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All Her Ghosts
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Expected 7 Jul 26Persephone Green doesn’t have a heartbeat. In a country where the dead has eerily lurked among the living for nearly two decades, even she knows its absence is not normal.
In place of her heart, something inhuman stirs, an ancient ocean she discovers twinned in the chest of Sebastian, the charmingly bizarre new student. When they’re together, they attract ghosts like a beacon, and when they kiss, white flowers bloom in the dead, autumn ground.
To exhume the truth, Persephone and Bas travel across the Midwest to the deserted facility where it all began. Pursued across state lines by writhing swarms of ghosts, militant government agents, and—maybe worst of all—her mother, they unspool a tangled web of conspiracies. At its a divine and devastating truth.
Forced to choose between an imperfect life that’s wholly hers or an otherworldly responsibility older than time, the echoes of Persephone's decision will alter the fates of all souls—living and dead—forever.
In place of her heart, something inhuman stirs, an ancient ocean she discovers twinned in the chest of Sebastian, the charmingly bizarre new student. When they’re together, they attract ghosts like a beacon, and when they kiss, white flowers bloom in the dead, autumn ground.
To exhume the truth, Persephone and Bas travel across the Midwest to the deserted facility where it all began. Pursued across state lines by writhing swarms of ghosts, militant government agents, and—maybe worst of all—her mother, they unspool a tangled web of conspiracies. At its a divine and devastating truth.
Forced to choose between an imperfect life that’s wholly hers or an otherworldly responsibility older than time, the echoes of Persephone's decision will alter the fates of all souls—living and dead—forever.
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February 14, 2026
All Her Ghosts by Cynthia Prich was an interesting and imaginative read. The premise — a girl who is a ghost living in the human world who then meets a boy like her — is unique and full of potential. I was really drawn in by the concept and excited to see where the story would go.
However, the execution didn’t quite work for me. The plot was often hard to follow, and so much happens in such a short amount of time that it becomes overwhelming. Major events occur without much explanation, and before you can fully process one moment, something else is already happening. I found myself confused at times and struggling to keep up with the storyline.
However, the execution didn’t quite work for me. The plot was often hard to follow, and so much happens in such a short amount of time that it becomes overwhelming. Major events occur without much explanation, and before you can fully process one moment, something else is already happening. I found myself confused at times and struggling to keep up with the storyline.
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November 22, 2025This was so fun! My official blurb:
Thrumming to a mythic beat, Cynthia Prith conjures a genre-bending vision where half the world are ghosts, war is a conspiracy, the weather's out of balance, and the dead kids gotta stick together. A romantic, exhilarating careen to the heart of necro country--Hadestown, meet Lockwood & Co. Welcome to the dying season.
Thrumming to a mythic beat, Cynthia Prith conjures a genre-bending vision where half the world are ghosts, war is a conspiracy, the weather's out of balance, and the dead kids gotta stick together. A romantic, exhilarating careen to the heart of necro country--Hadestown, meet Lockwood & Co. Welcome to the dying season.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
2⭐
I don’t usually read paranormal books, but this one sounded promising, so I gave it a try. BIG MISTAKE.
By ten percent in, I already couldn’t stand it.
I had absolutely no idea what was going on. Everything felt rushed and confusing, like the book expected me to magically understand the plot without actually explaining anything.
The main girl doesn’t have a heartbeat (she’s a ghost) but somehow lives in a world of humans, and then she randomly meets a boy just like her, also without a heartbeat (surprise surprise!). That could’ve been interesting, but I didn't even get what deal was between them. Her relationship with her mom is super strained too, and instead of being emotional, it was just irritating.
And then around the 70% mark, the government suddenly starts chasing her?? At that point, I didn't even care anymore. I skimmed through the last 30% just to be done with it.
Overall, this book was rushed, messy, and seriously disappointing. Definitely not for me.
Thank you to Netgalley and the Publisher for providing a DRC in exchange for an honest review.
I don’t usually read paranormal books, but this one sounded promising, so I gave it a try. BIG MISTAKE.
By ten percent in, I already couldn’t stand it.
I had absolutely no idea what was going on. Everything felt rushed and confusing, like the book expected me to magically understand the plot without actually explaining anything.
