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aureolus's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
kbeddes's review
4.0
A short story, "Death and Waffles" It's pretty good. Ashley is just such a fun character.
rogueblackwood's review
4.0
I'm happy that I get to know these characters more in the next books. Really enjoyable characters and tone for a short story. I'm starting the next one this week!
asphaltcowgrrl's review
4.0
This little prequel to HOLD ME CLOSER, NECROMANCER, is a fun and enjoyable way to spend your time. It's just bizarre enough to hold your attention and just familiar enough to help you remember you've not just stepped into the Twilight Zone. A very good read that makes me want to go out and get the novel.
heypretty52's review
4.0
This is really more of a short story than a novella, but either way, it's a great glimpse at the main character of Hold Me Closer, Necromancer.
vegancleopatra's review
3.0
3.5 stars
I really enjoyed this short story revolving around Ashley, the harbinger from Hold Me Closer, Necromancer. Ashley is a fun character and we got a brief glimpse into her "life" and life in this novella. The character of Matt seems like he would have potential elsewhere in the series so I wouldn't be surprised if he turned up. I would have given the novella more stars but it was just too brief to really produce the depth of story I was hoping for from Ashley. But overall a fun read.
I really enjoyed this short story revolving around Ashley, the harbinger from Hold Me Closer, Necromancer. Ashley is a fun character and we got a brief glimpse into her "life" and life in this novella. The character of Matt seems like he would have potential elsewhere in the series so I wouldn't be surprised if he turned up. I would have given the novella more stars but it was just too brief to really produce the depth of story I was hoping for from Ashley. But overall a fun read.
avoraciousreader68's review
5.0
*Book source ~ Free on Amazon
Matt’s best friend Ashley died of cancer when she was 10. That doesn’t stop her from coming around to visit with him though.
I picked this up after reading Hold Me Closer, Necromancer. I went looking to see if there were more stories in the series and couldn’t believe my luck when I saw this short for free on Amazon. Score!
Ashley is a Harbinger. Matt calls her Death though that’s not what she is. She doesn’t kill people, she’s just a guide for those who are newly dead. Sort of like an usher showing you to your seat in a stadium. She can make herself look however she wants, but she prefers the form of her 10-yr-old self. She says it makes her less threatening to the newly dead who are confused though that can backfire when they have a hard time believing a little girl. She’s smart, funny, loving and occasionally snarky. I loved her. She’s a great character! I’m glad she got her own short story in this one and I look forward to seeing more of her in the series.
Matt’s best friend Ashley died of cancer when she was 10. That doesn’t stop her from coming around to visit with him though.
I picked this up after reading Hold Me Closer, Necromancer. I went looking to see if there were more stories in the series and couldn’t believe my luck when I saw this short for free on Amazon. Score!
Ashley is a Harbinger. Matt calls her Death though that’s not what she is. She doesn’t kill people, she’s just a guide for those who are newly dead. Sort of like an usher showing you to your seat in a stadium. She can make herself look however she wants, but she prefers the form of her 10-yr-old self. She says it makes her less threatening to the newly dead who are confused though that can backfire when they have a hard time believing a little girl. She’s smart, funny, loving and occasionally snarky. I loved her. She’s a great character! I’m glad she got her own short story in this one and I look forward to seeing more of her in the series.
simsbrarian's review
5.0
I loved HMC, Necromancer and this short prequel novella was a lovely tie-on focused on my favorite character: Ashley!
I look forward to more from this world and these characters :D Until then I will just have to keep enjoying this very short but awesome little story about Ashley the Harbinger of Death!
I look forward to more from this world and these characters :D Until then I will just have to keep enjoying this very short but awesome little story about Ashley the Harbinger of Death!
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