Just re-read this as a teenage girl, mind you it still slaps.

The story had such an impact on me. The way the characters were developed and the plot unfolded was truly captivating.

I found myself completely immersed in the world of the story, feeling every emotion along with the characters.

The ending, in particular, was something that really stood out to me. It was unexpected and yet, it made perfect sense.

It left me with a sense of satisfaction and a desire to read more.

I love how this story was able to touch my heart and make me feel so many different things.

It's definitely one of my favorite reads and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great story.

I can't wait to see what else the author has in store for us.

I was engaged in the process of organizing my library (ah, what a heavenly task it is). During this endeavor, I chanced upon Gilda. It seems like an eternity ago that I read the first two books in this series, and then, unfortunately, I forgot all about it. Currently, I only possess the second book, but my memory of the first one is still vivid enough. Therefore, I made up my mind to read it once again and ascertain whether I still harbored the same affection for Gilda as I did in the past.

Gilda is a so-called "psychic investigator." She has an unwavering desire to believe in psychic phenomena. However, in reality, she merely stumbles upon crazy mysteries and employs her dogged perseverance and remarkable observational skills to solve them.

Gilda manages to earn a scholarship to a rather exclusive private school for girls. There, she hears rumors regarding a haunting at the school. It is said that a girl met her untimely demise several years ago and now haunts the bridge. Gilda is absolutely thrilled and resolves to uncover all the information she can about this ghost. She firmly believes that the school is concealing something.

Gilda is truly a remarkable character. She never shies away from being her endearingly quirky self. I derived a great deal of pleasure from rereading this book and eagerly anticipate delving into more installments of the series.

These books possess a rather unique charm. On one hand, they have a humorous side that makes the reading experience quite enjoyable. However, beneath this humorous exterior lies a serious mystery that keeps the readers engaged.

The books dare to touch on some rather heavy topics such as death, grieving, suicide, hazing, and murder. But what's interesting is that they do so in a lighter tone compared to what one might expect from a YA book. This makes them quite suitable for the middle grade readers.

I do recall that at one point in the book, the word "ass" was used, and the term "retarded" was also used by a character to describe something. It had been a while since I had heard such words used in this context, and it gave me a bit of a jolt.

Although I never really considered myself to be psychic, I truly enjoyed being "weird" along with Gilda. As a kid, I was a huge fan of "Harriet the Spy" (it's really sad that Michelle Trachtenberg just passed away). If I were a tween or a teen again, I would have loved to read these books, especially since I had such a great love for "Confessions of Georgia Nicholson".

Pretty dark.

It was a rather eerie and shadowy scene. The darkness seemed to enshroud everything, as if it was a thick blanket that refused to let any light in. The surroundings were so dark that it was difficult to make out the details of the objects around.

The trees loomed like silent, menacing figures, their branches reaching out like gnarled arms. The path ahead was a mystery, disappearing into the black void.

Even the stars above were hidden behind a veil of clouds, adding to the overall sense of darkness and mystery. It was a place that made one's heart race and nerves tingle, as if something unknown and perhaps a little bit scary was lurking just beyond the reach of vision.

The darkness seemed to have a life of its own, breathing and pulsating, waiting to swallow anything that dared to venture too far into its domain.

I would label this as a humorous book, but at times it was quite sad and heartbreakingly relevant. Bullying is a problem that is currently under extra scrutiny by society, and rightly so. It's time to overcome the animalistic instincts that some bastards carry and nurture. I firmly believe that those who like to single out the weaker and more vulnerable and find pleasure in their misery deserve all the bad karma and punishment they can get. I have always thought that kids and animals are sacred. Hurt them, and you deserve to die. Lately, I have joked about a divine delete button that should remove all the selfish, idiotic, and useless people surrounding us. I guess there's a reason why TV shows like Dexter are popular. People are tired of being scared that some idiot will kill them or their loved ones one fine day out of the blue, just because he or she gets off on it or decides that others are to blame for their inadequacies in life.

Now, leaving all that serious stuff aside for a bit, this book was actually funny. Really, really funny. And real. I liked the moody girls' boarding school atmosphere. I liked Gilda's quick comebacks. I liked Mr. Pante/y, and I liked the quirky relationships that only someone like Gilda can create. The psychic part was unimportant to me. The ability to absorb information and Gilda's people-watching made it fun.

I read this installment of Gilda Joyce when I was approximately 12 years old. As I delved into the story, I had this strange sensation that once I reached the end, I would immediately want to return to the very first page.

Interestingly, I read the second book before the first. This was because Barnes and Noble was out of copies of the first one. My mom purchased it, suggesting that it could be something we read together. However, when she started reading it on her own, she couldn't quite get into it.

Reading this Gilda Joyce made me realize that I finally understood how my mom felt when she spoke of her love for authors like Elizabeth George, Sue Grafton, or Vince Flynn. The book was advanced in a way that I had only a hazy understanding of what hazing was. But it had a heroine who, years later, would remind me of my favorite book character as a teenager: Weetzie Bat.

Looking back now, I understand that perhaps an eighth grader shouldn't know about hazing. But that doesn't matter to me. The eccentricity of the book, the clever witticisms, and the way I could vividly imagine the water and fog as if they were straight out of an Arthurian legend... It takes a special kind of talent to create such an immersive experience. The superb writing and the promise of more installments that I need to read make me a truly happy fan.

Remembered reading this as a kid.

Even then, it left a deep impression on me.

As time passed, the memory of it still lingered in my mind.

