Death’s Successor is a whirlwind of celestial politics, business deals with Hell, and some very human struggles. Brian’s journey from CEO to death’s right-hand man (literally) felt like an epic juggling act, and honestly, it was quite entertaining. He’s running Hell, filling the shoes of the Archangel of Death, and trying to keep his company afloat—talk about a chaotic to-do list.

Dahlia’s character, on the other hand, was a bit underwhelming. Her emotional journey felt somewhat lacking, especially when compared to the scale of the cosmic drama. Her grief and search for purpose could have added more depth, but I found myself wanting more from her.

The story had some great moments, especially when it dove into the odd mix of bureaucracy and the afterlife. However, the pacing felt uneven at times, and I struggled to stay fully invested in parts. Still, if you love tales of angels, demons, and boardroom drama, this could be a fun read for you.

I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Good Omens by Terry Prachett and Neil Gaiman is one of my top 3 favorite books of all time so when I saw this book likened to it I jumped in with both feet. But the best I can offer is meh. The concept is great but the delivery was lacking. It jumps right into the story with no introduction which sometimes can be a good thing but some background, heck even a few flashbacks would have been welcomed. I honestly thought that this was part of a series and that I had missed the first book. But nope. It tries for dry humour but doesnt succeed.

I couldn't finish this one or get past 30%. There was no backstory, no explanations about characters....I felt completely lost reading this. I like the premise but that's all this book has going for it.

My biggest issue with this novel is that it reads like a sequel. There's little explanation for the character’s behavior other than brief mention of events from the past. The premise is great, but lack of fully fleshed characters leaves you wanting more.