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A review by betweenthelinesbookclub
Don't Fear the Reaper by William F. Houle, J.E. Taylor
3.0
I got this book as an ARC from NetGalley for my honest opinion.
The day Nick Ramsay’s eighth-grade teacher drops dead in his classroom, Nick sees his first reaper. When another cloaked figure appears at his grandmother’s bedside, Nick issues an order for the vile creature to leave her alone.
This simple act of defiance creates a domino effect that brings Fate and Death to Nick’s door and reveals his true lineage, throwing his world into chaos. To make matters worse, a group of rogue reapers declares war on humanity and Nick is the only one who can stop them.
This is a good short story which is very fast-paced and the action is started from the very beginning. Nick seems to act a lot older than the 13 year old he is but some teens are more mature than others I guess, especially when presented with the challenges he faced.
I didn't particularly like the cover as it is aimed at the young adult reader and I don't think it will appeal to a wider audience.
The day Nick Ramsay’s eighth-grade teacher drops dead in his classroom, Nick sees his first reaper. When another cloaked figure appears at his grandmother’s bedside, Nick issues an order for the vile creature to leave her alone.
This simple act of defiance creates a domino effect that brings Fate and Death to Nick’s door and reveals his true lineage, throwing his world into chaos. To make matters worse, a group of rogue reapers declares war on humanity and Nick is the only one who can stop them.
This is a good short story which is very fast-paced and the action is started from the very beginning. Nick seems to act a lot older than the 13 year old he is but some teens are more mature than others I guess, especially when presented with the challenges he faced.
I didn't particularly like the cover as it is aimed at the young adult reader and I don't think it will appeal to a wider audience.