I think I should have read the ebook/physical version of this because the verse aspect of this was completely lost in the audio translation. I didn't even realize it was a novel in verse until I read someone else's review (although I did have a clue since I saw the physical version was 452 pages and the audiobook is only 4 hours long...)

I'm not really sure what I thought of this book (hence no rating). I liked certain aspects of it, like the fact that I could tell the story was very personal to the author, and the fact that the MC is 16 (something I'm always complaining there aren't enough of in YA). I also appreciated the historical aspects of the story. The combination of Jewish myths and actual Jewish history in Prague was really well done (and for me, really educational).

I did feel like the plot was a little sparse, but I really think that was partially due to the fact that I listened to the audiobook. In my opinion, novels in verse aren't meant to be read (only) in audio so I kind of regret I didn't know it was verse before I started reading it (especially since novels in verse are one of my favorite formats/genres). I think reading the ebook/physical version would have let me get more absorbed in the story.

Also, I wasn't super into the romance sub-plot. But for all those paranormal girlies who dream of falling in love with a ghost, this might be a better book for you than it was for me 👻

This line was epic though: "The most impressive monsters are always the least impressive men" 🙌🏻