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A Ghost is Born: The Neon Ghost : Book 1
Behind every ghost is the spirit of a living person. The Neon Ghost is no different. Once upon a time, she was a not-so-ordinary little girl.
Bethany Hamilton is the envy of every other girl, is the apple of her poppa’s eye and has almost everything her heart desires, including a personal protector she adores and an opportunity to pursue her ambitious dream of being a world-famous grid runner.
Her affinity for interacting with electronics and computers was apparent from the time she spent at her favorite retro arcade, but the true extent of her abilities didn’t manifest until the first time she jacked into the internet with the new hardware implanted in her brain. That was when chaos broke out around our pint-sized heroine.
Tragedy strikes before young Bethany can master or even fully comprehend her gifts. Torn from the comfortable and privileged life she has always known, she finds herself struggling for survival on the streets of New York City. The merciless city batters her soul and her will to live, but with the help of unique and unlikely friends, she finds her way to a second chance, a new opportunity to become part of society and possibly even live out her dream.
Through loss, friendship, tragedy, and strength, the final question Who are you?
“I am the Neon Ghost.”
Bethany Hamilton is the envy of every other girl, is the apple of her poppa’s eye and has almost everything her heart desires, including a personal protector she adores and an opportunity to pursue her ambitious dream of being a world-famous grid runner.
Her affinity for interacting with electronics and computers was apparent from the time she spent at her favorite retro arcade, but the true extent of her abilities didn’t manifest until the first time she jacked into the internet with the new hardware implanted in her brain. That was when chaos broke out around our pint-sized heroine.
Tragedy strikes before young Bethany can master or even fully comprehend her gifts. Torn from the comfortable and privileged life she has always known, she finds herself struggling for survival on the streets of New York City. The merciless city batters her soul and her will to live, but with the help of unique and unlikely friends, she finds her way to a second chance, a new opportunity to become part of society and possibly even live out her dream.
Through loss, friendship, tragedy, and strength, the final question Who are you?
“I am the Neon Ghost.”
626 pages, Paperback
First published August 31, 2022
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March 17, 2024
This book is nothing I was expecting. Not at all. I went in with low expectations, honestly. This one will stick with me for a while. Bethany's story is beautiful and tragic and redeeming. I have never cried so much in a book. Chapter 65 and on I was a blubbering mess. I definitely recommend this to others, even if it isn't typically your genre of choice.
My suggested TWs: sexual assault of a minor, rape
My suggested TWs: sexual assault of a minor, rape
October 12, 2023
that escalated quickly
When I started to read this book, I thought rather sedate and childlike. Then I worried about the homeless guy, then relieved. Then worried, then appalled and sad, then more sad and tragedy. The rollercoaster of emotions and excellent storytelling. I look forward to more
When I started to read this book, I thought rather sedate and childlike. Then I worried about the homeless guy, then relieved. Then worried, then appalled and sad, then more sad and tragedy. The rollercoaster of emotions and excellent storytelling. I look forward to more
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