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I adored this ghost story! A ghost talker and ghost boy who can't stand each other have to travel through the liminal world to save him before Halloween when he is gone forever. I would have loved to experience more of the liminal world. Mr. Mortmanger, the elderly, cannibal, convenience store owner gave me Percy Jackson vibes. Lots of fun! I appreciate getting this in a Fairyloot box as it's not one I normally would have picked up on my own.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4.5/5)

I‘m not the biggest fan of contemporaries, however “If I Have To Be Haunted” was a perfect October read that I enjoyed. The character development and arcs were well done, and I really enjoyed Cara and Zach‘s journey. The books does set up for a sequel, however I am perfectly content with this remaining as a standalone.

Cara is just trying to get through this year & prepare for college like everyone else. As she queues for her lunch she watches the school caretaker sweeping the floor - nothing unusual in that, except this particular caretaker died & only Cara can see him. She is a ghost-speaker, a talent inherited from her mother's family, but out of obligation to her mother she tries to ignore it (except for speaking to her grandmother Laolao who is also dead).