Shadowland (The Mediator #1)
User reviews
14 reviews with 5 stars
20 reviews
Overall rating
4.7
Plot
4.7(20)
Characters
N/A(0)
Writing Style
N/A(0)
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
N/A(0)
Already have an account? Log in now or Create an account
A really good series A+++
(Updated: June 12, 2026)
Overall rating
5.0
Plot
5.0
Characters
N/A
Writing Style
N/A
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
N/A
Reader reviewed by Idris
I started reading this series with some fear, I havent had any
opportunity to read Meg Cabot before, but Im so glad I finally did.
The story talks about a girl named Susannah "Suze" Simon, who is a
Mediator, people who can talk to the dead. Suzes life changes
drastically when she moves to California with her mother, her
stepfather, and her three stepbrothers to an old house, where she meets
a super hot and good-looking guy... who is dead!
The story is really funny, and I really enjoyed reading this books.
Theres romance, mystery, some action, comedy. I didnt get bored at
any point of the story! Its really easy to read. No complicated words
and no long descriptions.
In all the series you get variety of characters. In every book appears
new ghosts looking for help and some new mediators. The main characters
are amazing& Im really going to miss Suze, Jesse and Father Dom!
I really liked The Mediator series& and I will keep an eye on Meg
Cabot. So& If you havent read this series yet, do it right now! You
don't know what you're missing .
I started reading this series with some fear, I havent had any
opportunity to read Meg Cabot before, but Im so glad I finally did.
The story talks about a girl named Susannah "Suze" Simon, who is a
Mediator, people who can talk to the dead. Suzes life changes
drastically when she moves to California with her mother, her
stepfather, and her three stepbrothers to an old house, where she meets
a super hot and good-looking guy... who is dead!
The story is really funny, and I really enjoyed reading this books.
Theres romance, mystery, some action, comedy. I didnt get bored at
any point of the story! Its really easy to read. No complicated words
and no long descriptions.
In all the series you get variety of characters. In every book appears
new ghosts looking for help and some new mediators. The main characters
are amazing& Im really going to miss Suze, Jesse and Father Dom!
I really liked The Mediator series& and I will keep an eye on Meg
Cabot. So& If you havent read this series yet, do it right now! You
don't know what you're missing .
G
Guest
1st book in a series that just keeps getting better!!!
(Updated: June 12, 2026)
Overall rating
5.0
Plot
5.0
Characters
N/A
Writing Style
N/A
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
N/A
Reader reviewed by Nina
Shadowland has all the ingredients for a great fiction book. Suze, the main character, is rebellious and tough, at least on the outside, and has a great sense of humor that made me crack up lots of times when I read this book. However, she is not your average sixteen year old and has the talent, or rather curse, to see and communicate with the dead who havent passed on yet. Upon arrival in her new home in California, she immediately meets a ghost at school, who causes trouble and delivers a great dose of action and suspense to the book. But the best part of the book is of course Jesse, the hot male ghost who haunts Suzes new room.
Shadowland has all the ingredients for a great fiction book. Suze, the main character, is rebellious and tough, at least on the outside, and has a great sense of humor that made me crack up lots of times when I read this book. However, she is not your average sixteen year old and has the talent, or rather curse, to see and communicate with the dead who havent passed on yet. Upon arrival in her new home in California, she immediately meets a ghost at school, who causes trouble and delivers a great dose of action and suspense to the book. But the best part of the book is of course Jesse, the hot male ghost who haunts Suzes new room.
G
Guest
Great beginning to a series!
(Updated: June 12, 2026)
Overall rating
5.0
Plot
5.0
Characters
N/A
Writing Style
N/A
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
N/A
Reader reviewed by graceface
Suze Simon can see dead people. She is a mediator and helps ghosts "go to the other side" by helping them finish their unfinished business with the living.
But, now, hopefully that will all change when Suze moves to California from New York. In California, Suze plans to experience the California dream: surf, sand, and no ghosts. But the last part is proved to be untrue the minute she steps into her bedroom because she finds a hot ghost in her room, named Jesse. The real problem, however, starts on the first day of school when Suze clashes with a ghost with revenge on her mind.
Suze Simon can see dead people. She is a mediator and helps ghosts "go to the other side" by helping them finish their unfinished business with the living.
But, now, hopefully that will all change when Suze moves to California from New York. In California, Suze plans to experience the California dream: surf, sand, and no ghosts. But the last part is proved to be untrue the minute she steps into her bedroom because she finds a hot ghost in her room, named Jesse. The real problem, however, starts on the first day of school when Suze clashes with a ghost with revenge on her mind.
