Yamini's Reviews > Not Quite a Ghost

Violet's life is changing fast, new dad, new house, new year at school and for the first time ever, her own room. What for others felt like privacy and freedom, for Violet was like a silent creeper following her everywhere. Covind has impacted many people and the way things run. But when Violet gets sick this time around, it never seems to get better. Health problems that Doctors cannot diagnose are just another layer to her ever-increasing cake of issues. And the cherry on the top is her haunted room!

Though the book is targeted towards middle graders, it felt like a valuable addition to my library. The story talks about changing dynamics in friendships and family, new beginnings and keeping yourself together when the world thinks you are going crazy. The finale portion of the book (the doctor's part) is what felt like a must-have part. Many children have lost their personality and lives because most of the time adults and even doctors don't take them seriously. The messaging here is conveyed beautifully with a fictional touch to keep things interesting.