Flowers for Dead Girls - by Abigail Collins (Paperback)

Flowers for Dead Girls This YA novel caught my eye because of the wonderful cover art. Thank you to NetGalley & Bold Strokes Books, Inc for allowing me to read it before its publication date. All opinions are my own. *Flowers for Dead Girls* is best described as a modern telling of Casper the friendly ghost but with a cute queer twist. I definitely recommend this to anyone who enjoys a low-stakes story about friendship, young love or who is obsessed with ghosts. It’s nicely paced, with plenty of meat in each chapter without droning on. There’s tons of imagery so it’s easy to get a clear picture while reading. I enjoyed Isla’s character the most. She’s light hearted and sweet, particularly for a dead girl. Astra is a complex seventeen year old who is a great neurodivergent representative. She can see, talk to, and even touch ghosts, even though she claims she isn’t a psychic. Personally, I did not feel the compulsive draw to read this in one sitting. The repetitive nature of Astra’s point of view bored me at times and most chapters start with a long description rather than action. Things picked up in the second half, so I’m glad I pushed through. The second half of the book and the ending leave your heart filled. I thoroughly enjoyed the resolution in every aspect. This is such a heart warming story. Teens will relate to it for years to come.