book and moved on without any hard feelings. This was a right book, wrong reading mood moment for me, so I am choosing not to rate it for now and fully plan to come back and finish it soon 😊.
Thank you so much to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book honestly.
This had such a clever and emotional premise. Being literally haunted by your ex is a fun hook, and I genuinely loved the ghost angle from the very start. I also really enjoyed Zach’s character and found myself most engaged whenever he was on the page 👻💙.
That said, even at 70%, the story never fully pulled me in. I did not dislike it at all. It was thoughtful, gentle, and clearly meant to be a slow burn, but it felt like a quieter pull than what I was craving. After reading it on and off for over a week and still feeling only mildly interested, I realized I needed to move on. What I really want right now is a zippy popcorn thriller 🍿📚.
Once that feeling settled in, I closed the book and moved on without any hard feelings. This was a right book, wrong reading mood moment for me, so I am choosing not to rate it for now and fully plan to come back and finish it soon 😊.
Thank you so much to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book honestly.
December 26, 2025
currently drowning in a sea of my own tears and snot 😭
“the fact kennedy has finally passed on is paranormal proof of sawyer’s feelings for me. it’s a haunted love note written in vanishing ink. his unspoken confession sculpted in the supernatural.”
SIX STARS THIS WAS SO WONDERFUL
if you would have told me when i first started this book cackling all the way through the first chapter that i wouldve ended the last in complete and utter shambles over people who dont exist - i probably wouldve believed you because well likely thing for me to do but STILL WHAT AM I TO DO WITH MYSELF NOW EXCEPT FOR CRY 😭
i dont even know how to begin describing the journey that is this book, it is a beautiful blend of a romcom with a sometimes gut wrenching journey through grief. it is quite literally unlike anything i have ever read before. i think a lot of times the “dead ex trope” gets a lot of unnecessary hate and i think that this book took a trope that isnt everyones favorite and turned it into something very special 🥹
there isnt a single thing that i did not wholeheartedly love about this book. i audibly laughed hard enough to receive confused looks multiple times, i cried and drenched my hoodie sleeves and i also swooned so hard over sawyer & morgan falling in love.
it has been a few months since ive been this entranced by a book & i already cant wait to revisit it again in the future when im missing sawyer, morgan, zach & kennedy
“the fact kennedy has finally passed on is paranormal proof of sawyer’s feelings for me. it’s a haunted love note written in vanishing ink. his unspoken confession sculpted in the supernatural.”
SIX STARS THIS WAS SO WONDERFUL
if you would have told me when i first started this book cackling all the way through the first chapter that i wouldve ended the last in complete and utter shambles over people who dont exist - i probably wouldve believed you because well likely thing for me to do but STILL WHAT AM I TO DO WITH MYSELF NOW EXCEPT FOR CRY 😭
i dont even know how to begin describing the journey that is this book, it is a beautiful blend of a romcom with a sometimes gut wrenching journey through grief. it is quite literally unlike anything i have ever read before. i think a lot of times the “dead ex trope” gets a lot of unnecessary hate and i think that this book took a trope that isnt everyones favorite and turned it into something very special 🥹
there isnt a single thing that i did not wholeheartedly love about this book. i audibly laughed hard enough to receive confused looks multiple times, i cried and drenched my hoodie sleeves and i also swooned so hard over sawyer & morgan falling in love.
it has been a few months since ive been this entranced by a book & i already cant wait to revisit it again in the future when im missing sawyer, morgan, zach & kennedy
December 9, 2025
Happy release day to one of my favorite books of the year 🩵 my arc review:
My first five star read in 2.5 months!!! Please clap!!!
Alexa play Two Ghosts by Harry Styles!! Tears streaming down my face as I write this review!! What a beautiful, emotional, heartbreaking story of healing, grief, and love. This was such a unique romance story that had me hooked from the first page. I literally finished this book in 2 sittings because I couldn’t stop. Both Sawyer and Morgan’s stories tugged at my heartstrings and made me root for them so hard. Tears were shed more than once. The paranormal/ghost aspects of this story were done so well and added so much to the story, and the way it all tied together had me SOOO emotional. The way grief was handled was so carefully and beautifully done and it really made me feel so connected and moved by these characters and their stories. The character growth, pacing, and writing were obviously all excellent. I truly enjoyed every page and feel sad to be done with this book. A truly fun romance with such a strong emotional punch, aka my favorite type of romance. Highly recommend. Thank you Berkley for the ARC, I can’t wait to have this in my hands 🩵
My first five star read in 2.5 months!!! Please clap!!!
Alexa play Two Ghosts by Harry Styles!! Tears streaming down my face as I write this review!! What a beautiful, emotional, heartbreaking story of healing, grief, and love. This was such a unique romance story that had me hooked from the first page. I literally finished this book in 2 sittings because I couldn’t stop. Both Sawyer and Morgan’s stories tugged at my heartstrings and made me root for them so hard. Tears were shed more than once. The paranormal/ghost aspects of this story were done so well and added so much to the story, and the way it all tied together had me SOOO emotional. The way grief was handled was so carefully and beautifully done and it really made me feel so connected and moved by these characters and their stories. The character growth, pacing, and writing were obviously all excellent. I truly enjoyed every page and feel sad to be done with this book. A truly fun romance with such a strong emotional punch, aka my favorite type of romance. Highly recommend. Thank you Berkley for the ARC, I can’t wait to have this in my hands 🩵
December 10, 2025
“Sometimes arguing is important. It’s part of living. Being here is…messy. It’s imperfect. We’re going to screw up, and we have to work through it when we do.”
It was such a good surprise.
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Happy pub date :)
Hope this is a good one, as my last few were not it.
It was such a good surprise.
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Happy pub date :)
Hope this is a good one, as my last few were not it.
November 28, 2025
haunted by a ghost with an appreciation for carly rae jepsen is a blessing not a curse
guilty of imagining jonathan bailey as sawyer yes ma’am
thank you to netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an advance review copy. full review to come
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guilty of imagining jonathan bailey as sawyer yes ma’am
thank you to netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an advance review copy. full review to come
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December 8, 2025
This was such a unique, bittersweet, funny little gem of a story! Despite Morgan and Sawyer both being literally haunted by their exes, their situations couldn’t be more different.
For years, Sawyer has been living with the ghost of his ex-fiancée, Kennedy, heartbreakingly unwilling to let her go. Morgan, meanwhile, suddenly finds herself pestered by Zach, who died just days after their failed first date. And naturally, she wants him gone immediately!
I loved the way these two slowly form a complicated understanding that gradually, hesitantly shifts into the sweetest romance. Working together along the way to unravel the mysterious unfinished business keeping Zach and Kennedy tethered to them, the story balances grief with the perfect amount of laughs and quirkiness!
I did want a little more from the Kennedy storyline. The resolution didn't quite get as emotional as I wanted. But I still have to give this five stars! The story focuses more on Zach’s limbo anyways, and he was such a lovable, mischievous charmer. The way his mystery unfolds is just so tragic yet heartwarming. I even cried at the end. Both happy and sad tears!
(heat level: 1 open-door scene, mild details)
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
For years, Sawyer has been living with the ghost of his ex-fiancée, Kennedy, heartbreakingly unwilling to let her go. Morgan, meanwhile, suddenly finds herself pestered by Zach, who died just days after their failed first date. And naturally, she wants him gone immediately!
I loved the way these two slowly form a complicated understanding that gradually, hesitantly shifts into the sweetest romance. Working together along the way to unravel the mysterious unfinished business keeping Zach and Kennedy tethered to them, the story balances grief with the perfect amount of laughs and quirkiness!
I did want a little more from the Kennedy storyline. The resolution didn't quite get as emotional as I wanted. But I still have to give this five stars! The story focuses more on Zach’s limbo anyways, and he was such a lovable, mischievous charmer. The way his mystery unfolds is just so tragic yet heartwarming. I even cried at the end. Both happy and sad tears!
(heat level: 1 open-door scene, mild details)
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
December 5, 2025
Seeing Other People is another great immersive story by this dynamic duo.
Beautiful
Consuming
Heartbreaking
Hopeful
This story is layered in grief, so it packs an emotional punch.
I appreciated the creativity, two people thrust together, both haunted by a ghost that they can't get rid of, or don't want to. The ghosts definitely play a crucial role in this story, and I loved how well developed and important they were.
The amazing Brittany Pressley is accompanied by Dan Bittner. They did a fantastic job bringing the characters to life.
Beautiful
Consuming
Heartbreaking
Hopeful
This story is layered in grief, so it packs an emotional punch.
