The cookie-cutter take on a dysfunctional family being one of them. Stereotype does not completely escape the book, however. It’s unfortunate that she takes a backseat for the last half of the book, though she gave it so much charisma. I found this girl highly amusing with her strange behaviors and nerdy references. Besides Jade who, herself, has a quirky side and does not fall prey to the lure of popularity, the most peculiar character is Jade’s very first friend at her new school: Alexa, the school valedictorian and all around oddball. Thus, the story itself–straightening out the rumor-filled details–is more interesting than the end result in this case.Īt least, unlike some cliché mean girl novels, The Dead and Buried gives us believable characters that are eccentric in nature. The creepy ghost appearances that become more sinister as the book moves along balances it out perfectly, leaving us fully entertained. I don’t always enjoy reading about high school social circles, mean girls, and boy trouble, but in this case I found it worked very well. This book was a regular high school dramatics novel mixed in with a ghost story. The mystery wasn’t my favourite part of the book, however, which is fortunate in this case, having figured it out so early. What’s also great are the regular diary entries that shows us just exactly who this mean girl was, and how everything all ties together. And if you think mean girls are awful in life, wait until you meet one in death! The Dead and Buried follows such a story when Jade and her family move into a murder house–or at least that’s what the rumor is.Įven though the culprit becomes obvious pretty early on (I guessed around p.60), being curious of their motive does leave some of the mystery elements undamaged. Hauntings! In real life I would die of terror if I came upon a ghost, so naturally, I love reading about them to psyche myself out. As Jade investigates the mystery, she discovers that her new friends in town have more than a few deep, dark secrets.
It’s up to Jade to put the pieces together before her own life is at stake. The ghost of a girl who ruled Jade’s school - until her untimely death last year. Haunted by a ghost who’s seeking not just vengeance, but the truth.
Soon, Jade must face an impossible fact: that her perfect house is haunted. Kids at school whisper behind her back like they know something she doesn’t. Jade’s jewelry gets moved around, as if by an invisible hand. Jade’s little brother claims to see a glimmering girl in his room. She doesn’t even mind being the new girl at the high school: It’s a fresh start, and there’s that one guy with the dreamy blue eyes. Jade loves the house she’s just moved into with her family.
A haunted house, a buried mystery, and a very angry ghost make this one unforgettable thriller.
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