The Next Best Thing

Set in a declining, deteriorating world of superstition and tradition, The Ghost Bride is Yangsze Choo's debut novel. It centers around Li Lan, the only child of a bankrupt household who is pressed indirectly by a wealthy family to marry the spirit of their dead son in a ghost marriage. Later haunted by Lim Tian Ching, Li Lan is whisked away into the world of spirits when her own is pulled out of her body by an opium overdose. She then ventures further into the spirit realm, learning more of how it works, forming alliances and discovering answers to questions previously ignored.

It is an engaging and riveting read, and here's why you should be reading it right now:

The Vocabulary.

That's right. You'll find, as you advance, words new and interesting. The precision with which they've been used will benefit newbie English learners and the run-of-the-mill vocabulary addicts.

The Plot.

This book is perfect for Hayao Miyazaki fans and everyone else out there who has grown up watching Studio Ghibli features like Howl's Moving Castle, Kiki's Delivery Service, and Princess Mononoke; with twists and turns at every corner and each chapter more thrilling than the last.

Role-Model Material.

Li Lan's struggles, and how she overcomes them with undying determination, is a perfect role-model example for young girls, even boys, out there who look up to literary characters.

It's Like Watching A Movie.

If you have a good imagination, and have the sense to determine a cast of your own of the characters before indulging in the book, you'll find that you won't be disappointed by the intrigue this book has to offer. It'll be like television in your head! A healthy imagination is a must, however.

It Is Something New.

The Ghost Bride is a tremendous relief from your everyday vampire romance and the other mainstream genres. You'll find the characters quite relatable and the romance that ensues original and inexplicit.

Everyone's Reading It.

This book has been featured in lists on Goodreads. You might end up making new friends, and becoming popular, too, if seen busily reading The Ghost Bride.


Buy your copy now and set sail to an adventure of spirits, romance, comedy, and much more.