Recently, the urge to reread it became so strong that I couldn't resist.

I picked up the book and started flipping through the pages.

To my surprise, it was even better than I remembered.

The story was engaging, the characters were vivid, and the writing was beautiful.

It was like rediscovering a hidden treasure.

With each page, I was drawn deeper into the world of the book.

It made me laugh, it made me cry, and it made me think.

Rereading this book was truly a worthwhile experience.

It reminded me of the power of literature to touch our hearts and minds.

I will definitely be keeping this book on my shelf and rereading it again in the future.

The story itself was truly great. It had an engaging plot and interesting characters that really drew the reader in.

However, the book's editing left a lot to be desired. One particular issue was with the name of a character, Ms. Underbill. Throughout the story, her name was changed repeatedly from Underbill to Underhill. This was quite distracting and took away from the overall enjoyment of the reading experience.

In addition to the name confusion, there were also several instances of words being used incorrectly. For example, the word "tides" was used instead of "titles" in some places. These kinds of errors may seem small, but they can have a significant impact on the clarity and credibility of the text.

Overall, while the story had a lot of potential, the poor editing really detracted from it. It's a shame that such a great story was let down by these editorial mistakes.

I haven't read this book in years.

However, I vividly remember liking it a great deal.

It has a slightly creepy atmosphere, yet it is extremely intriguing.

It's such a cool story that I've never come across anything similar before.

Now, I have a strong desire to reread it before the end of October, just in time for Halloween.

I gave it a 3 rating because it's been so long since I last read it, and I don't recall every single detail.

But I do remember having a lot of enjoyment from it.

I will definitely update my review once I've finished rereading it.

I'm really looking forward to experiencing this unique story all over again and seeing if it still has the same impact on me as it did before.

Maybe this time, I'll notice even more of the subtleties and be able to appreciate it on an even deeper level.

Who knows, perhaps it will become one of my all-time favorite books after this reread.

Still, this remains my all-time favorite series.

I have an unwavering love for Gilda's remarkable ability to deftly apply logic and reasoning in every situation. The letters she pens to her Dad and the progress reports she writes for herself are not only endearing but also offer a unique insight into her thought process.

What truly captivates me is her unwavering belief that she already has a "career" as a "Psychic Investigator." Her confidence is infectious and inspiring.

Whenever I read these books, it gives me a sense of hope and possibility. It helps me envision a future where I too have a fulfilling career, one in which I am passionately following the clues and solving mysteries.

Sure, maybe I won't be a ghost-hunter like Gilda, but I'm not far off! After all, I too have a deep-seated curiosity and a desire to seek out the unknown.

These books have truly had a profound impact on me and continue to be a source of joy and inspiration.

Everyone loves a good mystery! Well, at least I do.

Gilda Joyce is a typical fourteen-year-old. Her mom just got a new boyfriend, Brad, which is making Gilda and her mom and sister move. So now, Gilda is forced to go to a private school called Our Ladies of Sorrows.

Turns out that a girl named Dolores Lambert drowned there. Gilda is immediately intrigued and wants to find out if the girl really drowned or if someone wanted her to drown.

Gilda is always eager to find a new mystery. I love that about her. The first day she arrives at her new school, she hears about Dolores and can't resist delving deeper. She can never just leave a story as it is. She has to know the whole story. Don't we all want to know the real story sometimes? I sure do.

Gilda won't stop until the mystery is solved. Her determination is truly awesome. She always gets the job done.

In the book, Gilda wants to know how Dolores really drowned. She gets into some sticky situations as she is always sneaking around places she shouldn't be. I love how she is constantly in and out of forbidden areas. It makes the story interesting. Without this, then the story wouldn't have the suspense.

Gilda eventually finds out that Danielle, Nikki, and Precilla were part of a group called The Ladies of the Lake. This is like a club. The girls in the group told Dolores that in order to be in the group, she had to walk all the way across the frozen lake. If she did this, then she would be in the group. Apparently, Dolores really wanted to be in the group. So she walked across the frozen lake and drowned.

What I don't like about this book is that Gilda's mom is never home. She is always at work as a nurse. Gilda isn't really a big fan of her mom because she is always thinking about her boyfriend Brad. In my opinion, every girl needs her mom around to help her with her problems. Maybe if her mom would've been home, then Gilda wouldn't get into so much trouble.

This book is a very intense mystery. It's one of those books you can't put down once you start reading it. Anyone who loves mysteries would love this book. It has suspense, surprise, drama, and real-life situations. Gilda is a normal girl like all of us. She knows how to make life exciting, and by reading this book, you might learn how to make your life more exciting and mysterious.

Gilda goes undercover. She is a young and eager practice investigator with a strange hunch about the new school she is supposed to attend.

When she discovers that someone drowned in a lake, she knows she must uncover the rest of the story. This is a thrilling tale about three girls who attempt to hide a mystery from Gilda, but she doesn't give up easily.

When Gilda finds out that the three girls accidentally murdered Dolores, she wastes no time in going straight to the headmistress and then the police. Fortunately, it all ends up as a happy story.

This book was one of the longest I've ever read! Guess how many chapters? A whopping 41! But I managed to accomplish reading it. This book is truly interesting, and I'm looking forward to reading the others in the series.

If you read this book, it will surely make you want to explore more mysteries and detective cases. Unless, of course, you're like my friend who always thinks big books are boring.

If you come across this book in a library or bookstore, pick it up and check it out. And don't forget to pay if you're in a bookstore. Or, if you prefer to read there, that's okay too. READING ROCKS!