Only Mostly Dead
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4.0 • 6 Ratings
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- $5.99
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- $5.99
Publisher Description
No one tells you how much paperwork there is after you die.
I expected to wake up on a cloud where angels played harps and fed me grapes. Instead, I'm a ghost stuck in suburban Toronto. The only one who can see me is an unemployed grim reaper who'd rather be playing video games.
Turns out the business of dying is a train wreck. But if there was ever a girl boss who could get it back on track, it's me. All I need is a little help from my new roommate, whether they want to be involved or not.
Nothing at Afterlife Incorporated moves quickly and if I don't find a way out soon there won't be anything left of me to cross over. They say death can be easy, but being only mostly dead sucks.
Only Mostly Dead is the first installment in the Afterlife Incorporated urban fantasy trilogy. It features a slow—so slow—burn romance that may take several books to resolve. Be patient. Death is coming…eventually.
Customer Reviews
Amazing Story & Narration🎧Fascinating & Enjoyable!
“Only Mostly Dead” is a unique urban fantasy novel that is entertaining with storylines that are interesting and original. The story is fast moving, and it draws in immediately, grabbing your attention and holding it captive the entire time. Ember’s battle with cancer was over and she was expecting her heavenly forever after, except that is not what happens, and she is stuck on earth in a ghostly form, all because of an error on their part, the administration running the afterlife, the bureaucracy. After mishaps, screw-ups and not getting any answers, she runs into someone who can hear her and Ember follows her and goes to her home, though her roommate, Kelly, is not very welcoming. Turns out Kelly does not just hear her, they see her too, because Kelly is a grim reaper, just what Ember needs to get to where she wants to go, except Kelly is an unemployed reaper and not very helpful. There is never a dull moment in this book and has a fabulous lineup of interesting characters, a perfect balance of drama, humor via witty dialogue, mystery and intrigue, some twists, thrilling and suspenseful moments and heartfelt emotions, too. The writing, plot and world building are fantastic, as are the character growth and development. Alli Temple, thank you for this amazing story and the wild ride.
🎧📚🎧 Audiobook edition coming soon! Emily Lawrence does a fantastic job bringing these characters to life and does so with a complete understanding of who she is portraying. Her talent and versatility truly shines in her character voices, covering all the roles she gives each their own distinct voice, making it easy to follow and tell who is who and is believable in every role. She is a natural in Ember’s roles, showcases all aspects of her personality perfectly and does the same for every character. You could hear how much heart she puts into her work as she captures all the characters’ emotions and has your feeling each one. She sets the perfect tone for the story, handles the witty dialogue and back-an-forth banter with ease and never misses a beat. Emily Lawrence is an entertaining storyteller and her performance elevates the story to another level. Thanks for the amazing listen.