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Queen of the Dead (A Ghost and the Goth Novel) [Hardcover]

Stacey Kade
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Book Description

May 31, 2011 Ghost and the Goth

After being sent back from the light, Alona Dare - former homecoming queen, current Queen of the Dead - finds herself doing something she never expected: working. Instead of spending days perfecting her tan by the pool (her typical summer routine when she was, you know, alive), Alona must now cater to the needs of other lost spirits. By her side for all of this - ugh - “helping of others” is Will Killian: social outcast, seer of the dead, and someone Alona cares about more than she’d like.

Before Alona can make a final ruling on Will’s “friend” or “more” status, though, she discovers trouble at home. Her mom is tossing out Alona’s most valuable possessions, and her dad is expecting a new daughter with his wicked wife. Is it possible her family is already moving on? Hello! She’s only been dead for two months! Thankfully, Alona knows just the guy who can put a stop to this mess.

Unfortunately for Alona, Will has other stuff on his mind, and Mina, a young (and beautiful) seer, is at the top of the list. She’s the first ghost-talker Will’s ever met—aside from his father—and she may hold answers to Will’s troubled past. But can she be trusted? Alona immediately puts a check mark in the “clearly not” column. But Will is - ahem - willing to find out, even if it means leaving a hurt and angry Alona to her own devices, which is never a good idea. 

Packed with romance, lovable characters, and a killer cliffhanger, Queen of the Dead is the out-of-this-world sequel to The Ghost and the Goth.

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About the Author

Stacey Kade (www.staceykade.com) is an award-winning corporate copywriter and successful adult sci-fi romance writer (as Stacey Klemstein). She lives in the Chicago suburbs with her husband and three retired racing greyhounds. The Ghost and the Goth was her first YA novel. She is hard at work on Book Three of the Ghost and the Goth trilogy.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 272 pages
  • Publisher: Hyperion Book CH (May 31, 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1423134672
  • ISBN-13: 978-1423134671
  • Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 1 x 8.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #861,539 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

As a former corporate copywriter, Stacey Kade has written about everything from backhoe loaders to breast pumps. But she prefers to make things up instead.

She lives in the Chicago suburbs with her husband, Greg, and their two retired racing greyhounds, Tall Walker (Walker) and SheWearsThePants (Pansy). When she's not reading or writing, you'll likely find her parked in front of the television, catching up on her favorite shows--Scandal, The Vampire Diaries, Game of Thrones, and others.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Solid sequel May 31, 2011
Format:Hardcover
I enjoyed the first book in the series (The Ghost and the Goth), so I was super excited when I found out there was going to be a sequel. The first book ends well as a standalone, but this second book relies enough on the events of the first that you shouldn't read the sequel until after you've read the first book.

The Ghost and the Goth tackled serious issues with a good dose of levity, and that same winning combination is here as well. Alona provides mean-girl snark but still manages to be completely lovable. Will is a lot more sure of himself now and seems to be in the process of taking control of his life again. Both characters grow a lot throughout this book and it is their growth that adds a depth to the series that isn't really hinted at on the covers. It was nice to fall back into the swing of things with this pair. They work so well together; I could happily read many more books featuring them.

...Which brings me to the biggest downside of Queen of the Dead: Alona and Will's relationship. The book opens with the two of them together, tentatively feeling out (literally, though maybe not so tentatively then) a romantic relationship. The first few chapters are absolutely perfect! Wow, who knew PG/PG-13 kissing could be so hot?? Even though they're together, they still maintain a love-hate relationship that sizzles.

The honeymoon ends far too quickly though, and instead of getting a book full of Alona-Will goodness, most of the time they don't even share page time. Huge, teasing disappointment.

The story itself is good, but I wanted a little more. The first book had more of a mystery than this one. Honestly though, this isn't a series that I read for the plot. I read it because I love the characters and the world of ghost-talkers. We do gain more insight into ghost-talkers in this book, but our understanding is still tantalizingly incomplete. We also learn that Will's dad had a whole lot of secrets that Will is only beginning to uncover.

I'm not sure how I feel about the resolution. It's, well, I can't really say anything without giving away spoilers, but I'm not sure I like it. I trust Stacey, though, so I'm holding out judgement on that until after I see how she handles it in book three.

This one is wrapped up pretty well, so I'm not sure what the blurb is talking about with a "killer cliffhanger." This isn't really a cliffhanger--killer or otherwise. There's definitely more to Will and Alona's story, but this main story arc is wrapped up just fine with the usual threads left open for the next book. That doesn't mean I'm not still impatiently awaiting the next book, because I so am! If you liked The Ghost and the Goth, then definitely check out Queen of the Dead.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it! October 10, 2012
Format:Paperback
This book made me so freaking happy.

