Second Grave on the Left

So, I needed a book to listen to while I worked out and saw this one was available through my library. Guess I'm going ahead with the series sooner rather than later.

I still enjoyed this one, and it seemed even shorter than the first, or at least to go by faster, even though I think they're about the same length. The mystery was engaging, and it did not work out like I expected. I'm still enjoying the secondary characters, and the grim reaper aspect continues to intrigue me. 

However, there were a few things that bugged me. Though I kind of get why Charley is the way she is, her flippant attitude occasionally comes across as frustrating or even cold-hearted. I also don't get why she was so dead-set on ignoring Reyes' decision with regards to his body; I get that she didn't want him to “die” but he'd still be around, they'd still have the relationship that they do now, and it seems like the danger would be (at least temporarily) averted. I'm also not sure I get why they like? Love? each other. There hasn't been much of an actual relationship. And I get that Charley wants one, but how is that going to work with him potentially incarcerated for the next who-knows-how-many years? 

I'm definitely continuing with the next book soon because I want to know how things will work out and because my library happens to have the complete series. And in audiobook no less. I love it when that happens. Fingers crossed the books don't decline in quality/readability.