I appreciated the creativity, two people thrust together, both haunted by a ghost that they can't get rid of, or don't want to. The ghosts definitely play a crucial role in this story, and I loved how well developed and important they were.
The amazing Brittany Pressley is accompanied by Dan Bittner. They did a fantastic job bringing the characters to life.
January 5, 2026
Morgan went on one date with Zach and soon after his ghost started haunting her. Zach has no memories of his past, so he’s not sure how he ended up stuck with Morgan, but the haunting isn’t a good situation for either one of them. Sawyer’s fiancée, Kennedy, died five years ago but her ghost has lingered on. Lately she’s been fading and Sawyer isn’t ready to say goodbye.
When Morgan and Sawyer meet in a ghost support group they get to talking and decide to help each other figure out their ghostly situation. They work together trying to figure out more about Zach’s past and why he can’t move on while working on Sawyer’s yard, the project Kennedy meant to tackle, forming a friendship in the process. I really felt for Sawyer with his grief and for both ghosts stuck in limbo. I really liked Morgan as well who dealt with feelings of inadequacy.
Seeing Other People was a touching story dealing with grief, moving on, but the sad parts were balanced with humor. The relationship between Morg
I voluntarily read an advanced readers copy courtesy of the publisher. These are my thoughts and opinions.
When Morgan and Sawyer meet in a ghost support group they get to talking and decide to help each other figure out their ghostly situation. They work together trying to figure out more about Zach’s past and why he can’t move on while working on Sawyer’s yard, the project Kennedy meant to tackle, forming a friendship in the process. I really felt for Sawyer with his grief and for both ghosts stuck in limbo. I really liked Morgan as well who dealt with feelings of inadequacy.
Seeing Other People was a touching story dealing with grief, moving on, but the sad parts were balanced with humor. The relationship between Morg
I voluntarily read an advanced readers copy courtesy of the publisher. These are my thoughts and opinions.
December 14, 2025
Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka venture into paranormal romance with Seeing Other People, crafting a story where ghosts become unexpected matchmakers and grief transforms into healing. This unique blend of contemporary romance and magical realism explores what it means to truly move forward when the past refuses to stay buried.
The Premise: More Than Just Paranormal Meets-Cute
Morgan Lane's dating life has always been complicated, but being haunted by Zach—a guy she hooked up with once before he died—takes complications to supernatural levels. Her closet rattles ominously, her electronics malfunction at inopportune moments, and worst of all, Zach won't stop offering commentary on her life choices. Desperate for a solution, she finds herself at a ghost support group where she meets Sawyer, a ceramicist who's been living with his late fiancée Kennedy's ghost for five years.
The setup immediately distinguishes itself from typical ghost stories. Rather than positioning the supernatural as something to fear or eliminate, Wibberley and Siegemund-Broka present haunting as a metaphor for how we all carry our pasts with us. Morgan wants Zach gone so she can reclaim her independence; Sawyer desperately clings to Kennedy's presence, terrified of losing her completely. Their opposing problems create natural friction that evolves into genuine chemistry as they reluctantly join forces.
Character Development: Living Like Ghosts
The real haunting in this novel isn't supernatural—it's emotional. Both protagonists exist in states of self-imposed limbo that make them as spectral as their actual ghosts. Morgan has spent years running from commitment, convinced she's a "liability" after dropping out of college and fleeing an engagement. She moves constantly, keeps possessions minimal, and treats relationships as temporary arrangements. Her fear of disappointing others has transformed into a lifestyle of preemptive abandonment.
Sawyer presents the opposite extreme. Five years after Kennedy's death, he's frozen his entire life in amber. Living off dwindling savings in their half-renovated dream house, he's abandoned his pottery career, isolated himself from friends, and devoted himself entirely to preserving Kennedy's memory. His haunting is both literal and self-inflicted—a comfortable prison of grief he's terrified to leave.
The authors excel at showing rather than telling how damaged both characters are. Morgan's single suitcase of belongings and inability to remember her past apartments speak volumes about her refusal to build a life. Sawyer's house, with its completed rooms frozen as Kennedy left them and unfinished spaces he can't bear to touch, becomes a perfect physical manifestation of arrested development. These aren't quirky character traits but defense mechanisms born from genuine trauma.
Key character strengths include:
Morgan's fierce independence and practical competence (she's genuinely skilled at landscaping)
Her underlying vulnerability beneath the commitment-phobic exterior
Sawyer's gentle steadiness and capacity for deep love
His artistic soul trapped beneath layers of grief
Both characters' growth feeling earned rather than convenient
The supporting ghosts—Zach and Kennedy—avoid the pitfall of being mere plot devices. Zach evolves from an annoying specter into Morgan's unlikely friend, his easygoing surfer personality providing comic relief while his own journey toward accepting death adds emotional depth. Kennedy's revelation that her unfinished business is ensuring Sawyer moves on represents one of the novel's most poignant twists, transforming what could have been a romantic triangle into something far more nuanced.
The Romance: Slow-Burn Amidst Supernatural Chaos
The central romance develops with admirable patience. Initial antagonism gives way to reluctant cooperation, then genuine friendship, before romantic feelings emerge. The authors understand that two people this damaged can't simply fall into easy love—they need time to learn trust, to see beyond their own pain, and to risk vulnerability again.
Their connection deepens through shared experiences: confronting Zach's grieving father, renovating Sawyer's haunted house, embarking on a road trip to scatter Zach's memory at his favorite surf spot. Each milestone peels back another layer of their carefully constructed defenses. The chemistry builds naturally through small moments—Morgan teaching Sawyer about plants, Sawyer returning to pottery with Morgan watching, late-night conversations that reveal past wounds.
The physical progression feels appropriately gradual. Their first kiss, interrupted by Kennedy cutting the lights, captures the complexity of romance shadowed by grief. Sawyer's confession that he hasn't kissed anyone since Kennedy died adds weight to every intimate moment. When they finally come together, it feels like the culmination of genuine emotional connection rather than manufactured sexual tension.
However, the romance occasionally suffers from the characters' communication issues feeling manufactured rather than organic. Both Morgan and Sawyer make choices driven more by plot necessity than authentic character motivation, particularly in the third act when misunderstandings create separation. The "big fight" that drives them apart relies heavily on Morgan keeping Kennedy's secret about her unfinished business, a choice that makes logical sense but creates frustrating dramatic irony.
Setting and Atmosphere: Sunshine Haunts
Los Angeles becomes an unexpected but effective setting for a ghost story. The authors smartly contrast supernatural darkness with the city's relentless sunshine, creating dissonance that mirrors their protagonists' internal conflicts. Sawyer's Silver Lake hillside home with its dead garden and dusty pottery studio feels genuinely haunted despite California's bright optimism. Morgan's West Hollywood apartment, cramped and temporary, reflects her transient existence.
The road trip to San Onofre provides crucial tonal variety, offering both romantic development and closure for Zach's storyline. The beach setting—with its bonfires, surfing culture, and emphasis on living in the moment—contrasts beautifully with Sawyer's static existence and Morgan's perpetual motion. It's where both characters must finally confront what moving forward actually means.
Specific locations like Harrison's Hardware (where Zach's father works) and various nurseries and pottery supply stores ground the story in concrete, sensory detail. The authors demonstrate genuine knowledge of both landscaping and ceramics, incorporating technical details that add authenticity without becoming tedious.
Themes: The Work of Moving On
At its core, Seeing Other People examines different forms of grief and stagnation. Sawyer's obvious mourning for Kennedy contrasts with Morgan's less recognizable grief for the life she abandoned and the person she might have become. Both have constructed elaborate coping mechanisms that keep them safe but prevent genuine living.
The novel's central question—what does it mean to move on?—receives nuanced exploration. Moving on doesn't mean forgetting Kennedy or erasing past mistakes. Instead, it means integrating loss into a life that continues forward. Sawyer creates an urn-turned-flowerpot for Kennedy's ashes, planting lilies that will grow and change while honoring her memory. Morgan learns that commitment isn't imprisonment but choosing to build something lasting despite uncertainty.
The theme of "putting down roots" runs throughout, literal in Morgan's landscaping work and metaphorical in her emotional journey. Her transformation of Sawyer's dead yard into flourishing gardens parallels her own growth from someone who runs at the first sign of difficulty to someone willing to cultivate a life that requires patience and care.
Structural Strengths and Weaknesses
The dual POV alternating between Morgan and Sawyer provides necessary balance, preventing either character from dominating the narrative. Both voices feel distinct—Morgan's chapters carry more nervous energy and self-deprecating humor, while Sawyer's are more introspective and emotionally measured.