I am in love with this trilogy, I think it's so well written, and the characters are so lovable - even Alona, Queen of the Dead. Will is amazing and I love the romantic tension that's going on between the two.

After Alona is sent back, she needs to find a way to help Will, and I love how she keeps things from him - which is weird, normally I don't like liars, but I think it's so endearing the way she wants to keep him from being mad at her. It reminds me of how I act with my girlfriend - you try to make things seem not-as-bad so they won't be mad, since them being mad at you is the worst feeling in the world. In other words, this shows just how much Alona cares about Will.

The only problem is, in this book, Will has another girl in his field of vision, which Alona doesn't like at all. Jealousy marches its way in and it gets Alona into a little bit of trouble. First of all, it seems like it sets up the scenario of a love triangle with Alona, Will and Mina - cliche but it works in this novel beautifully. Thankfully the romance in this novel doesn't take the front row, but rather is a nice undertone to all the action-y goodness.

Alona is still working on being a nicer person, ya know, so she doesn't vanish into thin air - literally - but she still has that feisty side that we've all come to know and love.

My only gripe about this amazing book is the cliff hanger - not that this is entirely a bad thing!

Five stars - yet again to Kade and the Ghost and the Goth series!

Reviewed by Saleana @Step Into Fiction
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4.0 out of 5 stars fast paced & hilarious June 3, 2012
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Book 2 ~ A Ghost and a Goth Novel

Source: Purchased hardback

Spoilers if you haven't read book 1.

My Summary:
Trying to score some good karma points (GKP), Alona Dare is playing spirit guide to Will Killian. It's a mutually beneficial arrangement. She gets some GKP which may help her find that white light thing and he gets a spirit that keeps the other ones at bay. That works, right? Did we factor in kissing? Didn't think so. Yeah, what happens when you start having feeling for the ghost/goth you're just trying to help. And then what happens when said ghost/goth ends up in trouble. What happens then? Almost anything really, from fire to possessions. Gonna be interesting.

My Thoughts:

4 stars - fast paced & hilarious

I really enjoyed A Ghost and a Goth. It was a fun fast read and this one picked up right where that one left off.

Will inherited his fathers ability to hear and see spirits that have died but not moved into the light. Alona inherited her parents refined tastes. Will has always tried to hide from the ghosts that are always wanting something from him and, as a result, he doesn't have a lot of friends. Alona on the other hand was Queen of the school before she died. Such an unlikely pair. Together, they are trying to help some lost spirits make peace with their existence. But what we have is an easily bored ghost that is critiquing the fashion sense of everyone they meet and a socially awkward young man who is trying to keep from getting arrested while helping the unsettled ghosts. Yeah, it's freaking hilarious. I love the banter between these two unlikely allies.

If you like YA and need something fun and fast, than this is not to be missed. Check this series out.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Give me more
This was a great read for anyone that's tired of the usual boy meets girl romance, looking forward to another one
Published 2 months ago by Jodi Y
5.0 out of 5 stars Queen of the Dead
Queen of the Dead is the 6th Sense meets Mean Girls. I loved it. Can't wait to see what happens next.
Published 4 months ago by Carol Ritter
4.0 out of 5 stars A great follow up to an awesome first book!
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eARC from publisher via NetGalley as well as a paperback ARC that I gaveaway in a giveaway.

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Published 12 months ago by Jessica Kennedy
4.0 out of 5 stars Not *quite* as good as the first, but still fun, 3.5 stars...
Two months have passed since former high school "It Girl" -- now "Queen of the Dead" -- Alona Dare was hit by a bus and ended up not quite dead -- well, dead certainly but not... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Ruth Anderson
4.0 out of 5 stars I love this series!
This review contains spoilers from The Ghost and The Goth, the first novel in this series.

I LOVE THIS SERIES! Read more
Published 13 months ago by pandareads
4.0 out of 5 stars Different experience than the first, but still good
Books in a series are always being compared to one another and it usually affects the rating. I do that too, don't get me wrong, but I almost don't think you can do that here. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Jasmine Baggenstos
4.0 out of 5 stars Fast Read. :D
I started this very excited but as I read further. I didn't feel that excitement anymore. It wasn't what I expected, though the book was still good but not as good as the first... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Naj (Unputdownable Books)
4.0 out of 5 stars Really good
I am really enjoying this series so far, and am pretty excited for the next one.
I like Alona, the ghost. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Jude
3.0 out of 5 stars An okay sequel
I have to admit that I tore through the first novel in this series. It probably took me about three hours to read in total, partially because Stacey Kade's writing is quite easy to... Read more
Published 17 months ago by A. Leigh Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Super-Natural Series
The Ghost and the Goth books are great. Stacy Kade has created a wonderful love story that seems both real and astounding at the same time. Read more
Published 19 months ago by D, T, Gray
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