Received a digital ARC of this book via NetGalley.

The Love of My Afterlife is like if Bridget Jones died and was set on a quest to find her Mr. Darcy by her guardian angel similar to the angels in Drop Dead Diva. This had the British humor that I adore. Ten days to have your soulmate fall in love with you is quite a time crunch. This was a fast paced romcom and just the book I needed when I needed it.

Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley for this arc in exchange for an honest review.

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I went into this book without reading the synopsis first and off the recommendation of others, but sadly I could not connect with it enough to keep reading. I think this premise is unique enough to bring readers in, but Delphie felt too much like the “quirky” girl. I think the author has a fun voice and I may give this book another try later when I’m in the mood for something funny and a bit magical.

This book was such a wonderful surprise! So many folks have read it and hyped it up and I gotta admit, the hype is well placed.

"The Love of My Afterlife" has moment of pure tenderness followed by bonker shenanigans. The cast of characters are lovely --Delphie is real and honest, flawed and loveable. Her journey to finding her true love, her truest self was beautiful to see unfold.

The magical realism in this one brings with it something I haven't seen in books. I don't want to say too much and spoil things for the next reader. What I will say is, this one is such an out of this world experience. One I think you will love watching unfold.

Although, I kind of didn't care for the virgin troupe this one reminded me a lot of a light Little Mermaid retelling but instead of getting legs the girl got a second chance at life. It was super cute and made me laugh. I would say don't take this one series at all or you will hate it. Think of it a silly romcom that will get you out of a reading slump super easy. Light and easy to read!

OMG what an unexpected delight! A Rom-com with death, the afterlife, magic and a cranky hot guy? Sign me up!

Layered into the above are sneakily stuck in lessons on friends and family that all rang true. I really enjoyed this. This is my first book by the author and I'll definitely read more. If you like Katherine Center I think you'll like Kristy too!

We're on the clock people. Make the most of it!

⇨Pick this up to bust the slump!!

Oh friends, I can’t tell you how much this book grabbed me up out of my weeks-long reading slump and made me laugh, cry, and swoon for main character Delphie, and the rest of the great cast of supporting characters.

I absolutely loved the witty writing from the moment I started reading, and paired with the great narration by @sofiaoxenham , I was able to let my mind finally escape into this fun story that begins with a death-by-microwave-hamburger. I had no idea where the story would go, but was ready for the ride.

Told with so much humor, heart, self-discovery, and plenty of banter, I was pulled in right away, and each and found myself smiling with every character I met along the way. From Delphine’s eccentric and reclusive personality, to seeing her care for her elderly neighbor, Mr. Yoon, to the hot but grumpy neighbor Cooper, “and all the side characters too.

Giving me all “The Good Place” vibes, I loved the character growth, found family, heartwarming moments, and the realization of choosing who you allow into your life. I literally hugged this book when I finished, and now I need to read everything single thing written by this author, and can’t recommend both the print and audiobook formats enough!

*many thanks to Berkley Romance, prh audio and Netgalley for the gifted copy for review

This is a very different romance novel, and I enjoyed, even though I found the FMC to be somewhat annoying a portion of the time. It was a very funny and cute story.

"If she wasn’t dead already, Delphie would be dying of embarrassment. Not only did she just die by choking on a microwaveable burger, she’s also now standing in her "sparkle and shine" nightie in front of the hottest man she’s ever seen. And he’s smiling at her.
As they start to chat, everything else becomes background noise. That is, until someone comes running through a door yelling something about a huge mistake and sends the dreamy stranger back down to Earth. And here Delphie was thinking her luck might be different in the afterlife.
When Delphie is offered a deal in which she can return to Earth and reconnect with the mysterious man, she jumps at the opportunity to find her possible soulmate and a fresh start. But to find him in a city of millions, Delphie is going to have to listen to her heart, learn to ask for help, and perhaps even see the magic in the life she’s leaving behind. . . ." -Goodreads

Oh how I loved this book! It was wildly funny but also sweet and romantic. A perfect combination! This book was just so fun and I highly recommend it! ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Not only is THE LOVE OF MY AFTERLIFE such a fun and unique concept for a romance novel, but it was also so incredibly funny! It's not many books that can make me laugh out loud while reading -- but Kirsty Greenwood has accomplished that feat!

