With so many of the characters with something to hide, it was difficult to decide just who was behind the blackmail and threats following JoJo’s funeral. I love the humour underlying the story and found Willow and JoJo’s conversations in particular very entertaining.

Dead, Actually is the perfect book for teen readers looking for a relaxing read, but keen for something with a more to offer than the clichéd boy meets girl. Intrigue, humour, romance, and a really narky ghost combine to create a wonderfully enjoyable story for teen readers looking for something interesting and entertaining to while away a few hours at the beach or, more likely this time of year, curled up under a blanket on the lounge. Is Willow putting her own life at risk to help JoJo? Is gorgeous Seth Pentecost helping her to solve the mystery because he wants to be friends (or something more!) or does he have his own secrets to protect? Crossing to the ‘other side’ hasn’t made JoJo any easier to get along with, but if Willow wants the dead girl to leave her alone, she’s going to have to help her find out what caused her accident.Ī missing mobile phone, unexplained text messages, dirty secrets and an anonymous blackmailer results in a very nervous group of privileged teenagers. Willow wouldn’t be surprised that JoJo is causing trouble (again), if it wasn’t for the fact that JoJo died in a car accident. She’s happy flying under the radar, but high school 'Queen B' JoJo Grayson has other plans.

Wealthy and happy with her offbeat life, Willow Cartwright is a D-Lister by choice.

Dead, Actually by Kaz Delaney