
Pub. Date: June 2011
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Hardcover , 416pp
Age Range: Young Adult
Source: Publisher (ARC)
Can there truly be love after death?
Drifting in the dark waters of a mysterious river, the only thing Amelia knows for sure is that she's dead. With no recollection of her past life—or her actual death—she's trapped alone in a nightmarish existence. All of this changes when she tries to rescue a boy, Joshua, from drowning in her river. As a ghost, she can do nothing but will him to live. Yet in an unforgettable moment of connection, she helps him survive.
Amelia and Joshua grow ever closer as they begin to uncover the strange circumstances of her death and the secrets of the dark river that held her captive for so long. But even while they struggle to keep their bond hidden from the living world, a frightening spirit named Eli is doing everything in his power to destroy their newfound happiness and drag Amelia back into the ghost world . . . forever.
Thrilling and evocative, with moments of pure pleasure, Hereafter is a sensation you won't want to miss.
Breathtaking and eerie in its telling, HEREAFTER sheds beauty on the entangled existence of life and death. The story is unique and enthralling; I was immersed into its pages completely. A world beyond the living, the Hereafter dug its claws into me and never let up.
From the first thoughts of Amelia's nightmarish retellings, I was immediately captivated. Her voice is eerie but mesmerizing at the same time, I felt compelled to follow along as she told her story. HEREAFTER ended up being a ghostly page turner. There was not one thing in this book that I did not like. It felt effortless as I read the pages while lively images sprouted into my head. Hudson's writing flowed beautifully and captured the light and dark elements of the Hereafter.
With a cast of unforgettable characters, I can only imagine what's in store for Amelia and Joshua next. With all the secrets surrounding High Bridge Road, nothing is as it seems. This paranormal debut will ensnare you into its world with its eerie beauty.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars
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Your review really made me want to read this book NOW! Thanks for sharing!
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This cover has had me captivated since I 1st saw it. I can't wait for this book.
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Great review. I really wanted to read it before and now I want to read it even more with your review.
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ReplyDeleteMickey @ imabookshark
This tender story of young love and the afterlife co-mingled will keep your interest every page with just enough thrills and chills to keep it interesting. Always great to have a happy ending when young love is involved.
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