kstep1805's review
3.0
This short story did exactly what it was supposed to do, pique my interest in the Soul Screamers series.
taliac36's review
5.0
ooooh myyyyy....it was very short!
Oh well, anyway,
So in this book , it focused in how Tod became the reaper and his motives . He also recalled when he met a female bean didhe for the first in the hospital and intentionally took a different life that wasn't meant to be taken(revenge).
Oh well, anyway,
So in this book , it focused in how Tod became the reaper and his motives . He also recalled when he met a female bean didhe for the first in the hospital and intentionally took a different life that wasn't meant to be taken(revenge).
medusax0's review
3.0
When i first read this book a couple of years ago, i absolutely loved it, i thought it was the best book in the world,and i loved Tod! i still love Tod but i don't think that it was the best book in the world anymore, but i still enjoyed reading it, i still think Tod is amazing and i still think Rachel Vincent is an amazing writer.
lacey1020's review
4.0
Liked reading about Tod’s backstory since he’s my favorite character. Some parts made me cringe a little.
deann_f's review
5.0
what an eye opening experience with Tod! it was refreshing to see from Tod's perspective.
kimster82's review
4.0
It was interesting to be in Tod's head for a change and we finally found out how he stumbled into this unusual job of his.
I don't know what to make of all the information I got, but I guess I'll find out sooner or later.
I don't know what to make of all the information I got, but I guess I'll find out sooner or later.
islandgeekgirl's review
5.0
As if the backstory of my favorite character was going to get anything less than five stars. And what a heart-breaking glimpse into Tod's past we get in this novella. I had my suspicions of what would happen while I was reading but that didn't stop the tears and there are so many laugh out loud quotes from Tod, who keeps his sense of sarcastic humor that I love in the series.
berls's review
3.0
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My Initial Reaction...
I enjoyed this quick glimpse at Tod, Nash's reaper/banshee brother from the Soul Screamers series. Up until now we've only gotten quick glances at him, but this short story is entirely from his perspective, and answers a lot of questions about him.
The Narration...
I really missed Amanda Ronconi, though I understand the switch to a male narrator to match Tod as narrator, rather than Kaylee. It was hard to adjust to though, because Salerno's characterization of both Tod and Nash is different form Ronconi's. In fact, it's almost the complete opposite - instead of Tod having a scratchy voice, now Nash does. Adjustment aside, the narration was okay. Characters do have distinctly different voices and women (there are very few) come off ok. But they don't come to life with the skill that Ronconi has brought to the series.
The Characters...
Tod is a real treat in this short - we finally get to know who he is and how he became a reaper. You see some of the qualities you've already seen coming through in the novels, but definitely heightened. For example, he's shown himself to be fiercely loyal to those he loves and this is even more true in Reaper.
We also get to know Nash and a little bit more about what he's been through. My general feel for him until know had been that he's a weak character in need of some personal conviction, but now I see that he has grown quite a bit. In Reaper he is so childish and selfish; I suspect we don't see as much of that in the books in large part because of the events of this short.
The Story...
This short story starts in the Hudson home, before Tod's death and before Nash came to Kaylee's school. Nash has been grounded due to getting into some trouble with his current girlfriend, Sabine, and Tod is on guard duty while Harmony works her night shift. Not unsurprisingly Nash isn't happy to be stuck in the house and Tod, with his girlfriend over, isn't exactly thrilled to be on guard duty. Needless to say, it's not a quite night at home for the boys and a few bad decisions end in disaster for the Hudson household.
Tod's story is full of surprising twists and heartwarming details that will make you look at the reaper in brand new ways. Because it is a look back in time, the big elements in the story are not surprising though; you're most certainly not on the edge of your seat. I think this might have been more enjoyable as a prequel, though I don't know if I would have felt the necessary investment in the characters at that point to enjoy it as much as I did at this point.
Concluding Sentiments...
Reaper fits in really well as a precursor to the next book in the series (My Soul to Steal) and gives some really interesting insights that I expect to have repercussions later in the series. I'd recommend it for a fun, quick read.
My Initial Reaction...
I enjoyed this quick glimpse at Tod, Nash's reaper/banshee brother from the Soul Screamers series. Up until now we've only gotten quick glances at him, but this short story is entirely from his perspective, and answers a lot of questions about him.
The Narration...
I really missed Amanda Ronconi, though I understand the switch to a male narrator to match Tod as narrator, rather than Kaylee. It was hard to adjust to though, because Salerno's characterization of both Tod and Nash is different form Ronconi's. In fact, it's almost the complete opposite - instead of Tod having a scratchy voice, now Nash does. Adjustment aside, the narration was okay. Characters do have distinctly different voices and women (there are very few) come off ok. But they don't come to life with the skill that Ronconi has brought to the series.
The Characters...
Tod is a real treat in this short - we finally get to know who he is and how he became a reaper. You see some of the qualities you've already seen coming through in the novels, but definitely heightened. For example, he's shown himself to be fiercely loyal to those he loves and this is even more true in Reaper.
We also get to know Nash and a little bit more about what he's been through. My general feel for him until know had been that he's a weak character in need of some personal conviction, but now I see that he has grown quite a bit. In Reaper he is so childish and selfish; I suspect we don't see as much of that in the books in large part because of the events of this short.
The Story...
This short story starts in the Hudson home, before Tod's death and before Nash came to Kaylee's school. Nash has been grounded due to getting into some trouble with his current girlfriend, Sabine, and Tod is on guard duty while Harmony works her night shift. Not unsurprisingly Nash isn't happy to be stuck in the house and Tod, with his girlfriend over, isn't exactly thrilled to be on guard duty. Needless to say, it's not a quite night at home for the boys and a few bad decisions end in disaster for the Hudson household.
Tod's story is full of surprising twists and heartwarming details that will make you look at the reaper in brand new ways. Because it is a look back in time, the big elements in the story are not surprising though; you're most certainly not on the edge of your seat. I think this might have been more enjoyable as a prequel, though I don't know if I would have felt the necessary investment in the characters at that point to enjoy it as much as I did at this point.
Concluding Sentiments...
Reaper fits in really well as a precursor to the next book in the series (My Soul to Steal) and gives some really interesting insights that I expect to have repercussions later in the series. I'd recommend it for a fun, quick read.