My Where One Goes Book Review - No Spoilers
Plot Summary
Where One Goes by B.N. Toler blends paranormal romance with emotional drama and a dash of heartbreaking hope. Charlotte “Char” has a gift she never wanted: she can see and talk to the spirits of the dead who aren’t able to cross over. Her entire adult life has been about helping lost souls. Worn out, lonely, and ready to give up, Char nearly ends her life—but she’s stopped by the ghost of Ike McDermott, a soldier who died in Afghanistan. Ike makes her a deal: help him with his unfinished business so he can find peace, and he’ll help her find a place to start over. Ike’s brother George is barely surviving after losing his twin, caught up in grief and addiction. As Charlotte works to save George, she finds herself caught between two brothers—one dead, one lost, and both tugging at her heart. This isn’t a typical love triangle. It’s about healing, letting go, and the ways love endures, even when it’s impossible.
Why I Love This Book
I love how Where One Goes doesn’t play it safe or easy. The book is raw, emotional, and filled with aching decisions—messy, beautiful, and full of longing. Char is one of those heroines who never gives up, even when she’s sure she has nothing left to give. Her quiet strength and compassion made me care about every choice she made. I was surprised by how much I connected to the heartbreak woven through her journey, the sense of loss, and the touch of hope. Ike is a dream—protective, warm, and so easy to love, but their romance always has that ache, because his time is limited. George frustrated and moved me in equal measure. Addiction and grief never get glossed over, and the way the story builds empathy for every character is something I respect. The supernatural angle isn’t just for plot—it shapes the way the characters learn to live, love, and finally say goodbye. I cried, I rooted for everyone, and I finished feeling like the story would stick with me for a long time.
Who Will Like This Book
If you’re drawn to deeply emotional stories with hints of the paranormal, found family, and healing after trauma, you’ll be swept up by this book. It’s perfect for fans of “ghost romances,” love triangles that don’t feel forced, or any story that dives deep into grief and hope. If you want humor to balance your tears, it’s here. This isn’t a light comfort read; it goes into addiction, loss, depression, and how love sometimes means letting go.
⚠️ Trigger warning: Contains discussions of addiction, grief, depression, suicide ideation, and loss of a loved one in combat. The story honors the pain without being graphic, but if these topics hit close, check content warnings first.
Tagged As
paranormal romance, ghost romance, found family, love triangle, emotional healing, grief, slow burn, dual pov, heartbreak, addiction recovery, friends to lovers, open-door romance, contemporary romance, family bonds, angsty, second chances, small town, strong heroine, tortured hero, standalone, tearjerker, sweet romance, hope, quirky
Steam Level
There are intimate moments and longing, but most scenes fade to black or focus on emotional closeness. The chemistry and connection mean more than explicit detail, making this a good pick for readers who love heartfelt romance with just a hint of steam.