The pacing generally works well, though the middle section occasionally stalls as the authors navigate the logistics of ghost investigation. Some sequences—particularly those involving research into Zach's past or Kennedy's fading—feel more functional than compelling. The final act rushes slightly, compressing what could have been more gradual character evolution into convenient realizations.
The handling of the supernatural elements strikes an effective balance between whimsy and emotion. Ghosts can manifest physically (Zach's earthquake, Kennedy clearing the garden), provide comic relief (Zach's obsession with specific songs), and deliver genuine pathos (both ghosts facing their own non-existence). However, the rules governing ghostly abilities remain somewhat inconsistent, with powers appearing or disappearing as plot demands.
The Emotional Landscape
Where Seeing Other People truly succeeds is in its emotional authenticity. The portrayal of grief feels lived-in rather than researched, capturing how loss doesn't follow tidy timelines or neat stages. Sawyer's description of fearing he'll forget the smell of Kennedy's hair or the sound of her sneezes resonates with genuine anguish. His admission that he scours his phone for photos and videos, desperate for proof of memories already fading, will strike familiar chords for anyone who's lost someone.
Similarly, Morgan's fear of commitment stems from recognizable self-loathing rather than simple flightiness. Her belief that she's a "liability" who ruins others' lives through her choices feels painfully real, especially for readers who've struggled with feeling like they can't get life "right" compared to others.
The supporting cast adds depth to this emotional landscape. Zach's father, still grieving his son years later, provides heartbreaking moments when Sawyer helps him remember details of Zach's hands. Zach's sister and his Perfect Weekend surf crew show how death ripples through communities. Even minor characters like Savannah (Morgan's exasperated roommate) feel like real people rather than plot furniture.
Critiques Worth Noting
Despite its strengths, the novel stumbles in several areas. The resolution feels somewhat rushed, with Sawyer's breakthrough in letting Kennedy go happening too quickly after 400+ pages of resistance. The mechanics of how both ghosts finally move on remain vague, relying on emotional catharsis rather than internal logic.
Morgan's character arc, while satisfying, occasionally veers into familiar "commitment-phobic woman learns to stay" territory. Her past relationship with Michael and the broken engagement feel underexplored considering how formative that experience supposedly was. More details about her college dropout decision and the aftermath would have strengthened her characterization.
The dialogue sometimes tries too hard for witty banter, resulting in exchanges that feel scripted rather than spontaneous. Characters occasionally deliver speeches that work better as thematic statements than natural conversation. The balance between humor and heaviness doesn't always land smoothly, with tonal shifts sometimes feeling abrupt.
The ghost support group, while providing an effective meeting place for Morgan and Sawyer, never quite fulfills its narrative potential. Other attendees remain one-dimensional, existing primarily to highlight how "real" our protagonists' hauntings are by comparison. A subplot involving the support group leader's crystal-selling hustle goes nowhere meaningful.
The Premise: More Than Just Paranormal Meets-Cute
Morgan Lane's dating life has always been complicated, but being haunted by Zach—a guy she hooked up with once before he died—takes complications to supernatural levels. Her closet rattles ominously, her electronics malfunction at inopportune moments, and worst of all, Zach won't stop offering commentary on her life choices. Desperate for a solution, she finds herself at a ghost support group where she meets Sawyer, a ceramicist who's been living with his late fiancée Kennedy's ghost for five years.
The setup immediately distinguishes itself from typical ghost stories. Rather than positioning the supernatural as something to fear or eliminate, Wibberley and Siegemund-Broka present haunting as a metaphor for how we all carry our pasts with us. Morgan wants Zach gone so she can reclaim her independence; Sawyer desperately clings to Kennedy's presence, terrified of losing her completely. Their opposing problems create natural friction that evolves into genuine chemistry as they reluctantly join forces.
Character Development: Living Like Ghosts
The real haunting in this novel isn't supernatural—it's emotional. Both protagonists exist in states of self-imposed limbo that make them as spectral as their actual ghosts. Morgan has spent years running from commitment, convinced she's a "liability" after dropping out of college and fleeing an engagement. She moves constantly, keeps possessions minimal, and treats relationships as temporary arrangements. Her fear of disappointing others has transformed into a lifestyle of preemptive abandonment.
Sawyer presents the opposite extreme. Five years after Kennedy's death, he's frozen his entire life in amber. Living off dwindling savings in their half-renovated dream house, he's abandoned his pottery career, isolated himself from friends, and devoted himself entirely to preserving Kennedy's memory. His haunting is both literal and self-inflicted—a comfortable prison of grief he's terrified to leave.
The authors excel at showing rather than telling how damaged both characters are. Morgan's single suitcase of belongings and inability to remember her past apartments speak volumes about her refusal to build a life. Sawyer's house, with its completed rooms frozen as Kennedy left them and unfinished spaces he can't bear to touch, becomes a perfect physical manifestation of arrested development. These aren't quirky character traits but defense mechanisms born from genuine trauma.
Key character strengths include:
Morgan's fierce independence and practical competence (she's genuinely skilled at landscaping)
Her underlying vulnerability beneath the commitment-phobic exterior
Sawyer's gentle steadiness and capacity for deep love
His artistic soul trapped beneath layers of grief
Both characters' growth feeling earned rather than convenient
The supporting ghosts—Zach and Kennedy—avoid the pitfall of being mere plot devices. Zach evolves from an annoying specter into Morgan's unlikely friend, his easygoing surfer personality providing comic relief while his own journey toward accepting death adds emotional depth. Kennedy's revelation that her unfinished business is ensuring Sawyer moves on represents one of the novel's most poignant twists, transforming what could have been a romantic triangle into something far more nuanced.
The Romance: Slow-Burn Amidst Supernatural Chaos
The central romance develops with admirable patience. Initial antagonism gives way to reluctant cooperation, then genuine friendship, before romantic feelings emerge. The authors understand that two people this damaged can't simply fall into easy love—they need time to learn trust, to see beyond their own pain, and to risk vulnerability again.
Their connection deepens through shared experiences: confronting Zach's grieving father, renovating Sawyer's haunted house, embarking on a road trip to scatter Zach's memory at his favorite surf spot. Each milestone peels back another layer of their carefully constructed defenses. The chemistry builds naturally through small moments—Morgan teaching Sawyer about plants, Sawyer returning to pottery with Morgan watching, late-night conversations that reveal past wounds.
The physical progression feels appropriately gradual. Their first kiss, interrupted by Kennedy cutting the lights, captures the complexity of romance shadowed by grief. Sawyer's confession that he hasn't kissed anyone since Kennedy died adds weight to every intimate moment. When they finally come together, it feels like the culmination of genuine emotional connection rather than manufactured sexual tension.
However, the romance occasionally suffers from the characters' communication issues feeling manufactured rather than organic. Both Morgan and Sawyer make choices driven more by plot necessity than authentic character motivation, particularly in the third act when misunderstandings create separation. The "big fight" that drives them apart relies heavily on Morgan keeping Kennedy's secret about her unfinished business, a choice that makes logical sense but creates frustrating dramatic irony.
Setting and Atmosphere: Sunshine Haunts
Los Angeles becomes an unexpected but effective setting for a ghost story. The authors smartly contrast supernatural darkness with the city's relentless sunshine, creating dissonance that mirrors their protagonists' internal conflicts. Sawyer's Silver Lake hillside home with its dead garden and dusty pottery studio feels genuinely haunted despite California's bright optimism. Morgan's West Hollywood apartment, cramped and temporary, reflects her transient existence.
The road trip to San Onofre provides crucial tonal variety, offering both romantic development and closure for Zach's storyline. The beach setting—with its bonfires, surfing culture, and emphasis on living in the moment—contrasts beautifully with Sawyer's static existence and Morgan's perpetual motion. It's where both characters must finally confront what moving forward actually means.
Specific locations like Harrison's Hardware (where Zach's father works) and various nurseries and pottery supply stores ground the story in concrete, sensory detail. The authors demonstrate genuine knowledge of both landscaping and ceramics, incorporating technical details that add authenticity without becoming tedious.
Themes: The Work of Moving On
At its core, Seeing Other People examines different forms of grief and stagnation. Sawyer's obvious mourning for Kennedy contrasts with Morgan's less recognizable grief for the life she abandoned and the person she might have become. Both have constructed elaborate coping mechanisms that keep them safe but prevent genuine living.
The novel's central question—what does it mean to move on?—receives nuanced exploration. Moving on doesn't mean forgetting Kennedy or erasing past mistakes. Instead, it means integrating loss into a life that continues forward. Sawyer creates an urn-turned-flowerpot for Kennedy's ashes, planting lilies that will grow and change while honoring her memory. Morgan learns that commitment isn't imprisonment but choosing to build something lasting despite uncertainty.