I unfortunately had to DNF this book. Not sure if this was just a case of right book wrong time, but i genuinely could not get into the story at all. It felt very boring and i found the FMC to just be very annoying and unlikeable. I know many people have enjoyed this books but i sadly just can’t get past that!

Several friends told me to read this one and I'm so glad I did! Delphie has lived a boring, lonely life...which has now ended by choking on a microwaveable burger. She's ended up in what appears to be a laundromat with a perky Afterlife Therapist named Merritt. While there, she also meets Jonah and they share a connection...until he's sent back. Now, Delphie has 10 days to find Jonah and get him to kiss her or else she'll be dead forever. The premise seemed a little cheesy at first, but this book was amazing! I loved seeing how Delphie changes over the course of the book and others change as well. This is definitely going to be one of my top books of 2024. I've never read Kirsty Greenwood before, but I will be reading her backlist now!

With some twists and turns, this book definitely makes you appreciate your life more. I really liked the premise and it was fun, some things didn’t work out for me but I really appreciate nonetheless!

This reminded me so much of the show Drop Dead Diva/Ashley Posten's books! Anyone who loves a touch of magical realism meets a rom-com and loves a book set in the UK will eat this one up! It's truly a delight and so sweet and funny.

Delphie hasn't done much living in her 27 years on Earth, but when she chokes on a microwavable hamburger (how embarrassing), she might get a second chance. After arriving in the afterlife and meeting her over-the-top intake counselor, Delphie has a chance encounter with Jonah, an accidental visitor. After he's sent back to his unconscious body, Delphie is desperate to see what could happen if she had another chance, so she strikes a bargain: 10 days to get a kiss from a Jonah who has no memory of her or the afterlife. What happens next pushes Delphie to consider all the relationships and experiences she's been avoiding through the years.

The story is cute and fun, but characters lack depth and Delphie is not the most likeable protagonist.

I liked the premise of this book and enjoyed the unpredictability of the plot. I'd honestly not guessed where this was going on the basis of the synopsis. A fun and unique read about the meaning and joys of life.

I received this book for free from netgalley for my honest review. Starting off the book with the lead dying was a surprise, but it sets up for the perfect and unique love story that follows. Delphie lives alone and enjoys her solitude. Dying changes all of that. We follow her as she tries to save her own life, and the journey is so fun. I can't wait to share this with others.

I loved everything about this book! It was simply perfect, and Kirsty Greenwood's writing was delightful and engaging. The Love of My Afterlife is such a creative and fun take on a romance novel. It explores feelings of grief and is so very funny in parts despite its focus on death and the afterlife.

The storyline was wonderfully clever! It's absolutely one of my favorite reads of this year.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Thank you for the free book Berkley Romance and the free audiobook PRH Audio!

Rating: 3.5/5 stars

Delphie dies unexpectedly but gets the chance to save herself—if she can find and kiss her soulmate before time runs out.

I absolutely loved the concept of this one, and the message is a really great one as well. The plot is fun, if sometimes silly, and while I figured out most of the direction it was heading, it still managed to surprise me in a few points.

I did, however, want a bit more romance and found this a bit slow moving at times. Overall, I’m glad I read it and it was an enjoyable time, though it probably won’t be a massive standout. That said, I know a lot of people really adored this one, and I do highly recommend checking it out if it sounds good to you!

CW: Death; grief; bullying

The story follows Delphie, a recently deceased woman who meets her potential soulmate in the afterlife waiting room. However, a mix-up sends him back to Earth, and Delphie is given a chance to return and find him within ten days
This is both humorous and heartfelt, which also covers loneliness, grief, and self-discovery
This ended up being a charming and entertaining story that takes a look at second chances and the magic of love.
If your a fan of Rom-Com you’ll like this book

I wanted to smack Delphie in the head! I think she is her own worst enemy. That being said, I did enjoy the magic realism that Greenwood utilized and found the premise quite unique and heartfelt. Delphie ends up growing significantly, and the ending is really sweet. While this is a romcom in many ways, it is very much a coming of age novel that I think many folks feeling stuck in their 20s will appreciate.