"Come on. Be brave, Delphie. Don't you at least want to live a little while you've got the chance?"

Delphie is content with her quiet life. By day, she works at a pharmacy, and by night, she cares for her elderly neighbor, spars with her brooding other neighbor, and binges on unhealthy amounts of TV. Her unremarkable existence has never been an issue—until now.

Home alone, Delphie chokes on a microwavable burger and is sent to Evermore. Just as she begins to settle into her new life in the afterlife, she meets a handsome stranger. But just as sparks begin to fly, the handsome stranger is sent back to Earth due to a celestial error. Delphie is then faced with a choice: find her soulmate within 10 days or stay in Evermore forever.

Back on Earth, Delphie starts to realize there's more to life than living quietly. As she hunts for her mystery man, she questions whether she's truly ready to leave her new life behind if she can't find him.

'The Love of My Afterlife' by Kirsty Greenwood is a poignant and powerful read. It's a reminder to appreciate life while we can, especially the people around us. It urges us to cherish not just the big moments, but the small ones too. The story gently nudges us to consider that the love of our life might have been right under our nose all along. Ultimately, it's a painful reminder that life is precious and fleeting, and the longer we turn our back on it, the more we miss out.

Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing for an early copy in exchange for my honest review.

If asked how she imagined the end of her life, 27-year old Delphie most certainly would not have said choking to death on a microwavable convenience store burger in her grossest nightgown while watching “The Tinder Swindler.” But that’s how it went down. She definitely wouldn’t have guessed that upon her demise she would find herself meeting up with Juno, her caseworker. Okay, really her name is Merritt and she’s not an elderly chainsmoker, but c’mon how often am I gonna get to use THAT gif?????

Anyway, when Merritt discovers that Dephie is “literally a virgin who can’t drive. Like in the seminal teen romance movie Clueless!” and a glitch in the system delivers her potential soulmate Jonah to Evermore just for a moment, Merritt grants Delphie a 10-day reprieve to return to Earth. If she can find Jonah and he kisses her of his own accord, she can remain alive.

When someone asks me what tropes I like in my Rom Coms, basically the answer is all of them. Enemies to lovers, grumpy/sunshine, forced proximity, sharing a bed, love triangle, fake dating, taming a womanizer?

This delivered. Every Star.

ARC provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Oh my gosh, I LOVED THIS BOOK! What a GEM!!!!!!!!!! This is one of those books that I wish I could read again for the first time.

There were all the feels reading this book - I was laughing (even when things were not funny if they'd actually happen in real life - like Delphie choking on a microwave burger), crying, hopeful, all the things. Just such a great and well rounded read!

I had SO MUCH FUN reading this book! I loved the way the author created the afterlife - Evermoor - and most of all, Merritt, the afterlife therapist. She was a complete hoot and definitely made the book! Delphie's quest to find who she thought was her soulmate was both endearing and hilarious. While on her search, and actually starting with Merritt's movie in Evermoor, Delphie grows so much and really learns a lot about who she is, who she wants to be, and about love.

The characters in this book were absolutely fantastic. Mr. Yoon was so lovable, and I got so attached to him by the end of the book! Cooper brought in the "enemies to friends to....more?" trope and he was a doll too (once you get to know him and his back story especially).

At first I liked all the mentions of other romance authors (particularly Sally Thorne) but it did get to be a bit old after a few - still thought it was a cute touch though.

Thank you to #NetGalley and #Berkley for the ARC. I fell in love with this story. Delphi dies right in the beginning of the book and goes to a waiting room to be processed. She meets her soulmate who is sent back to Earth because of a mistake. Delphi makes a deal to find her soulmate and get a kiss and than she will be alive again. Yet, her soulmate she met does not remember her, Oh No!! A must read.

Delphie has just died and is in her pj's in the afterlife when she meets the man of her dreams. Her hilarious afterlife therapist, Merit, is obsessed with all things romance so she gives her the chance to return to her life with the caveat that she has ten days to find this mysterious man and get him to kiss her.

