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Aisling Grimlock #4-6
Grim Middle
The one thing you can always say about Aisling Grimlock is that her life is never boring.
Never.
Not even for five minutes.
She’s a grim reaper by trade, a sister by birth and a pain in the butt by choice. She lives in a world that’s always changing, rearranging and even growing.
This omnibus includes three titles: Grim Reunion, Grim Expectations and Grim Holiday.
Join Aisling and her merry band of family and friends and they deal with the impossible, including the return of the mother everyone long thought dead, the wraiths that never seem to rest and a visit from her boyfriend’s mother that just happens to come at the worst possible time.
All of her enemies seem to believe that Aisling is destined for greatness. All she thinks she’s destined for is constant sarcasm and the occasional headache.
Who’s right?
Never.
Not even for five minutes.
She’s a grim reaper by trade, a sister by birth and a pain in the butt by choice. She lives in a world that’s always changing, rearranging and even growing.
This omnibus includes three titles: Grim Reunion, Grim Expectations and Grim Holiday.
Join Aisling and her merry band of family and friends and they deal with the impossible, including the return of the mother everyone long thought dead, the wraiths that never seem to rest and a visit from her boyfriend’s mother that just happens to come at the worst possible time.
All of her enemies seem to believe that Aisling is destined for greatness. All she thinks she’s destined for is constant sarcasm and the occasional headache.
Who’s right?
1013 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 5, 2017
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About the author
Amanda M. Lee
309 books2,907 followersWhen I was a kid, I was torn between whether or not I was going to grow up and be the Incredible Hulk or Wonder Woman. I flirted with being a Jedi Knight for awhile, but I wasn't up for the intense travel associated with the gig. In my teens, I settled on being a writer -- although I had no idea the effort that would entail.
Not only am I a writer now, but I'm a writer in several different mediums. I'm a longtime newspaper reporter, an avid reader and a voracious science fiction fanatic.
Not only am I a writer now, but I'm a writer in several different mediums. I'm a longtime newspaper reporter, an avid reader and a voracious science fiction fanatic.
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August 31, 2017
Laugh Out Loud Funny
This series is incredibly funny and entertaining. Amanda Lee does a great job writing the witty and humorous dialogues. Aisling is her usual snarky self. I love the way the family interacts with each other. I can't wait for the next book.
This series is incredibly funny and entertaining. Amanda Lee does a great job writing the witty and humorous dialogues. Aisling is her usual snarky self. I love the way the family interacts with each other. I can't wait for the next book.
January 6, 2019
Loved each of these books. Currently binge re-reading the entire series. Excellent stories, intriguing characters and plots and we'll written.
December 15, 2019
14* out of 15* as it's actually 3 books in one!!
I have to drop a * for the few rather glaring plot holes.. it's such a shame because Ms Lee is usually so accurate.. I am wondering if she was switching between series and got slightly off her game..
Neither dramatically changes the stories or affects the outcome in any really significant way but they're rather glaring at me and I can't not mention it.
Earlier box set (so I can't recall which book precisely) Cormack states that he installed tracking on all his vehicles because the kids kept taking them.. Serena "borrows" a car after Aisling mentions escaping through the garage and taking one of her father's vehicles.. BUT when they realise what she's done Cormack totally forgets about the tracking and they have to take a punt on where Serena and the car are.
On visiting the Olivet mausoleum they notice a plaque for a John Anderson who'd apparently died only a week before.. now I am pretty sure that this is the character who had been chasing Aisling to use her to achieve immortality and overcome his brain tumour, in an earlier novel. He was related to Genevieve (who just happens to be the reason the mausoleum was burnt down by Aisling) and they all know that she's a member of the Olivet family.. so why don't any of them recognise his name, recall the connection to the Olivet's or refer to the earlier events??
Am I being picky? Possibly!! Especially when I was totally immersed in the Grimlocks world and enjoyed everything else so much .
Still can't pick a single favourite series from Ms Lee's collections.. I think in true Grimlock fashion it's going to be whichever I am currently reading.. so today you're my favourite!!
