Review: Super short (only 35 pages), but the storytelling style is so stellar that I find it's a totally worthwhile read anyway
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 15, 2013
Close To You is such an odd combination of creepy and sweet that somehow manages to really work. Chess and Terrible are hunting for auto parts in an old auto graveyard when they come face to face with a creepy/crazy old women with some decidedly macabre holiday plans of her own. At its heart, this is a holiday love story - albeit a love story with murderous ghosts, but still kind of touching in a weird way.I've never read any books in the Downsides Ghosts series, although I've always been meaning to (who doesn't love a tatted up, badass heroine?). I figured this short story was a great way to get a feel for it. It's unbelievably short, so be aware (only 35 pages), but the storytelling style is so stellar that I find it's a totally worthwhile read.This short story is just dripping with voice and style. I love dialogue where you can tell who is talking just from their speech patterns, this is something you don't see too often, but which it's obvious that the writer excels in. Having never read the series before, I can tell you that this story stands on its own. Need to know information is given piecemeal along the way and I never felt lost.I really loved Close To You; it's short but worth it and I really recommend it. I `m absolutely going to have to start reading the Downside Ghosts series - this short story has just whet my appetite for more.*I received an ARC of this book to review. You can find this review and others like it at BookAndCoffeeAddict.com, along with recommendations for a fantastic cup of coffee.