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Reaping the Benefits
Morgan Ashworth isn’t having a good day. The award for Minion of the Year is slipping out of reach, and she has to administer an afterlife package to one of her human employees. An employee she’s attracted to. An employee who’ll soon know Morgan isn’t quite what she seems. Jane Smith was having a great day. Until her hot boss dropped a bombshell. It’s time for Jane to complete the questionnaire to decide where she’ll spend her afterlife. Oh, and her boss is immortal and also Death’s Head Minion. Yes, Death, as in the Grim Reaper. Jane decides to bargain—if Morgan needs her to sign the afterlife document, she can use her unlimited resources to help Jane with her bucket list. Seems straightforward. Except for the matter of their mutual attraction, and the fact one of the items on Jane’s list is “Sleep with my boss.” The more time Morgan and Jane spend together, the more they realize mutual attraction barely scratches the surface. But can Jane heal the broken heart Morgan has nursed for centuries? And will Morgan risk loving, then losing, another mortal woman when she knows it means an eternity of heartbreak?
282 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 15, 2020
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E.J. Noyes
19 books1,977 followersE. J. Noyes is an Australian transplanted to New Zealand, which may be the awesomest thing to happen to her. She lives in the South Island with her wife and the world’s best and neediest cat, and is enjoying the change of temperature from her hot, humid homeland.
An avid but mediocre gamer, E. J. lives for skiing (which she is also mediocre at), enjoys arguing with her hair, pretending to be good at things, and working the fact she’s a best-selling and award-winning author into casual conversation.
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An avid but mediocre gamer, E. J. lives for skiing (which she is also mediocre at), enjoys arguing with her hair, pretending to be good at things, and working the fact she’s a best-selling and award-winning author into casual conversation.
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May 3, 2020
Putting E.J. Noyes on the cover of a book alone is enough to make most of us want to read it. Noyes is one of the best current writers in lesfic and I could not be more excited every time I pick up one of her books. While I do have to be honest that this is not one of my favorites by her, it still was a really good read.
This is a quirky book. I would almost call it a rom-com with a slight paranormal twist. It reminds me the most of her book Turbulence. It has a boss/employee relationship, some humor, and plenty of steamy scenes. But the real meat of the story is quite different. Actually, considering I’ve read more paranormal books than I can count, I was surprised how fresh this story felt to me. I’ve read books with Grimm’s before but Death’s Minion was new and I enjoyed the twist Noyes put on it. For those of you who might be worried about the paranormal factor, don’t be. This book is a love story, it’s a romance. The paranormal parts are just fun and adds a twist to make the story different. As long as you are a romance fan you should enjoy this book.
This is the first book that Noyes has ever written in third person. I have mixed feelings about that. For one I can see why she picked third in this book and I feel third was a good choice for this story. But, I do love Noyes’ first person voice. There is nothing I love more than a well written first person story and Noyes is one of the masters at it. I love the intense feels you can get and how connected you feel to the characters. I was happy to say that in this book I did feel connected to the characters and liked both quite a bit. But I did feel like it took me longer to connect to the book as a whole. The first quarter of the book I had trouble really getting into the story. Once the book picked up speed everything was so much better. I don’t know if that was partially Noyes getting more familiar writing in third or what, but I enjoyed the final three quarters of the book much more than the beginning.
The romance is really the heart of the book. Can a woman really get over losing the love of her life to be able love someone else? For a book that was a little comedic and oddball at times, the romance and the reason for the conflict were more serious. The mix really worked though. The chemistry was nice and strong and I enjoyed watching the connection bloom in front of my eyes. This isn’t the steamiest of Noyes’ books, but there is plenty of heat to go around.
While it did take longer for the story to grab me than I expected, I still really enjoyed this. I would read certain parts and it would almost take my breath away and I’d think to myself “that is so Noyes”. I even found myself making some notes of quotes to remember which I only do very rarely while reading. This is one I would easily recommend to romance fans.
An ARC was given to me for a honest review.
This is a quirky book. I would almost call it a rom-com with a slight paranormal twist. It reminds me the most of her book Turbulence. It has a boss/employee relationship, some humor, and plenty of steamy scenes. But the real meat of the story is quite different. Actually, considering I’ve read more paranormal books than I can count, I was surprised how fresh this story felt to me. I’ve read books with Grimm’s before but Death’s Minion was new and I enjoyed the twist Noyes put on it. For those of you who might be worried about the paranormal factor, don’t be. This book is a love story, it’s a romance. The paranormal parts are just fun and adds a twist to make the story different. As long as you are a romance fan you should enjoy this book.
This is the first book that Noyes has ever written in third person. I have mixed feelings about that. For one I can see why she picked third in this book and I feel third was a good choice for this story. But, I do love Noyes’ first person voice. There is nothing I love more than a well written first person story and Noyes is one of the masters at it. I love the intense feels you can get and how connected you feel to the characters. I was happy to say that in this book I did feel connected to the characters and liked both quite a bit. But I did feel like it took me longer to connect to the book as a whole. The first quarter of the book I had trouble really getting into the story. Once the book picked up speed everything was so much better. I don’t know if that was partially Noyes getting more familiar writing in third or what, but I enjoyed the final three quarters of the book much more than the beginning.
The romance is really the heart of the book. Can a woman really get over losing the love of her life to be able love someone else? For a book that was a little comedic and oddball at times, the romance and the reason for the conflict were more serious. The mix really worked though. The chemistry was nice and strong and I enjoyed watching the connection bloom in front of my eyes. This isn’t the steamiest of Noyes’ books, but there is plenty of heat to go around.
While it did take longer for the story to grab me than I expected, I still really enjoyed this. I would read certain parts and it would almost take my breath away and I’d think to myself “that is so Noyes”. I even found myself making some notes of quotes to remember which I only do very rarely while reading. This is one I would easily recommend to romance fans.
An ARC was given to me for a honest review.
May 6, 2020
Another great one by my favorite author. You cannot go wrong with any of Noyes' books because she does not seems to be able to write a bad one. She cannot help it, evidently. :D
With Reaping the Benefits she again managed to produce an emotionally charged story that reads in one breath. The story is quite eccentric with its paranormal context but in fact is a pure romance in heart with a nice dose of humor. I very much liked both main characters, and there were two really good secondary ones. The book is written in third person, from the point of view of both protagonists, which is not common for Noyes, but it is executed perfectly.
With all main elements done well, this makes an awesome read which I could easily recommend to all romance fans.
4.75 stars
May 4, 2020
*A review copy of this book was provided by the publisher.*
With Reaping the Benefits she again managed to produce an emotionally charged story that reads in one breath. The story is quite eccentric with its paranormal context but in fact is a pure romance in heart with a nice dose of humor. I very much liked both main characters, and there were two really good secondary ones. The book is written in third person, from the point of view of both protagonists, which is not common for Noyes, but it is executed perfectly.
With all main elements done well, this makes an awesome read which I could easily recommend to all romance fans.
4.75 stars
May 4, 2020
*A review copy of this book was provided by the publisher.*
October 4, 2021
Minion in Love.
When I first started listening to audiobooks and asked for recs, this one came up (because everyone loves E.J. Noyes). Jude even marketed it as an age-gap novel, knowing that's my guilty pleasure. Okay, Jude's right. It is technically a 700 year age-gap...
The narration is fantastic. It's Abby Craden, need I say more? She made Morgan so incredibly sexy that when Morgan started hitting on Jane from very early on, this book ended up being a big foreplay until the climax.
The story is fun and hilarious but also comes with a certain level of sadness and angst. The story is set in an alternate universe where Death takes the form of a woman and Death's Minions are recruited to administer afterlife packages for people. Morgan is Head Minion with a bit of a competitive streak and out to complete as many afterlife packages as possible to clinch the Minion of the Year Award. But she is also compassionate in general and has a soft-spot for a certain employee. So when Jane asks Morgan for help completing her bucket list in exchange for completing her own afterlife package, she readily agrees... even to (especially to) 12 : "Sleep with my boss".
I love Morgan to bits but she was frustrating as hell. She's the reason the chemistry was off-the-charts from the start. The bucket list gave her the perfect excuse she needed to make a move on Jane. She was forward in her advances but also reluctant to pursue something deeper with a mortal. She was confused and confusing and I'm sure she knew Jane wasn't built for casual. Jane isn't someone I would have picked to have a workplace crush on. There's nothing wrong with her, just a bit plain. But she's also the kind of person who grows on you. I love her innocence and how she enjoys the simple pleasures in life and by the end of the book, I would have picked Jane over Morgan.
And I want to say that Cici is way too cool as Death. I thoroughly enjoyed her and that accent of hers.
This is officially one of my favourite audiobooks. I'm late to the party but better late than never, right?
When I first started listening to audiobooks and asked for recs, this one came up (because everyone loves E.J. Noyes). Jude even marketed it as an age-gap novel, knowing that's my guilty pleasure. Okay, Jude's right. It is technically a 700 year age-gap...
The narration is fantastic. It's Abby Craden, need I say more? She made Morgan so incredibly sexy that when Morgan started hitting on Jane from very early on, this book ended up being a big foreplay until the climax.
The story is fun and hilarious but also comes with a certain level of sadness and angst. The story is set in an alternate universe where Death takes the form of a woman and Death's Minions are recruited to administer afterlife packages for people. Morgan is Head Minion with a bit of a competitive streak and out to complete as many afterlife packages as possible to clinch the Minion of the Year Award. But she is also compassionate in general and has a soft-spot for a certain employee. So when Jane asks Morgan for help completing her bucket list in exchange for completing her own afterlife package, she readily agrees... even to (especially to) 12 : "Sleep with my boss".
