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3 1/2 stars.
This is a difficult book to review as I found myself enjoying reading but being frustrated with it at the same time. There are things about this book that really bug me and make it difficult to like. There are other things about this book that I greatly enjoyed and highly recommend. It's a simple, fairly action-packed read, though, and I found myself wanting to read on, even when I couldn't. Which is a good sign. I won't get into the main storyline here, as others have done that. I will get into some of the things I enjoyed and didn't enjoy, hopefully without giving too much away.

I found the majority of characters to be very one-dimensional and flat. A great looking guy, Brynner, who is the best (by a long shot) fighter and gets any (and I mean any) girl he wants (they literally swoon over him), and a beautiful (I mean drop dead gorgeous) girl, Grace, who doesn't want to fall for this rockstar guy, (but finds herself wanting him immediately, just like all the rest, and even jealous when he speaks to another woman). I think it's amazing how she is so beautiful, yet no guys are hitting on her, like the girls do to him. Summary: He fights and gets any girl. She reads and pushes him away. And that's about it to their characters for the majority of the book. She is intelligent and sharp and a quick learner, but quickly falls into his world and the ability to fight these undead creatures, even though he has years and years of training she doesn't have.

Yes, they each have other underlying issues and problems, which slowly come to focus as the book goes on. And it's in these problems that they have more dimension and start to become more than just hot guy and hot girl. But the problems seem a bit forced to me. Almost like there was a formula the author read that the characters have to have these kind of problems to overcome.

One of my biggest pet peeves lately is the telling of a story from different viewpoints. This, like many fantasy books lately, jump from her first person viewpoint in one chapter to his first person viewpoint in the next. The main character's purpose is to emotionally bring the reader into the story by relating to that person's view. This is difficult to do (if not impossible) when there are more than one viewpoints being told. One could argue that she is more of the main character than he is, but then why do I spend so much time with him? He is driving the story, but I don't need to know all his internal thoughts and such to get that across.

That said, the action is fun. I love monsters and the undead are creepy and cool. Especially as the book goes on. The side characters (I love Aunt Emelia!) are dynamic, and overall the unravelling of the story is fascinating. It's a quick and easy read like a J.K. Rowling or Michael Crichton novel, but unlike them, the author doesn't have much to say beyond just telling the story. I was hoping for something deeper here, something about death or monsters or love or something. And there are moments where they touch on some themes, but then they seem to just abandon them.

I don't know if the author is female or male. I haven't read anything else by him/her nor do I know anything about the author. I will say, that at times it reads like one of those chick-flick urban fantasy romance novels. At other times it reads like a fun and fascinating adventure. I'm not against romantic urban fantasy, I'm just trying to describe the genre, so I can give the reader of this review an idea of what to expect from this book.

SPOILER ALERT:
All that said,one of my biggest issues with the book is there is a lengthy and semi-graphic sex scene near the end of the book that just feels horribly forced and silly and has nothing to do with moving the story along, except that they are shown to get together. I skipped over it mostly, as it felt like someone told the author to put it in there, or the author believed the audience wanted that scene. Either way, not needed.

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The Reburialists J C Nelson 9780425278192 Books Reviews

J.C. Nelson is the author of the Grimm Agency series, but The Reburialists was a completely different story. This was dark and dangerous and steeped in uncertainty. Our characters were always being caught off guard and spent a majority of the book fighting for their lives. It was definitely intense... an enjoyable read for sure, but definitely intense.

The main characters in The Reburialists were Brynner Carson and Grace Roberts. Brynner, after I got over my Scrubs "brinner" association with his name, was a complex character. He was practically born a hunter because of his parents and has been a BSI agent fighting the "meat skins" ever since he turned 18. He's deadly and smart and well-respected, almost worshipped, among his peers. He also has a reputation as something of a ladies' man, so that immediately puts Grace on the defensive. Grace Roberts is a BSI analyst, a brilliant translator to be precise, that is called in to help Brynner translate his late father's journals. Grace is wary and closed off because of her personal life and she is determined she won't be Brynner Carson's latest conquest. They come to an uneasy working relationship, that slowly turns into more as the book progresses.

I liked both characters for the most part; their narratives were very different from one another and they were both very capable characters. They both made some questionable decisions at times, especially at the peak of an emotional situation, but nothing that was so stupid as to be a deal breaker. Both characters begin to develop throughout The Reburialists, but Grace had an especially surprising amount of growth. When we first meet her I wouldn't call her meek, but she is definitely inexperienced and out of her element. She has a certain sense of what her role is and has no desire to step outside of it. She will work with Brynner for the good of the BSI, but that's it. By the end of the book, she can shoot a co-org with the best of them and danger, well that's become her middle name. She becomes incredibly strong both in spirit and heart and no longer worries about how others see her. She takes charge in a way that works for her and learns how to compliment her strengths and weakness by depending on others. Brynner also changes, but in a more emotional way. He's lived a life of danger and uncertainty, but now he has learned that it's okay to care about others without taking all the responsibility on himself. Bad things happen to people and it's not his fault he wasn't there to save them every time. He also learns that he doesn't have to stand alone and that loving someone is more important than worrying you're putting them in danger, especially when they can take care of themselves.

I could have done with a little less relationship angst, especially when the characters were in danger, but I did like the romantic developments between Brynner and Grace in The Reburialists. It was interesting to see such a strong bond being forged in a situation that could have just as easily drove them apart. Grace and Brynner both carried a lot of baggage from their pasts, so it was also refreshing to see them discussing their issues without holding a grudge or being angry at one another for very long.

I know I've talked a lot about the main characters but, yes, this book did have zombies too. Brynner and Grace and the rest of the BSI are fighting a war against them. The zombies here, called co-orgs or meat skins, are normally the mindless, angry zombies we are used to. Sometimes, though, the zombie will display an alarming intelligence and even talk. These are called the Re-Animus. It's like a consciousness, an evil one of course, that can possess dead bodies and just moves from one to the next as needed. The storyline behind The Reburialists kicks off when a Re-Animus calls Brynner by name and demands he return "the heart." Brynner knows what this means, but he doesn't know where it is and that's where Grace comes in. Throughout the book, the types of zombies they run into expands and some are even introduced that are new to Brynner himself. The mythology that J.C. Nelson created here, which I don't want to get into because it would be a spoiler, was fascinating and very detailed. It really made the world come alive and added a high amount of tension to Brynner and Grace's mission.

The Reburialists was a very enjoyable read and blazed a new path for zombie stories. The detailed world building, intricate mythology, and interesting characters make this one an easy recommendation for all zombie, apocalyptic, and urban fantasy readers. As of now, I don't know if this was the beginning of a new series or not. If not, it had perfect closure for a stand alone, but the world is also so vast that I could easily see new adventures for Brynner and Grace or even new characters continuing the story.

Thank you to Ace via Netgalley for providing an ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Review originally posted at BadassBookReviews.com!
Loved the prior J.C. Nelson books but this one was incredible. Kept me guessing all the way to the end. Excellent read.
I loved this book but I'm a sucker for Egyptian undead and all the lore and trappings that go with it. Deep, rich characters, with amazing sexual chemistry and challenges. Twists and turns I didn't see coming. Really enjoyed the ride.
leads you place you would never expect to go. Neat twist on zombie tales .
Great gook really enjoyed it. The plot was interesting and moved along quickly. Will definitely look for more books by this author!
This was by far my favorite JC Nelson book. Both the main characters were well developed and the world (a world with zombies) was believable and fun. Loved the use of Egyptian mythology and hieroglyphics. I'm hoping this is a new series... ??
A totally new way of doing zombies. I enjoy this authors work immensely. Well written, solidly plotted, and well formed characters.

There is a bit of Larry Corriea's Monster Hunter International feel...without the soft core gunporn. Very fun.
3 1/2 stars.
This is a difficult book to review as I found myself enjoying reading but being frustrated with it at the same time. There are things about this book that really bug me and make it difficult to like. There are other things about this book that I greatly enjoyed and highly recommend. It's a simple, fairly action-packed read, though, and I found myself wanting to read on, even when I couldn't. Which is a good sign. I won't get into the main storyline here, as others have done that. I will get into some of the things I enjoyed and didn't enjoy, hopefully without giving too much away.

I found the majority of characters to be very one-dimensional and flat. A great looking guy, Brynner, who is the best (by a long shot) fighter and gets any (and I mean any) girl he wants (they literally swoon over him), and a beautiful (I mean drop dead gorgeous) girl, Grace, who doesn't want to fall for this rockstar guy, (but finds herself wanting him immediately, just like all the rest, and even jealous when he speaks to another woman). I think it's amazing how she is so beautiful, yet no guys are hitting on her, like the girls do to him. Summary He fights and gets any girl. She reads and pushes him away. And that's about it to their characters for the majority of the book. She is intelligent and sharp and a quick learner, but quickly falls into his world and the ability to fight these undead creatures, even though he has years and years of training she doesn't have.

Yes, they each have other underlying issues and problems, which slowly come to focus as the book goes on. And it's in these problems that they have more dimension and start to become more than just hot guy and hot girl. But the problems seem a bit forced to me. Almost like there was a formula the author read that the characters have to have these kind of problems to overcome.

One of my biggest pet peeves lately is the telling of a story from different viewpoints. This, like many fantasy books lately, jump from her first person viewpoint in one chapter to his first person viewpoint in the next. The main character's purpose is to emotionally bring the reader into the story by relating to that person's view. This is difficult to do (if not impossible) when there are more than one viewpoints being told. One could argue that she is more of the main character than he is, but then why do I spend so much time with him? He is driving the story, but I don't need to know all his internal thoughts and such to get that across.

That said, the action is fun. I love monsters and the undead are creepy and cool. Especially as the book goes on. The side characters (I love Aunt Emelia!) are dynamic, and overall the unravelling of the story is fascinating. It's a quick and easy read like a J.K. Rowling or Michael Crichton novel, but unlike them, the author doesn't have much to say beyond just telling the story. I was hoping for something deeper here, something about death or monsters or love or something. And there are moments where they touch on some themes, but then they seem to just abandon them.

I don't know if the author is female or male. I haven't read anything else by him/her nor do I know anything about the author. I will say, that at times it reads like one of those chick-flick urban fantasy romance novels. At other times it reads like a fun and fascinating adventure. I'm not against romantic urban fantasy, I'm just trying to describe the genre, so I can give the reader of this review an idea of what to expect from this book.

SPOILER ALERT
All that said,one of my biggest issues with the book is there is a lengthy and semi-graphic sex scene near the end of the book that just feels horribly forced and silly and has nothing to do with moving the story along, except that they are shown to get together. I skipped over it mostly, as it felt like someone told the author to put it in there, or the author believed the audience wanted that scene. Either way, not needed.

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