G
Guest
I Punch Dead People
(Updated: June 12, 2026)
Overall rating
5.0
Plot
5.0
Characters
N/A
Writing Style
N/A
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
N/A
Reader reviewed by Stephanie
Susannah Simon has just moved across the country to live with her mother, her new stepdad, and her three stepbrothers. She loves the town of Carmel and the Pacific Ocean, but she has MAJOR problems with the house. Particularly as there is a very hot ghost sharing her new bedroom with her.
Suze is a mediator. She sees ghosts and tries to help them move on to the next life by helping them complete a task. Sometimes, however, she is forced to resort to violence. And violence and force will turn out to be everything as she deals with her most vicious ghost yet at her new school: Heather, who committed suicide when her boyfriend broke up with her.
Heather is determined to do anything to regain her old life, and she thinks Suze is taking over her rightful place at school. Heathers increasingly violent nature forces Suze to reluctantly make plans for an exorcism, something that she never likes to do, and something that she hopes Jesse, her ghostly roommate, will stay away from, no matter how much he doesnt want her to do it.
Meg Cabots excellent MEDIATOR series has a catchy start in this first book. Suze is a character, and Jesse the quintessential perfect man. Suzes interesting interactions with the people in her life will amuse readers for the whole entire series. I highly recommend these books.
Susannah Simon has just moved across the country to live with her mother, her new stepdad, and her three stepbrothers. She loves the town of Carmel and the Pacific Ocean, but she has MAJOR problems with the house. Particularly as there is a very hot ghost sharing her new bedroom with her.
Suze is a mediator. She sees ghosts and tries to help them move on to the next life by helping them complete a task. Sometimes, however, she is forced to resort to violence. And violence and force will turn out to be everything as she deals with her most vicious ghost yet at her new school: Heather, who committed suicide when her boyfriend broke up with her.
Heather is determined to do anything to regain her old life, and she thinks Suze is taking over her rightful place at school. Heathers increasingly violent nature forces Suze to reluctantly make plans for an exorcism, something that she never likes to do, and something that she hopes Jesse, her ghostly roommate, will stay away from, no matter how much he doesnt want her to do it.
Meg Cabots excellent MEDIATOR series has a catchy start in this first book. Suze is a character, and Jesse the quintessential perfect man. Suzes interesting interactions with the people in her life will amuse readers for the whole entire series. I highly recommend these books.
G
Guest
awesome series should not stop
(Updated: June 12, 2026)
Overall rating
5.0
Plot
5.0
Characters
N/A
Writing Style
N/A
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
N/A
Reader reviewed by angel0292
this is an awesome book. if you like ghost stories mixed with romance and other genres. I really like books that have mixed genres. this author meg cabot is awesome at mixing genres. Just like her famous series, the princess diaries. I love all the books in this series. I think any girl would like them. Some boys might as well.
this is an awesome book. if you like ghost stories mixed with romance and other genres. I really like books that have mixed genres. this author meg cabot is awesome at mixing genres. Just like her famous series, the princess diaries. I love all the books in this series. I think any girl would like them. Some boys might as well.
G
Guest
Love It!!
(Updated: June 12, 2026)
Overall rating
5.0
Plot
5.0
Characters
N/A
Writing Style
N/A
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
N/A
Reader reviewed by Sara
Suze is a mediator - a liason between the living and the dead. In other words, she sees dead people. And they won't leave her alone until she helps them resolve their unfinished business with the living. But Jesse, the hot ghost haunting her bedroom doesn't seem to need her help, which is a relief because Suze has just moved to sunny California and has plans to start fresh, with trips to the mall instead of the cemetery and surfing instead of spectral visions. But the very first day at her new school, Suze realizes its not that easy. There's a ghost with revenge on her mind... and Suze happens to be in the way.
This book was wonderful, as expected, because
Meg Cabot is absolutely amazing. I've never read a book by Cabot that was disappointing and never expect to. Suze was a good main character, expect sometimes she acted ridiculously because she thought she was unstoppable... however, this only adds to her charm.
Once you start the Mediator series you can't stop...
Suze is a mediator - a liason between the living and the dead. In other words, she sees dead people. And they won't leave her alone until she helps them resolve their unfinished business with the living. But Jesse, the hot ghost haunting her bedroom doesn't seem to need her help, which is a relief because Suze has just moved to sunny California and has plans to start fresh, with trips to the mall instead of the cemetery and surfing instead of spectral visions. But the very first day at her new school, Suze realizes its not that easy. There's a ghost with revenge on her mind... and Suze happens to be in the way.
