Review: Death personified and I love it
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 12, 2012
Another Death personified and I love it. Honestly when it's done well Death is normally my favorite character. This book is no exception.The Death here is not really a bitch though, she's a strong, hard working woman who will do anything for her job, who falls in love and is spurned. Is sad and fabulous and great all at the same time. Death already pushes people away and what happens in her love life just makes her believe that she was always doing the right thing but everyone needs someone right?My favorite part of this particular Death is her bracelet. What a neat idea for her tools. She stats early on that she is not a scythe wielding warrior, oh no. A bracelet with chains and traps, etc will suit her just fine. She also has a tattoo that tells her when she is supposed to take souls, another brilliant addition and definitely something else that makes this Death different from all the others."What must it be like to share a life with someone? Even so short a life as a human's? These two made her envious of thier time together, obviously filled with love.She touched the tattoo to seal it. "I shouldn't have summoned her."Wiping away the tears, Harry stiffened and seemed to draw upon an inner well of strength. "I'm glad you did. It's just hard to let her go again." His jaw trembled but he clamped it toghter.Unable to say more, Death nodded. She sat with him a moment, sharing the solemn moment with him. Only when his roommate gurgled his final breath did she release his hand.Silence issued from the other bed. The man's spirit rose up and floated near her. Heaving a breath, she sent him a sad smile.Harry held up a hand. "See you soon?"She nodded before whisking the soul away. Sometimes, this job held equal parts pleasure and pain."The other characters in this story are just as thrilling. Sysiphus is included as well as Hypnos who is Death's sister. I really liked Hypnos, she has the best in mind for her sister and always is trying to get her to do something other than work. Who knew Death could just go out and have a drink? And Hypnos is just plain fun!The plot of the story is interesting. I would definitely put this somewhere in the genre of paranormal romance which are always fun for me. I just can't help myself, these are like my guilty pleasures in life and Death is a Bitch is no exception! The ending fits perfectly with the rest of the story and really makes you realize that even Death should have a happy existence!