Haunt Me

"Haunt Me" by Liz Kessler is a young adult novel that delicately weaves together themes of grief, connection, and paranormal romance. When Erin's family relocates after a challenging year, she discovers her new bedroom is occupied by the spirit of a teenage boy named Joe. The story explores the developing, inexplicable connection between Erin and Joe, while also following Joe's brother, Olly, as he navigates life after his brother's death. This book offers a thoughtful exploration of loss and the different ways people cope, making it suitable for mature middle schoolers and high schoolers (ages 12-18). Parents should be aware of the central theme of death and grief, which is handled with sensitivity and a hopeful undertone.

When her family moves after a rough year, Erin feels instantly at home in her new bedroom even after she realizes that she s not the only one occupying it. As Erin becomes accustomed to Joe, the spirit of the teenage boy who lived in the room before her, she starts to sense an inexplicable connection between them. Meanwhile, Joe s brother, Olly, is trying to find a new normal since his brother passed away.