Nan Higgins

When Aria Jasper turns twenty two she learns that she can communicate with ghosts. She has to give up her blossoming music career in order to join the family company, After Corps, and start a new job helping ghosts to pass on. During training, she meets Sloane, the only other student in the business, and they quickly become close. When a ghost claims that something evil is happening at After Corps, and accuses Aria's father of being evil, Aria and Sloane need to work together to sort things out.

The Mortician's Daughter is a fast, fun read with a unique premise and appealing, engaging characters. I found it really easy to get into the world and the story, and once I started reading I couldn't put it down. I absolutely love the premise. The idea of a corporation helping ghosts, with courts and lawyers, and punishments for crimes committed whilst living, was really intriguing.

I also really liked all of the characters. I felt so bad for Aria having to give up her planned career, and all of the internal turmoil she had coming to terms with her new life. I loved the contrast between Aria and Sloane in that way, with Aria being the reluctant 'chosen one' and Sloane being the one who is desperate it. I also loved Macy, Aria's best friend. The budding romance is super cute, and I really appreciated how organically the romance happens. There's a time and a place for big coming out scenes and dealing with homophobia, but this book doesn't deal with those things and it was actually a breath of fresh air, in my opinion.

The plot had me hooked all of the way through. I won't give spoilers, but I thought the ending was great!… (plus d'informations)