The main girl doesn’t have a heartbeat (she’s a ghost) but somehow lives in a world of humans, and then she randomly meets a boy just like her, also without a heartbeat (surprise surprise!). That could’ve been interesting, but I didn't even get what deal was between them. Her relationship with her mom is super strained too, and instead of being emotional, it was just irritating.
And then around the 70% mark, the government suddenly starts chasing her?? At that point, I didn't even care anymore. I skimmed through the last 30% just to be done with it.
Overall, this book was rushed, messy, and seriously disappointing. Definitely not for me.
Thank you to Netgalley and the Publisher for providing a DRC in exchange for an honest review.
January 8, 2026
All Her Ghosts surprised me in the best way.
The story starts off very grounded in teenage emotion—angst, grief, and a difficult mother–daughter dynamic—which made it a slower start for me. But once the plot opens up, everything shifts. The growth in this book is intense and beautifully handled, and I quickly found myself completely invested.
Persephone and Sebastian’s relationship is strange, soft, and haunting. Their connection feels otherworldly without losing its emotional realism, and the supernatural elements add such a unique atmosphere to the story. I loved the way ghosts were used not just as horror, but as a symbol of unresolved grief and history.
Bonus points for being a standalone that actually feels complete. The ending wrapped everything up in a way that felt thoughtful, emotional, and satisfying.
If you like moody, genre-bending stories with heart, grief, and just a touch of cosmic horror, I’d definitely recommend this one.
The story starts off very grounded in teenage emotion—angst, grief, and a difficult mother–daughter dynamic—which made it a slower start for me. But once the plot opens up, everything shifts. The growth in this book is intense and beautifully handled, and I quickly found myself completely invested.
Persephone and Sebastian’s relationship is strange, soft, and haunting. Their connection feels otherworldly without losing its emotional realism, and the supernatural elements add such a unique atmosphere to the story. I loved the way ghosts were used not just as horror, but as a symbol of unresolved grief and history.
Bonus points for being a standalone that actually feels complete. The ending wrapped everything up in a way that felt thoughtful, emotional, and satisfying.
If you like moody, genre-bending stories with heart, grief, and just a touch of cosmic horror, I’d definitely recommend this one.
February 15, 2026
Thank you to NetGalley and Union Square & Co. for the ARC of All Her Ghosts.
Unfortunately, I don’t think this story was for me. The premise was really interesting, and I enjoyed learning about the history of these ghosts plaguing this world and killing people, but otherwise I think this story was rather flat. The plot jumped around a lot and left a few things unfinished in my eyes.
The main character, Persephone, is irritating. I understand being a teenager is rough, and her circumstances even more so, but I simply could not stand her. Her whole attitude is ‘woe is me’ and ‘I’m not like other girls’, which was annoying. Turns out she really is not like other girls, but still, she could not be redeemed in my eyes. Her romance with Bas was instant and odd, which is later explained but again I was not a fan.
There is no clear explanation as to how exactly Persephone’s mom did what she did, so it leaves a big gap of knowledge in the story. It would’ve been interesting to know the science around that. In the blink of an eye basically, Persephone just knows about her past life and exactly all of her powers? We never got an explanation of the science behind the experiment that brought Persephone and Bas’s souls here, nor how Bas acquired a body. I would’ve liked to know more about her mother - we got a very brief glimpse in the final 2 chapters but it was rushed and incomplete.
Truthfully, the only chapter I enjoyed was the last chapter and that was because there was (somewhat) some closure between Persephone and Chloe. That being said, telling her she was a good mom seemed like a bit much when the rest of the story was Persephone complaining that her mother was a bad mom?
I think a final round of editing would do wonders for this story, especially to fix some of the plot holes.
Unfortunately, I don’t think this story was for me. The premise was really interesting, and I enjoyed learning about the history of these ghosts plaguing this world and killing people, but otherwise I think this story was rather flat. The plot jumped around a lot and left a few things unfinished in my eyes.
The main character, Persephone, is irritating. I understand being a teenager is rough, and her circumstances even more so, but I simply could not stand her. Her whole attitude is ‘woe is me’ and ‘I’m not like other girls’, which was annoying. Turns out she really is not like other girls, but still, she could not be redeemed in my eyes. Her romance with Bas was instant and odd, which is later explained but again I was not a fan.