I love Morgan to bits but she was frustrating as hell. She's the reason the chemistry was off-the-charts from the start. The bucket list gave her the perfect excuse she needed to make a move on Jane. She was forward in her advances but also reluctant to pursue something deeper with a mortal. She was confused and confusing and I'm sure she knew Jane wasn't built for casual. Jane isn't someone I would have picked to have a workplace crush on. There's nothing wrong with her, just a bit plain. But she's also the kind of person who grows on you. I love her innocence and how she enjoys the simple pleasures in life and by the end of the book, I would have picked Jane over Morgan.
And I want to say that Cici is way too cool as Death. I thoroughly enjoyed her and that accent of hers.
This is officially one of my favourite audiobooks. I'm late to the party but better late than never, right?
June 4, 2020
You can’t go wrong with EJ Noyes must be the most popular statement in modern lesfic! So please take my review with a pinch of salt, because for the first time I feel it did go wrong and I don’t want to have to worry about sugar coating in my reviews.
And you know what? It’s OK not to go right every single time! Even the queen herself (Meryl Streep), did go wrong in a couple of movies! Even legends like Michael Jordan went wrong with a couple of decisions and games! Even the US women soccer team goes wrong in some tournaments (they lost to Sweden and hope solo did really wrong). But for me to make such comparisons shows how much respect I have for EJ Noyes!
So I’m going to keep this short, the book is a mix between paranormal and boss/employee romance in the workplace. My main concern is I couldn’t get into it. The characters didn’t quite do it for me. Having said that, you can still see some amazing humor that Noyes masters in general!
And you know what? It’s OK not to go right every single time! Even the queen herself (Meryl Streep), did go wrong in a couple of movies! Even legends like Michael Jordan went wrong with a couple of decisions and games! Even the US women soccer team goes wrong in some tournaments (they lost to Sweden and hope solo did really wrong). But for me to make such comparisons shows how much respect I have for EJ Noyes!
So I’m going to keep this short, the book is a mix between paranormal and boss/employee romance in the workplace. My main concern is I couldn’t get into it. The characters didn’t quite do it for me. Having said that, you can still see some amazing humor that Noyes masters in general!
May 13, 2020
Before I write anything about this novel not being as obvious a beyond-5* book as have, so far, been all the author’s novels I’ve read, I want to make it clear that it’s nevertheless a tremendously enjoyable read. Had it been written by anyone else, I’d be pouring all my joy in this review. It is smart, balanced, at times delightful, well-paced. As always with E. J. Noyes, it is also extremely well-written, not ostentatiously so, it just is.
That said, this is, I believe, the first time a book written by E. J. Noyes doesn’t leave me breathless (if Abby Craden narrates it, the audiobook might, however).
Jane Smith has been working for Theda for eight years, eight years of crushing on her hot boss, Morgan Ashworth. Little does she know that Morgan a) fancies her too and b) is not just her boss, she’s the head of Death’s Minions, responsible for getting humans to decide how they want to spend their afterlife. Morgan is not only really good at her job – because she’s so kind and empathetic –, she’s also very competitive and is not taking well to the fact that one of her colleagues is on the verge of winning the Minion of the Year award. When Morgan has to approach Jane about her own questionnaire, Jane convinces her to make a deal: she’ll sign the papers if Morgan helps her with her bucket list, from roller coasters in various countries to drinking Dom Pérignon with her mother. And sleeping with her boss, an item Jane wasn’t fully prepared for Morgan to find out about.
Reaping the Benefits has a bittersweet comedic quality to it, in the lighter vein of Turbulence and If the Shoe Fits – keeping in mind that with Noyes, light doesn’t exactly equal fluffy. While still very clearly a Noyes novel, this one differs from what she usually writes. First of all – and she’s been very open about how hard it has been for her –, this is Noyes’ first book written in third person. I don’t usually care whether a book is first or third person, but Noyes’ first person is so strong that it’s a real change and, apparently, a real challenge. I like an author who takes risks, and when the author is so talented, I’m more than willing to take risks with them. My attention was unfortunately very focused on that third person thing, and I blame social media for that (and the Acknowledgements page). If I hadn’t known Noyes had struggled with it, I probably wouldn’t have noticed. At least not enough for it to warrant so many words in my review.
The other detour she takes with this novel is into paranormal. I loved that. I loved that it felt so paradoxically normal. One thing that surprised me, coming from Noyes, is how much miscommunication there is between Morgan and Jane. Jane is so convinced Morgan can’t really be interested in her that she keeps making assumptions, whereas Morgan is terrified of falling again for a mortal woman and the hurt that would inevitably follow. These are classic tropes, and they can often become annoying. Sometimes I feel like taking the characters by their shoulders and shaking them, yelling at them “You’re adults! Talk to each other!”. I have to admit, it happened once or twice here.
That’s probably my main criticism. Other than that, I loved Morgan’s story, I loved Cici aka Death, I loved the tedious administrative stuff and the empathy Morgan keeps showing. I loved the idea of afterlife questionnaires, Morgan’s constant hunger, Jane’s sweet nature, her relationship with her mother, her willingness to understand and support Morgan. I loved that Morgan is a tease at times, while being so deeply kind. It’s her kindness Jane finds most attractive, not the incredibly sexy body she’s occupying. She’s attracted to the person Morgan really is, not the shell. That’s another point I found fascinating, how Morgan feels about her present body, the anxiety it brings her sometimes. If I had to pinpoint my two favourite things in Noyes’ writing, it would be the way she paints chemistry and how her character often grapple with who they are, in what might seem sometimes minor ways but are in fact the essence of who they are. That’s what makes them so real, so relatable, even when they’re so far from the reader’s real life, even when they’re Death’s right-hand person.
In my eyes, there’s no such thing as a minor Noyes novel. And no, that’s not just me fangirling. I’ve written it before and I’ll probably write it again many times, E. J. Noyes is one of the best writers at the moment. Therefore, while this latest book might not be as extraordinary as her previous ones, it’s still way above many I’ve read over the years. Which makes it a 5* for me. If you think it’s strange that I would give it the same rating as her other books, remember that, for me, those were beyond 5* and I’m still looking for a way to make that appear, at least on my blog. I can’t make up my mind on how to call that very special category. Anyway, if it makes you feel better to think of this as a 4.5*, be my guest. Call me stubborn, but I am not giving Noyes anything under 5*, unless she writes an average or bad book. That hasn’t happened yet.
I received a copy from the publisher and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
That said, this is, I believe, the first time a book written by E. J. Noyes doesn’t leave me breathless (if Abby Craden narrates it, the audiobook might, however).
Jane Smith has been working for Theda for eight years, eight years of crushing on her hot boss, Morgan Ashworth. Little does she know that Morgan a) fancies her too and b) is not just her boss, she’s the head of Death’s Minions, responsible for getting humans to decide how they want to spend their afterlife. Morgan is not only really good at her job – because she’s so kind and empathetic –, she’s also very competitive and is not taking well to the fact that one of her colleagues is on the verge of winning the Minion of the Year award. When Morgan has to approach Jane about her own questionnaire, Jane convinces her to make a deal: she’ll sign the papers if Morgan helps her with her bucket list, from roller coasters in various countries to drinking Dom Pérignon with her mother. And sleeping with her boss, an item Jane wasn’t fully prepared for Morgan to find out about.
Reaping the Benefits has a bittersweet comedic quality to it, in the lighter vein of Turbulence and If the Shoe Fits – keeping in mind that with Noyes, light doesn’t exactly equal fluffy. While still very clearly a Noyes novel, this one differs from what she usually writes. First of all – and she’s been very open about how hard it has been for her –, this is Noyes’ first book written in third person. I don’t usually care whether a book is first or third person, but Noyes’ first person is so strong that it’s a real change and, apparently, a real challenge. I like an author who takes risks, and when the author is so talented, I’m more than willing to take risks with them. My attention was unfortunately very focused on that third person thing, and I blame social media for that (and the Acknowledgements page). If I hadn’t known Noyes had struggled with it, I probably wouldn’t have noticed. At least not enough for it to warrant so many words in my review.
The other detour she takes with this novel is into paranormal. I loved that. I loved that it felt so paradoxically normal. One thing that surprised me, coming from Noyes, is how much miscommunication there is between Morgan and Jane. Jane is so convinced Morgan can’t really be interested in her that she keeps making assumptions, whereas Morgan is terrified of falling again for a mortal woman and the hurt that would inevitably follow. These are classic tropes, and they can often become annoying. Sometimes I feel like taking the characters by their shoulders and shaking them, yelling at them “You’re adults! Talk to each other!”. I have to admit, it happened once or twice here.
That’s probably my main criticism. Other than that, I loved Morgan’s story, I loved Cici aka Death, I loved the tedious administrative stuff and the empathy Morgan keeps showing. I loved the idea of afterlife questionnaires, Morgan’s constant hunger, Jane’s sweet nature, her relationship with her mother, her willingness to understand and support Morgan. I loved that Morgan is a tease at times, while being so deeply kind. It’s her kindness Jane finds most attractive, not the incredibly sexy body she’s occupying. She’s attracted to the person Morgan really is, not the shell. That’s another point I found fascinating, how Morgan feels about her present body, the anxiety it brings her sometimes. If I had to pinpoint my two favourite things in Noyes’ writing, it would be the way she paints chemistry and how her character often grapple with who they are, in what might seem sometimes minor ways but are in fact the essence of who they are. That’s what makes them so real, so relatable, even when they’re so far from the reader’s real life, even when they’re Death’s right-hand person.
