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Jasmine Is Haunted

By Mark Oshiro
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AN INDIE NEXT PICK!

A novel of ghosts, grief and the friends who make it all ok by #1 New York Times bestselling co-author Mark Oshiro!


"Heartfelt, funny, fast-paced, and spooky—this book will indeed haunt you in all the best ways. I was hooked from page one!"
—Rick Riordan, New York Times #1 best-selling author of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series

Jasmine Garza has a problem: a ghost has been following her for years, ever since her Papi died. Not that Mami will admit anything supernatural is going on. But even the ghost she won’t acknowledge makes real trouble, so Jasmine and her mami are moving (again) to a new apartment in East Hollywood. This time Jasmine is committed to living a normal life with normal friends.

Enter: Bea Veracruz and Jorge Barrera. They’re the only two members of Jasmine's middle school's Gay Straight Alliance and they’re already obsessed with all things supernatural. Bea wants to prove herself to her paranormal investigator parents and Jorge is determined to overcome his fear of the beyond. And when Jasmine confesses she’s been tormented by a ghost for years, they not only believe her, they’re thrilled!

Together they set out to prove that Jasmine’s not just acting out after her father’s death–ghosts are real and Jasmine is haunted. But not everyone agrees how to deal with the departed. As Jasmine’s hauntings increase in intensity, her resentment builds. Why is her Mami so secretive about her past? Why is she the center of such a terrible vortex of supernatural activity? And why hasn’t her Papi ever reached out to her since he passed?

In order to face her ghosts—both internal and external—Jasmine must come to terms with her own history.

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6 Reviews

3.5
Diverse representationMemorableGriefClever plottingSatisfying conclusionPicturesqueRealisticBeautifully-written
Slightly Smiling Face“A very good middle grade book about dealing with grief by revealing the secrets that prevent is from connecting with others when we most need to. Features numerous queer characters.”
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Diverse representationRelatableDeathGriefFast-pacedGripping/excitingSatisfying conclusionSetting fits the storyEasy to read
“A decent read exploring grief in an age-appropriate way. I enjoyed the queer rep and I liked the characters in this story but the pacing is terribly slow while the climax, when it finally arrives, is very rushed and doesn’t allow the reader to reacquaint themself with the supporting characters who suddenly all appear. Jaz’s feelings are told, more than shown and I never felt emotionally engaged by her character. *irrelevant side note: I was also deeply irritated by the conjugation of “them” as a plural when it’s intended to be a single personal pronoun. I have seen this repeatedly and is my primary reason for disliking the use of “they” as the default nongendered pronoun. Everyone seems to do this right now and I hope it fucking stops soon.* Thank you to Tor Books who kindly sent me an ARC for review. It will be a welcome addition to a grade 6 class library with limited lgbtq+ inventory.”

About Mark Oshiro

MARK OSHIRO is the award-winning author of the young adult books Anger is A Gift (2019 Schneider Family Book Award), Each of Us a Desert, and Into the Light, as well as their middle grade books The Insiders and You Only Live Once, David Bravo. They are also the #1 New York Times bestselling co-author (with Rick Riordan) of The Sun and the Star: A Nico Di Angelo Adventure. When not writing, they are trying to pet every dog in the world.

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