Emerald Dodge

As a recent victim of a fatal accident, Rachel Goldstein finds herself aboard a ghost ship that has picked her up because of her technical skills. Being dead isn't exactly restful as there are immediate and more subtle threats to her existence and that of her varied companions.

This was an easy book to read. The story is straightforward to understand. It's told completely from Rachel's perspective, and I didn't feel lost at any point. There's a heavy focus on action, interspersed with more introspective moments where she regrets not being able to reconcile with her parents after their final parting. I found Rachel a sympathetic character, and I could understand her decisions and actions, even when they were unwise.

Rachel's allies, rivals and enemies were clearly depicted as to their roles. I wouldn't have minded seeing them a little more fleshed out as personalities - outside of Rache's specific thoughts about each one, I didn't find them very memorable as characters.

The prose flowed well. I picked up a tiny handful of typos, but nothing major.

Overall, this was a satisfying read, and I'll be keeping an eye out for the sequel.… (mehr)