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This was such an original book, I was captivated by it. Evie died an accidental hero and as such she went to the top tier of the after life, cloud nine.
Only problem is she's been there for a very long time and things are getting a bit stale.
She gets herself a job a guide and this is where the story really takes off.
The idea of a heavenly reward and judgement day are all incorporated in this book as well as hauntings, young love, old love and family ties.
I won't spoil it for anyone, but I heartily recommend this book. Its an easy entertaing read.

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I’ve always been attracted and interested to books like this and it’s so nice to finally see one for the YA genre. You have to be a bit careful with these types of books so they don’t get too heavy especially for young readers but I thought this one was very well written.

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I thought this was such a unique take on the afterlife - the author has beautifully blended death and tragedy with humour, and it makes the heavier themes in this book more palatable to a younger audience.
I adored the wide variety of characters and the language used to portray them. I think this would make a fabulous television show!
I felt invested in Evie's story, in her hunt for her brother, her relationship with Tom and the mystery of the arsonist.
The story was a touch predictable, but was nonetheless a delightful read that I enjoyed.
I give this 4.5 stars (rounded up here to 5).

Thank you so much to Scholastic UK for this arc via NetGalley, and for giving me the opportunity to share my honest thoughts on this book.

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