There is no clear explanation as to how exactly Persephone’s mom did what she did, so it leaves a big gap of knowledge in the story. It would’ve been interesting to know the science around that. In the blink of an eye basically, Persephone just knows about her past life and exactly all of her powers? We never got an explanation of the science behind the experiment that brought Persephone and Bas’s souls here, nor how Bas acquired a body. I would’ve liked to know more about her mother - we got a very brief glimpse in the final 2 chapters but it was rushed and incomplete.
Truthfully, the only chapter I enjoyed was the last chapter and that was because there was (somewhat) some closure between Persephone and Chloe. That being said, telling her she was a good mom seemed like a bit much when the rest of the story was Persephone complaining that her mother was a bad mom?
I think a final round of editing would do wonders for this story, especially to fix some of the plot holes.
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Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I love Cynthia Prith's mind. The way she crafts stories, wields words, and sets the scene is downright masterful. If you've ever loved the writings of Kelly Andrew and C.G. Drews then you will absolutely love the flowing metaphors and the deep understanding of emotions that will have all those pretty words pulling at your heartstrings. The plot is foreboding, heartbreaking, and still manages to be beautiful even as the horrors close in on the finale.
Persephone's spunk and teenage angst in the first part of the book is charming and endearing. I immediately knew that I would love her. All that initial fire in her personality at the beginning really allows the shift in her to be highlighted as the horrors and upset of the last act unfolds. If she didn't have Bas there with her, weathering the storm alongside her, she'd likely never have made it to the end. Their relationship is so precious. I can easily say that I wish there was more of them being as happy as 'dead kids' can be but I think there's a great skill in an author withholding an excess of fluff when 'just enough' does the job just fine. It's better to be left wanting more than to be wishing that the plot would come back into focus. And in All Her Ghosts the plot is never out of sight. There's the dread of decision and the fear of the end that looms over the romance subplot in a way that compels you to guard your heart as the story races towards the finale.
I loved this book and I will ENDLESSLY recommend it to anyone who loves Hades and Persephone retellings, to anyone who loves masterfully crafted settings, and those who are a sucker beautiful prose. I am so grateful to have been given an ARC copy. I consumed this book in a single day. I just couldn't put it down.
Persephone's spunk and teenage angst in the first part of the book is charming and endearing. I immediately knew that I would love her. All that initial fire in her personality at the beginning really allows the shift in her to be highlighted as the horrors and upset of the last act unfolds. If she didn't have Bas there with her, weathering the storm alongside her, she'd likely never have made it to the end. Their relationship is so precious. I can easily say that I wish there was more of them being as happy as 'dead kids' can be but I think there's a great skill in an author withholding an excess of fluff when 'just enough' does the job just fine. It's better to be left wanting more than to be wishing that the plot would come back into focus. And in All Her Ghosts the plot is never out of sight. There's the dread of decision and the fear of the end that looms over the romance subplot in a way that compels you to guard your heart as the story races towards the finale.
I loved this book and I will ENDLESSLY recommend it to anyone who loves Hades and Persephone retellings, to anyone who loves masterfully crafted settings, and those who are a sucker beautiful prose. I am so grateful to have been given an ARC copy. I consumed this book in a single day. I just couldn't put it down.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
All Her Ghosts is a haunting and emotionally resonant read that lingers long after the last page. Cynthia Prith weaves a story that balances psychological tension with deep emotional exploration, creating a narrative that feels both intimate and unsettling.
One of the book’s standout qualities is its atmosphere. The writing is immersive, often quiet and eerie, pulling the reader into a world where the past and present intertwine. The sense of place is strong — whether through physical settings or the emotional landscapes of the characters — and it perfectly complements the story’s ghostly, suspenseful elements.
The characters are complicated and believable, with emotional arcs that feel real and relatable. The protagonist, in particular, is a compelling presence, grappling with grief, memory, and secrets in ways that are both heartbreaking and compelling. The way Prith explores family dynamics, trauma, and the lingering effects of past mistakes is thoughtful and nuanced, making the story resonate on a deeper level.
Where the book loses a little momentum is in its pacing. Some sections are slow and introspective, which can momentarily pull the tension away from the central mystery. While these moments add depth to character development, they slightly disrupted the narrative flow for me.
Overall, All Her Ghosts is a well-crafted, emotionally charged read with a lingering sense of melancholy and mystery. The writing is evocative, the characters memorable, and the story compelling, making it a strong four-star recommendation for anyone who enjoys psychological suspense with emotional depth.
