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Ghost Eaters by Clay McLeod Chapman
3.0

This book takes “I see dead people” to a whole new level.

After the sudden death of her on again off again boyfriend Silas, Erin is struck heavily with grief and guilt. When Tobias, one of her friends from college, offers her a way to see Silas again, Erin jumps at the opportunity. There’s a new drug out called Ghost that allows those who take it to commune with the dead. But there’s a catch. You won’t just see the ghost of your loved one. You’ll see every single ghost around you.

I really enjoyed the first half of this book. Some of the creepiest scenes are when Erin is going about her work day and the ghosts are lurking in the background, trying to get her.

The second half was not my favorite, however. It felt drawn out and a bit repetitive. It almost felt like a fever dream.

When focusing on the ghosts themselves, this book is super creepy and can get gory.

Overall, I liked this book. It’s a solid three star read for me. I would definitely recommend it to those who are into the mushroom horror sub genre that is popular right now.

Special thanks to NetGalley for the ARC