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brunettegeekgirl's review against another edition
5.0
The cover:
So this is Tod!! I’m glad I can finally see how my favorite character looks like .
The storyline:
So I was supposed to read this before My Soul To Keep but decided otherwise since It is just a novella and it wouldn’t affect the story of the series. After finishing MStK, I decided that I needed to read this one. I had to know how Tod became who he is in the series.
This novella was short, accurate and good to read. I found a different Tod than the one in the series, acting like a selfish, non-human reaper but I found out why soon enough.
So to not spoil this review, I’ll just say that unlike what Nash says all the time, that he’s brother owes him, in fact, he owes Tod a lot!! You’ll be so shocked to find out!
The characters:
Tod is an awesome brother and Nash is obviously blind not to see that.
Levi, whom I was supposed to guess that he’ll be here, is an awesome dead kid reaper! I’m a fan of him!!! .
Conclusion:
This was a very good quick read from Tod’s point of view. As always, I love Rachel’s writing .
This is a favorite.
So this is Tod!! I’m glad I can finally see how my favorite character looks like .
The storyline:
So I was supposed to read this before My Soul To Keep but decided otherwise since It is just a novella and it wouldn’t affect the story of the series. After finishing MStK, I decided that I needed to read this one. I had to know how Tod became who he is in the series.
This novella was short, accurate and good to read. I found a different Tod than the one in the series, acting like a selfish, non-human reaper but I found out why soon enough.
So to not spoil this review, I’ll just say that unlike what Nash says all the time, that he’s brother owes him, in fact, he owes Tod a lot!! You’ll be so shocked to find out!
The characters:
Tod is an awesome brother and Nash is obviously blind not to see that.
Levi, whom I was supposed to guess that he’ll be here, is an awesome dead kid reaper! I’m a fan of him!!! .
Conclusion:
This was a very good quick read from Tod’s point of view. As always, I love Rachel’s writing .
This is a favorite.
stephlyons's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
pewterwolf's review against another edition
2.0
Review Taken From The Pewter Wolf
In this special novella, Rachel Vincent writes from Tod's (Nash's older brother) point of view. Now, Tod is a teenager who likes girls, food, sports and tolerate his brother. He has his whole life ahead of him. And with his bean sidhe (aka banshee) heritage, that's gonna last a long time, indeed.
But that was before the car accident happened.
Tod, then, has to make a choice. Life? Death? Or somewhere in the middle?
Now, this is very much a novella for the fans, just like Rachel's other novella, My Soul to Lose. Whereas My Soul To Lose is classed as a prequel to the first novel in the Soul Screamers series, My Soul to Take, this is classed as 3.5 in the series (aka between My Soul To Keep and My Soul To Steal) and this is the perfect place to read this. Even though this does go into Tod's past and there is hints of "this is a prequel!" about it, it answers questions that I am sure readers of the Soul Screamers series want to know...
Now, I haven't read this series and my copy of My Soul To Take (book 1 in the series) is waiting patiently in my To Be Read pile and I do plan on reading this and a few other books by Mira Ink (mostly by my Kindle, I hope!), but I do feel like this was interesting. Maybe this will help get me into the series. It's all about timing... we'll see.
In this special novella, Rachel Vincent writes from Tod's (Nash's older brother) point of view. Now, Tod is a teenager who likes girls, food, sports and tolerate his brother. He has his whole life ahead of him. And with his bean sidhe (aka banshee) heritage, that's gonna last a long time, indeed.
But that was before the car accident happened.
Tod, then, has to make a choice. Life? Death? Or somewhere in the middle?
Now, this is very much a novella for the fans, just like Rachel's other novella, My Soul to Lose. Whereas My Soul To Lose is classed as a prequel to the first novel in the Soul Screamers series, My Soul to Take, this is classed as 3.5 in the series (aka between My Soul To Keep and My Soul To Steal) and this is the perfect place to read this. Even though this does go into Tod's past and there is hints of "this is a prequel!" about it, it answers questions that I am sure readers of the Soul Screamers series want to know...
Now, I haven't read this series and my copy of My Soul To Take (book 1 in the series) is waiting patiently in my To Be Read pile and I do plan on reading this and a few other books by Mira Ink (mostly by my Kindle, I hope!), but I do feel like this was interesting. Maybe this will help get me into the series. It's all about timing... we'll see.
jkperd03's review against another edition
4.0
This gave so much more insite to Todd. How he was unselfish. It also explains a little more about Nash and how he was before. I felt for Todd, but he also did what he had to in a sence stay with his family. I absoulutley cant wait for IF I DIE!!!
justlily's review against another edition
4.0
I have one thing to say about this.
Tod is five times the man Nash will ever be and if you disagree you are ding dong fucking wrong goodbye.
Tod is five times the man Nash will ever be and if you disagree you are ding dong fucking wrong goodbye.
bikes_books_yarn's review against another edition
3.0
Happy to get the back story of how Todd became a reaper. Yay for these in between books!
bookishvice's review against another edition
5.0
It’s a heart wrenching, powerful story about the Hudson brothers, and the tragedy that took Tod away from his family. I’ve only listened to one other audio book, and I have to say I wasn’t thrilled that this was the only option for reading Reaper. But not to worry! I totally loved the narrator’s voice. It was weirdly intimate hearing certain parts narrated right in my ear, but it was fun.
The story is told by Tod, so we get to see how he thinks. Tod is actually the responsible and level headed one (who knew!). He cares a lot for his mom and follows her rules. He cares for Nash too but his brother is a bit of a jerk. He has a girlfriend who is in a correctional facility and wants to break her out. When Tod says he won’t help, he goes out drinking without permission and gets wasted. On the way back they get into a horrible car accident that leaves one of them dead. And that’s when the surprise comes.
[Spoiler Ahead!]
Tod didn’t die, Nash did! Tod gives his life in exchange because he feels guilty because of the last things he said to his brother. That selfless sacrifice is what get him the reaper job. And it’s so sad! He feels so alone and homeless in the afterlife. I almost cried when he revealed himself and his mom wasn’t as enthusiastic. But she was just scared for what the reaper job implies. Another surprise was that he was actually the one to first see Kaylee, not Nash. He finds her at the hospital when she is sent there in the prequel. Oh! And the end. It sent chills through me hearing Tod speak like that. Overall this short story made me love Tod even more.
The story is told by Tod, so we get to see how he thinks. Tod is actually the responsible and level headed one (who knew!). He cares a lot for his mom and follows her rules. He cares for Nash too but his brother is a bit of a jerk. He has a girlfriend who is in a correctional facility and wants to break her out. When Tod says he won’t help, he goes out drinking without permission and gets wasted. On the way back they get into a horrible car accident that leaves one of them dead. And that’s when the surprise comes.
[Spoiler Ahead!]
Tod didn’t die, Nash did! Tod gives his life in exchange because he feels guilty because of the last things he said to his brother. That selfless sacrifice is what get him the reaper job. And it’s so sad! He feels so alone and homeless in the afterlife. I almost cried when he revealed himself and his mom wasn’t as enthusiastic. But she was just scared for what the reaper job implies. Another surprise was that he was actually the one to first see Kaylee, not Nash. He finds her at the hospital when she is sent there in the prequel. Oh! And the end. It sent chills through me hearing Tod speak like that. Overall this short story made me love Tod even more.
ilaria_94's review against another edition
5.0
Avevo proprio bisogno di leggere ancora di Tod.
Fantastico!
Fantastico!