(https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15962381-better-off-dead)
...So what’s this
book about?
This
is the first book in the Lily Harper series.
Our
heroine, Lily Harper, is killed in a car accident before it’s her time to go
because her guardian angel wasn’t doing his job properly. So to make amends AfterLife
Enterprises, the company responsible for sorting out the recently dead and
sending them on their way to the Kingdom, (heaven) or to the Underground City,
(hell) gives Lily a choice; spend 100 years in Shade (the waiting space between
Kingdom and Underground City) or become a retriever and relocate 10 souls; of
course she decides to become a soul-retriever. Wouldn’t you? She gets to pick a new body, a
new place to live, and the job comes with an extensive living & expenses
allowance and a new bank account.
...So, what did I
like about it?
I’ve
read other books by H P Mallory and I do like her writing style. However, this
book is not written like her Jolie Wilkins or Dulcie O’Neil series but don’t
let that put you off; it’s a great read. I think where her other books can be
classed as urban fantasy romance; the potential romance was secondary in Better
off Dead, making it more of an urban paranormal adventure.
As
usual, all of the main characters have depth and are brought to life within
this book, revealing their back story gradually as Lily find out more about
those around her and the adventure unfolds. The places and situations that Lily
finds herself in, makes it impossible not to be caught up in her journey; I laughed,
cried and got frustrated too at times. ;-)
...So, ummm, was
there anything I disliked about it?
Well,
not disliked but there are lots of references to the Inferno by Dante Alighieri
and I wish I knew more about the nine circles of hell that he wrote about
(might have to google it!), although my
lack of knowledge didn’t actually distract from the story.
...So, basically what
I’m saying is...
I
really enjoyed reading this book and I’m looking forward to getting my hands on
book 2. If you enjoy urban fantasy stories with an adventure theme, then give
this book a try.
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