I have to drop a * for the few rather glaring plot holes.. it's such a shame because Ms Lee is usually so accurate.. I am wondering if she was switching between series and got slightly off her game..
Neither dramatically changes the stories or affects the outcome in any really significant way but they're rather glaring at me and I can't not mention it.
Earlier box set (so I can't recall which book precisely) Cormack states that he installed tracking on all his vehicles because the kids kept taking them.. Serena "borrows" a car after Aisling mentions escaping through the garage and taking one of her father's vehicles.. BUT when they realise what she's done Cormack totally forgets about the tracking and they have to take a punt on where Serena and the car are.
On visiting the Olivet mausoleum they notice a plaque for a John Anderson who'd apparently died only a week before.. now I am pretty sure that this is the character who had been chasing Aisling to use her to achieve immortality and overcome his brain tumour, in an earlier novel. He was related to Genevieve (who just happens to be the reason the mausoleum was burnt down by Aisling) and they all know that she's a member of the Olivet family.. so why don't any of them recognise his name, recall the connection to the Olivet's or refer to the earlier events??
Am I being picky? Possibly!! Especially when I was totally immersed in the Grimlocks world and enjoyed everything else so much .
Still can't pick a single favourite series from Ms Lee's collections.. I think in true Grimlock fashion it's going to be whichever I am currently reading.. so today you're my favourite!!
July 9, 2024
Having liked the first three books in this series I went into this anthology expecting to enjoy the continuation. I was not disappointed in the slightest. The story arc proceeds with Aisling and Griffon’s relationship continuing to grow as Aisling continues to find new ways for her reaperness to cause problems, errr, encounter adventure (that’s a more positive spin right?). One of the core joys in the series is the interaction of Aisling with her family and that continues to shine through these three episodes. In fact, the ante is raised when her mother, who died a number of years ago, returns. One shouldn’t be too surprised in a Grim Reaper series when someone comes back from the dead.
Each of the novels manages to have its own encapsulated story. For books 4 and 5, wraiths continue to be major players in the narrative (although, come to think of it, they only get about 6 words of dialogue that they use quite a lot). Book 6 takes us on a bit of a new journey into something supernaturally different. I do enjoy how the author is expanding our view of their supernatural world, book by book.
These books have never been high action but the usage of that is judicious and the reader’s relationship with this family is such that your excitement grows exponentially when they ready for a fight all together. You might be a little shy of spending a weekend with these guys but you’d be nuts not to want them in your corner.
I enjoyed this set quite a lot and am looking forward to the concluding 3 books.
Each of the novels manages to have its own encapsulated story. For books 4 and 5, wraiths continue to be major players in the narrative (although, come to think of it, they only get about 6 words of dialogue that they use quite a lot). Book 6 takes us on a bit of a new journey into something supernaturally different. I do enjoy how the author is expanding our view of their supernatural world, book by book.
These books have never been high action but the usage of that is judicious and the reader’s relationship with this family is such that your excitement grows exponentially when they ready for a fight all together. You might be a little shy of spending a weekend with these guys but you’d be nuts not to want them in your corner.
I enjoyed this set quite a lot and am looking forward to the concluding 3 books.
February 14, 2025
More curiously engaging snark
This volume comprises novels 4, 5, and 6 in the series about Aisling Grimlock, youngest child and only girl in a family of grim reapers. The family is assigned a place and time of someone’s death, then arrives to collect the soul of the newly departed. Once collected, the soul is passed along to the destination of the person’s beliefs, good or bad depending on how the person had lived. There are supernatural threats to the Reapers, such as wraiths, uncollected spirits who survive by absorbing the spirits of others, which deprives them of their eternal reward. In this trilogy, Aisling is threatened by the image of a faceless man who appears in mirrors and attempts to kill her, nearly succeeding. The family and friends try to figure out who, what, and where this entity is so they can destroy it. Along the way, the family bickers and teases one another, all the while emphasizing their strong devotion to each other. I do get tired of the ironic cringing the family indulges in as they envision and complain about Aisling’s sex life, but after six volumes of this I’m getting used to it. Coming from a large family myself (oldest of eight), I am especially impressed by the expressions of acceptance and love they all make — a very evolved and emotionally intelligent group. I think there’s one more three-book volume in this series, so onward.