The theme of "putting down roots" runs throughout, literal in Morgan's landscaping work and metaphorical in her emotional journey. Her transformation of Sawyer's dead yard into flourishing gardens parallels her own growth from someone who runs at the first sign of difficulty to someone willing to cultivate a life that requires patience and care.
Structural Strengths and Weaknesses
The dual POV alternating between Morgan and Sawyer provides necessary balance, preventing either character from dominating the narrative. Both voices feel distinct—Morgan's chapters carry more nervous energy and self-deprecating humor, while Sawyer's are more introspective and emotionally measured.
The pacing generally works well, though the middle section occasionally stalls as the authors navigate the logistics of ghost investigation. Some sequences—particularly those involving research into Zach's past or Kennedy's fading—feel more functional than compelling. The final act rushes slightly, compressing what could have been more gradual character evolution into convenient realizations.
The handling of the supernatural elements strikes an effective balance between whimsy and emotion. Ghosts can manifest physically (Zach's earthquake, Kennedy clearing the garden), provide comic relief (Zach's obsession with specific songs), and deliver genuine pathos (both ghosts facing their own non-existence). However, the rules governing ghostly abilities remain somewhat inconsistent, with powers appearing or disappearing as plot demands.
The Emotional Landscape
Where Seeing Other People truly succeeds is in its emotional authenticity. The portrayal of grief feels lived-in rather than researched, capturing how loss doesn't follow tidy timelines or neat stages. Sawyer's description of fearing he'll forget the smell of Kennedy's hair or the sound of her sneezes resonates with genuine anguish. His admission that he scours his phone for photos and videos, desperate for proof of memories already fading, will strike familiar chords for anyone who's lost someone.
Similarly, Morgan's fear of commitment stems from recognizable self-loathing rather than simple flightiness. Her belief that she's a "liability" who ruins others' lives through her choices feels painfully real, especially for readers who've struggled with feeling like they can't get life "right" compared to others.
The supporting cast adds depth to this emotional landscape. Zach's father, still grieving his son years later, provides heartbreaking moments when Sawyer helps him remember details of Zach's hands. Zach's sister and his Perfect Weekend surf crew show how death ripples through communities. Even minor characters like Savannah (Morgan's exasperated roommate) feel like real people rather than plot furniture.
Critiques Worth Noting
Despite its strengths, the novel stumbles in several areas. The resolution feels somewhat rushed, with Sawyer's breakthrough in letting Kennedy go happening too quickly after 400+ pages of resistance. The mechanics of how both ghosts finally move on remain vague, relying on emotional catharsis rather than internal logic.
Morgan's character arc, while satisfying, occasionally veers into familiar "commitment-phobic woman learns to stay" territory. Her past relationship with Michael and the broken engagement feel underexplored considering how formative that experience supposedly was. More details about her college dropout decision and the aftermath would have strengthened her characterization.
The dialogue sometimes tries too hard for witty banter, resulting in exchanges that feel scripted rather than spontaneous. Characters occasionally deliver speeches that work better as thematic statements than natural conversation. The balance between humor and heaviness doesn't always land smoothly, with tonal shifts sometimes feeling abrupt.
The ghost support group, while providing an effective meeting place for Morgan and Sawyer, never quite fulfills its narrative potential. Other attendees remain one-dimensional, existing primarily to highlight how "real" our protagonists' hauntings are by comparison. A subplot involving the support group leader's crystal-selling hustle goes nowhere meaningful.
June 12, 2025
Post read
I need to sit down for minute. I expected a fun story about ghosts, i did not expect to be hit with grief. It’s beautiful. The pain and loss you feel with losing someone is not parallel. There’s anger, sadness, fear and this story encapsulates the stages of it in a poetic way. Magical realism is a subgenre of romance that puts a spin to a love story. To quote Rebecca Serle, i like to think love story in magical realism happens regardless of them, the magic just speeds it along.
Morgan and Sawyer would have met regardless. Sawyer could have needed a gardener sooner. In another world, he went to that support group on his own volition.
While romantic, you feel a sense of loss over Kennedy and Zach even though they’re already dead.
I would say it reads more like fiction with a heavy dose of romance. Don’t worry, it’s an HEA. It is just a bittersweet ending.
Pre-read
Morgan is being ghosted by her ex. No, really. It’s sad Zach died and became a ghost. But they only went on one date.
Unlike Sawyer, whose fiancée-turned-ghost is starting to fade. H doesn't want to exorcise his ghost. He wants her to stay
What an interesting plot! It is available to request on Netgalley US.
https://www.netgalley.com/catalog/boo...
I need to sit down for minute. I expected a fun story about ghosts, i did not expect to be hit with grief. It’s beautiful. The pain and loss you feel with losing someone is not parallel. There’s anger, sadness, fear and this story encapsulates the stages of it in a poetic way. Magical realism is a subgenre of romance that puts a spin to a love story. To quote Rebecca Serle, i like to think love story in magical realism happens regardless of them, the magic just speeds it along.
Morgan and Sawyer would have met regardless. Sawyer could have needed a gardener sooner. In another world, he went to that support group on his own volition.
While romantic, you feel a sense of loss over Kennedy and Zach even though they’re already dead.
I would say it reads more like fiction with a heavy dose of romance. Don’t worry, it’s an HEA. It is just a bittersweet ending.
Pre-read
Morgan is being ghosted by her ex. No, really. It’s sad Zach died and became a ghost. But they only went on one date.
Unlike Sawyer, whose fiancée-turned-ghost is starting to fade. H doesn't want to exorcise his ghost. He wants her to stay
What an interesting plot! It is available to request on Netgalley US.
https://www.netgalley.com/catalog/boo...
December 14, 2025
Story 4.25 stars. Narration 5 stars
This was an actually cute ghost story, but not one of those throwaway ones with the cartoon characters on the cover. Instead, this one made me think about many of the life observations by the characters and about how loss of a loved one can be so deeply felt and mourned.
Morgan, a garden specialist, had a one night date with Zach and after he died he came to her with her as his only memory. They weren’t together and had no plans for a second date. He was a surfer dude and ended up being the comic relief for this story more often than not. Morgan goes to a group of people supposedly being haunted. Only one other person in the group was really being haunted and that was Sawyer. Sawyer lost his fiancée 5 years before and hasn’t moved on, but then Kennedy hasn’t moved on either. He lives in a dark old home with a mess of a garden yard. When Morgan and Sawyer meet their lives and the ghosts attached to them are forever changed. Unfinished business needs to be finished and a journey towards that happens.
I enjoyed the main characters, but must also include Zach as a main character also. He’s involved in pretty much everything. Kennedy is present a bit, but not like Zach. This was highly readable and I was hooked in immediately. It’s probably a 14 year old plus read just due to a couple of mild scenes or talk of a sexual nature. I found it to be well written and I could actually see it as a movie.
This was an actually cute ghost story, but not one of those throwaway ones with the cartoon characters on the cover. Instead, this one made me think about many of the life observations by the characters and about how loss of a loved one can be so deeply felt and mourned.
Morgan, a garden specialist, had a one night date with Zach and after he died he came to her with her as his only memory. They weren’t together and had no plans for a second date. He was a surfer dude and ended up being the comic relief for this story more often than not. Morgan goes to a group of people supposedly being haunted. Only one other person in the group was really being haunted and that was Sawyer. Sawyer lost his fiancée 5 years before and hasn’t moved on, but then Kennedy hasn’t moved on either. He lives in a dark old home with a mess of a garden yard. When Morgan and Sawyer meet their lives and the ghosts attached to them are forever changed. Unfinished business needs to be finished and a journey towards that happens.
I enjoyed the main characters, but must also include Zach as a main character also. He’s involved in pretty much everything. Kennedy is present a bit, but not like Zach. This was highly readable and I was hooked in immediately. It’s probably a 14 year old plus read just due to a couple of mild scenes or talk of a sexual nature. I found it to be well written and I could actually see it as a movie.
December 10, 2025
I am a huge fan of this writing duo and always can’t wait to get my hands on their next book 🥰 SEEING OTHER PEOPLE was worth the wait 100%!!
I adored this romance about two people haunted by their exes!
There was the perfect blend of humor and heart 🩵
Morgan and Sawyer are facing opposite issues with their hauntings. Morgan is ready to part ways with the her ghost and Sawyer isn’t ready to let his go.