One of the book’s standout qualities is its atmosphere. The writing is immersive, often quiet and eerie, pulling the reader into a world where the past and present intertwine. The sense of place is strong — whether through physical settings or the emotional landscapes of the characters — and it perfectly complements the story’s ghostly, suspenseful elements.
The characters are complicated and believable, with emotional arcs that feel real and relatable. The protagonist, in particular, is a compelling presence, grappling with grief, memory, and secrets in ways that are both heartbreaking and compelling. The way Prith explores family dynamics, trauma, and the lingering effects of past mistakes is thoughtful and nuanced, making the story resonate on a deeper level.
Where the book loses a little momentum is in its pacing. Some sections are slow and introspective, which can momentarily pull the tension away from the central mystery. While these moments add depth to character development, they slightly disrupted the narrative flow for me.
Overall, All Her Ghosts is a well-crafted, emotionally charged read with a lingering sense of melancholy and mystery. The writing is evocative, the characters memorable, and the story compelling, making it a strong four-star recommendation for anyone who enjoys psychological suspense with emotional depth.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
All Her Ghosts follows Persephone, a teenager without a heartbeat in a country where ghosts roam among the living for the past seventeen years. Her life isn’t normal—her and her mom move constantly and there are deep secrets surrounding her mom. When she meets Sebastian, another new student, she feels a twin flame in him. When they’re together, ghosts flock to them like a magnet. To get to the bottom of things, they team up and travel back to where it all began as multiple parties hunt them down.
I quite enjoyed this one. It was a bit slow, and I think one of those cases where teens would appreciate it more than I can. But it was still a good book and very entertaining. I would’ve preferred more world building, but I found the plot engaging. It’s quite fast paced, especially in the second half. Things get very intense and action-y. The atmosphere was great! It was very spooky and haunting and eerie. I really enjoyed the author’s prose.
I think Persephone will be relatable to a lot of teens. She was very well written in that regard and felt realistic with her reactions and everything. I liked her relationship with her mom. It’s very strained and complicated, but I really enjoyed that. Especially with how things turned out in the end. Her romance with Bas was very sweet and the reveal of the twist made it even better.
Overall, if you love ghost stories or action-packed paranormal stories, definitely check this one out!
Thank you to Netgalley and Union Square & Co for the arc
I quite enjoyed this one. It was a bit slow, and I think one of those cases where teens would appreciate it more than I can. But it was still a good book and very entertaining. I would’ve preferred more world building, but I found the plot engaging. It’s quite fast paced, especially in the second half. Things get very intense and action-y. The atmosphere was great! It was very spooky and haunting and eerie. I really enjoyed the author’s prose.
I think Persephone will be relatable to a lot of teens. She was very well written in that regard and felt realistic with her reactions and everything. I liked her relationship with her mom. It’s very strained and complicated, but I really enjoyed that. Especially with how things turned out in the end. Her romance with Bas was very sweet and the reveal of the twist made it even better.
Overall, if you love ghost stories or action-packed paranormal stories, definitely check this one out!
Thank you to Netgalley and Union Square & Co for the arc
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you to NetGalley and the author for this amazing Lockwood & Co. (in America) meets Hadestown meets "the early 2000's YA novels you didn't know you missed'-vibes.
I just have to address one thing that I saw in some other reviews before I dive in: Jenny/Persephone and Sebastian ARE NOT GHOSTS.
THEY ARE NOT GHOSTS.
THEY.
ARE.
NOT.
(wait for it.................)
GHOSTS.
They are, however, not-quite-human, but it will be a [SPOILERRRRRR] to reveal what they actually are. (not ghosts) There are ghosts in the book, but Persephone and Sebastian are not the ghosts in the book.
Sebastian (Bas) is my favorite kind of manic-pixie-dream-boy love interest! I've really lucked out these past few ARCS (Tashie Bhuiyan's Right As Rain, Darianne Schramm's 72 Hours of You, but Bas might be my favorite of the three... Though Lev...👀👀👀) And they did my favorite element (two kids cutting school and going off on an adventure--across the Midwest this time!)
I do believe this will scratch that 2000's nostalgia itch for many people (me, I'm the people) I think it's set in [vaguely modern day] but with an MC that favors vintage/analog aesthetic. Teens will enjoy this one too.
In conclusion... Repeat after me... Not. Ghosts.
