Reviews

Drowning in Amber by E.C. Bell, Eileen Bell

jandi's review

4.0

This is much grimmer than [b:Seeing The Light|23262076|Seeing The Light (Marie Jenner Mystery #1)|Eileen Bell|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1411403283s/23262076.jpg|42576365], with Marie and James unintentionally stumbling onto the darker side of Edmonton while deciding to keep his PI business alive. The characters, including newly deceased Eddie, are better developed; I liked how Eddie was able to provide a 3rd party view about the other characters that one would otherwise not get from listening only to Marie's point of view. I really enjoyed watching Marie grow, although sometimes it was quite frustrating. The addition of the book club, as well as the interaction with Marie's best friend lightened up an otherwise grim story.

And the ending... whaaaaaa?!?!?!

Very interested in seeing where the story is headed on the next book.

clyssandre's review

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

Drowning in Amber is entertaining but it doesn't go the extra mile to be particularly unique or bring new ideas to the genre.
It reminded me a lot of the adventure video game Blackwell, which has the same premise : a detective who can see ghost, talk to them to solve cases and can help dead people move on. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore and Drug abuse