That would be easy except for the fact that she does not know his last name and cannot seem to find him anywhere. Even worse, her therapist seems to be hindering her progress rather than helping. Delphie reluctantly asks her grumpy downstairs neighbor to help her. Soon, Delphie is making friends, loving life, and regretting shutting everyone out her whole life.

Delphie reminds me of a more loveable Eleanor Oliphant. Thanks to the love-obsessed afterlife therapist, this book is one part love triangle mixed with a little bit of forced proximity and a whole lot of laugh-out-loud rom-com!

What a wildly inventive and moving addition to the romance genre! I ADORED this book! Kirsty Greenwood finds the perfect balance between the romance tropes we know and love and her innovative plot. The cast of characters (both main and minor) was fantastic, and this book had me crying, laughing, and utterly failing at pacing myself while reading this book--I didn't want it to end, but couldn't stop reading!

First, thank you to the publisher for the opportunity to read this book. This was a super cute and fun read. Would definitely read more from this author.

I know I’m late to the party on this book. But better late than never. I’ve heard so many good things about this book that I’ll be honest made me nervous to read it. Because lately for me any books hyped up on BookTok tend to be disappointing. But let me tell you “The Love of My Afterlife” did not disappoint. It contains a modern fairytale mixed with magical realism.

This book was a fresh take on rediscovering who you are and coming into your own. From the very first page it’s filled with humor, love and found family. It was such an addictive read and the only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars was because I saw “the twist” coming from miles away. But even so I had a blast reading this story. And even though This was my first Kirsty Greenwood book I’m to report I’ll definitely be checking out more of her books. I cannot recommend this book enough! Please add it to your TBR today!

Thank You to Berkley and NetGalley for providing me with an arc. It was my pleasure to offer a honest review!

I love it when I spontaneously grab a book off my TBR and it turns out to be a 5-star read. I wasn’t completely sold on this from premise alone, but the voice and humor and delightful romance tropes kept me reading all day and I finished this in just about one sitting. One of those really special books that’ll probably make my top picks of the year when all is said and done.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this edition from the publisher via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I think this book will change and save many lives. I think that readers will see Delphie's story and relate it to their own lives and wonder if they are happy with the life they are living or if they would look fondly upon their life as it flashes before their eyes.
The theme of bullying in the book and how it affects people in adulthood is all too real and I loved the way it was portrayed through these pages. Sometimes, it's okay to not forgive your bullies and still be the better person.
Delphie's character went through a tremendous amount of growth through these pages and yet still carries those same qualities that make her such a unique character from start to finish!
A surprisingly emotional read that made me want to live each day for the joy of living! Such a wonderful story that shows the beauty in humanity!

This was a little too "womp" from the beginning, and they made the main character SUCH a loner, poor thing but I didn't really know why I was going to root for her or why I'd want to read a rom-com with her as the MC, it didn't feel believable.

In this magical realism/fantasy romance, Delphie, having just choked to death alone at home while wearing a cute nightie, is transported to heaven where she meets a hot guy just after her untimely death. Merritt, the angel guide she's paired with announces there's been an error and sends the dreamboat guy back, and then lets herself be persuaded to send Delphie back to life with the promise of staying if she gets true love's kiss in the next ten days. Of course, Delphie goes on a wild goose chase that includes live figure drawing class, dancing in a club, and a heist during a black tie fundraiser. Jonah remains elusive, while her cranky author neighbor becomes her partner in crime, and is, (predictably) the one she's meant to be with, under her nose all along.

The Love of My Afterlife features a lot of humor, tenderness and absurdity balanced with seriousness and pathos. In between check-ins with Merritt in a variety of clever ways, Delphie cares for her elderly widowed neighbor, makes friends with Frida, gets over a past love, and lands the guy. The deadline provided a tight plot, though some scenes are so overly detailed as to feel plodding. The entire supporting cast of characters were wonderful in their own right. Readers will enjoy rooting for the underdog in this chaste British romance.