In my eyes, there’s no such thing as a minor Noyes novel. And no, that’s not just me fangirling. I’ve written it before and I’ll probably write it again many times, E. J. Noyes is one of the best writers at the moment. Therefore, while this latest book might not be as extraordinary as her previous ones, it’s still way above many I’ve read over the years. Which makes it a 5* for me. If you think it’s strange that I would give it the same rating as her other books, remember that, for me, those were beyond 5* and I’m still looking for a way to make that appear, at least on my blog. I can’t make up my mind on how to call that very special category. Anyway, if it makes you feel better to think of this as a 4.5*, be my guest. Call me stubborn, but I am not giving Noyes anything under 5*, unless she writes an average or bad book. That hasn’t happened yet.
I received a copy from the publisher and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 25, 2020
Another 5 Star book by E.J. Noyes. I don’t have many automatic buys, but author Noyes is on that list. What makes her a unique writer is all of her books are different from the last. Different in settings, feels and characters. An exception would be her first two books of her series. You’ve got doctors in the middle of a war zone followed by the aftermath (Ask,Tell/Ask me Again), a sexy secret romance (Turbulence), Pro/Olympic skiers romance (Gold), An Isolation study that is compromised (Alone), A light hearted romance and great end to a previously dramatic series (If the Shoe Fits), and finally her latest, a paranormal, Reaping the Benefits.
First thing to notice is that this book isn’t written in the First Person as her previous books but in Third Person (point of view of both protagonists). I’ve read that first person is difficult to do well which is why most books are written as third person. And here is Noyes, who writes third person for the first time, when her previous 6 books where first person. Remarkable.
This novel is labeled as a paranormal, but it doesn’t feel like a typical paranormal but don’t ask me how a typical paranormal feels like. Maybe because the world is written so well and believable it feels normal? I loved both main characters, minion Morgan and mortal Jane whose chemistry was off the charts. This is a romance with one character that is struggling with the feeling that she can’t love another after losing her soulmate years ago. The world Noyes builds is so believable, that maybe meeting Death (aka Cici La Morte) wouldn’t be so bad. I loved Jane’s reaction after learning Death is a woman and Morgan’s explanation “There is no way a man could multitask well enough to do everything required of Death”. I loved Death. I wouldn’t mind a sequel centered on Cici. Pretty early on, I guessed the solution for getting the two their HEA (they really mean Ever After). But it didn’t diminish my enjoyment, except I could say as I read it, “Ah Ha! I knew it!”
The audiobook is already available – narrated by Abby Craden. Sold. When I’m ready for a re-read, it will be the audiobook format. Is it too early to start now?
First thing to notice is that this book isn’t written in the First Person as her previous books but in Third Person (point of view of both protagonists). I’ve read that first person is difficult to do well which is why most books are written as third person. And here is Noyes, who writes third person for the first time, when her previous 6 books where first person. Remarkable.
This novel is labeled as a paranormal, but it doesn’t feel like a typical paranormal but don’t ask me how a typical paranormal feels like. Maybe because the world is written so well and believable it feels normal? I loved both main characters, minion Morgan and mortal Jane whose chemistry was off the charts. This is a romance with one character that is struggling with the feeling that she can’t love another after losing her soulmate years ago. The world Noyes builds is so believable, that maybe meeting Death (aka Cici La Morte) wouldn’t be so bad. I loved Jane’s reaction after learning Death is a woman and Morgan’s explanation “There is no way a man could multitask well enough to do everything required of Death”. I loved Death. I wouldn’t mind a sequel centered on Cici. Pretty early on, I guessed the solution for getting the two their HEA (they really mean Ever After). But it didn’t diminish my enjoyment, except I could say as I read it, “Ah Ha! I knew it!”
The audiobook is already available – narrated by Abby Craden. Sold. When I’m ready for a re-read, it will be the audiobook format. Is it too early to start now?
August 23, 2021
Addendum: Just finished the audio version on the longest drive of my LIFE (never leave Toronto for ANYWHERE on a Friday afternoon people, cottage traffic blows) and gotta thank EJ and Abby for entertaining me. I gotta say though that this is the first time I didn't think Abby was quite the right fit for the voices, but after a few chapters I started to get used to it. I just really love how unique this story is and loved it all over again. Woo!
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The premise is this: Morgan, an immortal woman, or "minion of death," whose day job is the boss of a data storage company, has to deliver an afterlife package to her mortal co-worker, Jane, whom she has been crushing on from afar. In order for her package to be signed, Jane writes up a bucket list that Morgan agrees to fulfill, and hence their adventure of attraction, laughter, romance and excellent one-liners begins.
Morgan jumps dimensions and space/time continuums and has been alive for centuries, and though this paranormal aspects hums along through the story, it's not overdone. Morgan's voracious appetite had me giggling, as space/time/dimension travel is apparently very draining and calories are needed, as she utters, "Processed foods have literally saved my life." Never has that sentence been more true.
Morgan and Jane as characters are classic Noyes, and I tucked in like I do a good bag o'lightly salted Lays....she knows how to write strong, likeable, flawed, passionate women. Morgan especially, as she has lived since the 1300s, has incredible stories to tell, and heart-wrenching ups and downs. Her biggest hurdle in this book is her fear of falling for a mortal woman, experience she had in the past, and as we discover the details, well, pass the fucking tissues.
I savoured this book and took my time with it. My overall impressions were that it was fresh, full of emotion, well developed and not lacking in the most delightful small details. I highlighted so many quotes in this one! The author took time to really tease out small, seemingly mundane details that I found totally enriched the story. For example:
"Despite the fact they were a technology-based company, Jane had noticed almost from her first day that Morgan still handwrote a lot and then transcribed into one of her many tablets. "....Just....I um, I've always thought you had really nice writing." ..... "Elegant and well, you know like it should be used as the benchmark of handwriting." Smiling fully now, Morgan set down her pen. "Ah, yes. Well, I did learn to write back in the days of Ye Olde English."
Or....
"But what's really strange is occupying slightly different dimensions in space. It totally messes with my proprioception and takes me some time to adjust. Until I do, I'm constantly tripping, or misjudging distance." (points from this OT for proper use of using 'proprioception.')
I also enjoyed that Ms. Noyes threaded true historical events and people from long ago into the narrative. How fun! I felt my imagination turning throughout this book, and what better compliment is THAT to a writer? You're welcome. And I would be remiss to not mention the divine character of Cici LaMorte, aka: Death. "Your ex is Death, and Death is a woman?" states Jane. Yes, yes she is. Cici is wise, friendly, beautiful, and had Old Hollywood oozing from her. New crush alert!
I gotta mention the theme of Death itself, don't let this put you off due to the strange pandemic times are live in right now. Ms. Noyes took what some may consider a dark, sad subject and put a much more positive "what if" spin on it and not something to be feared at all. This is not a sad, dark book. Mad respect for that. Any other Six Feet Under fans out there? (still the best series finale of all time).
To have such a refreshing and new storyline is so welcome to me right now. I can't count how many books I have DNF'd over the past while, so this novel idea had me completely hooked. 4.75/5, my only drawback being to the choice of using the word "minion" because I kept thinking of goddamned "Despicable Me's" yellow cartoon characters, not hot Swiss women. Everything else was brilliant. (ps: already started it again, yeah you read that right.)
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The premise is this: Morgan, an immortal woman, or "minion of death," whose day job is the boss of a data storage company, has to deliver an afterlife package to her mortal co-worker, Jane, whom she has been crushing on from afar. In order for her package to be signed, Jane writes up a bucket list that Morgan agrees to fulfill, and hence their adventure of attraction, laughter, romance and excellent one-liners begins.
Morgan jumps dimensions and space/time continuums and has been alive for centuries, and though this paranormal aspects hums along through the story, it's not overdone. Morgan's voracious appetite had me giggling, as space/time/dimension travel is apparently very draining and calories are needed, as she utters, "Processed foods have literally saved my life." Never has that sentence been more true.
Morgan and Jane as characters are classic Noyes, and I tucked in like I do a good bag o'lightly salted Lays....she knows how to write strong, likeable, flawed, passionate women. Morgan especially, as she has lived since the 1300s, has incredible stories to tell, and heart-wrenching ups and downs. Her biggest hurdle in this book is her fear of falling for a mortal woman, experience she had in the past, and as we discover the details, well, pass the fucking tissues.
I savoured this book and took my time with it. My overall impressions were that it was fresh, full of emotion, well developed and not lacking in the most delightful small details. I highlighted so many quotes in this one! The author took time to really tease out small, seemingly mundane details that I found totally enriched the story. For example:
"Despite the fact they were a technology-based company, Jane had noticed almost from her first day that Morgan still handwrote a lot and then transcribed into one of her many tablets. "....Just....I um, I've always thought you had really nice writing." ..... "Elegant and well, you know like it should be used as the benchmark of handwriting." Smiling fully now, Morgan set down her pen. "Ah, yes. Well, I did learn to write back in the days of Ye Olde English."
Or....
"But what's really strange is occupying slightly different dimensions in space. It totally messes with my proprioception and takes me some time to adjust. Until I do, I'm constantly tripping, or misjudging distance." (points from this OT for proper use of using 'proprioception.')
