Kevin Klehr

Wow. This was amazing. First, let's talk plot - I thought I knew where the story was going, and then I almost got whiplash from the curveball Klehr throws, but he does it well, and it doesn't feel completely out of place. The ghosts were great. I loved them as characters, and I love the idea of ghosts being able to "drink" alcohol by simply having the vapors pass through them. I enjoyed the story overall, and flew through it pretty quickly, because I was curious what would happen next. I will say, the ghosts reacted to the twist better than I would have! (But I won't tell you what it is, you'll have to read to find out). If you're looking for a fun, short read, that will make you giggle a few times, (looking at you Fred and Arthur), then this is perfect for your next read!… (mer)

What would you do if you had the chance to go back and relive your life in your dreams, figure out where things went wrong? Maybe find that spark and love for life you’ve lost along the way? Stanley gets just that opportunity, and perhaps a little more than he expected when he first meets Asher in his dreams. There’s an underlying theme of second chances, and not just at looking back over your life. It started a little slow, but once the story gained momentum I didn’t want to put it down, even for a second. It’s one of those books that keeps you thinking even after you’ve closed it.… (mer)

Adorable. Definitely could've used another pair of eyes to edit errors (especially commas) and clumsiness, but the story and characters totally won me over. The narrator has seen and done a lot of, erm, 'interesting' things, bur retains an innocent optimism that is refreshing and endearing.

Some clever lines I hope you can appreciate before you have full context:

On reluctance - I summoned my feet to walk in the general direction, and on second request, they responded."

"What is it about the stage that appealed [sic] to those longing for self-respect?" (should be 'appeals')

After the dynamic duo got into mischief - "She rolled her eyes with a full grasp of our addiction for misconduct."

To a character behaving badly - "[D}arling, just because you're misunderstood, doesn't mean you're an artist."

And just one example of inadequate editing: "There was heaps of food and ample to drink." (Should be 'were' heaps.)

"… (mer)

By the Gods, I loved this book. And when I say I loved this book it’s because I also HATED this book.

So many emotions were brought up within me when I read it that I don’t even know where to start this review. But that, as a reader, is a good thing. Right?

The story was brilliant. The imagery was perfect. The characters were so real to my own life that I wanted to reach into the pages and strangle them.

Kevin Klehr managed to craft a story so realistic as to be both enlightening and frustrating at the same time. I wish I could describe why, but to do so would give away too much about the ending.

Rarely, RARELY, do I give a book five stars. But this time I do.

Would I recommend this book to everyone? No way. Would I recommend it to my LGBT friendly friends? Absolutely.

I’ve heard rumors that there’s a second book coming. This reader cannot wait to pick up a copy and get just as lost as she did in the first one.… (mer)