The premise--Violet Choudhury is called to be an aideo, an ancient order of warriors trained as guardians against demons & other supernatural baddies, but she rejects it because a) her mom died (or did she?) Spirits can affect the physical world. A teen thriller with emotional depth and authentic heart. But the book is not a contemporary reflection, especially the dialogue. I thought I was getting Teenage Ghost Whisperer, and instead it's a confused story about fighting spirits and stopping the end of the world. This book is completely lacking in tact and nuance, and it was frustrating to read from beginning to end. This book was clumsily written, including confusing prose, multiple unnecessary scenes, and poorly utilized or explained supernatural elements. A blood pressure rising, seat of your pants paranormal thriller that captures your imagination and keeps you guessing at every turn. We have to find a way to push that shame away because who you are matters don’t let anyone ever take away your identity. Here is that review (updated 3/26/20): This book was billed as "We Were Liars meets Riverdale" and I was like SIGN ME UP, but that is......not at all accurate?! Now go out and find the right one. Being I-A myself, I identified with the main character perspective of <.01% brown kids in the town. Violet Choudry may be part of the popular clique at school, but as one of a handful of brown girls in a small Illinois town, all she really wants to do is blend in. Spirits can go through everyone's personal belongings as if they were physically there, BUT the people don't notice because it's done in some alternate space? Brown Girl Ghosted. "We Were Liars meets Riverdale", powerful female characters, murder mystery, supernatural forces... sign me up! Slow start, interesting story, hope thereâs a sequel! Övrig information Mintie Das was born in India, raised in Macomb, Illinois and now lives in Finland. Wait! Read an Excerpt Listen to an Audio Excerpt Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Children's Book Group. Books Hello, Sign in. Despite having high hopes for this one (I mean, that cover looks amazing! Teens & YA Pub Date 24 Mar 2020. So a lot of the "white washed" stereotypes were/still are experienced by myself and my I-A friends. She does everything to fit in: she's a cheerleader, a National Honor Society student, and an all-around good girl. I think something like Buffy the Vampire Slayer would be a better (if older) comp. Mintie Das tells us why you should read her debut novel, BROWN GIRL GHOSTED. Unfortunately for her, she’s got a knack for seeing spirits. I was convinced a few months after breaking up with him that I wanted him back, so I started messaging him that I missed him, which I … eBook | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt | 2020. Everyone turns against the classmate. 5 29% (69) 4 21% (49) 3 24% (56) 2 18% (43) 1 8% (19) Book ratings by Goodreads. This book was one of the best I have ever read( though I am only in 5th grade) it was fascinating. Brown Girl Ghosted My book cover artwork for the Young Adult novel, Brown Girl Ghosted, written by the brilliant Mintie Das Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (hmh books), Brown Girl Ghosted is out on March 24, 2020 and is currently on its book tour around the US! Want to listen? (Shout-out here to books like Shutter by Courtney Alameda that managed to tell a good story without devolving into everyone is SO hot! I’m a little surprised to see how low the ratings are for this book! Skip to main content.ca. Brown Girl Ghosted (Book) : Das, Mintie : In Meadowdale, Illinois, sixteen-year-old Violet deals with mean girls, racism, murder, and being spurred by immortal Lukas to accept being an Aiedeo, a hereditary warrior queen charged with protecting the world. by HMH Books For Young Readers. Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for the free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. The dialogue and references are dated, inconsistent, and completely off the mark of how a high. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. I do agree that the blurb was a little misleading… And it did take a while for the story to really get moving, but overall, I liked Violet (even more at the end) and am curious to learn more about the supernatural side of her world in hopefully subsequent books. My thoughts are not affected by the free copy. You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no shipping charges, Or get 4-5 business-day shipping on this item for $5.99 Violet was a likable and relatable main character and I loved her sense of humour, her awkwardness, and snark . We Were Liars meets Riverdale with a supernatural twist in this timely #metoo thriller about mean girls, murder, and race in a quiet Midwestern suburb. Spirits can affect the physical world. Overall, I thought the themes of family, being yourself and not being a bully were well done, and not preachy like some books can be, and I hope there is a sequel. This book may open some eyes in terms of racial bias and sexual exploitation but its unique fantasy mystery story line will be surprising to many. Overall it was interesting. The author just kept changing the rules to suit the story and it was driving me nuts. At worst, the book's shallowness and deeply problematic execution sabotages anything that might possibly be worthwhile in it. Spirits can only affect the people who can see them. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Brown Girl Ghosted marks her US debut. Rec for teens and adults. This book is not at all what I thought it would be based on the cover and the blurb on the inside cover! The video she made really described me. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Free returns are available for the shipping address you chose. Ghosts can interact with physical objects and yet they can't. There was a problem loading your book clubs. 1. The overall dialogue does seem to borrow heavily from Mindy Kaling's phrasings in the "Never Have I Ever" script. The "Brown Lady" is so named because of the brown brocade dress it is claimed she wears. Avoid. A little disappointed. Teen & Young Adult Fiction about Death & Dying, Teen & Young Adult Fiction about Emotions & Feelings, Previous page of related Sponsored Products. I'm loving the fact that shorter YA seems to be making a comeback, but it can't do so at the expense of the stories. It was laugh out loud funny and called out racism, sexism, and misogyny in a light but meaningful way. This book was billed as "We Were Liars meets Riverdale" and I was like SIGN ME UP, but that is......not at all accurate?! Violet Choudhury may be part of the popular clique at school, but as one of a handful of brown girls in a small Illinois town, all she really wants to do is blend in and disappear. Here at Goodreads, the editorial team can't escape books... Violet Choudry may be part of the popular clique at school, but as one of a handful of brown girls in a small Illinois town, all she really wants to do is blend in. It was fast paced and intriguing! Violet Choudhury may be part of the popular clique at school, but as one of a handful of brown girls in a small Illinois town, all she really wants to do is blend in and disappear. Please try again. Please try again. Her nemesis, the head cheerleader, is a mean girl who is a social media sensation. We'll publish them on our site once we've reviewed them. Ever wished to be like her? 17-year-old Laken is torn between revenge and righting a wrong. Wow. And, apparently because the author couldn't think of any o. I gave up on this book at about 70% because I just couldn't force my way through it anymore. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. The murder mystery was really good and I did not guess the identity of the murderer. ... Violet Choudhury may be part of the popular clique at school, but as one of a handful of brown girls in a small Illinois town, all she really wants to do is blend in and disappear. The mystery really takes off about halfway through, and then I couldnât put it down. Brown girl ghosted / by Mintie Das. Instagram: @MintieDas Twitter: @MintieDas Website: mintiedas.com show more. "Brown Girl Ghosted" is "Riverdale" meets "We Were Liars." Tough it up, bucko. On sale today! Her mission? 3.45 out of 5 stars. Pop culture descriptions are dated, and most of the book could be deleted without losing key information. Mintie Das did a spectacular job balancing a story about seemingly normal high school girls with deep exploration into #metoo and racial relations in a small town with the supernatural twists. When no one believes her, she'll hunt the killer. Violet is an Aiedeo which means s. This book is not at all what I thought it would be based on the cover and the blurb on the inside cover! Prime. Her nemesis, the head cheerleader, is a mean girl who is a social media sensation. Mintie Das did a spectacular job balancing a story about seemingly normal high school girls with deep exploration into #metoo and racial relations in a small town with the supernatural twists. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. However, there were some serious issues that yanked me out of the story a couple of times. This seems like a really polarizing book for some reason? It was a teen mean girls/buffy/etc fun mystery and I don't think it ever pretended to be anything else. And any novel where POC talk about the "no, where are you REALLY from?" I read this crap so you wouldn’t have to. It was a really entertaining listen and especially after that ending I'm hoping we'll see more of Violet in the future. Nope! Yes, it deals with some serious topics (consent, bullying, slut-shaming, being a part of a diaspora) but it did it in a fun way! Highly recommended for high school and up! Try. Maybe it wasn't as bad in the printed form, but it didn't "read" smoothly in the audiobook format, when suddenly we shifted from Violet to the creepy guy who works at the undertaker's place, etc. You submitted the following rating and review. The plot has more holes than my dog's chew toy, and the mystery element is almost nonexistent. But, fine, that's not the author's fault. Don’t try to deny it because deep down everyone of us is ashamed of who we are. Netgalley kindly provided me with a copy of Mintie Das’ Brown Girl Ghosted in exchange for an honest review. It was nice brain candy! I was excited to read this book because of the supernatural elements related to the culture of India. #10: Should you text her