I also enjoyed that Ms. Noyes threaded true historical events and people from long ago into the narrative. How fun! I felt my imagination turning throughout this book, and what better compliment is THAT to a writer? You're welcome. And I would be remiss to not mention the divine character of Cici LaMorte, aka: Death. "Your ex is Death, and Death is a woman?" states Jane. Yes, yes she is. Cici is wise, friendly, beautiful, and had Old Hollywood oozing from her. New crush alert!
I gotta mention the theme of Death itself, don't let this put you off due to the strange pandemic times are live in right now. Ms. Noyes took what some may consider a dark, sad subject and put a much more positive "what if" spin on it and not something to be feared at all. This is not a sad, dark book. Mad respect for that. Any other Six Feet Under fans out there? (still the best series finale of all time).
To have such a refreshing and new storyline is so welcome to me right now. I can't count how many books I have DNF'd over the past while, so this novel idea had me completely hooked. 4.75/5, my only drawback being to the choice of using the word "minion" because I kept thinking of goddamned "Despicable Me's" yellow cartoon characters, not hot Swiss women. Everything else was brilliant. (ps: already started it again, yeah you read that right.)
June 1, 2020
3.5 stars
Top minion, the immortal Morgan Ashworth and IT human geek Jane Smith have been lusting after each other through the windows of their Theda office for ages. Jane is in awe of Morgan and too intimidated to approach her while Morgan has her reasons to not make her fantasies of Jane become reality. They dance the office dance until the day Morgan has to deliver an afterlife package to Jane. Jane decides she will help Morgan make her target if she helps Jane fulfill her personal bucket list.
I don’t read many paranormal reads and this talk of Death’s minions, afterlife packages and one character who is “centuries old” twigged my nope, not reading about love affairs with 900 yr olds automatic response. But this is Noyes, an author who is an auto-read for me. I love her books. Time to dip my toes into paranormal waters and while receiving an ARC from the publisher I chose to download the audiobook so Abby Craden could get me through potential eye rolls.
First off I was impressed by the world building. I had no idea that death could become such a corporate endeavor. Morgan’s boss Cici LaMorte was a hoot and Morgan’s need for junk food to fuel her many trips around the world and to other dimensions made for an entertaining running joke throughout the novel. I liked how Jane went from meek and mild to finding her voice and standing up to someone as powerful as Morgan. This first attempt at third person POV helped give Jane that voice which would have been lost with Morgan’s larger than life personality and issues from her (extensive) past.
The downside of worldbuilding is that it made the story drag. The book felt longer than it needed to be because very little happened for too many pages. The romance is there and so is the comedy and witty dialogue we’ve come to expect with books penned by this author. The plot seemed clever but the resolution to challenges faced by the two mains is telegraphed early and is easy to guess making the final HEA anticlimactic and predictable. A fun read but not my favourite by this author.
ARC received with thanks from publisher via Netgalley for review.
Top minion, the immortal Morgan Ashworth and IT human geek Jane Smith have been lusting after each other through the windows of their Theda office for ages. Jane is in awe of Morgan and too intimidated to approach her while Morgan has her reasons to not make her fantasies of Jane become reality. They dance the office dance until the day Morgan has to deliver an afterlife package to Jane. Jane decides she will help Morgan make her target if she helps Jane fulfill her personal bucket list.
I don’t read many paranormal reads and this talk of Death’s minions, afterlife packages and one character who is “centuries old” twigged my nope, not reading about love affairs with 900 yr olds automatic response. But this is Noyes, an author who is an auto-read for me. I love her books. Time to dip my toes into paranormal waters and while receiving an ARC from the publisher I chose to download the audiobook so Abby Craden could get me through potential eye rolls.
First off I was impressed by the world building. I had no idea that death could become such a corporate endeavor. Morgan’s boss Cici LaMorte was a hoot and Morgan’s need for junk food to fuel her many trips around the world and to other dimensions made for an entertaining running joke throughout the novel. I liked how Jane went from meek and mild to finding her voice and standing up to someone as powerful as Morgan. This first attempt at third person POV helped give Jane that voice which would have been lost with Morgan’s larger than life personality and issues from her (extensive) past.
The downside of worldbuilding is that it made the story drag. The book felt longer than it needed to be because very little happened for too many pages. The romance is there and so is the comedy and witty dialogue we’ve come to expect with books penned by this author. The plot seemed clever but the resolution to challenges faced by the two mains is telegraphed early and is easy to guess making the final HEA anticlimactic and predictable. A fun read but not my favourite by this author.
ARC received with thanks from publisher via Netgalley for review.
September 11, 2020
If you’re reading an E.J. Noyes novel there are two things you can count on: One, the book is a well-written, solid read. Second, her lead couple communicates. Hallelujah and Amen.
The novels I’ve read by this author so far are all romances grounded in our everyday reality so I was a little surprised to see “Reaping the Benefits” fall into the supernatural genre. The Grim Reaper and the afterlife are given a new spin and I really enjoyed seeing how Noyes turned things on their head, making age old concepts and characters completely fresh.
But, what about the romance? That’s what we’re here for, yes? I have to say, it’s satisfying. Jane and Morgan are really well thought out characters, with depth, and an abundance of charm so it’s fun to see them fall for each other. Noyes really builds on their connection from scene to scene and doesn’t shy away from giving us steamy intimate moments either.
The two are also surrounded by a loving and supportive cast. For a book about death, “Reaping the Benefits” is actually a super positive, feel good read despite the downer I felt was forced later on. Ahem.
And that leads me to, as much as I enjoyed most of the book I thought the last quarter was bogged down, drawn out, and dare I say “out of character”. I sighed a lot. For those who are afraid of the trite break-up scene towards the end of the book that tends to plague lesfic romances, this isn’t that but, darn it…one of the characters goes off into a severe case of navel gazing that made me want to say “Just stop already! We get it” and “This is weird. Why are we doing this?”. I could see the resolution from the beginning of the book but wasn't sold on its execution. Seriously, could've cut about 2/3 of the last quarter.
Despite that, though, yes I recommend this book. It’s still good. The characters and refreshing angle are worth it. I put it in the high 3s. Cue warm fuzzies and angels on high. It’s a lovely read.
The novels I’ve read by this author so far are all romances grounded in our everyday reality so I was a little surprised to see “Reaping the Benefits” fall into the supernatural genre. The Grim Reaper and the afterlife are given a new spin and I really enjoyed seeing how Noyes turned things on their head, making age old concepts and characters completely fresh.
But, what about the romance? That’s what we’re here for, yes? I have to say, it’s satisfying. Jane and Morgan are really well thought out characters, with depth, and an abundance of charm so it’s fun to see them fall for each other. Noyes really builds on their connection from scene to scene and doesn’t shy away from giving us steamy intimate moments either.
The two are also surrounded by a loving and supportive cast. For a book about death, “Reaping the Benefits” is actually a super positive, feel good read despite the downer I felt was forced later on. Ahem.
And that leads me to, as much as I enjoyed most of the book I thought the last quarter was bogged down, drawn out, and dare I say “out of character”. I sighed a lot. For those who are afraid of the trite break-up scene towards the end of the book that tends to plague lesfic romances, this isn’t that but, darn it…one of the characters goes off into a severe case of navel gazing that made me want to say “Just stop already! We get it” and “This is weird. Why are we doing this?”. I could see the resolution from the beginning of the book but wasn't sold on its execution. Seriously, could've cut about 2/3 of the last quarter.
Despite that, though, yes I recommend this book. It’s still good. The characters and refreshing angle are worth it. I put it in the high 3s. Cue warm fuzzies and angels on high. It’s a lovely read.
May 3, 2021
This is an incredibly strange story. It's an alternate world that's mostly like ours, only death is an active presence such that everybody has to go on the record with their afterlife preferences so Death knows how to dispose of their post-mortem spirit (there's even a sex-ed-like high school course on how to deal with death's minions). Death, Inc. so to speak. And Morgan works for CiCi, aka Death, and has done for sevenish centuries. Jane is her talented IT person that she has been crushing on for something like seven years. So a bit of an age disparity.
And I persisted in this story way past becoming disengaged, so I've picked holes in pretty much the entire thing. My favorite character is actually CiCi, though she's an incurable meddler, I liked how, well, human she was while still wearing her otherworldly compassion on her sleeve. She's up there with Gaiman's Death character, though completely different. Maybe that's what kept me going?
Because heaven knows it wasn't the silly romance. For one, I have no idea what Morgan sees in Jane. She's a bit insipid and her character is pretty much "takes care of her mom and likes computers." I can see why Jane might like Morgan, a bit, but mostly as the wish-fulfillment dispenser of expensive privilege. So that's not really much of a relationship foundation. For either one.
But what kills me is that Morgan's entire schtick, for the entire story, is a cowardly fear of loving someone mortal. Yeah, that's about as negative* as it gets and it has been this huge drag for pages and pages and pages. And frankly, the only thing keeping her going is CiCi pushing her out of her coward zone. And this despite CiCi offering solutions that would alleviate all that, if Morgan wasn't pulling a "for her own good" while she's at it. So it's all toxic relationship idiocy with cowardice predominant and a manipulation dessert.
So yeah, I regret wasting hours on this and I have no reason for doing so. I hate when I do that.
