Leigh Howard and the Ghosts of Simmons-Pierce Manor

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There are paragraphs that contradict each other, as if the author forgot to go back and choose the direction he intended. Told from the third-person perspective of its titular heroine, Leigh Howard and the Ghosts of Simmons-Pierce Manor is a young adult fiction novel telling the story of Leigh Howard, a recent orphan investigating the mysterious circumstances of her parents death while navigating her new life in the Simmons-Pierce manor and her new family, along with the manor's multifaceted ghost, Ichabod Pierce. Determined to solve the mystery, Leigh enlists the help of her new friend, Max, a tech-savvy teenager with an interest in the occult.

Shawn has a great style of writing that makes the story easy to follow, and has created loveable characters with an incredibly interesting story. Again, she's 16 and her response to this is a sheepish "Oh I'd deserve it" which is both unrealistic and creepy.

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I usually read psychological thrillers or romance but I HAD to give this book a try after seeing him on tiktok just trying to get his book out there and i’m so glad I did! By using LibraryThing you acknowledge that you have read and understand our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. While reading I often felt very confused, I had to go back and reread the paragraph because I thought I had missed something.The reason for my two stars is quite simple: 1) the dialogue is “cheesy” to the point of being unrealistic. I loved that Leigh had her to lean on as Myra’s support contributed largely to Leigh feeling safe and comfortable.

They delve into the mansion’s dark history, unearthing secrets about the Simmons and Pierce families, whose lives were intertwined with tragedy and betrayal. The ghosts of Simmons-Pierce Manor have distinct personalities and backstories, and their interactions with Leigh and each other are both entertaining and poignant.This had twists and turns and a somewhat predicable ending but I was still shocked all the same as there was one I did not anticipate.

In the ninety-second video posted to his TikTok a few hours later, Swearenjin conducts a makeshift interview, asking Warner about his inspirations and discussing the premise of Leigh Howard, a young adult supernatural murder mystery. The supporting characters are also fleshed out and realistic, from Leigh’s distant cousins to the staff members of the estate.I instantly downloaded it on my kindle, and before I go any further, as a mother of a 12 year old - I would not let him read this or recommend it to any one under the age of 16 - please check the disclaimers and trigger warnings. Overall, “Leigh Howard and the Ghosts of Simmons-Pierce Manor” is a well-written and engaging teen fiction mystery with a paranormal twist. It was surprising, funny, and an emotional ride for people who have had some of the feelings in this story before. I’m a 49 year old woman who enjoyed harry potters, twilights, terry pratchetts discworld and this book was just the kind of I like. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising.