Each thought the other was braver. Natalie and Imogene were best friends, sharing as much time as possible, even though Imogene's parents had her on a very strict schedule to meet their unrealistic expectations. Then one summer night during the two week vacation at the haunted Harlow Hotel, Imogene dies of an undetected cardiac defect.
One year later, Natalie has returned with mixed emotions and motives. She wants a sign that Imogene's okay and forgives her, but when Leander, one of her classmates, who is at best opinionated and socially awkward, is her competition for a senior project at the hotel, it threatens to upend everything. Things get prickly, things get confusing, things get a bit romantic, and eventually Natalie and Leander see each other with wiser and clearer eyes. Oh, and there are lots of interesting supernatural events. Overall a delight to read. ( )