* Negative Motivations: I kind of hate that the term "negative motivation" isn't widespread, yet. Since it isn't, I'm going to save off this little jag to append to my reviews that feature the term. Jennifer Crusie blogged about it a bit back (or, if that link doesn't work, here's a cache of the original) and it changed how I understand story. The problem with the term is that if you've never heard it before, you'd assume it meant motivations that are harmful or immoral. Not so. What it refers to is motivations not to do something. The thing is that many of us are motivated to not do things for a lot of different, perfectly valid and reasonable, reasons. The problem is that in a story motivations to not do things are a huge drag on the plot—particularly considering the fact that most negative motivations are overcome by the character simply deciding they don't care any more (or, rather, that they do care and are now motivated to do the thing). So not only do you have a counter to action but you also have a situation where to overcome it, all a character has to do is change their mind. Which means eventually, the reader is rooting for the character to get over him/herself already and do the thing we want them to do. Conflict drives story. Conflict between a reader and a main character drives readers away from story.
And I persisted in this story way past becoming disengaged, so I've picked holes in pretty much the entire thing. My favorite character is actually CiCi, though she's an incurable meddler, I liked how, well, human she was while still wearing her otherworldly compassion on her sleeve. She's up there with Gaiman's Death character, though completely different. Maybe that's what kept me going?
Because heaven knows it wasn't the silly romance. For one, I have no idea what Morgan sees in Jane. She's a bit insipid and her character is pretty much "takes care of her mom and likes computers." I can see why Jane might like Morgan, a bit, but mostly as the wish-fulfillment dispenser of expensive privilege. So that's not really much of a relationship foundation. For either one.
But what kills me is that Morgan's entire schtick, for the entire story, is a cowardly fear of loving someone mortal. Yeah, that's about as negative* as it gets and it has been this huge drag for pages and pages and pages. And frankly, the only thing keeping her going is CiCi pushing her out of her coward zone. And this despite CiCi offering solutions that would alleviate all that, if Morgan wasn't pulling a "for her own good" while she's at it. So it's all toxic relationship idiocy with cowardice predominant and a manipulation dessert.
So yeah, I regret wasting hours on this and I have no reason for doing so. I hate when I do that.
* Negative Motivations: I kind of hate that the term "negative motivation" isn't widespread, yet. Since it isn't, I'm going to save off this little jag to append to my reviews that feature the term. Jennifer Crusie blogged about it a bit back (or, if that link doesn't work, here's a cache of the original) and it changed how I understand story. The problem with the term is that if you've never heard it before, you'd assume it meant motivations that are harmful or immoral. Not so. What it refers to is motivations not to do something. The thing is that many of us are motivated to not do things for a lot of different, perfectly valid and reasonable, reasons. The problem is that in a story motivations to not do things are a huge drag on the plot—particularly considering the fact that most negative motivations are overcome by the character simply deciding they don't care any more (or, rather, that they do care and are now motivated to do the thing). So not only do you have a counter to action but you also have a situation where to overcome it, all a character has to do is change their mind. Which means eventually, the reader is rooting for the character to get over him/herself already and do the thing we want them to do. Conflict drives story. Conflict between a reader and a main character drives readers away from story.
May 31, 2020
Paperwork of death.
Morgan is successfully running a business and in competition with another fierce employee to get an award. When the dorky hot IT woman, Jane, becomes her client and refuses to fill out important paperwork, it puts the award in jeopardy for Morgan. She must agree to Jane's terms in exchange for completing the information and setting things right in her endeavor to be the best
This was a quirky story about the processing of death. I recently read another book, The Mortician's Daughter, which had a similar concept. Where that one took itself too seriously, this one excelled at providing enough sarcasm and comedy to make it enjoyable.
I have to admit, though, that it took almost half the book for me to really get into this. I guess in the beginning there was a lot of explaining of the characters, backgrounds, and processes. There wasn't much really going on until Morgan and Jane started to travel about together. And even then, it took a couple of interactions before I got invested in them.
Noyes is one of my favorite authors. You can't go wrong with any of her books.
I recommend this to people who like to read about romance, death, bucket lists, inter-dimensional travel, and trying at casual unsuccessfully.
Morgan is successfully running a business and in competition with another fierce employee to get an award. When the dorky hot IT woman, Jane, becomes her client and refuses to fill out important paperwork, it puts the award in jeopardy for Morgan. She must agree to Jane's terms in exchange for completing the information and setting things right in her endeavor to be the best
This was a quirky story about the processing of death. I recently read another book, The Mortician's Daughter, which had a similar concept. Where that one took itself too seriously, this one excelled at providing enough sarcasm and comedy to make it enjoyable.
I have to admit, though, that it took almost half the book for me to really get into this. I guess in the beginning there was a lot of explaining of the characters, backgrounds, and processes. There wasn't much really going on until Morgan and Jane started to travel about together. And even then, it took a couple of interactions before I got invested in them.
Noyes is one of my favorite authors. You can't go wrong with any of her books.
I recommend this to people who like to read about romance, death, bucket lists, inter-dimensional travel, and trying at casual unsuccessfully.
June 24, 2021
3 stars + 1 bonus star
Okay. So I finally read a EJ Noyes! Though now I feel as if I shouldn't have started with a paranormal one. 😅
The concept of the book is brilliant. I loved it. This book was a solid 6* till I reached the part where Morgan starts with her internal drama. Her emotional turmoil was justified but then it went on and on and on. That's when I began to lose my patience. Till 90% of the book, she cribbed that Hannah was the proton to her electron and that she needed to hold onto the memory or the grief to be of the perfect noble, non reacting kind. And then suddenly, a change of heart. She undergoes some magical metamorphosis, loses that proton, turns into the anion, fuses to a cation to form the most stable compound. 🤯
There's a line by Morgan in the book - something about age not directly reflecting wisdom. She addresses it to herself and no other line in the book is as true as that.
I enjoyed the characters of Jane and Cici. Jane was this serene and levelheaded person who was ready to put up a fight for something that she strongly believed in. But the best written character was Cici. Very rarely have I encountered a secondary character as wholesome and dynamic as Cici. And with Abby Craden murmuring as Cici in that beautiful accent, I was charmed till a point of no return. I could literally imagine someone like Kate Blanchett teasingly tsking at something Morgan had said. I am not good with putting faces on characters I read so when I actually imagined someone, I realised that it is indeed a well written character.
Concept 5/5
Writing 5/5
Frustrating protagonist -2
Surprisingly enjoyable secondary character +1
Sense of humour A++
A good one time read but I sincerely recommend hearing this one because Abby Craden was amazing (or maybe she always is). I want to specially thank https://www.goodreads.com/pipsqueakre.... It was her review of the same book which prompted me to pick up the audiobook instead of the ebook. So thank you Pipsqueak! 😁
This was my first book written by Noyes and first book recorded by Abby and I thank them for turning me into a fan at the first go. 😁
Okay. So I finally read a EJ Noyes! Though now I feel as if I shouldn't have started with a paranormal one. 😅
The concept of the book is brilliant. I loved it. This book was a solid 6* till I reached the part where Morgan starts with her internal drama. Her emotional turmoil was justified but then it went on and on and on. That's when I began to lose my patience. Till 90% of the book, she cribbed that Hannah was the proton to her electron and that she needed to hold onto the memory or the grief to be of the perfect noble, non reacting kind. And then suddenly, a change of heart. She undergoes some magical metamorphosis, loses that proton, turns into the anion, fuses to a cation to form the most stable compound. 🤯
There's a line by Morgan in the book - something about age not directly reflecting wisdom. She addresses it to herself and no other line in the book is as true as that.
I enjoyed the characters of Jane and Cici. Jane was this serene and levelheaded person who was ready to put up a fight for something that she strongly believed in. But the best written character was Cici. Very rarely have I encountered a secondary character as wholesome and dynamic as Cici. And with Abby Craden murmuring as Cici in that beautiful accent, I was charmed till a point of no return. I could literally imagine someone like Kate Blanchett teasingly tsking at something Morgan had said. I am not good with putting faces on characters I read so when I actually imagined someone, I realised that it is indeed a well written character.
Concept 5/5
Writing 5/5
Frustrating protagonist -2
Surprisingly enjoyable secondary character +1
Sense of humour A++
A good one time read but I sincerely recommend hearing this one because Abby Craden was amazing (or maybe she always is). I want to specially thank https://www.goodreads.com/pipsqueakre.... It was her review of the same book which prompted me to pick up the audiobook instead of the ebook. So thank you Pipsqueak! 😁
This was my first book written by Noyes and first book recorded by Abby and I thank them for turning me into a fan at the first go. 😁
July 11, 2022
I finally around got to this slightly paranormal romance from Noyes. And I really liked it! It’s a little slow to start with all the info dumping in the beginning but then it really picks up.
I thought this was really funny and sweet (maybe a bit too sweet in the end.) I loved Morgan and Jane and could definitely see why Jane was so infatuated with Morgan. It was a little harder for me to see why Morgan was so into Jane but I decided to just go with it. I was pleasantly surprised by the lack of dark moment and miscommunication. Go Noyes :)
I enjoyed Morgan (death’s head minion) and Cici’s (death) dynamic. I was really impressed that two people who have known one another for centuries could still be such good friends 🤣 But also, why isn’t there a better way for them to communicate that having to go to whole other dimension or whatever?!
Highly recommended if you’re wanting just something a little light and fun.
I thought this was really funny and sweet (maybe a bit too sweet in the end.) I loved Morgan and Jane and could definitely see why Jane was so infatuated with Morgan. It was a little harder for me to see why Morgan was so into Jane but I decided to just go with it. I was pleasantly surprised by the lack of dark moment and miscommunication. Go Noyes :)
I enjoyed Morgan (death’s head minion) and Cici’s (death) dynamic. I was really impressed that two people who have known one another for centuries could still be such good friends 🤣 But also, why isn’t there a better way for them to communicate that having to go to whole other dimension or whatever?!
