Ever since her mother passed away, Katie's been alone in her too-big house with her genius dad, who restores old paintings for a living. Katie takes a summer job at a garden estate, where, with the help of two brothers and a glamorous librarian, she soon becomes embroiled in decoding a mystery. There are secrets and shadows at the heart of Nothing but Ghosts: symbols hidden in a time-darkened painting, and surprises behind a locked bedroom door. But most of all, this is a love story—the story of a girl who learns about love while also learning to live with her own ghosts.
My first Beth Kephart book was a delight to read. It was beautifully written. I loved figuring out the mystery along with Katie as she comes to terms with the loss of her mother. While this a book about loss, it is not dark or depressing. It is also about finding love, coming to the place where it is okay to go forward and figuring out how to live without that loved one.
7 comments:
Thanks Nise, I love dark books but it is nice to hear this one isn't but still touched many, it has been on my Wishlist for a year now.
This is on my wishlist. I haven't read a book by Kephart yet. This seems like a good one!
It's an interesting diversion to have to decode a mystery, diversion from grief. Sounds like a good read.
So glad you liked this one. I thought it was beautiful too! I really enjoy her work.
Oh I too am so glad you like this. I loved this book. I love her writing style.
I have not read anything by this author but it sounds like I should add her to my list of authors to check out. This does sound like an interesting story. Great review..my wish list thanks you!
I keep hearing about Beth Kephart but have not read any of her books. Knowing that you found this book a delight is only spurring me forward to read her books. I am very curious about her writing.
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