Sawyer is haunted by his fiancée, who he is desperate to hold onto. His relationship with Kennedy and her haunting was heartbreaking and added so much emotional depth 🩵
Morgan is haunted by a guy she only went on one date with. Zach was hilarious and it was so sweet how Morgan and Sawyer formed a friendship with him as they tried to help Zach “move on”🥹
💛 friends to lovers
💛 forced proximity
💛 slow burn
SEEING OTHER PEOPLE is a heartwarming romance and I loved every minute!
I adored this romance about two people haunted by their exes!
There was the perfect blend of humor and heart 🩵
Morgan and Sawyer are facing opposite issues with their hauntings. Morgan is ready to part ways with the her ghost and Sawyer isn’t ready to let his go.
Sawyer is haunted by his fiancée, who he is desperate to hold onto. His relationship with Kennedy and her haunting was heartbreaking and added so much emotional depth 🩵
Morgan is haunted by a guy she only went on one date with. Zach was hilarious and it was so sweet how Morgan and Sawyer formed a friendship with him as they tried to help Zach “move on”🥹
💛 friends to lovers
💛 forced proximity
💛 slow burn
SEEING OTHER PEOPLE is a heartwarming romance and I loved every minute!
December 24, 2025
Seeing Other People by Emily Wibberley & Austin Siegemund‑Broka is a delightfully original, emotionally rich paranormal romance about Morgan and Sawyer, two adults literally haunted by the past in very literal ways as well as emotional ones. Morgan’s life in Los Angeles is being sabotaged by the ghost of her one‑date ex, Zach, who lingers with no memory of why he’s stuck and refuses to move on, while Sawyer can’t let go of his fiancée Kennedy’s spirit, whose presence keeps him frozen in his half‑finished home.
When they meet at a support group for the haunted and begin helping each other deal with their ghosts, they find unexpected affection blossoming between them that neither expected, even as they wrestle with grief, memory, and the very real task of helping their specters find closure.
What struck me most about this novel is how cleverly it uses the paranormal to explore real emotional healing: the hauntings are metaphors for unresolved grief and fear of commitment, making every ghostly mishap also a moment of insight about loss and moving forward. Morgan’s fear of roots and Sawyer’s paralysis in Kennedy’s memory are portrayed with nuance and heart, and the way their relationship grows slowly, from reluctant allies to tender, deep connection felt earned and emotionally satisfying.
Zach’s ghost adds comic warmth and surprising poignancy, and Kennedy’s presence turns what could have been a typical love triangle into something thoughtful and tender about letting go with love, not resentment.
My rating: 4 out of 5 stars. I’m giving Seeing Other People four stars because it beautifully blends whimsical paranormal elements with deeply human emotional arcs that made me laugh, cry, and root for both Morgan and Sawyer to find peace and love again.
Its creativity in mixing ghostly hijinks with real‑world grief and growth makes this stand out in the romance genre and leaves you with a profound, hopeful feeling long after the last page.
When they meet at a support group for the haunted and begin helping each other deal with their ghosts, they find unexpected affection blossoming between them that neither expected, even as they wrestle with grief, memory, and the very real task of helping their specters find closure.
What struck me most about this novel is how cleverly it uses the paranormal to explore real emotional healing: the hauntings are metaphors for unresolved grief and fear of commitment, making every ghostly mishap also a moment of insight about loss and moving forward. Morgan’s fear of roots and Sawyer’s paralysis in Kennedy’s memory are portrayed with nuance and heart, and the way their relationship grows slowly, from reluctant allies to tender, deep connection felt earned and emotionally satisfying.
Zach’s ghost adds comic warmth and surprising poignancy, and Kennedy’s presence turns what could have been a typical love triangle into something thoughtful and tender about letting go with love, not resentment.
My rating: 4 out of 5 stars. I’m giving Seeing Other People four stars because it beautifully blends whimsical paranormal elements with deeply human emotional arcs that made me laugh, cry, and root for both Morgan and Sawyer to find peace and love again.
Its creativity in mixing ghostly hijinks with real‑world grief and growth makes this stand out in the romance genre and leaves you with a profound, hopeful feeling long after the last page.
December 11, 2025
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Interrupting my holiday reading because when I saw the synopsis for this book, I knew that I had to pick it up immediately!
This is the plot.
Our female lead is being haunted by a guy she went out with once
Our male lead is being haunted by his ex fiance
She wants to get rid of her ghost. He doesnt.
The two met in a support group meeting for the “haunteds” and that’s pretty much the plot.
If there’s a ghost in a story, I’ll definitely be reading it. And I’m so glad I did because this was a 5⭐️ reading experience for me!
This is the kind of slow burn I like because there were actually issues that needed to be resolved first and I liked that the authors took time to build the couple’s relationship and character development.
It was a forced proximity turned friends to lovers and every part of that journey was wonderful to read!
This talks about grief and losing someone but there was also a lot of comic relief that doesn’t make the book feel heavy to read!
Audiobook performance was amazing! It’s one of those moments where i cant choose if I want to listen or read the physical book 😂
Spice level: it’s probably like a 🌶️🌶️
Overall, I really did love this one and highly recommend for the romance readers who love some magical realism/ ghosts in their reads! This came out last Tuesday so it is available now!!!
💭 Sooo, I haven’t done any Christmas gifts shopping yet! 😂 Anybody else?? 😂
Interrupting my holiday reading because when I saw the synopsis for this book, I knew that I had to pick it up immediately!
This is the plot.
Our female lead is being haunted by a guy she went out with once
Our male lead is being haunted by his ex fiance
She wants to get rid of her ghost. He doesnt.
The two met in a support group meeting for the “haunteds” and that’s pretty much the plot.
If there’s a ghost in a story, I’ll definitely be reading it. And I’m so glad I did because this was a 5⭐️ reading experience for me!
This is the kind of slow burn I like because there were actually issues that needed to be resolved first and I liked that the authors took time to build the couple’s relationship and character development.
It was a forced proximity turned friends to lovers and every part of that journey was wonderful to read!
This talks about grief and losing someone but there was also a lot of comic relief that doesn’t make the book feel heavy to read!
Audiobook performance was amazing! It’s one of those moments where i cant choose if I want to listen or read the physical book 😂
Spice level: it’s probably like a 🌶️🌶️
Overall, I really did love this one and highly recommend for the romance readers who love some magical realism/ ghosts in their reads! This came out last Tuesday so it is available now!!!
💭 Sooo, I haven’t done any Christmas gifts shopping yet! 😂 Anybody else?? 😂
June 28, 2025
3.5 ⭐️
Thank you NetGalley and Berkley Publishing for providing me with this ARC!
Seeing Other People hooked me right from the start! Blending romance with paranormal elements isn't always easy to pull off, and I think this book accomplished it. There were funny, spooky, and deeply sad moments woven together seamlessly.
What I Loved:
-The relationships between the alive MCs and their ghosts. Zach and Morgan's friendship in particular was by far my favourite part of the book. I loved the progression from annoyed and reluctant involuntary housemates, to best friends and confidantes. I'd say of all the characters in the book, Zach was the most fleshed out and watching him finally get to have his closure at the end meant the most.
-The mix of genres. There were some truly creepy parts that had my skin crawling a little bit, and there were some sad moments that I felt deeply. It is always refreshing when a book isn't a cookie cutter premise that you've read a million times.
What I Didn't Love:
-For a book about ghosts, the romance between Sawyer and Morgan was the least believable part to me. There was just no chemistry there. For a guy who had just spent the past 5 years locked in his house with a ghost, I find it very hard to believe he would invite a strange new female to move in with him after 24 hours of knowing her. I just think their falling in love was too quick and easy.
-The above ties into my next big issue - the "telling" vs "showing". I wish the author had shown us how Sawyer and Morgan had forged their connection instead of just telling us. There was a lot of that in this book - we got spoon-fed their emotions the entire time. I wonder if maybe we hadn't had Sawyer's point of view, it would have been a bit better. I'm a firm believer that when you know too much about what a character is thinking, it takes away that delicious tension and longing. There's something to be said for when a book keeps us guessing! The excitement of their relationship kind of got missed because it was so obvious the whole time exactly what was going on in their minds.
All said and done - I enjoyed Seeing Other People the most for its messaging about friendship and grief. That was really special and meaningful.
Thank you NetGalley and Berkley Publishing for providing me with this ARC!
Seeing Other People hooked me right from the start! Blending romance with paranormal elements isn't always easy to pull off, and I think this book accomplished it. There were funny, spooky, and deeply sad moments woven together seamlessly.
What I Loved:
-The relationships between the alive MCs and their ghosts. Zach and Morgan's friendship in particular was by far my favourite part of the book. I loved the progression from annoyed and reluctant involuntary housemates, to best friends and confidantes. I'd say of all the characters in the book, Zach was the most fleshed out and watching him finally get to have his closure at the end meant the most.
