Told entirely in verse, Chasing Brooklyn is, at the heart of it, a story about grief. I love books in verse. Contrary to what some may believe, verse truly can bring out the emotions and depth of the novel. I was initially thrown by the dual perspectives, with each alternating chapters featuring Brooklyn and Nico. I really enjoyed the depth shown in the book. Brooklyn and Nico's grief was written with such sensitivity and depth; it didn't feel shallow or superficial at all. 
 I did like the way Nico reached out to Brooklyn and how their bond moved from Lucca and Gabe to their mutual love for sports (sort of). I also liked how their friendship wasn't that easygoing and that there were matters that both had to take care of before moving forward. Usually, books that are written in verse are thought to be "easy" reads but Chasing Brooklyn even managed to add in some subplots which I thought tied into the story rather nicely. 
 The only thing I can complain about is the haunting. While it's pretty much the whole premise of the story, it didn't seem very.. deep for me, but hey, maybe I'm just one of those who need a BIG reason for everything.