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marlynb's review against another edition
5.0
Bree and EB receive a visit from elderly actress Justine Coville, who says that she'd like to update her will. But before she leaves, she admits that she thinks that someone is trying to injure her on the set of Bitter Tide, a movie being made about Savannah's infamous 1950s B-actress Haydee Quinn.
Justine is playing the role of Consuelo Bulloch, and is using one of Consuelo's brooches to help her feel a connection to the character. But when Bree touches the brooch, she senses that Consuelo wants her help.
Not sure what she can do to help either of them, Bree takes both cases, and soon discovers that they have even more in common than she'd first thought.
The concept that when Bree takes over her late Uncle Franklin's law practice, she also accepts proprietorship of his celestial business of defending condemned souls is unique. Stanton has created two believable, intertwined worlds which feel fresh and intriguing after four books, and leave the reader wanting to know more.
*FTC Full Disclosure: Many thanks to the publisher, who sent me a copy of the book for review purposes.
Justine is playing the role of Consuelo Bulloch, and is using one of Consuelo's brooches to help her feel a connection to the character. But when Bree touches the brooch, she senses that Consuelo wants her help.
Not sure what she can do to help either of them, Bree takes both cases, and soon discovers that they have even more in common than she'd first thought.
The concept that when Bree takes over her late Uncle Franklin's law practice, she also accepts proprietorship of his celestial business of defending condemned souls is unique. Stanton has created two believable, intertwined worlds which feel fresh and intriguing after four books, and leave the reader wanting to know more.
*FTC Full Disclosure: Many thanks to the publisher, who sent me a copy of the book for review purposes.
lakecake's review against another edition
4.0
This is such a great atmospheric series. I love the characters, and the angle on the afterlife in it.
tregina's review against another edition
2.0
I can see the rating I gave this in my e-reader, but I had to reread the blurb to remind myself what it had even been about. Unpleasantness abounded, and there just wasn't enough of the elements I like in this series (mostly the worldbuilding) to lift it.
krisrid's review against another edition
4.0
I'm continuing to really enjoy this series. I love the combination of real world lawyering and the celestial higher layer of goings-on.
Brianna Winston-Beaufort is excited to FINALLY be presented with a case by a currently alive client instead of the condemned dead and troubled souls she's been defending since taking over a lawfirm from her deceased "uncle-who-was-really-her-father". Bree has learned an awful lot about the firm and the clients it represents from the lawfirm offices which are situated in the only all murderers graveyard, and which most people cannot actually locate or enter.
Bree's new client is aging movie star Justine Moville, who's ostensibly looking for changes to her will, but who is also looking for assistance with the movie she's working on locally in Savannah. The movie is about the 60-year-old murder of a local woman and the scandal for a high-and-mighty family that attended it, and plenty of people would prefer that the movie be shut-down permanently. There are acts of sabotage that are happening and putting everyone on edge and Justine asks for Bree's help.
As Bree investigates, she discovers there may be a connection to her celestial practice as well in the case, and her faithful staff of angelic retainers get on the case immediately, but someone REALLY doesn't want this case figured out.
The story of the celestial lawfirm is developed further in this fourth installment of the series, as is Bree's own story as she becomes more involved in the unusual responsibility she's inherited from her uncle. The story does a nice job of expanding the confusion and doubts she has about whether she is willing to accept the challenges of her new role and all the sacrifices that will go with it.
This is a good balance of spooky, funny and thoughtful aspects of a supernatural situation. The characters are very interesting and the stories are well-written. This is a series that should be read in order though for the most understanding and enjoyment of the story, starting with Defending Angels the first book.
Brianna Winston-Beaufort is excited to FINALLY be presented with a case by a currently alive client instead of the condemned dead and troubled souls she's been defending since taking over a lawfirm from her deceased "uncle-who-was-really-her-father". Bree has learned an awful lot about the firm and the clients it represents from the lawfirm offices which are situated in the only all murderers graveyard, and which most people cannot actually locate or enter.
Bree's new client is aging movie star Justine Moville, who's ostensibly looking for changes to her will, but who is also looking for assistance with the movie she's working on locally in Savannah. The movie is about the 60-year-old murder of a local woman and the scandal for a high-and-mighty family that attended it, and plenty of people would prefer that the movie be shut-down permanently. There are acts of sabotage that are happening and putting everyone on edge and Justine asks for Bree's help.
As Bree investigates, she discovers there may be a connection to her celestial practice as well in the case, and her faithful staff of angelic retainers get on the case immediately, but someone REALLY doesn't want this case figured out.
The story of the celestial lawfirm is developed further in this fourth installment of the series, as is Bree's own story as she becomes more involved in the unusual responsibility she's inherited from her uncle. The story does a nice job of expanding the confusion and doubts she has about whether she is willing to accept the challenges of her new role and all the sacrifices that will go with it.
This is a good balance of spooky, funny and thoughtful aspects of a supernatural situation. The characters are very interesting and the stories are well-written. This is a series that should be read in order though for the most understanding and enjoyment of the story, starting with Defending Angels the first book.
tregina's review
2.0
I can see the rating I gave this in my e-reader, but I had to reread the blurb to remind myself what it had even been about. Unpleasantness abounded, and there just wasn't enough of the elements I like in this series (mostly the worldbuilding) to lift it.
murderbydeath's review
4.0
This was, I think, the best book in the series so far. The first few were plagued by an awkwardness, as the author made the protagonist find her place in the series plot in a piecemeal, frustrating fashion that often made me want to toss the book across the room, but I'm glad I stuck with this series. This book has her in control of what's going on around her, but having to decide if the impact on her life is worth it. I really look forward to the next book in the series.A
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