Dead Girl in Love by Linda Joy SingletonMy rating: 2 of 5 stars
This book was really disappointing compared to the first two. Various story lines are brought up with minimal follow through. Dead Girl in Love fell flat.
Amber is a temp lifter occupying the body of her best friend, Alyce. I've worn my friend's underwear before, but swapping bodies would be a bit personal! Amber must adhere to the nine divine rules for temp lifters including the first rule, follow through on your host's body obligations and plans. This means putting up with Alyce's whiny mother. Amber has always had a strained relationship with Mrs. Perfetti, and now has to live with her. She is codependant, often behaves like a child and has been known to snoop around in Alyce's room. Meanwhile, Amber's deceased granny is inhabiting her body. Granny a little unconventional, causing Amber some concern. The story seemed to be leading up to more events with her granny, who seems like an interesting character, but there wasn't much focus on her. The situations involving granny could have been a lot more fun.
Although she is only expected to take care of Alyce's life, while she is recooperating from her depression, Amber decides to make improvements. She encounters a new puzzle to work through as she investigates Alyce's current obsession involving mortuaries. Busy with her recent adventures, she neglected to realize Alyce's unhappiness and soon realizes she doesn't know her best friend as well as she thought.
She also decides Alyce needs a love life. She goes on several interesting dates. It can be horrible when friends try to set you up! This story line had great potential, had it been developed further.
Amber is once again haunted by Gabe, the dark lifter from the previous story. He is a body swapper who refuses to give up the practice. I was disappointed that Amber fell for Gabe's charming good looks and sad story of betrayal once again. I'd be likely to fall for someone like this, but I expected more from her character. What is it with these older guys ? Older guys can be wonderful, but Gabe died more than a century ago!
This story did not end on cliff hanger. It is quite possible this is the last story in this series.
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