![]() ![]() Charlotte's struggle to overcome her obsession with popularity and just accept herself as is is a relatable dilemma for lots of living girls. Still, she beats out witty teen-speak like a punk-band drummer, keeping the narrative fast-paced and fun yet thought-provokingly. ![]() ![]() Hurley's writing is straightforward, and she draws you into Charlotte's world quickly. Hurley attempts to flesh out their world in true Rowling-esque form, with side plots aplenty and a kooky slew of offbeat minor characters with mixed results check out to get the full visual effect. It's a little macabre, a little satirical, and a whole lot of fun. ![]() The girls work together to try to free Charlotte, and along the way, they break Deadiquette rules and fall in and out of love. So Charlotte ends up living in a Dead Dorm with a group of teenagers who also have unresolved issues from their lives, and she's required to attend a special class for the Dead.Īs Charlotte wanders through her former high school's hallways, she forms a friendship with Scarlet, the younger, punk-goth sister of cheerleader Petula - and the only living human who can see her. But she still can't seem to let go of everything she wanted in life, including attending the Fall Ball with Damen. Suddenly, Charlotte is a ghost - the ultimate symbol of invisibility. But before she can get in with the über-popular Petula or make a move on her longtime crush, Damen, Charlotte chokes to death. Charlotte Usher is tired of feeling like she's invisible to her fellow classmates, so she decides to start the school year on a less frumpy, more confident note. ![]()
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