A review by jazzzzzis
Railed by the Reaper by Dalia Davies

challenging dark emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

I tried so hard to like this one but I really could not. I found Onna deeply unlikable and wallowing in her own self pity. I found the way she “saved” her brother disturbing and it felt more like a punishment for him. Not to say suicide is a good thing, but her reason for it all was to assuage her own guilt, not actually help her brother. I also did not quite get the chemistry between her and Death. It felt like I barely got to know Death, therefore cared little for what he did and why he did it. 

It was nice to see more of Ari and get more lore on her and some fun reappearances from Lily and Eebie. Mostly, I just want an Ari story in full.