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Don't Fear The Reaper (2011)

by Michelle Muto(Favorite Author)

4.03 of 5 Votes: 4

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

Dreamscapes, Ink

series

Netherworld

review 1: I really hate to cry, so I usually avoid reads that I know will get me all teary eyed. When I read the first chapter of this book I not only cried, I bawled. Michelle Muto is a talented author that captured the feelings of grief exquisitely. Not only did I feel sorry for Keelie in that opening scene, I ached for her.If you've ever felt despair or know someone who has, you'll probably connect with Keelie. She just lost her sister (identical twin), who was murdered and couldn't deal with the pain of her death. All I have to say is where were her parents? The only issue I had with this book was with Keelie's absent parents. Who would leave a girl who had a history of drug abuse alone in a house with prescription pills? I know they were grieving too, but at some point ... morepeople have to think about their living children. There was no mention of counseling even though her sister was murdered. I could go on, but then you would think that this wasn't a good book. That isn't the case at all.This is an exceptional read with real emotions packed on nearly every page. Some of it is gritty and deals with hard issues, but the story itself is a beautiful unfolding of coming to terms with loss and consequences of choice.I expected the ending to turn out the way it did, but that didn't take away from my enjoyment of the book. So if you don't mind some tears, or even if you do, Don't Fear the Reaper is worth the emotion. At least it was for me, who usually sticks with books I know I'll get a happily ever after.I'm not going to give away the ending, but it was satisfying, at least to this reader. Great job, Michelle Muto. I'll be looking forward to your other works.
review 2: There are some books that a writer picks up, and within the first few pages, she's envious. Envious of the flawless writing, the vivid scenes, the raw emotions, and the fresh, unique story line. This was one of those books for me.I loved Muto's "The Book of Lost Souls" when I read it a little over a year ago. But "Don't Fear the Reaper" is worlds different from that debut novel. Where Book of Lost Souls felt like Buffy - lighthearted, fun, full of magick - Reaper is dark, hard and painful - a true novel of a lost soul.From page one, Reaper gripped me. I was torn into pieces over and over along with Keely as the consequences of her actions kept coming back to haunt her. This book was hard to read; a book that seemed borne of grief and frustration, which made it all the more real to me.I did expect the ending. I expected the ending from the moment the concept was introduced. But it did not take away the joy of reaching that point and knowing Keely had made the right decision. There was nothing about this book that wasn't amazing. Now, I hope there is a sequel in the works! less

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