Review: What does Death fear?
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 15, 2014
I read this book as soon as it was available, but I haven't been ready to write a review until now. I have loved every minute of this series, and I have been privileged to witness the evolution and growth of Niki's character. Knowing this would be the final book in the series, I was very anxious to read it. I was anxious to see where it would go, how it could possibly end, but also worried about poor Niki who had already been through so much.I can't stand reviews with spoilers, so I promise not to ruin any of the book for readers. But I will say that I am very happy with the way this series was wrapped up. It stayed true to the previous books, with heart-stopping action, snarky banter and no nonsense kick assery. And of course there was also pain and death and gore and tragedy. Niki wasn't meant for a traditional happy ever after, but she gets a fitting and satisfying send off in this last book.Perhaps my favorite part of the book was the central theme, What does Death fear? I love the way JL Murray is able to personify mythical entities (Death, Lucifer, the Creator, and others). She creates real, rounded personalities for them, and they are credible characters. I certainly never would have guessed that I would be all teary eyed over the romantic liaison between Death and Lucifer! And the idea that there is always something or someone greater or more powerful out there, that every being has someone or something to answer to, is very thought provoking.So, as sad as I am to say goodbye to Niki, at least this book will keep me thinking of her with a smile.