The Ghost Bride

This was a really interesting read. It started slow and I wasn't sure I was really enjoying it, but kept going and I'm glad I did! Delving into the supernatural world of ghosts, spirits, the afterlife and the mystical creatures of Chinese folklore and set in the Late 1800's Malaya, the star of the story is definitely the atmospheric nature of the setting and the strange world our protagonist Li Lan finds herself in. It drew me in, even when I found the characters a bit wanting. Although I didn't dislike the characters, I also didn't really feel a big connection to them either and is the one down side of the book. Is it still worth reading? Absolutely yes! I think that it still manages to take you on an exotic adventure into the haunting realms of a mythical Chinese afterlife and it's a treat to visit it. Enjoyable, even if it's not overly impactful.