I just have to address one thing that I saw in some other reviews before I dive in: Jenny/Persephone and Sebastian ARE NOT GHOSTS.
THEY ARE NOT GHOSTS.
THEY.
ARE.
NOT.
(wait for it.................)
GHOSTS.
They are, however, not-quite-human, but it will be a [SPOILERRRRRR] to reveal what they actually are. (not ghosts) There are ghosts in the book, but Persephone and Sebastian are not the ghosts in the book.
Sebastian (Bas) is my favorite kind of manic-pixie-dream-boy love interest! I've really lucked out these past few ARCS (Tashie Bhuiyan's Right As Rain, Darianne Schramm's 72 Hours of You, but Bas might be my favorite of the three... Though Lev...👀👀👀) And they did my favorite element (two kids cutting school and going off on an adventure--across the Midwest this time!)
I do believe this will scratch that 2000's nostalgia itch for many people (me, I'm the people) I think it's set in [vaguely modern day] but with an MC that favors vintage/analog aesthetic. Teens will enjoy this one too.
In conclusion... Repeat after me... Not. Ghosts.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Persephone Green is like any other teenager. She rebels against her Mother; she has been to six schools in six different states over the last couple of years, and she loves listening to music. Oh, and she doesn't have a heartbeat. In a world where Ghosts roam where they died, and they can kill you if they touch you. They also ignore those around them, except they watch Persephone as she passes, though her Mother refuses to believe her. She is lonely, and sees little point in making new friends, as she assumes her Mother will move them again soon. She always does.
But then she meets Bas. He is new, and though they have never met before, Persephone feels like she knows him, deep in her soul. And he also doesn't have a heartbeat.
With the two of them together, great and powerful things start to happen, which puts them on the radar of those they have been kept hidden from their entire lives. But is it their entire lives, really?
This was a fun book, dark and beautiful, with that soul-crushing, deep love you can have for another person.
But then she meets Bas. He is new, and though they have never met before, Persephone feels like she knows him, deep in her soul. And he also doesn't have a heartbeat.
With the two of them together, great and powerful things start to happen, which puts them on the radar of those they have been kept hidden from their entire lives. But is it their entire lives, really?
This was a fun book, dark and beautiful, with that soul-crushing, deep love you can have for another person.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
"Don't invite me to your suicide party if you don't want me to dance."
All Her Ghosts follows Persephone as her life starts to unravel... and by "life" I actually mean "much confusion about not having a heartbeat."
In her version of the US, ghosts wander the streets willy nilly, reduced to a weather phenomenon as they slowly forget themselves. I thought the worldbuilding was so interesting, especially all the inclusion of ghost traps/salting etc, and how people can adapt to anything (the ghost days instead of snow days for school made me laugh).
And the characters in this were just mwah! I could write a whole paragraph just about Persephone and Bas and their relationship, and then a second paragraph about Cain because I do have favourites. But even side characters who didn't have much page time felt like real, fleshed out people, which is such a skill.
Contemporary paranormal books aren't my usual genre but I thoroughly enjoyed this and definitely recommend it!!
Thank you to the author and NetGalley for the e-arc 🫶
All Her Ghosts follows Persephone as her life starts to unravel... and by "life" I actually mean "much confusion about not having a heartbeat."
In her version of the US, ghosts wander the streets willy nilly, reduced to a weather phenomenon as they slowly forget themselves. I thought the worldbuilding was so interesting, especially all the inclusion of ghost traps/salting etc, and how people can adapt to anything (the ghost days instead of snow days for school made me laugh).
And the characters in this were just mwah! I could write a whole paragraph just about Persephone and Bas and their relationship, and then a second paragraph about Cain because I do have favourites. But even side characters who didn't have much page time felt like real, fleshed out people, which is such a skill.
Contemporary paranormal books aren't my usual genre but I thoroughly enjoyed this and definitely recommend it!!
Thank you to the author and NetGalley for the e-arc 🫶
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Cynthia Prith’s debut, All Her Ghosts, is a hauntingly original YA fantasy that masterfully blends a "Hadestown" vibe with "Lockwood & Co." mystery. Set in a world where half the population are spirits, the story follows Persephone Green—a girl without a heartbeat—and the enigmatic Sebastian as they race to fix the mechanics of death before the government or her mother stops them.
