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Mourner For Hire
by Caitlin Moss
emotional
medium-paced
Vada has an unconventional job and childhood trauma. Dominic also has trauma and a troubled last few years. Brought back together by the death of his mother, the two rekindle a long-lost friendship and heal... but not without a lot of hate first. Vada returns to their shared hometown, which she hasn't visited in decades. Dominic returned home to be there for his family. Both characters discover their old and new lives together...eventually.
I liked this book. My rating for it is 4/5 stars. Lovers of Abby Jimenez and Emily Henry romance novels, don't sleep on this book! Mourner For Hire has a lot of elements and gives vibes similar to the romance novels by the aforementioned authors. This is a perfect read for bookish people who also love to hang out in cemeteries.
Moss's work is well written and original. It has romance, spice, cute characters, and a small-town setting. The main characters go through soul-searching arcs that conclude nicely. I devoured the story, similar to when I read Henry/Jimenez. The characters are lovable and funny, especially if you appreciate dark humor. Vada is relatable with diverse talents. Dominic is a good man (trying to pretend he isn't sometimes). I'd recommend this book to readers who aren't afraid of dark, morbid humor or discussions about death. The book contains other content warnings at the beginning, so review those if you're a sensitive reader.
My critiques are minuscule. Without giving spoilers, there's a repetitive adjective that I got tired of. Something mentioned in the story did not come full circle, as I thought it would. I have a hard time believing the enemies-to-lovers story, but if that is your thing, then you'll love this story. Some aspects of Dominic's perspective did not feel realistic, but that is probably just me. The conclusion felt very fast. I felt that it could have been drawn out for another chapter or two to fully wrap up the story, but overall, I enjoyed reading. I would recommend it to my friends who like dark romance books.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an advanced readers copy e-book!
I liked this book. My rating for it is 4/5 stars. Lovers of Abby Jimenez and Emily Henry romance novels, don't sleep on this book! Mourner For Hire has a lot of elements and gives vibes similar to the romance novels by the aforementioned authors. This is a perfect read for bookish people who also love to hang out in cemeteries.
Moss's work is well written and original. It has romance, spice, cute characters, and a small-town setting. The main characters go through soul-searching arcs that conclude nicely. I devoured the story, similar to when I read Henry/Jimenez. The characters are lovable and funny, especially if you appreciate dark humor. Vada is relatable with diverse talents. Dominic is a good man (trying to pretend he isn't sometimes). I'd recommend this book to readers who aren't afraid of dark, morbid humor or discussions about death. The book contains other content warnings at the beginning, so review those if you're a sensitive reader.
My critiques are minuscule. Without giving spoilers, there's a repetitive adjective that I got tired of. Something mentioned in the story did not come full circle, as I thought it would. I have a hard time believing the enemies-to-lovers story, but if that is your thing, then you'll love this story. Some aspects of Dominic's perspective did not feel realistic, but that is probably just me. The conclusion felt very fast. I felt that it could have been drawn out for another chapter or two to fully wrap up the story, but overall, I enjoyed reading. I would recommend it to my friends who like dark romance books.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an advanced readers copy e-book!