The first five reviews I've read of this book heaping praises for the author and the story is not just some sort of ploy to ask the audience to buy the book. I mean, yes it would definitely encourage them good ol' folks to check out the book but let me give it to you straight - THIS BOOK IS JUST ALL KINDS OF AWESOME!!!! I can't even... 
 The story starts with Tyler Lindsey, a regular guy who works as a bellboy and has a wicked-awful girlfriend. His life took a turn when he discovered famous rock star Chris Raiden dead after he od'd on heroin. After a couple of months, Chris's ghost materialized that seems to be stuck with Tyler. 
 Rock N Soul is a wonderfully easy read. Everything about Tyler and Chris - their situation, their banter and the uber-awesome chemistry between them just totally struck a chord with me. They are so likable from the get-go so it's easy to just eat up their story. Tyler is so freaking regular that you'd relate to him right away regardless of the ghost haunting. And that's what I loved so much about him. He's an easy character - practical, blunt and just an all-around guy. 
 Chris on the other hand is charming to the bones! There's something childlike about his character. Perhaps, it's because he's a spoiled superstar but beyond all the glamour, glitter, the drugs and all - he's just someone who needs someone to love him. And with those characteristics, you can't help but root him! 
 As for the story, it's actually pretty simple but the dialogues made it so fascinating it's like re-watching your favorite film where you know everything about it, scenes that were about to unfold but at the end of it, you are still very much satisfied. Rock N Soul is that kind of film...err book. 
 The conclusion I won't tell of course but right after the last page, I'm all ready for a sequel. It's that kind of awesome! 
 'Tis a 5-star rocking book to start your year! 
 ARC provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest and impartial review.