-The mix of genres. There were some truly creepy parts that had my skin crawling a little bit, and there were some sad moments that I felt deeply. It is always refreshing when a book isn't a cookie cutter premise that you've read a million times.
What I Didn't Love:
-For a book about ghosts, the romance between Sawyer and Morgan was the least believable part to me. There was just no chemistry there. For a guy who had just spent the past 5 years locked in his house with a ghost, I find it very hard to believe he would invite a strange new female to move in with him after 24 hours of knowing her. I just think their falling in love was too quick and easy.
-The above ties into my next big issue - the "telling" vs "showing". I wish the author had shown us how Sawyer and Morgan had forged their connection instead of just telling us. There was a lot of that in this book - we got spoon-fed their emotions the entire time. I wonder if maybe we hadn't had Sawyer's point of view, it would have been a bit better. I'm a firm believer that when you know too much about what a character is thinking, it takes away that delicious tension and longing. There's something to be said for when a book keeps us guessing! The excitement of their relationship kind of got missed because it was so obvious the whole time exactly what was going on in their minds.
All said and done - I enjoyed Seeing Other People the most for its messaging about friendship and grief. That was really special and meaningful.
December 16, 2025
Thanks for the free eARC Berkley!
Morgan is being haunted by her ex and she's had enough. She goes to a support group for people and their ghosts and meets Sawyer, who's ghost is his fiancée and he doesn't want her to stop haunting him, but he can tell that she's ready to move on. They team up to try to figure out what their ghosts' unfinished business is so they can move onto whatever is next.
This was a heart warming book about grief and how others can help you move on. It blends a sweet romance with deeply emotional story together in a unique way that I've never read before. I cried and laughed while reading and I couldn't get enough. If life didn't get in the way, I would have read this book in one day.
Morgan is being haunted by her ex and she's had enough. She goes to a support group for people and their ghosts and meets Sawyer, who's ghost is his fiancée and he doesn't want her to stop haunting him, but he can tell that she's ready to move on. They team up to try to figure out what their ghosts' unfinished business is so they can move onto whatever is next.
This was a heart warming book about grief and how others can help you move on. It blends a sweet romance with deeply emotional story together in a unique way that I've never read before. I cried and laughed while reading and I couldn't get enough. If life didn't get in the way, I would have read this book in one day.
December 11, 2025
I have never met such a tender book before. I've been a fan of Emily Wibberley & ASB, but Seeing Other People takes my love for them to another level.
Right from the very start I fell in love with our main character, Morgan. Her character is so wildly human, so nuanced, she felt like a friend. Her ghost, Zach, was more than a side character. He was the life of this book. From learning about his past to move forward to being the perfect parallel parking sidekick, he absolutely breathed life into this novel.
Sawyer and Kennedy made such a tragic love story, but it's true for so many people. Sawyer's inability to move on from his fiancée and the love he holds on to just a little too tight was so soul-bearing. Kennedy's want for Sawyer to continue to love felt like a loved one saying "i'm okay" and it HURT.
"The fact that Kennedy has finally passed on is paranormal proof of Sawyer's feelings for me. It's a haunted love note written in vanishing ink. His unspoken confession sculpted in the supernatural."
The care that went into writing this book is the reason I love these authors so; love is evident in everything they write. I'm going to be holding Morgan, Zach, Sawyer, and Kennedy in my heart for a long time. I'll leave you with this, "Maybe no one ever really leaved. They just...change. From souls to soil, shattered pieces to loving completion, dreams to dust, to memory. They live on, the ghosts of past lives made anew."
Thank you Berkley Romance, Emily Wibberley & ASB, and Netgalley for the opportunity to arc read this book. I'm eternally grateful. 5/5 stars.
Right from the very start I fell in love with our main character, Morgan. Her character is so wildly human, so nuanced, she felt like a friend. Her ghost, Zach, was more than a side character. He was the life of this book. From learning about his past to move forward to being the perfect parallel parking sidekick, he absolutely breathed life into this novel.
Sawyer and Kennedy made such a tragic love story, but it's true for so many people. Sawyer's inability to move on from his fiancée and the love he holds on to just a little too tight was so soul-bearing. Kennedy's want for Sawyer to continue to love felt like a loved one saying "i'm okay" and it HURT.
"The fact that Kennedy has finally passed on is paranormal proof of Sawyer's feelings for me. It's a haunted love note written in vanishing ink. His unspoken confession sculpted in the supernatural."
The care that went into writing this book is the reason I love these authors so; love is evident in everything they write. I'm going to be holding Morgan, Zach, Sawyer, and Kennedy in my heart for a long time. I'll leave you with this, "Maybe no one ever really leaved. They just...change. From souls to soil, shattered pieces to loving completion, dreams to dust, to memory. They live on, the ghosts of past lives made anew."
Thank you Berkley Romance, Emily Wibberley & ASB, and Netgalley for the opportunity to arc read this book. I'm eternally grateful. 5/5 stars.
January 6, 2026
5 stars. Seeing Other People was such a pleasant surprise! I haven't read these authors before, but the dead-ex trope is probably my least favorite trope. I typically hate the idea of one of the MCs having to compete with a metaphorical ghost, and honestly, that's a big part of this book. Because Seeing Other People is essentially a romance between 2 individuals that are haunted by their dead exes. Consequently, this book really should not have worked for me. But it ultimately really did. It was emotional and poignant but also funny. Given the themes, Seeing Other People had no business being funny, but it was! I definitely felt the connection between leads, but I also felt the connection and friendship between the leads and their ghosts. Some of those scenes were actually even more emotional for me than the scenes between two living characters. Although this obviously has paranormal elements to it, I think that fans of contemporary romances would still find a lot to enjoy. Honestly, I loved this. A bit odd for me to say (considering I finished this book on January 1, 2026), but I think this will be one of my favorite romances of the year. Fans of Ashley Poston's would probably really enjoy this. Thank you so much to Berkley romance (Berkley partner) and the authors for the gifted copy.
December 8, 2025
✨BOOK REVIEW✨
Seeing Other People by Emily Webberley and Austin Seigmund-Broka
Thank you @prhaudio and @berkleyromance for my gifted copies!
How would you feel to be haunted by your ex? In all honestly I guess it just depends the kind of ex right? 😂
In this newest release by this husband and wife duo I was so pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this paranormal romance! This story combines so many things I love: good characterization, character growth, a large chunk of depth and emotion, PLUS a nice slow burn romance!
Commitmentphobe Morgan is being ghosted by an ex she only went on a single date with, while Sawyer is being haunted by much much more. I loved their meet cute and then watching them slowly come together to help one another in their time of need.
This story is sweet, a little humorous, and very heartfelt. I loved how fresh the storytelling was, and I really loved all the characters and how they experienced grief and ultimate healing.
The ending really wrapped things up in a wonderful way while conveying a great message: all in all a hit for me and I can’t wait for more people to read this book!
*1 open door scene (mild details)
Seeing Other People by Emily Webberley and Austin Seigmund-Broka
Thank you @prhaudio and @berkleyromance for my gifted copies!
How would you feel to be haunted by your ex? In all honestly I guess it just depends the kind of ex right? 😂
In this newest release by this husband and wife duo I was so pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this paranormal romance! This story combines so many things I love: good characterization, character growth, a large chunk of depth and emotion, PLUS a nice slow burn romance!
Commitmentphobe Morgan is being ghosted by an ex she only went on a single date with, while Sawyer is being haunted by much much more. I loved their meet cute and then watching them slowly come together to help one another in their time of need.
This story is sweet, a little humorous, and very heartfelt. I loved how fresh the storytelling was, and I really loved all the characters and how they experienced grief and ultimate healing.
The ending really wrapped things up in a wonderful way while conveying a great message: all in all a hit for me and I can’t wait for more people to read this book!
*1 open door scene (mild details)
December 8, 2025
It's not often where I read a book that brings me to honest tears. Not figurative crying, not misty eyes that dry quickly, I mean tears streaming down my cheeks with no tissues in sight. Just a rain shower of emotions on my face. As I navigate my own personal and recent grief, Seeing Other People became support to aid me to do just that. It's a resoundingly poignant journey exploring personal healing, forging new paths, and reconciling with grief. To learn not to necessarily to let go, but to allow grief to transform where it no longer weighs one down but becomes a forever lasting memory of love.