This volume comprises novels 4, 5, and 6 in the series about Aisling Grimlock, youngest child and only girl in a family of grim reapers. The family is assigned a place and time of someone’s death, then arrives to collect the soul of the newly departed. Once collected, the soul is passed along to the destination of the person’s beliefs, good or bad depending on how the person had lived. There are supernatural threats to the Reapers, such as wraiths, uncollected spirits who survive by absorbing the spirits of others, which deprives them of their eternal reward. In this trilogy, Aisling is threatened by the image of a faceless man who appears in mirrors and attempts to kill her, nearly succeeding. The family and friends try to figure out who, what, and where this entity is so they can destroy it. Along the way, the family bickers and teases one another, all the while emphasizing their strong devotion to each other. I do get tired of the ironic cringing the family indulges in as they envision and complain about Aisling’s sex life, but after six volumes of this I’m getting used to it. Coming from a large family myself (oldest of eight), I am especially impressed by the expressions of acceptance and love they all make — a very evolved and emotionally intelligent group. I think there’s one more three-book volume in this series, so onward.
April 19, 2020
Still great.
This explains so much of what I was missing in the spinoff series with Braden and Izzy. I love the Grimlock family. Aisling has her dad wrapped around her finger, and even though her and her brothers fight like alley cats, they love each other so much.
In this volume, mother dearest is back, and Braden is all for the reunion. Aisling and her dad are rather suspicious about it all, and Griffin is on the receiving end of her mothers machinations (i.e., divide and conquer within the family ranks). It’s also a time of emotional upheaval as things progress in Aisling and Griffins relationship, as well as Aisling’s relationships with Jerry and her brothers.
Can’t wait to pick up the next (and final?) volume before diving in to a reread of the spinoff.
4 stars ⭐️
This explains so much of what I was missing in the spinoff series with Braden and Izzy. I love the Grimlock family. Aisling has her dad wrapped around her finger, and even though her and her brothers fight like alley cats, they love each other so much.
In this volume, mother dearest is back, and Braden is all for the reunion. Aisling and her dad are rather suspicious about it all, and Griffin is on the receiving end of her mothers machinations (i.e., divide and conquer within the family ranks). It’s also a time of emotional upheaval as things progress in Aisling and Griffins relationship, as well as Aisling’s relationships with Jerry and her brothers.
Can’t wait to pick up the next (and final?) volume before diving in to a reread of the spinoff.
4 stars ⭐️
May 25, 2019
I read all 9 books in this series back-to-back. Loved the characters, even when they went a little over the top. The little mysteries in each book were interesting, and the bigger mystery held up until the very last book. Then there were a few too many "gimmies" to wrap up all the lose ends. But it was still an exceptionally entertaining read. There's a lot of humor woven into the books - I particularly love Aisling's You're a Loser dance, and the I Was Right dance. Playing shark sounds like a blast. And the series is on Kindle Unlimited. Worth the time.
February 11, 2022
Extraordinary boxed set!
This is my third time reading this series, and getting them in 3 books at this once makes it as much easier to binge. I admire the way Lee writes about death, souls, and religions. She takes these sometimes sad and provoking subjects, and creates hilarious, profound, and sometimes irreverent books that are vastly entertaining. I find all her books so enjoyable, and highly recommend them, to readers who like a laugh with their mysteries. Happy reading.
This is my third time reading this series, and getting them in 3 books at this once makes it as much easier to binge. I admire the way Lee writes about death, souls, and religions. She takes these sometimes sad and provoking subjects, and creates hilarious, profound, and sometimes irreverent books that are vastly entertaining. I find all her books so enjoyable, and highly recommend them, to readers who like a laugh with their mysteries. Happy reading.
June 14, 2023
Supernatural fantasy
The Grimlock family is part of the reaper organization responsible for collecting the souls of the deceased but lately a lot of weird stuff seems to be happening. There are a lot of wraiths around Detroit, another reaper family is missing, and their mother who they thought long dead is somehow a presence. Meanwhile Griffin and Aidan have a plan for new living arrangements and Cillian has started dating Griffin's sister.