Highly recommended if you’re wanting just something a little light and fun.
July 6, 2021
I loved this. Great and surprisingly fantastic storyline, lovely characters and beautiful writing. A real feel good story. This goes straight to my read again list.
June 18, 2020
Much has been said about E.J. Noyes’ experiment in writing a 3rd person novel. Reaping The Benefits has a quirky paranormal premise and it did take me more than a few chapters to get really into it. Maybe I’m missing the author’s voice, I don’t know. I didn’t flow as easily as her other books. But even Noyes in experimental mode is still heads above a lot of other authors.
The story is eccentric, funny and - as we get deeper into the plot – carries quite an emotional charge. The paranormal element is not of the floaty kind, death (who has green eyes) has gone corporate and you would not believe the red tape that goes with it! The romance is wonderful but I wasn’t as deeply connected with the mains as I normally am with Noyes. 3rd person didn’t take my breath away.
f/f
Themes: Death and her minions, afterlife packages, bucket list, the care of her quadriplegic mom, number 12.
3.9 Stars
The story is eccentric, funny and - as we get deeper into the plot – carries quite an emotional charge. The paranormal element is not of the floaty kind, death (who has green eyes) has gone corporate and you would not believe the red tape that goes with it! The romance is wonderful but I wasn’t as deeply connected with the mains as I normally am with Noyes. 3rd person didn’t take my breath away.
f/f
Themes: Death and her minions, afterlife packages, bucket list, the care of her quadriplegic mom, number 12.
3.9 Stars
June 5, 2020
I’ve said it before and I say it now. There are some writer/narrator partnerships that will make me go get the audiobook without hesitation. No matter the genre, the type of story, the point of view, no matter anything. EJ Noyes and Abby Craden’s association is at the top of my list. I’ll listen to any audiobook with those two names on the label, no questions asked. Having said that, I have to say that ‘Reaping the Benefits’ wasn’t my favourite.
Morgan Ashworth is Death Head Minion whose job is to assign the type of afterlife each human will enjoy after their passing. When she tells one of her human employees, Jane Smith, that she needs to complete her afterlife form, Jane asks Morgan to help her complete her bucket list. It seems easy enough, except for the fact of their mutual attraction and one of the items in Jane’s list is ‘sleep with my boss’.
EJ Noyes is one of the most popular lesfic authors who has written a series of fantastic books. All of them, until now, in first person point of view. A lot has been said about this upcoming release which is written in third person, much of the discussion initiated by the author herself who has stressed many times that the change in pov has been a struggle for her. I have to admit that all this hype around a narration technique might have acted as a forewarning to me, as a kind of self-fulfilling prophecy of doom. Because I approached this book with a bit of trepidation I might have spooked myself so much so that I couldn’t finish reading it. First. Time. Ever.
As the audiobook was released very close to the book publishing date, I gave up and skipped to the audio version with the extra incentive of Abby Craden as the narrator. Now, many people will agree with me that Ms. Craden can read the phone directory and make it enjoyable. This is true to a certain extent, but there is so much that a narrator can do with a written text, and miracles aren’t one of them. So, I still struggled, but the listening experience was way more palatable.
Any reviewer can tell you that the level of enjoyment of a book depends not only on the novel itself but also on other factors like, for example, the reader’s expectations. Unfortunately, my expectations when it comes to a book by this author skyrocket, so this same written text by any other author might have made a rating of 4.5 or 5 stars but with Ms. Noyes? Sorry but no. It’s all very subjective but it is what it is. So, please take this review with a pinch of salt.
I wondered what was my exact struggle with this novel. I’m not sure if it’s the change in pov but more about the level of immersion in a character’s headspace which Ms. Noyes does so well and in this novel was only present in small scattered doses. One can argue that it’s a pov choice, but I disagree. For me, the issue was the psychic distance, that is, how close the narration is to the mind of the viewpoint character. Many authors manage to get very close to the character in third person but I couldn’t feel it here. I’m sure that, with the right inspiration, Ms. Noyes would manage too.
That takes me to the other issue I struggled with which is the genre of this novel. This is the first paranormal book by Ms. Noyes. The challenge in creating a fantasy world is that there is an amount of new information that has to be introduced so that the reader understands this parallel universe. Ms. Noyes used a few initial chapters to do this and I admit that I got bored. The concept of administering afterlife packages to humans so they can enjoy their life after death is interesting, the universe Ms. Noyes created is original, and the characters are multilayered (Death herself is impressive), but the first half for me dragged a bit.
Now, in the second half the overall tone of the narrative changes from informative and light to dramatic. What appears to be heading towards a simple romance of boss-employee in an unusual paranormal setting, transforms into a soul searching, heart-wrenching questioning about the meaning of love and death. Parts of this read reminded me of ‘The Immortal’, a short story written by Jorge Luis Borges, in which he challenges the Christian conception of immortality as eternal bliss. Morgan is trapped in her immortality and inadvertently punished by falling in love with mortal women and knowing the inexorable heartbreak of losing a loved one is inevitable (I’m not spoiling anything as this is in the book blurb). This existential questioning was the best part of the book but its resolution, maybe because this is a romance, after all, was a bit of a cop-out of this conflict.
Abby Craden’s narration was, as usual, awesome in her different voices, tone, characterisations, and overall performance. I have to admit that her British accent for Morgan wasn’t my favourite, it sounded too posh for this character. She used a similar accent to perform Lady Diana Beckinsale in ‘My Lady Lipstick’ by Karin Kallmaker, but that character was a royalty member so it made more sense. Having said that, I don’t think that it will affect the listening experience of the American audience. I absolutely loved her performance of Death who, for me, stole the show.
Overall, an ok lesbian paranormal romance audiobook. 3.5 stars for the story, 4.5 for the narration. Average, 4 stars.
Morgan Ashworth is Death Head Minion whose job is to assign the type of afterlife each human will enjoy after their passing. When she tells one of her human employees, Jane Smith, that she needs to complete her afterlife form, Jane asks Morgan to help her complete her bucket list. It seems easy enough, except for the fact of their mutual attraction and one of the items in Jane’s list is ‘sleep with my boss’.
EJ Noyes is one of the most popular lesfic authors who has written a series of fantastic books. All of them, until now, in first person point of view. A lot has been said about this upcoming release which is written in third person, much of the discussion initiated by the author herself who has stressed many times that the change in pov has been a struggle for her. I have to admit that all this hype around a narration technique might have acted as a forewarning to me, as a kind of self-fulfilling prophecy of doom. Because I approached this book with a bit of trepidation I might have spooked myself so much so that I couldn’t finish reading it. First. Time. Ever.
As the audiobook was released very close to the book publishing date, I gave up and skipped to the audio version with the extra incentive of Abby Craden as the narrator. Now, many people will agree with me that Ms. Craden can read the phone directory and make it enjoyable. This is true to a certain extent, but there is so much that a narrator can do with a written text, and miracles aren’t one of them. So, I still struggled, but the listening experience was way more palatable.
Any reviewer can tell you that the level of enjoyment of a book depends not only on the novel itself but also on other factors like, for example, the reader’s expectations. Unfortunately, my expectations when it comes to a book by this author skyrocket, so this same written text by any other author might have made a rating of 4.5 or 5 stars but with Ms. Noyes? Sorry but no. It’s all very subjective but it is what it is. So, please take this review with a pinch of salt.
I wondered what was my exact struggle with this novel. I’m not sure if it’s the change in pov but more about the level of immersion in a character’s headspace which Ms. Noyes does so well and in this novel was only present in small scattered doses. One can argue that it’s a pov choice, but I disagree. For me, the issue was the psychic distance, that is, how close the narration is to the mind of the viewpoint character. Many authors manage to get very close to the character in third person but I couldn’t feel it here. I’m sure that, with the right inspiration, Ms. Noyes would manage too.
That takes me to the other issue I struggled with which is the genre of this novel. This is the first paranormal book by Ms. Noyes. The challenge in creating a fantasy world is that there is an amount of new information that has to be introduced so that the reader understands this parallel universe. Ms. Noyes used a few initial chapters to do this and I admit that I got bored. The concept of administering afterlife packages to humans so they can enjoy their life after death is interesting, the universe Ms. Noyes created is original, and the characters are multilayered (Death herself is impressive), but the first half for me dragged a bit.
Now, in the second half the overall tone of the narrative changes from informative and light to dramatic. What appears to be heading towards a simple romance of boss-employee in an unusual paranormal setting, transforms into a soul searching, heart-wrenching questioning about the meaning of love and death. Parts of this read reminded me of ‘The Immortal’, a short story written by Jorge Luis Borges, in which he challenges the Christian conception of immortality as eternal bliss. Morgan is trapped in her immortality and inadvertently punished by falling in love with mortal women and knowing the inexorable heartbreak of losing a loved one is inevitable (I’m not spoiling anything as this is in the book blurb). This existential questioning was the best part of the book but its resolution, maybe because this is a romance, after all, was a bit of a cop-out of this conflict.
