I was intrigued about this book because of the unlikely pairing – Nicholas Sparks, romance author, with M Night Shyamalan, known for making spooky movies. The novel is described as a supernatural love story, which is accurate. I liked the idea of it, although I wasn’t that keen on the writing style. I think that fans of Sparks will enjoy the book, if they are open-minded about the supernatural element. Anyone who is reading it for the spooky parts more than the romance might be less satisfied. It’s certainly atmospheric in parts but is not particularly scary. There is some violence and a few grim details, which potential readers should bear in mind.

The story is about Tate, an architect who is staying in Cape Cod to design a house for his best friend Oscar. Tate is still grieving for his sister and has spent time in psychiatric care. When he stays in a house which Oscar rented for him, he discovers a young woman there, Wren, who is friendly and inquisitive. They definitely have a spark. The problem is, she is a ghost (this isn’t a spoiler, it’s revealed early on) who has remained at the house for a reason. During the day, she is fun to spend time with, but at night, her death is replayed horribly in a haunted bathroom. It’s up to Tate, with the help of Oscar, to find out what really happened, bring justice for Wren and heal himself in the process.

I thought the book was well-crafted and it met my expectations of what this author collaboration would produce. I didn’t find the main characters interesting or compelling, but they seemed realistic. My favourite character was actually Tate’s cat, Paulie, who helped with his depression and befriends Wren’s ghost.

Thank you to the publisher Little, Brown for the review copy via NetGalley. Publication date: 14th October.