The Grimlock family is part of the reaper organization responsible for collecting the souls of the deceased but lately a lot of weird stuff seems to be happening. There are a lot of wraiths around Detroit, another reaper family is missing, and their mother who they thought long dead is somehow a presence. Meanwhile Griffin and Aidan have a plan for new living arrangements and Cillian has started dating Griffin's sister.
June 18, 2025
Sparky to the max!
The continuing adventures of plucky Aisling Grimlock and her family of feisty Grimm Reapers, a frustrated Dad, an undead Mother, a "poof" of a best friend and a totally devoted hunky boyfriend. You will laugh at the antics of all these characters as you try to discern the answer to the mysteries unfolding in each episode. I have not been able to put these books down until the last word. Happy reading!
The continuing adventures of plucky Aisling Grimlock and her family of feisty Grimm Reapers, a frustrated Dad, an undead Mother, a "poof" of a best friend and a totally devoted hunky boyfriend. You will laugh at the antics of all these characters as you try to discern the answer to the mysteries unfolding in each episode. I have not been able to put these books down until the last word. Happy reading!
August 29, 2024
Aisling Grimlock is my hero!
I love this girl and her family dynamics. The more they pick on each other, the more their love for each other shows. I love the sarcasm and the snarky one-liners make me giggle. I have gotten so involved with these characters that I dread reading the final chapter. I don't want it to end!
I love this girl and her family dynamics. The more they pick on each other, the more their love for each other shows. I love the sarcasm and the snarky one-liners make me giggle. I have gotten so involved with these characters that I dread reading the final chapter. I don't want it to end!
February 4, 2025
A very fun series.
Aisling is snarky, spoiled, and loads of fun. She also appears to be a trouble-magnet, so her boyfriend and family are going nuts trying to keep her safe. It doesn't help that she doesn't want their help...
Start at book 1 and read the series. You won't regret it!
February 15, 2020
I LOVE THIS SERIES!
The Aisling Grimlock series is so good. It makes me laugh and get mad and want to cry. The stories really draw you in and make you want to slap Braden or tell Aisling not to worry about Griffins affection. I’m ready to see what happens next.
The Aisling Grimlock series is so good. It makes me laugh and get mad and want to cry. The stories really draw you in and make you want to slap Braden or tell Aisling not to worry about Griffins affection. I’m ready to see what happens next.
December 27, 2024
Imaginative fun read
This world is a totally great break from this one. I could wish for a scepter to suck some souls myself. The Grim world is engaging and entertaining, unlike the one I otherwise inhabit.
This world is a totally great break from this one. I could wish for a scepter to suck some souls myself. The Grim world is engaging and entertaining, unlike the one I otherwise inhabit.
February 19, 2021
I have read all the main grimlock books, they are great if you want to escape normal life for a while.
May 21, 2021
Misadventures of Aisling
Everyone of these books makes my day. Aisling cannot stay out of trouble, Griffin takes it in stride (kind of). I really laugh a lot.
Everyone of these books makes my day. Aisling cannot stay out of trouble, Griffin takes it in stride (kind of). I really laugh a lot.
January 25, 2023
Mirror mirror
Aisling Grim lock cannot seem to avoid trouble. From wreaths to her reincarnated, sort of, mother Aisling keeps everyone on their toes.
Aisling Grim lock cannot seem to avoid trouble. From wreaths to her reincarnated, sort of, mother Aisling keeps everyone on their toes.
October 7, 2019
More Depth to the Storyline
Ok, so now we have an over-arching plotline that appears to cover the 9 book series. But no despair. The author does this very well so you do not feel like each book leaves you hanging. Actually, each book has a well developed sub-plot that is fully resolved at the end of each book. I have already read the entire 9 book series, and it is awesome.
Ok, so now we have an over-arching plotline that appears to cover the 9 book series. But no despair. The author does this very well so you do not feel like each book leaves you hanging. Actually, each book has a well developed sub-plot that is fully resolved at the end of each book. I have already read the entire 9 book series, and it is awesome.
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