after ghosting you. SciFi suspense. Das, Mintie, author. I think this book could have benefitted from another round or two of developme. Start by marking “Brown Girl Ghosted” as Want to Read: Error rating book. Now, the Aiedeo have given her a mission to solve a mystery, to redeem the goodness of a classmate, who has been murdered. I listened to the audiobook and the narrator completely nailed Violet's voice and did a great job with all the characters. (Though throwing in stuff like Poirot was cool to see too). Violet is a high school student and one of the only "brown" girls in her small, country town Illinois school. Narrator Kosha Patel brings believable teenage angst to a story that feels like a combination of a Mindy Kaling audiobook and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." It was nice brain candy! eBook Details. I think Brown Girl Ghosted could have been good if Minti Das had had a team that worked with her like they should have worked with her. Violet Choudbury sees dead people, and in particular the recently murdered queen bee of her cheerleading squad. But while many parts made me sure this would be a 5 star read, many more seemed rushed and underdeveloped. “I ghosted my ex. It's our favorite topic, of course. I was friends with a “ mean girl” too and it had a really big affect on me. The author just kept changing the rules to suit the story and it was driving me nuts. Very timely as well, dealing with themes of bullying, rape, and racism in a very real way. I wanted to just walk away from it, but it was a friggin train-wreck that I couldn’t stop rubbernecking at. Mean Girls meets the supernatural was exactly what I needed right now! That’s what I told myself to get through three-fourths of Brown Girl Ghosted at least. What is the author's fault is the reallllllly weak character and worldbuilding. 978-0-358-13130-4 $9.99. ), I ended up having to force myself to finish and feeling disappointed that I had made the effort. I seriously hope the author is planning a sequel - something I don’t often say. Brown Girl Ghosted This was different than I expected but I really enjoyed it! Be the first to rate 1 star 2 stars 3 stars 4 stars 5 stars. The story was fun and I liked the characters. --Shelf Awareness. "—Shelf Awareness. Honestly, I think the low average rating is unfair, but understandable. The rules in this fantasy world change from chapter to chapter... even page to page. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club thatâs right for you for free. on aideo affairs and also b) she's one of very few kids of color in her small midwestern town so she doesn't want to do anything that would make her stand out...ok, sure, I can work with that premise! All of them. When the queen bee of the school ends up dead following a leaked sex tape, Violet's friends from the spirit world decide it’s the perfect time for Violet to test her skills and finally accept the legacy of spiritual fighters from whom she’s descended. has been added to your Cart. Unfortunately for her, she’s got a knack for seeing spirits, including the dead—something she’s tried to ignore all her life. First, I teach high school kids; I haven't heard a single one use "badonkadonk" or "so fly" in about 10 years. Brown Girl Ghosted: Amazon.ca: Das, Mintie: Books. And if this particular girl you’re ‘with’ can’t deliver, end it. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2020. There were some pretty heavy issues involved but it never felt dark or sad. March 24th 2020 I gave Brown Girl Ghosted some slack because it’s a YA book and those are going to almost always be more focused on the hormonal side of things. Sweet Baby Cthulhu. Brown Girl Ghosted A Novel (Book) : Das, Mintie : We Were Liars meets Riverdale with a supernatural twist in this timely #metoo thriller about mean girls, murder, and race in a quiet Midwestern suburb. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. by Mintie Das. g 3/20 978-0-358-12889-2 $17.99 e-book ed. She ghosted you because she was the wrong one. game and being described as "exotic" as a negative has my heart. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Brown Girl Ghosted. I agree with another reviewer re: the phrasing is reminiscent of a child of the 80's and 90's, along with a lot of the pop culture references, and seemed forced to slap together a more current Americanized teenager identity. Unfortunately for her, she's got a knack for seeing spirits, including the dead--something she's tried to ignore all her life. A desperate teen with a faulty time machine. The facts are that the classmate was involved in a threesome and that scene was filmed and distributed on the school's student-created social media site. I gave up on this book at about 70% because I just couldn't force my way through it anymore. Top subscription boxes â right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Teen & Young Adult Fiction about Sexual Abuse (Books), Teen & Young Adult Fiction about Bullying (Books), Teen & Young Adult Fantasy & Supernatural Mysteries & Thrillers. Unfortunately for her, she’s got a knack for seeing spirits, including the dead—something she’s tried to ignore all her life. Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2020. Rating details. Brown Girl Ghosted A Novel (Book) : Das, Mintie : In Meadowdale, Illinois, sixteen-year-old Violet deals with mean girls, racism, murder, and being spurred by immortal Lukas to accept being an Aiedeo, a hereditary warrior queen charged with protecting the world. A YA thriller that's Mean Girls meet Supernatural, and was exactly the kind of fictional reality break my brain needed. But how she said we are all just afraid to show who we really are is true for almost everyone out there. Goodreads is the world's largest site for readers with over 50 million reviews. I think something like Buffy the Vampire Slayer would be a better (if older) comp. The premise--Violet Choudhury is called to be an aideo, an ancient order of warriors trained as guardians against demons & other supernatural baddies, but she rejects it bec. "We Were Liars meets Riverdale", powerful female characters, murder mystery, supernatural forces... sign me up! Mean girls meets a whodunit with a bonus mini lesson on indian culture. Wait! I discuss my thoughts on this book over on, A little disappointed. Then the supernatural elements caught my interest, too. I never thought I'd be the one to take them. Takes apart the mean girl and misfit girl of color stereotypes, all through an intriguing mystery with supernatural adventure elements. Sweet Baby Cthulhu. It's one of your most powerful tools as a fighter" -Lukas”, 9 Books that Goodreads Editors Highly Recommend. We Were Liars meets Riverdale with a supernatural twist in this timely #metoo thriller about mean girls, murder, and race in a quiet Midwestern suburb. The Aiedeo have given Violet this ultimatum and she has only a few days to solve things before time runs out. Buy the Hardcover Book Brown Girl Ghosted by Mintie Das at Indigo.ca, Canada's largest bookstore. What is the author's fault is the reallllllly weak character and worldbuilding. Ghosts can interact with physical objects and yet they can't. I liked the characters and the quick pace. I was kind of reminded of Ready Player One (which I haven't read, fully admit) with all the pop culture references, which was apparently ok there but not here, maybe because one is pop culture references that appeal to men in their 30s and up and here they were designed mostly to appeal to teen/20s girls and women? Violet Choudhury may be part of the popular clique at school, but as one of a handful of brown girls in a small Illinois town, all she really wants to do is blend in and disappear. Find the killer. Or else she’s next. A coming of age novel about struggling through tough family hardships and being in the minority. It was laugh out loud funny and called out racism, sexism, and misogyny in a light but meaningful way. Blood magic killed her stepmother. She is of Indian, Assamese to be particular, descent. “[A] credible and complex portrait of the challenges of being a teen girl….A promising debut.” —Horn Book "Snappy banter, plenty of action and a host of supernatural beings make Brown Girl Ghosted, the author's U.S. debut, a refreshing choice. Unfortunately, this book did not deliver on ANY of those fronts. Get the feeling this is the first of a series. Versify. Unfortunately, this book did not deliver on ANY of those fronts. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. "Das deftly weaves an intricate and believable set of parallel worlds, expertly using Violet's relationship with the Aiedeo and her own powers to explore tough issues of racism, misogyny, and sexual assault...An ambitious, socially conscious fantasy. It had a bit of a slow start, but I was sucked in by Violetâs humor and honesty, at least in her own head. The Glassford Girl: Boxed Set (Time Jumper Complete Series), One of Us Is Next: The Sequel to One of Us Is Lying. But while many parts made me sure this would be a 5 star read, many more seemed rushed and underdeveloped. Violet is an Aiedeo which means she is a supernatural Indian warrior of ancient legacy. She is of Indian, Assamese to be particular, descent. There were distractingly weird things happening with the POV in some of the chapters. The book claims to be a #metoo book, yet the males. Pop culture descriptions are dated, and most of the book could be deleted without losing key information. Spirits can only affect the people who can see them. Like other reviewers, I do not agree with the descriptor from the publisher re: "We Were Liars meets Riverdale" at all. Characters are flat and undeveloped, and the ending seems to have come straight from r/thathappened. Yes, it deals with some serious topics (consent, bullying, slut-shaming, being a part of a diaspora) but it did it in a fun way! “Empathy. (Yes, the author clearly knows what "ghosted" means in slang terms. Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2020. Also some plot points seem gleaned from tv shows like Never Have I Ever, Awkward, and Veronica Mars (legs being useless; therapist, being in a cast, accused of being suicidal but not, description of the police, etc). This #MeToo YA thriller is about mean girls, murder and race in a quiet Illinois town. This seems like a really polarizing book for some reason? I found it to be Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets Netflix's Never Have I Ever. Brown Girl Ghosted is an interesting combination of storytelling elements all thrown together under a title that doesn't quite work. The voice is really strong, and I loved the concept. I'm really disappointed to be saying that, as this book seemed so promising! She does everything to fit in: she's a cheerleader, a National Honor Society student, and an all-around good girl. It's an unfulfilling and confusing read that I only finished because I had to read it for a book club. Study Guide: Brown Girl, Brownstones by Paule Marshall (SuperSummary), The Girl in the Time Machine: Young Adult Time Travel, Girl of Flesh and Metal: A YA Sci-Fi Mystery, PRETTY GIRL: How To Be Really Pretty, Even If You Don't Think You Are. The synopsis sounded great, but this book reads like a draft that needed to go through way more editing before being published. About the author: Mintie Das was born in India, raised in Macomb, Illinois and now lives in Finland. Account & Lists Account Returns & Orders. "—Kirkus "Major Mean Girls vibes.... A touch of the paranormal, a dash of sass, and loads of high school nostalgia make this an entertaining read." Objectively speaking, I'm a pretty good-looking dude, have a good job, and I'd like to think I'm friendly and get along with people. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we donât use a simple average. Unfortunately for her, she’s got a knack for seeing spirits. In most cases, items shipped from Amazon.com may be returned for a full refund. Don’t try to deny it because deep down everyone of us is ashamed of who we are. A great read. Lane Moore ( @hellolanemoore ) is a comedian, writer, and musician based in New York City. Her cybernetic arm makes her sleepwalk, and her classmates die while she sleeps. Spirits can go through everyone's personal belongings as if they were physically there, BUT the people don't notice because it's done in some alternate space? The voice is really strong, and I loved the concept. I listened to the audiobook and the narrator complete. No one ever said death would be easy, but the Borders twins arenât taking it lying down. Escape into adventure. A great companion for "Undead Girl Gang" and "The Babysitter's Coven." Sign Up Now! Violet Choudhury may be part of the popular clique at school, but as one of a handful of brown girls in a small Illinois town, all she really wants to do is blend in and disappear. I enjoyed this story thoroughly but must caution readers that it is full of language, sexual references, drug use, drinking, and bullying that may take even high school students back a notch. For one of a handful of brown girls in a small Illinois town, who wants only to blend in, this is not working well. By: Mintie Das. If I could rate this book any lower, I would. Now you know why she ghosted, figure out if and what you should text. We’d love your help. Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2020. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Mean Girls meets the supernatural was exactly what I needed right now! I'm hoping for a second book because I think Violet deserves one. OK, close 3.0. Buy for $24.49 Buy for $24.49 Confirm purchase No … The summary has promise, but, unfortunately, the book itself needs a lot of editing to be decent. 1. by on March 24, 2021. Also some plot points seem gleaned from tv shows like Never Have I Ever, Awkward, and Veronica Mars (legs being useless; therapist, being in a cast, accused of being suicidal but not, description of the police, etc). There were some pretty heavy issues involved but it never felt dark or sad. The plot has more holes than my dog's chew toy, and the mystery element is almost nonexistent. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Versify, $17.99 (304p) ISBN 978-0-358-12889-2. by Mintie Das. I was friends with a “ mean girl” too and it had a really big affect on me. Violet was a likable and relatable main character and I loved her sense of humour, her awkwardness, and snark . Brown Girl Ghosted by Mintie Das High School Houghton 289 pp. Welcome back. 236 ratings. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. The rules in this fantasy world change from chapter to chapter... even page to page. But how she said we are all just afraid to show who we really are is true for almost everyone out there. I was kind of reminded of Ready Player One (which I haven't read, fully admit) with all the pop culture references, which was apparently ok there but not here, maybe because one is pop. We donât share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we donât sell your information to others. Refresh and try again. She’s seen as the token brown friend by her group of mean girl white friends. Even her crush. Like other reviewers, I do not agree with the descriptor from the publisher re: "We Were Liars meets Riverdale" at all. Something went wrong. It tackles themes of intense importance- racism and rape culture specifically- but only has a surface level analysis of any of them at best. —Booklist “[A] credible and complex portrait of the challenges of being a teen girl….A promising debut.” —Horn Book "Snappy banter, plenty of action and a host of supernatural beings make Brown Girl Ghosted, the author's U.S. debut, a refreshing choice.
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