Review: Great Character and Plot in "The Ghost of Blue Ivy"
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 3, 2013
"The Ghost of Blue Ivy" is both a suspense and a contemporary fiction novel, exploring one woman's coming of age and acceptance of herself--though the road to acceptance is rocky and suspenseful.Blue Ivy Rose is dealing with a tragic loss--her mother, sister, and father all at one time, just months ago. She feels like a shell of herself, living in a world of despair, and she wishes frequently she were more like her dead sister, who was full of life and carefree. When her sister's ghost appears to her in a mirror, Blue Ivy starts to feel like she needs a change. Eventually, she decides to live life like her sister would have, dying her hair red (her sister's hair color) and being spontaneous.However, her behaviors aren't all positive--at times she's cruel and cold to others, and eventually she winds up as a murder suspect, desperate to find the real murderer and prove her innocence. Along the way she finds that she can be strong while still being a good person, and she also finds romance."The Ghost of Blue Ivy" is a page-turner, both because of the mystery element and because Blue Ivy herself is a compelling character. As I reader, I was initially excited by her transformation, then dismayed at how far she took it, but I was definitely interested in her for the entire read. Recommended to readers who enjoy suspense, mystery, and stories about women finding their own strength.