The Afterlife of Holly Chase

Reviewed by: Kristin Taylor - Biddeford High School, Biddeford, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: January 7, 2018

Review

A wonderful, sharp, witting and entertaining modern day retelling of the Christmas classic the "Christmas Carol".

17 year old, Holly, is selfish, materialistic and very spoiled -- ideal candidate for Ebenezer Scrooge. Yes, even after being visited by the Ghost's of Christmas Past, Present and the Future, she didn't change. Not long after their visit, Holly is struck by a car in a freak accident and dies -- well kind of -- she wakes up in the office of Project Scrooge and is now the Ghost of Christmas Past.

Outstanding character development as the story follows Holly, the staff of Project Scrooge and of course, the Scrooge for this year. There is soul searching, friendship development, humor and many avenues that keeps the reader guessing to what will happen next. Recommended for fans of the "Christmas Carol" and of retellings in general. Grades nine and higher is the targeted reading audience.

Overall Book Score: excellent