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WHY INGRID? WHY?!?!

Killing Time by Ingrid Nickelsen is the follow-up to her debut novel [b:For Better or for Worse|20883236|For Better or for Worse|Ingrid Nickelsen|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1393031736s/20883236.jpg|40223964] and picks up immediately where the story left off. (SPOILER NOTE: If you haven't read book one, there are minor spoilers in this review) Evangeline has not transitioned and is running to her old section in the hopes to warn Will about James's betrayal. Joining with the Wanderers, Eve sets off and ultimately she must chose between Will and Josh, but who and how will she chose? Back in section 47, Will is mourning Eve when the Midnight Riders appear and take him. Now he along with Brielle must find a way to escape, but at what cost?

I waited a year for this book and I have to say it did NOT disappoint! Eve is the same girl I remember: strong, independent with her own view on this in-between world. She's also extremely heart-broken. Her memories are back. She lived an entire lifetime with her husband Josh after her first-love Will died in a tragic accident. Now how is she to chose between the two of them? I can't imagine how hard this choice is for her and easily empathized with her.

Will is different than I remember him. Maybe it's because I know who he is now and I had such high expectations for him. I was in love with him during book one, but that all changed this go around. He has this hero-complex going on and it's what gets him into trouble. It cost him his life and now it may cost him his soul too!

Then there's Josh <3 I adore him and am #TeamJosh all the way! Josh is Eve's husband in life and in death. He's sweet, devoted, and reminds me of my own husband. Maybe that's why I love him so much ;) He follows Eve when she doesn't transition even though he knows why she didn't. He loves her and follows her and helps her throughout the book. Is that not love or what?!

The plot of this story is two fold as it is told in dual, alternating POV. Eve is set on finding and saving Will. Will is set on a new, darker path as he becomes engrossed in the Midnight Hunters' world. The plot is dark with lots of twists and an absolutely heart-breaking ending!

I loved getting to know more about Eve's time with Josh after Will's death and how she ultimately went on living. As I did with the first book, I love all the characters Nickelsen's created. The godparents are back along with a few new characters, Baptiste specifically, that I loved. And the world of this series just keeps getting bigger, more intricate, and is full of surprises! I can't wait for more :D

If you enjoy young adult, paranormal romance, and some fun afterlife fantasy than this book is for you!