The world-building is exceptional; the concept of "necro-country" feels vivid, eerie, and immersive. Prith’s prose is lyrical and mythic, perfectly capturing the "dying season" atmosphere. While the romance is exhilarating and high-stakes, I’m giving it four stars because the dense mythology occasionally requires a second read to fully grasp the rules of the world. Overall, it's a genre-bending standout for anyone who loves their supernatural tales with a dark, romantic edge.
The world-building is exceptional; the concept of "necro-country" feels vivid, eerie, and immersive. Prith’s prose is lyrical and mythic, perfectly capturing the "dying season" atmosphere. While the romance is exhilarating and high-stakes, I’m giving it four stars because the dense mythology occasionally requires a second read to fully grasp the rules of the world. Overall, it's a genre-bending standout for anyone who loves their supernatural tales with a dark, romantic edge.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
🩷 Book Review 🩷
📚 All Her Ghosts
✒️ Cynthia Prith
💫💫
Thank you Netgalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
All Her Ghosts follows our FMC Persephone as she navigates ghost life and tries to discover her past.
I just wish to start by saying that I had no idea both our MCs were ghosts ghosts. I did read the blurb but must have missed that part. Yet, I feel like a little nod to her being a ghost in the first few chapters would have gone a long way, especially because this ghost can be seen by others and operate devices...
This book was nearly a DNF for me, I found the plot too rushed and our FMC quite irritable to read about. I felt not connection to her whatsoever and I really wanted to!
I think this book just needed a few more tweaks and fleshing out, too much happens in the first few chapters that you kind of loose track of what is going on.
📚 All Her Ghosts
✒️ Cynthia Prith
💫💫
Thank you Netgalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
All Her Ghosts follows our FMC Persephone as she navigates ghost life and tries to discover her past.
I just wish to start by saying that I had no idea both our MCs were ghosts ghosts. I did read the blurb but must have missed that part. Yet, I feel like a little nod to her being a ghost in the first few chapters would have gone a long way, especially because this ghost can be seen by others and operate devices...
This book was nearly a DNF for me, I found the plot too rushed and our FMC quite irritable to read about. I felt not connection to her whatsoever and I really wanted to!
I think this book just needed a few more tweaks and fleshing out, too much happens in the first few chapters that you kind of loose track of what is going on.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
ARC received from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This was excitingly different!
Imagine a world somewhat like Lockwood & Co. with the ghosts and spooky vibes, but also kind of 2007 USA vibes with the iPod, but instead of those a$$h0le love-interests, you have Sebastian and he is soooo adorably squeee! It was just so fun and refreshing! I just wish I'd read it during Halloween! It's such a spooky-vibes and autumn leaves kind of book! That first day of school kind of book. That let's run away together and save the world kind of book. That when we kiss asphodels bloom kind of book. It's such a mood.
Can't wait for Autumn, I'm gonna buy the hardback and read it again under warm cozy blankets with a caramel latte in my hand!
This was excitingly different!
Imagine a world somewhat like Lockwood & Co. with the ghosts and spooky vibes, but also kind of 2007 USA vibes with the iPod, but instead of those a$$h0le love-interests, you have Sebastian and he is soooo adorably squeee! It was just so fun and refreshing! I just wish I'd read it during Halloween! It's such a spooky-vibes and autumn leaves kind of book! That first day of school kind of book. That let's run away together and save the world kind of book. That when we kiss asphodels bloom kind of book. It's such a mood.
Can't wait for Autumn, I'm gonna buy the hardback and read it again under warm cozy blankets with a caramel latte in my hand!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This book was such a ride! Eventful, full of love, grief, and ghosts. The writing was delightful. I've been looking for books with the theme this book explored through the romance for a VERY long time and it reminded me how much I love the dynamic and the familiarity between Jenny and Bas this theme brought.
I only wish I had gotten more of the main characters, but that’s just me being greedy. The only reason it didn’t reach five stars is that I would’ve liked more focus on the romance near the end of the book, which is simply my personal preference and something most of my favorite books have in common. I really loved the ending; it felt perfect and wrapped the story up with a cute ribbon.
Thank you Netgalley and Union Square & Co. for the e-ARC!
I only wish I had gotten more of the main characters, but that’s just me being greedy. The only reason it didn’t reach five stars is that I would’ve liked more focus on the romance near the end of the book, which is simply my personal preference and something most of my favorite books have in common. I really loved the ending; it felt perfect and wrapped the story up with a cute ribbon.
