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apatrick's review against another edition
3.0
The plot was pretty good, an imaginative, but the writing just isn't that great. I enjoyed it okay, but not enough to read the second book in the series.
neilsef's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
While having an interesting premise as the major plot point, people who can detect death happening in a person and then somehow take that into themselves so that that person survives while they die and reanimate in a day or so, this turned out to be enjoyable but not particularly engaging.
I liked the characters and the interaction between them all, plus the plot was intriguing with a little bit of mystery and nicely paced.
It's not a series I am likely to continue with, at least not in the foreseeable future, but I may pick it up again one day.
I liked the characters and the interaction between them all, plus the plot was intriguing with a little bit of mystery and nicely paced.
It's not a series I am likely to continue with, at least not in the foreseeable future, but I may pick it up again one day.
jobatkin's review against another edition
2.0
I was interested by the story outline for this but didn't realise it was a YA novel, so ended up being disappointed. The dialogue was constantly immature, and the motives and actions of Jesse, the main character, were confusing and inconsistent. I didn't think it flowed well or even made a lot of sense at times and I definitely didn't identify with any of the characters. Granted, I'm definitely not the target audience for the book but I wish that YA novels in general had more depth and less sassy-ness. The story idea of a mutation in humanity that allows some people to regenerate after dying and take the place of those without this mutation by dying on their behalf was original and interesting enough to keep me reading until the end, but I won't be reading the rest of the series.
donnagrayce's review against another edition
3.0
Dying for others--what an interesting new idea in an increasingly clicheed genre of urban fantasy. Good research and actually exploring what might be going on emotionally/biochemically in a death/rebirth situation. (Not actually scientifically convincing--still just "and then something unexplained and medical-mumbo-jumbo happens", but at least one feels the author has pondered some of this on a medical level.) What left me not willing to continue the series was character development that didn't have the same research/thought and just devolved into two-dimensional clichees, such as the love triangle (yawn), and the silly sister who was more of a plot device than a person.
Better concept than lots of the read-one-read-them-all urban fantasies proliferating currently. I wish there was better character development.
Better concept than lots of the read-one-read-them-all urban fantasies proliferating currently. I wish there was better character development.
chllybrd's review against another edition
4.0
I gave it 3.5/5 stars
I can't even begin to imagine what it would really be like to live in a world where you can hire people to die for you. Jesse makes a living by dying in other people's place because she's a Necronite and comes back to life. The whole Necronite condition was both interesting and creepy. The author did a great job of explaining it and making it real for the reader.
I had a hard time connecting to a few of the characters in DYING FOR A LIVING. I didn't care for Lane in the least and the love triangle just annoyed me, but thankfully I did really like Jesse so it was easy to look past that. There is a lot going on in the book and lots of strings left at the end so I'm interested in reading more.
* This book was provided free of charge from the author in exchange for an honest review.
I can't even begin to imagine what it would really be like to live in a world where you can hire people to die for you. Jesse makes a living by dying in other people's place because she's a Necronite and comes back to life. The whole Necronite condition was both interesting and creepy. The author did a great job of explaining it and making it real for the reader.
I had a hard time connecting to a few of the characters in DYING FOR A LIVING. I didn't care for Lane in the least and the love triangle just annoyed me, but thankfully I did really like Jesse so it was easy to look past that. There is a lot going on in the book and lots of strings left at the end so I'm interested in reading more.
* This book was provided free of charge from the author in exchange for an honest review.
elysareadsitall's review against another edition
5.0
This was an awesome and original story. I can't wait for the next one to come out.
indywrites's review against another edition
4.0
Mind boggling, intriguing, fast paced and surprisingly additive......
I chanced upon this book during one of my many trips exploring authors that fellow bloggers, friends and writers endorse on their face book pages. I love the variety and knowledge it offers. One fine day I got it and took my own sweet time getting to read it.
I read the title and was intrigued – ‘Dying for a Living’ meant either the hero is a soldier or a secret agent. Much to my surprise it was none of those things and the hero was a heroine, a female lead as the main character always gets my vote of approval as I think women can easily do anything a guy can. The main character is Jesse; could be a guy! What spunk and sass.
The story is unusual - it’s about a Necronite; the living dead and since I enjoy the sci-fi and paranormal, this was right up my alley. The premise of the book is the investigation of the unsuccessful attempt of her own death.
The book has a few intriguing sub-plots that move along on an even pace, I felt that these plots make the book move along faster. The book has a few surprises along the way and they kept me going back to the book even though I had a very hectic schedule while reading this book. ‘Dying for A Living’ has a very wide scope and touches on many controversial issues in the future but all of it makes a driven book. It is fast-paced, thrilling and edgy.
I only found that the book has a second part coming up in September and I look forward to reading and reviewing it too. This was also a negative for me as I hate waiting for the rest of the story; but it is a few months away so I will wait.
I had no idea of the author or the popularity of the book but I really enjoyed reading the book and Kory now has a new fan.
So if you are into the paranormal and sci-fi then this is right up your alley, it will keep you wanting more.
I chanced upon this book during one of my many trips exploring authors that fellow bloggers, friends and writers endorse on their face book pages. I love the variety and knowledge it offers. One fine day I got it and took my own sweet time getting to read it.
I read the title and was intrigued – ‘Dying for a Living’ meant either the hero is a soldier or a secret agent. Much to my surprise it was none of those things and the hero was a heroine, a female lead as the main character always gets my vote of approval as I think women can easily do anything a guy can. The main character is Jesse; could be a guy! What spunk and sass.
The story is unusual - it’s about a Necronite; the living dead and since I enjoy the sci-fi and paranormal, this was right up my alley. The premise of the book is the investigation of the unsuccessful attempt of her own death.
The book has a few intriguing sub-plots that move along on an even pace, I felt that these plots make the book move along faster. The book has a few surprises along the way and they kept me going back to the book even though I had a very hectic schedule while reading this book. ‘Dying for A Living’ has a very wide scope and touches on many controversial issues in the future but all of it makes a driven book. It is fast-paced, thrilling and edgy.
I only found that the book has a second part coming up in September and I look forward to reading and reviewing it too. This was also a negative for me as I hate waiting for the rest of the story; but it is a few months away so I will wait.
I had no idea of the author or the popularity of the book but I really enjoyed reading the book and Kory now has a new fan.
So if you are into the paranormal and sci-fi then this is right up your alley, it will keep you wanting more.
sumayyah_t's review against another edition
3.0
Jesse Sullivan dies for a living. In an alternate, near-future world, science has discovered that there is a small percentage of the population that, once they die, don't stay dead. They have Necronitic Regenerative Disorder. The word zombie, mind you, is a slur and not to be used in polite company. Many of them are employed as death-replacement agents. As in, some rich sod visits an A.M.P. (Analyst of Necro-Magnetic Phenomenon, don't ever call them psychics) after hearing from their doctor that they're going to die. An A.M.P. gives them a date, and they hire a replacement agent to die for them so they can get on with their lives. Jesse, however, runs into a problem on what appears to be a routine replacement: the client is trying to kill her, permanently. Suddenly, Jesse's simple life and death becomes a lot more complicated, including the fact that she's half in love with her best friend/assistant, Ally, while sleeping with her benefits only sort of friend, Lane. Hunted by police, the Church, and her very employers, Jesse must find out who is killing the unkillable, and what makes her so special. "Dying For a Living" was quite enjoyable, if a bit cliched in parts. Lots of characters to keep track of, some with their own convoluted back stories. A good copy editor/proofreader be useful as this edition (Smashwords via Nook) has several formatting/punctuation mistakes. 3.5 stars, and will possibly pick up the sequel when it's available.