The Die of Death

A quick rundown: When Philip returns to Hell, he is not sure what he is going there for. Death needs his help, and while Philip has remembered a lot of his past lessons from the first time he was there, there are many different dynamics going on in this book. Philip is going to have to face some truths that are hard to swallow. As he works with his friend Satina to help Death find the Die of Death, they are going to find an adventure beyond their wildest imaginations.

I absolutely LOVED this book! It was one of those, really hard to put down, oh my goodness I have a book hangover books. Once you start reading, you do NOT want to stop. There is something about Philip's character that just resounds with everyone, and he is a very relatable character.

When I first started to read, I was not sure if this book was going to follow the fabulous storyline from the first book, but I was not disappointed at all. It does not drag, and the story keeps you moving, engaged, and want to find out what is going to happen next. You cannot turn the pages fast enough to figure out what is going to happen next.

This book is one that you are going to love! While we are all on quarantine, this is the perfect series to pick and read through!

The Die of Death is the second book in The Great Devil War series by author by Kenneth B. Andersen and is an exciting second act to human, Phillip Engel's story. Thus far, protagonist Phillip Engel is back in his regular life. He is changed from the experiences of the first book. Now instead of being all angel, Phillip is a little bit of a devil. Just a little bit to temper his character. You can't go to hell and not be a little bit changed, and I think in terms of Phillip's character, for the better. After all, humans are not black and white, but shades of gray. And not only are humans gray but so are the devils that play supporting roles in Phillips's story. I think this is an essential distinction for young adult readers who would be reading this story. Not everyone is black and white, and no one thinks of themselves as a great villain. The devil in The Great Devil War series knows he does terrible things as a matter of course, but he knows that he has a part to play like everyone else. You can't have great good if you don't also have evil. You need to have balance in life.

Now Death needs Phillip's help. Death's Die has been stolen, and without it, people can not die. Without Death, Life has little meaning. What transpires is a fun “who done it.” The tale includes a massive cast of characters, including Satina. Phillips friend and young temptress from the first novel. All, in all this, is a fun story. I love these books; it reminds me of a dark, slightly evil Percy Jackson.

I am looking forward to continuing Anderson's tale and learning more about Phillip as time goes on.