This book was wonderful, as expected, because
Meg Cabot is absolutely amazing. I've never read a book by Cabot that was disappointing and never expect to. Suze was a good main character, expect sometimes she acted ridiculously because she thought she was unstoppable... however, this only adds to her charm.
Once you start the Mediator series you can't stop...
G
Guest
i never wanted the book to end
(Updated: June 12, 2026)
Overall rating
5.0
Plot
5.0
Characters
N/A
Writing Style
N/A
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
N/A
Reader reviewed by Blair
This is one of the best books I have ever read. It really made me wish I was Susannah simons because it was just so good. I think it is very interesting how cabot made simons able to feel the ghosts, like they were solid. After reading this book, I honestly wondered if there were any ghosts in my house. I don't think I have ever been so engrossed in a book before. I would definently reccomend this book to anyone, young or old, girl or boy.
This is one of the best books I have ever read. It really made me wish I was Susannah simons because it was just so good. I think it is very interesting how cabot made simons able to feel the ghosts, like they were solid. After reading this book, I honestly wondered if there were any ghosts in my house. I don't think I have ever been so engrossed in a book before. I would definently reccomend this book to anyone, young or old, girl or boy.
G
Guest
What more can I say?
(Updated: June 12, 2026)
Overall rating
5.0
Plot
5.0
Characters
N/A
Writing Style
N/A
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
N/A
Reader reviewed by greenangel
First of six in the Mediator series by Meg Cabot, this book is more that a romantic comedy. It is a world where Mediators, people who communicate with the dead, exist. In this book, Susannah moves to Cali when her mother remarries and she gains 3 stepbrothers, an awesome bedroom, although it's pink (ewww), and a 19th century ghost, complete with her room. As she falls for Jesse, the hunky ghost, she deals with her first ghost and finds another mediator.
First of six in the Mediator series by Meg Cabot, this book is more that a romantic comedy. It is a world where Mediators, people who communicate with the dead, exist. In this book, Susannah moves to Cali when her mother remarries and she gains 3 stepbrothers, an awesome bedroom, although it's pink (ewww), and a 19th century ghost, complete with her room. As she falls for Jesse, the hunky ghost, she deals with her first ghost and finds another mediator.
G
Guest
easy and,enjoyable read
(Updated: June 12, 2026)
Overall rating
5.0
Plot
5.0
Characters
N/A
Writing Style
N/A
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
N/A
Reader reviewed by Ruby
Well, Suze moves from New York to California, and it's a big change for her, well becasue she has to live with three stepbrothers and a stepdad. But on her first day of school she sees a ghost standing infront of her locker. Father dominic asks her to leave, and Suze says you can see them too? When Heather starts hunting down her boyfriend, well Suze keeps saving him from dying, and becoming the hero of the school, where she is new. But there is hot ghost living in her bedroom, Jesse, who she is in love with, plus she also has to deal with Heather.
If you enjoy reading Meg Cabot's books, this is one for you =]
Well, Suze moves from New York to California, and it's a big change for her, well becasue she has to live with three stepbrothers and a stepdad. But on her first day of school she sees a ghost standing infront of her locker. Father dominic asks her to leave, and Suze says you can see them too? When Heather starts hunting down her boyfriend, well Suze keeps saving him from dying, and becoming the hero of the school, where she is new. But there is hot ghost living in her bedroom, Jesse, who she is in love with, plus she also has to deal with Heather.
If you enjoy reading Meg Cabot's books, this is one for you =]
G
Guest
Ghosty
(Updated: June 12, 2026)
Overall rating
5.0
Plot
5.0
Characters
N/A
Writing Style
N/A
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
N/A
Reader reviewed by TA
The first book I read was The Mediator Series: Haunted, becasue this was the only book in my library! I fell in love with it! Now all I have to do is read The Mediator Series: Twilight! Great book(s)!
The first book I read was The Mediator Series: Haunted, becasue this was the only book in my library! I fell in love with it! Now all I have to do is read The Mediator Series: Twilight! Great book(s)!
G
Guest
Latest Additions
NEWSLETTER
Get exclusive interviews with authors, our top recommended books each month, and see the list of recent giveaway winners!
Welcome
Search Our Books
Categories
STAR RATING INFO
Star ratings in yellow are from our Staff Reviewers. Star ratings in green are reader reviews. Anyone can post a reader review, so post yours today!
To see a list of our top reviewers, click here!
GET A YABC BUTTON!

We have all sorts of YABC buttons for your website. Grab one here and link to YABC!