Thank you Netgalley and Union Square & Co. for the e-ARC!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thanks to Cynthia Prith and NetGalley for the ARC.
I’m actually not happy with my ARC selection because this one had so many plot gaps, and I feel confused.
The story had very good potential, but it was completely wasted with repetitive monologues and a rushed storyline.
Persephone is an unbearable person, questioning the situation she’s in, but instead of finding or demanding answers, she’s just brooding. Oh, and she runs away with the first person who has a similar mindset to her. Persephone and Bas’s relationship is too quick and too forced. I had thousands of questions, and not even one of them was answered by the end of the book.
With a significant amount of improvement, the story could have been much better, because the potential is there.
Sadly, 2/5 stars...
I’m actually not happy with my ARC selection because this one had so many plot gaps, and I feel confused.
The story had very good potential, but it was completely wasted with repetitive monologues and a rushed storyline.
Persephone is an unbearable person, questioning the situation she’s in, but instead of finding or demanding answers, she’s just brooding. Oh, and she runs away with the first person who has a similar mindset to her. Persephone and Bas’s relationship is too quick and too forced. I had thousands of questions, and not even one of them was answered by the end of the book.
With a significant amount of improvement, the story could have been much better, because the potential is there.
Sadly, 2/5 stars...
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thanks to Netgalley and Union Square & Co for a copy of this book.
Honestly the story itself was interesting. I love a good ghost story and especially a Persephoney/Hades retelling. But the execution itself was not really that well done for me.
A bit too messy, too many plotholes(is Bas now the ferryman or the harvester? Is Persephone now death or some kind of what?), weirdly paced and also what quite bothered me was the poor editing.
Also calling bodies „meat“ felt quite odd to me. And then the gore, the killing a teenage „girl“ just brushes off (she does ponder about it for one sentence), wasn’t it for me.
Especially as this book is marketed as a YA/teen one, left a weird aftertaste for me.
Honestly the story itself was interesting. I love a good ghost story and especially a Persephoney/Hades retelling. But the execution itself was not really that well done for me.
A bit too messy, too many plotholes(is Bas now the ferryman or the harvester? Is Persephone now death or some kind of what?), weirdly paced and also what quite bothered me was the poor editing.
Also calling bodies „meat“ felt quite odd to me. And then the gore, the killing a teenage „girl“ just brushes off (she does ponder about it for one sentence), wasn’t it for me.
Especially as this book is marketed as a YA/teen one, left a weird aftertaste for me.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
I follow this author on social media, and when I saw that she was coming out with a YA, I knew I had to read it! I enjoyed the storytelling in her debut novel, and when I read the synopsis for this one, it really reminded me of a few of the YA series I read and loved when I was a teen. And it delivered exactly that! All Her Ghosts feels so nostalgic for me, even though it takes place in an alternate modern day, and I really loved how Cynthia captured that feeling of how YA used to be before romantasy took over. It reminds me of Stranger Things in the best way!
I see some other readers are confused about who was a ghost and who wasn't, but, for what it's worth, I thought it was pretty obvious.
I see some other readers are confused about who was a ghost and who wasn't, but, for what it's worth, I thought it was pretty obvious.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I'll literally read anything Cynthia writes, but my gods I loved this book. This is the kind of YA I remember reading when I was a teen (the Shade series by Jeri Smith-Ready and the Hereafter series by Tara Hudson come to mind), and I didn't realize how much I'd been missing it all these years until I read All Her Ghosts. Mystery, a sweet yet destructive romance, secret government entities: it has it all! I especially love the way Cynthia turns the Persephone and Hades trope on its head.
In a genre/age group where the books have been far too catered to adults lately, it's really refreshing to read a book for teens. I cannot wait to get my hands on a final copy!
In a genre/age group where the books have been far too catered to adults lately, it's really refreshing to read a book for teens. I cannot wait to get my hands on a final copy!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and author for this arc copy of All Her Ghosts. I am thankful for this opportunity to read the book.
All Her Ghosts blindsided me in the best kind of way. It’s starts super grounded in teenage angst, grief, and a gruesome mother daughter dynamic. A lot of twists and turns for sure. The Growth in this book? It was insanely intense and beautifully executed. I was hooked from the beginning. The vibe is strange, soft and the haunting. The connection of the two characters is otherworldly but feels so real. The supernatural stuff adds depth and a unique atmosphere. I love how the ghosts represent unsolved grief and history, not just the horror.