Abby Craden’s narration was, as usual, awesome in her different voices, tone, characterisations, and overall performance. I have to admit that her British accent for Morgan wasn’t my favourite, it sounded too posh for this character. She used a similar accent to perform Lady Diana Beckinsale in ‘My Lady Lipstick’ by Karin Kallmaker, but that character was a royalty member so it made more sense. Having said that, I don’t think that it will affect the listening experience of the American audience. I absolutely loved her performance of Death who, for me, stole the show.
Overall, an ok lesbian paranormal romance audiobook. 3.5 stars for the story, 4.5 for the narration. Average, 4 stars.
June 6, 2020
I love Noyes, and look forward to anything by her. This didn't quite hit the spot for me the way her other works have, but it was still fun and enjoyable.
May 25, 2020
Leave it to E.J. Noyes to wrap a conventional romance in a completely unconventional package! Gorgeous Morgan Ashworth is Death's head minion who delivers afterlife packages and works directly for Death herself. When she learns the time has come to deliver one such package to her very attractive human employee Jane Smith, she kind of dreads it. Jane has had such a crush on her boss for so long she can barely breathe in her presence. But Jane has absolutely no idea who and what Morgan really is. When Jane has to sit down with Morgan to discuss her afterlife package, everything she thought she knew goes right out the window.
Some might consider staying away from this because of the paranormal aspect, but that would be a mistake. At the core, it is one of E.J. most beautiful love stories. And it's sexy as hell. Really - E.J. is such a freaking genius it doesn't take long before you're all in and completely invested in this slow burn romance. I would love to live in her head for just one day. What a fascinating place it would be. I often find myself thinking, "How does she come up with this stuff?!?" However she does it, I'm just glad she does and am all in for whatever the woman writes.
I decided to go with the audiobook release first because E.J.'s go-to narrator Abby Craden performed it and she always does a terrific job. And she did here as well, though she struggles a bit with Morgan's English accent. Death - a/k/a Cici LaMorte - has a more ambiguous accent and Abby did great with that. As for Jane's character and the supporting ones, she's fantastic as always. I plan to buy the paperback also because this definitely needs to live on my shelves. Another wonderfully unique offering from E.J. Noyes! Highly recommend!
Some might consider staying away from this because of the paranormal aspect, but that would be a mistake. At the core, it is one of E.J. most beautiful love stories. And it's sexy as hell. Really - E.J. is such a freaking genius it doesn't take long before you're all in and completely invested in this slow burn romance. I would love to live in her head for just one day. What a fascinating place it would be. I often find myself thinking, "How does she come up with this stuff?!?" However she does it, I'm just glad she does and am all in for whatever the woman writes.
I decided to go with the audiobook release first because E.J.'s go-to narrator Abby Craden performed it and she always does a terrific job. And she did here as well, though she struggles a bit with Morgan's English accent. Death - a/k/a Cici LaMorte - has a more ambiguous accent and Abby did great with that. As for Jane's character and the supporting ones, she's fantastic as always. I plan to buy the paperback also because this definitely needs to live on my shelves. Another wonderfully unique offering from E.J. Noyes! Highly recommend!
October 10, 2020
I really enjoyed listening to this book. It is a great escape from reality and Abby Craden did a great job narrating! The way she narrates probably gives this book the extra mile. Had I read it myself I think I wouldn't have enjoyed it this much! (if that makes any sense..)
The plotline of this book is different and very creative. I wouldn't mind if it were reality: give me my afterlife package please, I know my likes and dislikes for when the time comes ;)
Jane and Morgan(a) fit perfectly together and I loved the tension building between them. Noyes is very good with making you feel all the feels with her writing style, this novel is no exception in that.
There's a great kind of humour in this book and likeable and special secondary characters. Putting this book down was hard to do. So I drove the car slower than normal and did more chores around the house: everything for a couple of minutes of listening.
Humour, love, feelgood, happy ending: very fun read!
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The plotline of this book is different and very creative. I wouldn't mind if it were reality: give me my afterlife package please, I know my likes and dislikes for when the time comes ;)
Jane and Morgan(a) fit perfectly together and I loved the tension building between them. Noyes is very good with making you feel all the feels with her writing style, this novel is no exception in that.
There's a great kind of humour in this book and likeable and special secondary characters. Putting this book down was hard to do. So I drove the car slower than normal and did more chores around the house: everything for a couple of minutes of listening.
Humour, love, feelgood, happy ending: very fun read!
Check out my other reviews on my blog http://lesfic.home.blog/
April 25, 2023
Fantastic book, even better in audio. Abby Craden brings to life Morgan's pain and heartbreak beautifully. One of my favorite of her audiobook performances and one of E.J. Noyes's best.
May 15, 2020
When I read the blurb for Reaping the Benefits, I actually had a moment of hesitation before I requested the book. Paranormal novels are not usually my first reading choice. The idea of one of the main characters being the immortal Head Minion of the “Grim Reaper” seemed like a very…unique story idea, and one I wasn’t sure I would like. Then I remembered that the author is E.J. Noyes. That was good enough for me, and I requested the book immediately. I am so glad I did.
This very unique story-line turned into a beautiful story that had me experiencing a multitude of emotions, from humor to heartbreak and everything in between. The paranormal aspect works beautifully in the novel. Ms. Noyes made the supernatural aspect of the story seem like a normal part of life in this book.
The characters are well developed. I connected immediately with Morgan and Jane. Even Death herself (she likes to be called Cici) seems nice, though she obviously wields a great deal of power. The ideas of life, death, and the afterlife are handled in a manner I would have never thought about, but which works well in the book.
I am so very glad I ignored my moment of hesitation, and read this book. It is funny, sad, romantic, and uplifting. This novel is in my favorites list (with all the rest of Ms. Noyes’ novels), and has a five star rating from me. Get this book. I think you will love it just as I did.
I received an ARC from NetGalley and Bella Books for an honest review.
This very unique story-line turned into a beautiful story that had me experiencing a multitude of emotions, from humor to heartbreak and everything in between. The paranormal aspect works beautifully in the novel. Ms. Noyes made the supernatural aspect of the story seem like a normal part of life in this book.
The characters are well developed. I connected immediately with Morgan and Jane. Even Death herself (she likes to be called Cici) seems nice, though she obviously wields a great deal of power. The ideas of life, death, and the afterlife are handled in a manner I would have never thought about, but which works well in the book.
I am so very glad I ignored my moment of hesitation, and read this book. It is funny, sad, romantic, and uplifting. This novel is in my favorites list (with all the rest of Ms. Noyes’ novels), and has a five star rating from me. Get this book. I think you will love it just as I did.
I received an ARC from NetGalley and Bella Books for an honest review.
May 29, 2020
I have been blessed with a bunch of really good books lately and this is one of them. I listened to this one on Audible with the amazing Abby Craden narrating. I started this book with a goofy grin and ended with the same goofy grin. I loved every second of the journey.
I think the idea of how death works was well thought out and made enough sense that I was fine accepting it as-is and not trying to pick it apart or constantly asking a bunch of questions in my head.
Both MCs where great. I loved them both, but I have a give Morgana extra point if only because Abby gave her such a wonderful British accent and I am a total sucker for accents.
and finally: E.J. Noyes, ma'am, please, please, PLEASE consider another book in this universe where one of the MCs is CeCe LeMorte. Loved here sooooo much.
I think the idea of how death works was well thought out and made enough sense that I was fine accepting it as-is and not trying to pick it apart or constantly asking a bunch of questions in my head.
Both MCs where great. I loved them both, but I have a give Morgana extra point if only because Abby gave her such a wonderful British accent and I am a total sucker for accents.
and finally: E.J. Noyes, ma'am, please, please, PLEASE consider another book in this universe where one of the MCs is CeCe LeMorte. Loved here sooooo much.
August 31, 2022
Was perfect entertainment for me.
Ununsual story, hot sex scenes, great chemistry between the two MCs, perfect narration from Abby Craden and the „death“ was a lovely woman.
What‘s not to like?
Ununsual story, hot sex scenes, great chemistry between the two MCs, perfect narration from Abby Craden and the „death“ was a lovely woman.
What‘s not to like?
June 12, 2020
Wow! What a story! It’s been two weeks and I’m still not quite over it.
This book was exceptional, and that’s not surprising as E.J. Noyes wrote it and she does blow me away every time she puts pen to paper to take us on the journey with her. E.J. Noyes is an exceptional author; there are no two ways about it. She has the ability to draw me into the story so much that I feel like I’m hovering over the characters being almost voyeur in their life. For me personally, it takes on a whole new element of reading. There are a handful of authors that can do that for me and she’s certainly one of them.
Ok, so enough about the author and on to the book! Wow! What a plot and the characters were equally amazing to read. It was written in the third person which totally worked and is not the norm for this author, but she pulled it off beautifully. The pace was perfect and I couldn't believe I had read through the night to then realise I had finished it, I was so immersed in the story. I loved Jane and Morgan equally and for very different reasons. I don't want to go into backstories and plot too much because I think it could ruin the journey for you, but it's one hell of a ride.
I do want to shout out to the secondary characters though because some of the moments with Cici, aka Death and Jane’s mother, were my favourite scenes. Those two were hilarious but also just fantastic characters to read.
I think the whole concept was fun and so out of the norm, I almost wonder how the storyline to came to be. Where did the inspiration come from?
Jane and Morgan have chemistry in spades. In and outside the bedroom. They have kinetic energy that draws them to one another. They also feel a lot of each other's emotions and are incredibly in tune. And let me tell you... They set the sheets on fire!!!
Outstanding book! I want the world to stop spinning for 24 hours so that I can read it all over again. An immensely satisfying novel that is a perfect way to escape from his crazy world!