Morgan and Sawyer are haunted. Quite literally. In Morgan's case, she's haunted by Zach, her bad date-turned one-time-car-hook-up now pestering* (*endearingly!) ghost. She barely knew Zach when he was alive, but now he's pretty much her best friend, even as she pretends otherwise. His haunting is initially one that brings more levity, but it will be the one that ends with the most sobs-inducing (at least for me!). Then we have Sawyer, who's fiancée Kennedy passed away 5 years ago, and whose ghostly presence is fading, much to Sawyer's dismay. Morgan and Zach want to figure out how the latter can pass on peacefully, Sawyer longs to hang on to a ghost who no longer wants to be tethered to an earthly non-existence. After meeting at a support group for the haunted, a reluctant Sawyer teams up with Morgan to find a way to help their ghosts move on.
What they don't expect, is to find more than a way for their ghostly companions to find the afterlife. They find the seeds of promising love, question is, will they take the chance to let it blooms? More specifically, will Sawyer let go of his first love, to allow for a last?
Oh gosh, prepare for the angst, friends. Simply prepare for the angst!
Morgan. The sunshine of this book. She is always on the literal move, while she loves planting the roots of the blooms in a garden, she herself fears to do just that. Yet she flies through life with an unquestionable exuberance that pours every color into every gray shadow. Specifically into Sawyer's sorrowful-filled shadows. Morgan is life, and she takes it by the horns with a grin. I adore Morgan's playful and banter-filled friendship with her ghostly roommate Zach and I loved how although perceived as slightly, she was always so intuitive when it came to Sawyer. She didn't treat the grieving man with kid gloves, she acknowledged his pain while encouraging him to join the living again.
An encouragement that slowly but surely saw Sawyer finding the colors in life again.
On one hand, I appreciated Sawyer's steadfast loyalty to his deceased love; he loved someone so deeply, he'd rather live with her living memory in ghost form, bunkered down in a chilly house, then see the light of day again. On the other hand, I wanted to throttle him at times for how carelessly he treated Morgan. No one deserves love more than Morgan, and she deserves only the best love in turn to all the love she was willing to give. I do think her rightful match is Sawyer, but my goodness if he didn't frustrate me by how he'd reject the light she'd warm onto his soul. He treated this precious gift carelessly at times, but darn it if he didn't win me back over with a certain speech at the end. Darn him for making me love him again after he made me so mad, haha! But truly, Sawyer's grief was so deep. He lived in the shadows of broken dreams, which makes his acceptance of new ones so heartening. Dreams transform, and so does he. He just needed to let the light in, and oh how she shined so bright.
Zach, okay...this may be a journey that follows Morgan and Sawyer POVs, but I'd argue Zach is just as important! We don't receive as much insight into Kennedy the way we do Zach. He's a fully fleshed out (when not translucent *sobs*) character, and the journey to figure out his unfinished business brings laughs and god, it brings so many tears. I never wanted to let go of Zach, of his vibrancy, of his joy, of his radiance, but letting go means his own new version of a happily ever after. Because there simply can't be one for a lingering ghost, not until they move on.
Now, I will say I did have a few minor qualms, but none of which I've decided will impact my rating. This is a full 5 stars, because it truly brought out the deepest of emotions as it became a safe space to explore grief. That said, I do wish I felt a touch more reassured of Sawyer's love for Morgan. The presence of Kennedy, even in the final pages, reverberated in a way that had me question, ever so slightly, if the love Sawyer had for Morgan measured the same. But I chalk these up to fleeting doubts, after all, Morgan is absolutely the sun of Sawyer's life. And what brings one to life in a grander form than that?!
I want to have this book in my hands so I can just hug it to my heart. It arrived at a time I deeply needed the comfort and understanding of how it feels to grieve such a personal loss. It provided a sense of safety, of understanding, and the reminder that our lost loved ones live on, in so many ways.
Thank you Berkley Romance and NetGalley for this complimentary eARC, I leave this honest review voluntarily.
Morgan and Sawyer are haunted. Quite literally. In Morgan's case, she's haunted by Zach, her bad date-turned one-time-car-hook-up now pestering* (*endearingly!) ghost. She barely knew Zach when he was alive, but now he's pretty much her best friend, even as she pretends otherwise. His haunting is initially one that brings more levity, but it will be the one that ends with the most sobs-inducing (at least for me!). Then we have Sawyer, who's fiancée Kennedy passed away 5 years ago, and whose ghostly presence is fading, much to Sawyer's dismay. Morgan and Zach want to figure out how the latter can pass on peacefully, Sawyer longs to hang on to a ghost who no longer wants to be tethered to an earthly non-existence. After meeting at a support group for the haunted, a reluctant Sawyer teams up with Morgan to find a way to help their ghosts move on.
What they don't expect, is to find more than a way for their ghostly companions to find the afterlife. They find the seeds of promising love, question is, will they take the chance to let it blooms? More specifically, will Sawyer let go of his first love, to allow for a last?
Oh gosh, prepare for the angst, friends. Simply prepare for the angst!
Morgan. The sunshine of this book. She is always on the literal move, while she loves planting the roots of the blooms in a garden, she herself fears to do just that. Yet she flies through life with an unquestionable exuberance that pours every color into every gray shadow. Specifically into Sawyer's sorrowful-filled shadows. Morgan is life, and she takes it by the horns with a grin. I adore Morgan's playful and banter-filled friendship with her ghostly roommate Zach and I loved how although perceived as slightly, she was always so intuitive when it came to Sawyer. She didn't treat the grieving man with kid gloves, she acknowledged his pain while encouraging him to join the living again.
An encouragement that slowly but surely saw Sawyer finding the colors in life again.
On one hand, I appreciated Sawyer's steadfast loyalty to his deceased love; he loved someone so deeply, he'd rather live with her living memory in ghost form, bunkered down in a chilly house, then see the light of day again. On the other hand, I wanted to throttle him at times for how carelessly he treated Morgan. No one deserves love more than Morgan, and she deserves only the best love in turn to all the love she was willing to give. I do think her rightful match is Sawyer, but my goodness if he didn't frustrate me by how he'd reject the light she'd warm onto his soul. He treated this precious gift carelessly at times, but darn it if he didn't win me back over with a certain speech at the end. Darn him for making me love him again after he made me so mad, haha! But truly, Sawyer's grief was so deep. He lived in the shadows of broken dreams, which makes his acceptance of new ones so heartening. Dreams transform, and so does he. He just needed to let the light in, and oh how she shined so bright.
Zach, okay...this may be a journey that follows Morgan and Sawyer POVs, but I'd argue Zach is just as important! We don't receive as much insight into Kennedy the way we do Zach. He's a fully fleshed out (when not translucent *sobs*) character, and the journey to figure out his unfinished business brings laughs and god, it brings so many tears. I never wanted to let go of Zach, of his vibrancy, of his joy, of his radiance, but letting go means his own new version of a happily ever after. Because there simply can't be one for a lingering ghost, not until they move on.
Now, I will say I did have a few minor qualms, but none of which I've decided will impact my rating. This is a full 5 stars, because it truly brought out the deepest of emotions as it became a safe space to explore grief. That said, I do wish I felt a touch more reassured of Sawyer's love for Morgan. The presence of Kennedy, even in the final pages, reverberated in a way that had me question, ever so slightly, if the love Sawyer had for Morgan measured the same. But I chalk these up to fleeting doubts, after all, Morgan is absolutely the sun of Sawyer's life. And what brings one to life in a grander form than that?!
I want to have this book in my hands so I can just hug it to my heart. It arrived at a time I deeply needed the comfort and understanding of how it feels to grieve such a personal loss. It provided a sense of safety, of understanding, and the reminder that our lost loved ones live on, in so many ways.
Thank you Berkley Romance and NetGalley for this complimentary eARC, I leave this honest review voluntarily.
January 2, 2026
3.5🌟 this was so sweet🥺❤️🩹
October 10, 2025
RATING: 4.75/5 STARS
There is a reference to the famous scene from Ghost in this book, but it's not what you'd expect... which is the phrase I'd use to describe SEEING OTHER PEOPLE - not what you'd expect - but an incredibly tender surprise.
Wibberley and Siegemund-Broka take the ghost love story and flip it on its head with this novel. It's raw and sad! while also managing to be funny and endearing! A difficult combo to achieve.
Zach was my favorite character by the end. <3
There is a reference to the famous scene from Ghost in this book, but it's not what you'd expect... which is the phrase I'd use to describe SEEING OTHER PEOPLE - not what you'd expect - but an incredibly tender surprise.
Wibberley and Siegemund-Broka take the ghost love story and flip it on its head with this novel. It's raw and sad! while also managing to be funny and endearing! A difficult combo to achieve.