All Her Ghosts blindsided me in the best kind of way. It’s starts super grounded in teenage angst, grief, and a gruesome mother daughter dynamic. A lot of twists and turns for sure. The Growth in this book? It was insanely intense and beautifully executed. I was hooked from the beginning. The vibe is strange, soft and the haunting. The connection of the two characters is otherworldly but feels so real. The supernatural stuff adds depth and a unique atmosphere. I love how the ghosts represent unsolved grief and history, not just the horror.
March 16, 2026
Thank you to NetGalley and Union Square for the ARC 💜
When I read the premise of the book, I knew I would like this. Anything to do with the gods and I am instantly hooked. Prior to reading the book, I had forgotten the blurb and wasn't 100% sure what the storyline would entail (due to being ill recently and having a brain like a sieve!) but once I got into this story I knew I would enjoy. Whilst I found some of the premise a bit confusing at times, and it did feel a bit rushed, I did enjoy the overall storyline and the few twists a long the way.
I would definitely recommend this to anyone just starting out into the paranormal genre and would read again!
When I read the premise of the book, I knew I would like this. Anything to do with the gods and I am instantly hooked. Prior to reading the book, I had forgotten the blurb and wasn't 100% sure what the storyline would entail (due to being ill recently and having a brain like a sieve!) but once I got into this story I knew I would enjoy. Whilst I found some of the premise a bit confusing at times, and it did feel a bit rushed, I did enjoy the overall storyline and the few twists a long the way.
I would definitely recommend this to anyone just starting out into the paranormal genre and would read again!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
• Oooo..Two dead kids on a run to find about the ghosts chasing after them, their no heartbeats, and the terrible secrets one of the kids mom's hiding and why they feel like they've known each other for ages?!
• The atmosphere was really creepy, dreadful and the writing made this story really gripping.
• The plot on itself wasn't all that surprising (which I expected) but still it was really entrancing and done well, I really enjoyed it.
💖 Thanks NetGalley for the ARC, all opinions are my own.
• The atmosphere was really creepy, dreadful and the writing made this story really gripping.
• The plot on itself wasn't all that surprising (which I expected) but still it was really entrancing and done well, I really enjoyed it.
💖 Thanks NetGalley for the ARC, all opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This book had such great potential, the premise was so interesting and intriguing. Then the "However" comes. However, this book was confusing. Like super confusing. I didn't understand anything. I thought that the strained relationship with her mother would be explained. The "ghost wars" was totally strange and not explained - I did not even understand for sure what had happened. In the end the FMC and MMC are both Ghosts somehow living in the human world and passing off as humans???? I don't know how this happened or what the real reason is. But at any rate. The book felt rushed.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
As per usual, Cynthia knocks it out of the park. Persephone Greene is another strong girl here to take you on a trip & help you learn about yourself. On top of it being an amazing story, the writing is full of yearning. She paints pictures with her words and knows how to capture emotion.
November 17, 2025
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Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
All Her Ghosts
by Cynthia Prith
3⭐️
“All Her Ghosts” by Cynthia Prich is a paranormal YA fantasy and I was really intrigued by the blurb .
But I was truly confused by more than half of this story.
FMC Persephone is a ghost , living in the human world who then stumbles upon a boy Bas … who is like her.
She is trying to uncover secrets from her past.
That’s all I really got from this story. I just think there was too much info dumped and it made the story very confusing and difficult to stay engaged with.
I really love paranormal ghost stories but this fell a little short for me unfortunately.
Union Square & Co./ Sterling publishing and Netgalley for the arc!
by Cynthia Prith
3⭐️
“All Her Ghosts” by Cynthia Prich is a paranormal YA fantasy and I was really intrigued by the blurb .
But I was truly confused by more than half of this story.
FMC Persephone is a ghost , living in the human world who then stumbles upon a boy Bas … who is like her.
She is trying to uncover secrets from her past.
That’s all I really got from this story. I just think there was too much info dumped and it made the story very confusing and difficult to stay engaged with.
I really love paranormal ghost stories but this fell a little short for me unfortunately.
Union Square & Co./ Sterling publishing and Netgalley for the arc!
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