I received a free advance reader's copy of #TheLoveOfMyAfterlife via #NetGalley, courtesy of Berkley Publishing Group.

“𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐨. 𝐋𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫. 𝐋𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐮𝐭 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫.”

Wow! My first kirsty greenwood and it did not disappoint!

I really enjoyed the characters in this book, particularly our main girly Delphie. She was so relatable and funny without trying and she doesn’t even realize it. I could definitely see myself in her a bit and would love to be her friend. 💕

Also, the thought of the after life always freaks me out, but this was such a fun spin on it. I would love to know that this is where we end up once we go. Especially with Merritt’s character. She was amazing!

This was such a beautiful book about living life to the fullest and being open to others and experiences. You only get one chance so make sure you use it filling your life with joy and appreciating the little things 😊

I loved the concept of this story and the way it was executed was absolutely adorable! Delphie was a super quirky and weird character that I couldn’t help but fall in love with. The situations she got herself into were so funny I was laughing out loud! But despite the hilarious moments, this book was also quite an emotional journey as Delphie comes to terms with the fact that although she was alive, she wasn’t truly LIVING.

This book is a love letter to romance - to love stories of all shapes and sizes. I loved the hilarious meta moments and all of the name-dropping of romance novels we all know and love. This book was truly a joy to read!

Oh how I love a romance with a supernatural element!

THE LOVE OF MY AFTERLIFE follows newly-deceased Delphie, who’s given a once-in-a-[death]time opportunity to return to Earth for ten days to try and get her newly discovered soulmate to kiss her.

This book is filled with so many lovable side characters (between Merritt and Aled, there were a lot of laughs for me!) There was also a lot of heart, with the found family element being especially poignant.

Our protagonist, Delphie, is extremely prickly. There were some parts that I felt like she veered into Unlikeable territory, but then I’d remind myself that she’s supposed to be a loner with no friends, so I guess that makes sense, but it did make it a little harder to understand how she was supposed to get her man to fall in love with her so quickly.

It’s British, it’s quirky, and it’ll probably make you cry. Great for fans of Ashley Poston. I had so much fun!

Big thanks to NetGalley and Berkley for providing the ARC in exchange for my review!

I absolutely adored this book! This was not on my radar but I instantly loved our main character, Delphine and her underdog self. This was a book that has it all, it made me laugh, it tugged at my heartstrings, and made me feel deeply. I loved the premise of the story! I look forward to reading more by Greenwood in the future!

What to expect:
🫧magical realism/paranormal romance
🫧all the classic romance tropes
🫧missed connections
🫧an afterlife therapist
🫧Will Smith references in times of distress
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This was such a charming, funny and delightful read!! I adored grumpy Alec and how Delphie’s adventure for love ultimately lead to reconnecting with others and herself. I highly recommend this if you’re needing a mood booster!

Okay, this one was adorable! Such a fun read and original concept. The MC was so funny and relatable, although I thought I predicted the ending, there was a slight surprise that I didn’t see coming but absolutely loved. I can’t wait to read more by Kristy Greenwood!

This is a gem of a story about getting second chances, found family and finding love truly not prescribed! A fun cast of quirky characters too.

This was a rollercoaster book for me, when it began I was really disinterested and disappointed in the way it began, it felt a bit too cringey to be something I would enjoy, but I stuck it out because this sounded like it would be so fun. I’m glad I did because I enjoyed the last 3/4ths of the book so much more!

Delphie was hard for me to warm up to, but by the end I felt I truly knew her and I feel like she even got to know herself even more. I was a fan of the romance and how it was expected in ways that seem atypical to the set up. The pacing was a bit slow particularly at the start.

I would be interested to read more by the author in the future.

Thank you Netgalley and Berkley for the eARC.