This book was exceptional, and that’s not surprising as E.J. Noyes wrote it and she does blow me away every time she puts pen to paper to take us on the journey with her. E.J. Noyes is an exceptional author; there are no two ways about it. She has the ability to draw me into the story so much that I feel like I’m hovering over the characters being almost voyeur in their life. For me personally, it takes on a whole new element of reading. There are a handful of authors that can do that for me and she’s certainly one of them.
Ok, so enough about the author and on to the book! Wow! What a plot and the characters were equally amazing to read. It was written in the third person which totally worked and is not the norm for this author, but she pulled it off beautifully. The pace was perfect and I couldn't believe I had read through the night to then realise I had finished it, I was so immersed in the story. I loved Jane and Morgan equally and for very different reasons. I don't want to go into backstories and plot too much because I think it could ruin the journey for you, but it's one hell of a ride.
I do want to shout out to the secondary characters though because some of the moments with Cici, aka Death and Jane’s mother, were my favourite scenes. Those two were hilarious but also just fantastic characters to read.
I think the whole concept was fun and so out of the norm, I almost wonder how the storyline to came to be. Where did the inspiration come from?
Jane and Morgan have chemistry in spades. In and outside the bedroom. They have kinetic energy that draws them to one another. They also feel a lot of each other's emotions and are incredibly in tune. And let me tell you... They set the sheets on fire!!!
Outstanding book! I want the world to stop spinning for 24 hours so that I can read it all over again. An immensely satisfying novel that is a perfect way to escape from his crazy world!
May 26, 2020
I would happily buy any book by E.J. Noyes before even reading any of the blurb. Some stories I will enjoy more and some less, but I know that they will be well-written, and always - always! - give me moments of stomach flipping emotions.
Noyes writes such different books that it is hard to say that this is a departure for her. All of her books are in some way (apart from always having real, brilliant but imperfect characters). The one difference everyone points out is that this is not written in first person. I'm ok with that. I'm ok with the paranormal theme and death is fine, too (DEATH is my favourite disc world character, after all).
The MCs are a bit more perfect than usual, and become more perfect as the story unrolls. The love and emotions were wonderful and real and all there. As a story of loss and love it is wonderful.
The squeaky wheel for me is the building of the paranormal world. It is detailed - sometimes really VERY detailed - but I don't think it really works very well. The more it tries to get around some of the problems by giving info, the more it begs questions. If you are not bothered by that, all is well. If you are, then it is still a great read, but you might be grumbling into your breakfast pancakes for a few days about some of the things. (No? Just me?). .
Noyes writes such different books that it is hard to say that this is a departure for her. All of her books are in some way (apart from always having real, brilliant but imperfect characters). The one difference everyone points out is that this is not written in first person. I'm ok with that. I'm ok with the paranormal theme and death is fine, too (DEATH is my favourite disc world character, after all).
The MCs are a bit more perfect than usual, and become more perfect as the story unrolls. The love and emotions were wonderful and real and all there. As a story of loss and love it is wonderful.
The squeaky wheel for me is the building of the paranormal world. It is detailed - sometimes really VERY detailed - but I don't think it really works very well. The more it tries to get around some of the problems by giving info, the more it begs questions. If you are not bothered by that, all is well. If you are, then it is still a great read, but you might be grumbling into your breakfast pancakes for a few days about some of the things. (No? Just me?). .
July 21, 2020
My 100th read for 2020 and so apt to end up with one of my go-to authors 🙂
Reaping the Benefit is an entirely new genre for me and frankly, I’m not too sure whether I would enjoy it especially given that I don’t read that many Paranormal-theme book, romance or otherwise... But hey, it’s written by EJ Noyes and she’s one of my go-to authors; I bought all her books and have yet to not enjoy any of her books! So how can I not read RTB, written by one of my favourite authors, just cos I don’t dabble in paranormal. That’s just so uncouth of me... So, my thoughts on RTB? The very essence of the book is romance; how 2 kind souls (one of whom happened to be immortal) who enjoyed being with each other, grew to love each other but afraid to love and gave her heart away; for fear of never recovering from a heartache should Iove is gone forever... Some repetition of I-love-you-but-I-can’t-go-there-scenario which irks me at times... But, as they say... Love conquers all and there’s only one way for Morgan and Jane to have their eternal love... no prizes there if you guess correctly how this love story ends... A well-written and enjoyable read with witty banters, fantastic characters and one which feature a sassy Cici La Morte aka Lady Death. Money and time well spent !! 🙂
Reaping the Benefit is an entirely new genre for me and frankly, I’m not too sure whether I would enjoy it especially given that I don’t read that many Paranormal-theme book, romance or otherwise... But hey, it’s written by EJ Noyes and she’s one of my go-to authors; I bought all her books and have yet to not enjoy any of her books! So how can I not read RTB, written by one of my favourite authors, just cos I don’t dabble in paranormal. That’s just so uncouth of me... So, my thoughts on RTB? The very essence of the book is romance; how 2 kind souls (one of whom happened to be immortal) who enjoyed being with each other, grew to love each other but afraid to love and gave her heart away; for fear of never recovering from a heartache should Iove is gone forever... Some repetition of I-love-you-but-I-can’t-go-there-scenario which irks me at times... But, as they say... Love conquers all and there’s only one way for Morgan and Jane to have their eternal love... no prizes there if you guess correctly how this love story ends... A well-written and enjoyable read with witty banters, fantastic characters and one which feature a sassy Cici La Morte aka Lady Death. Money and time well spent !! 🙂
June 1, 2020
I love Noyes and this book didn’t disappoint. I don’t usually read paranormal, but this isn’t really a paranormal story. That aspect is just part of the storyline and seems normal...if that makes sense. The characters were great and engaging. My only complaint is that I felt that the first third or so was a little slow.
May 16, 2020
Detailed score: 3.75
Ever since her debut novel EJ Noyes has been a breath of fresh air in the lesrom scene. She always tries something a bit different while still delivering well rounded characters, some hot pwoar and the expected but still anticipated HEA.
Noyes delivers all these things i this, her most recent, offering but it’s not quiiite to the high bar of her previous books. A big part of this was the choice to write this book in the third person. I can understand why it felt necessary but it meant we lost some of the intimacy and connection with the characters that was such a strength of Noyes’ other books. I found myself frustrated because one of the leads fears was a key source of angst and barrier to love - yet I didn’t feel quite in her head enough to understand beyond the superficial. I also saw the resolution coming from a mile away so I found it a bit tedious and frustrating reading the angst play out when it was obvious what was going to happen...And while I’m airing my grumbles there was a bit of one of my pet hates: a rushed ending and not enough time spent with the (finally) happy couple.
There is also the ‘afterlife’ factor. I thought this was handled really well and gave it an interesting twist but without removing its grounding in reality. (As context I do not enjoy fantasy at all so I’m a pretty tough marker in this regard).
Overall: even though I didn’t like this as much as Noyes’ other books, she has set herself a pretty bloody high standard! If you haven’t read Noyes before I’d say start with this one because it only gets better from here. Otherwise - not sure why I’m writing this review really because you e probably already bought this book based on author name alone just like I did! I can’t wait to see what Noyes comes up with next.
Ever since her debut novel EJ Noyes has been a breath of fresh air in the lesrom scene. She always tries something a bit different while still delivering well rounded characters, some hot pwoar and the expected but still anticipated HEA.
Noyes delivers all these things i this, her most recent, offering but it’s not quiiite to the high bar of her previous books. A big part of this was the choice to write this book in the third person. I can understand why it felt necessary but it meant we lost some of the intimacy and connection with the characters that was such a strength of Noyes’ other books. I found myself frustrated because one of the leads fears was a key source of angst and barrier to love - yet I didn’t feel quite in her head enough to understand beyond the superficial. I also saw the resolution coming from a mile away so I found it a bit tedious and frustrating reading the angst play out when it was obvious what was going to happen...And while I’m airing my grumbles there was a bit of one of my pet hates: a rushed ending and not enough time spent with the (finally) happy couple.
There is also the ‘afterlife’ factor. I thought this was handled really well and gave it an interesting twist but without removing its grounding in reality. (As context I do not enjoy fantasy at all so I’m a pretty tough marker in this regard).
Overall: even though I didn’t like this as much as Noyes’ other books, she has set herself a pretty bloody high standard! If you haven’t read Noyes before I’d say start with this one because it only gets better from here. Otherwise - not sure why I’m writing this review really because you e probably already bought this book based on author name alone just like I did! I can’t wait to see what Noyes comes up with next.
December 17, 2024
Loved this book! I completely understand why people say, 'Don’t judge a book by its cover,' because I’ve been holding off on reading this for years (sorry if you think the cover looks nice). I’m so glad I decided on a whim to finally start reading it! I loved how the romance between Jane and Morgan developed—it felt natural and heartfelt. The pacing was perfect, and I really enjoyed the idea that they were meant to be eternal lovers. I also loved the sweet ending. This is definitely one of my favorites I’ve read this year. 5/5!
And as a side note, the idea of the minions taking over a dead person’s body really reminded me of the Netflix series Travelers. If you’ve seen it, you’ll know what I mean!
And as a side note, the idea of the minions taking over a dead person’s body really reminded me of the Netflix series Travelers. If you’ve seen it, you’ll know what I mean!
November 11, 2024
One word - Outstanding
Star rating. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice rating. 🔥🔥🔥
Star rating. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice rating. 🔥🔥🔥
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