Zach was my favorite character by the end. <3
December 3, 2025
I've just concluded that this is one of those books that no review can do it justice because it's just that good. The story starts with Morgan being haunted by Zach, one of her previous dates. No lover, no bestie... there is no reason why he's stuck with her, and the haunting is very much real. She sees him and can converse with him. It's driving everyone away and she comes across a support group for humans and their haunters. At the support group Morgan and Zach runs into Sawyer, whose fiancée-turned-ghost has started to fade. Morgan and Sawyer quickly realize that their hauntings are similar and decide that two brains are better than one to figure out their haunting situation together.
What you get from that is a story of grief like no other. Unlike Morgan's relationship with Zach, the last thing Sawyer wants to do is let go his fiancé. Since her death, he can't move on... especially when they had imagined a future together.
Seeing Other People takes the concept of grief and breaks it down to so many layers. The authors did a phenomenal job with word choice and the humor breaks with puns made this almost like you were going through the grieving with Morgan, Sawyer, Zach, Kennedy, and their families. I also loved how Morgan almost has a full circle moment of being able to see and understand grief from Sawyer's point of view. The entire book is filled with heartbreaking quotes about grief, life, and all that in between. Morgan and Sawyer's romance unravels naturally because they understand each other so deeply. Only they can see the hearts they wear on their sleeves and their experience is so real and alive.
Thank you to Berkley and NetGalley for an early e-ARC of this book. I truly savored every word in this book and will be recommending this to everyone I know! Pain is better as a group they said (actually I don't know that, but I think so!).
What you get from that is a story of grief like no other. Unlike Morgan's relationship with Zach, the last thing Sawyer wants to do is let go his fiancé. Since her death, he can't move on... especially when they had imagined a future together.
Seeing Other People takes the concept of grief and breaks it down to so many layers. The authors did a phenomenal job with word choice and the humor breaks with puns made this almost like you were going through the grieving with Morgan, Sawyer, Zach, Kennedy, and their families. I also loved how Morgan almost has a full circle moment of being able to see and understand grief from Sawyer's point of view. The entire book is filled with heartbreaking quotes about grief, life, and all that in between. Morgan and Sawyer's romance unravels naturally because they understand each other so deeply. Only they can see the hearts they wear on their sleeves and their experience is so real and alive.
Thank you to Berkley and NetGalley for an early e-ARC of this book. I truly savored every word in this book and will be recommending this to everyone I know! Pain is better as a group they said (actually I don't know that, but I think so!).
December 19, 2025
Morgan has no clue why she’s haunted by Zach, someone she matched with on a dating app and only spent one date with (one!) before deciding it was nice but just that. Now he is following her around wreaking havoc and worse: scaring the hell out of her roommate, who no longer wants to share their apartment with Morgan.
As a last resort Morgan joins a support group for the haunted and meets Sawyer who was sent there by his ghost, Kennedy.
Together they look for ways to figure out unfinished businesses, befriending each other and their ghosts- and heal along the way.
The authors didn’t waste this promising premise and it was touching how much Seeing Other People celebrated life, even after death. What started as a desperate attempt to get rid of the haunting/keep the ghost happy turned into getting to know the true spirits of Kennedy and Zach and I loved how Morgan and Sawyer helped them fulfilling their last wishes.
I was really invested in Zach (who was amazing) and to me, it would’ve made more sense had Morgan and Sawyer remained friends (or only a hint of romance towards the end). Still, a bittersweet and touching story that I really enjoyed reading.
As a last resort Morgan joins a support group for the haunted and meets Sawyer who was sent there by his ghost, Kennedy.
Together they look for ways to figure out unfinished businesses, befriending each other and their ghosts- and heal along the way.
The authors didn’t waste this promising premise and it was touching how much Seeing Other People celebrated life, even after death. What started as a desperate attempt to get rid of the haunting/keep the ghost happy turned into getting to know the true spirits of Kennedy and Zach and I loved how Morgan and Sawyer helped them fulfilling their last wishes.
I was really invested in Zach (who was amazing) and to me, it would’ve made more sense had Morgan and Sawyer remained friends (or only a hint of romance towards the end). Still, a bittersweet and touching story that I really enjoyed reading.
December 23, 2025
(4.25 stars)
Thank you to PRH Audio for the gifted ALC to review.
Seeing Other People is a sweet story that happens to be about a serious subject: experiencing grief and figuring out how to move on with your life. There’s a large paranormal aspect to the story. Sawyer’s fiancee, Kennedy, died five years ago and he still hasn’t picked up the pieces of his life. He has stopped making ceramic art objects and has let the garden of his house go to weeds. But he treasures Kennedy’s ghostly visits to their home. On the other hand, Morgan had one single date with a guy named Zach and she can’t understand why Zach’s ghost is haunting her. Morgan and Sawyer meet at a ghost support group of sorts - Morgan is looking for ways to get rid of Zach, while Henry is the opposite. Their journey is wonderful and touching, while they try to figure out what Zach and Kennedy both need to be able to finally move on. Zach was a great character and became the heart of the story, as Morgan and Sawyer try to learn more about Zach and his life (because at first Zach can’t remember anything other than his not-so-great date with Morgan!).
The audio was beautifully done, with two narrators: Brittany Pressley and Dan Bittner.
Thank you to PRH Audio for the gifted ALC to review.
Seeing Other People is a sweet story that happens to be about a serious subject: experiencing grief and figuring out how to move on with your life. There’s a large paranormal aspect to the story. Sawyer’s fiancee, Kennedy, died five years ago and he still hasn’t picked up the pieces of his life. He has stopped making ceramic art objects and has let the garden of his house go to weeds. But he treasures Kennedy’s ghostly visits to their home. On the other hand, Morgan had one single date with a guy named Zach and she can’t understand why Zach’s ghost is haunting her. Morgan and Sawyer meet at a ghost support group of sorts - Morgan is looking for ways to get rid of Zach, while Henry is the opposite. Their journey is wonderful and touching, while they try to figure out what Zach and Kennedy both need to be able to finally move on. Zach was a great character and became the heart of the story, as Morgan and Sawyer try to learn more about Zach and his life (because at first Zach can’t remember anything other than his not-so-great date with Morgan!).
The audio was beautifully done, with two narrators: Brittany Pressley and Dan Bittner.
November 8, 2025
3.7 🌟 I found this to be a charming read! Definitely hits home at points if you’ve ever lost and tried your best to live on after. I have to admit that though the romance did not fully capture me, the hauntings and healing through grief did. I enjoyed Morgan and Sawyer’s connection in that sense.
— Thank you so much to Berkley and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this eARC in exchange for an honest review.
— Thank you so much to Berkley and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this eARC in exchange for an honest review.
November 24, 2025
4.5/5⭐️ 0.5/5🌶️ 2.5/5😢
ohhhhh my god I loved this book 🥺 as soon as I saw the premise—two people who meet because they are both being haunted by their exes’ ghost—I knew I HAD to read it ASAP. And lucky me, this one did not disappoint! While much of the book is painfully sad, I found the main characters’ emotional journey to be beautifully reflective and heartfelt. But don’t fear! There were plenty of light hearted rom-com moments and hilarious ghost banter that had me crying from laughter too.
If you love the blend of magical realism and life after loss á la Ashley Poston’s 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝒀𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝑺𝒍𝒊𝒑 and 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑫𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝑹𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒔, I’d highly picking this one up!
𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝘀 & 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀
→ haunted by exes (literally) 👻
→ paranormal shenanigans 🔎
→ reluctant acquaintances to lovers 💕
→ ceramic artist MMC 🏺x landscaper FMC 🌱
→ grief & loss ❤️🩹
→ finding peace & healing 🕊️
Thank you to Berkley Publishing and NetGalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
ohhhhh my god I loved this book 🥺 as soon as I saw the premise—two people who meet because they are both being haunted by their exes’ ghost—I knew I HAD to read it ASAP. And lucky me, this one did not disappoint! While much of the book is painfully sad, I found the main characters’ emotional journey to be beautifully reflective and heartfelt. But don’t fear! There were plenty of light hearted rom-com moments and hilarious ghost banter that had me crying from laughter too.
If you love the blend of magical realism and life after loss á la Ashley Poston’s 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝒀𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝑺𝒍𝒊𝒑 and 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑫𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝑹𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒔, I’d highly picking this one up!
𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝘀 & 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀
→ haunted by exes (literally) 👻
→ paranormal shenanigans 🔎
→ reluctant acquaintances to lovers 💕
→ ceramic artist MMC 🏺x landscaper FMC 🌱
→ grief & loss ❤️🩹
→ finding peace & healing 🕊️
Thank you to Berkley Publishing and NetGalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
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