A lovely book full of hope and silliness and the belief in happily ever afters. I will be honest, the first part of the book I found to be a bit silly and not entirely believable. I still don't entirely love Merritt (is she supposed to be that overbearing and slightly incompetent?) but the final act of the book really made my heart swell and appreciate the joys of just being alive. There is some heavy stuff in this book (emotional neglect, death) and I think it's best if you go into it thinking it will be a lighthearted, silly romp (the author's note at the beginning says exactly this and I think it sets the tone well). For fans of missed connections, enemies to lovers, and romantic comedies in general (there are many fun nods and references to the genre sprinkled throughout) Great for a poolside read this summer.

What a fun and delightful book! This was such a quirky read with a splash of magic that had me swooning and giggling and holding my breath! A perfect romcom that once I got into it, I couldn't put down. I absolutely recommend this book! 4.5⭐️

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“The Love of My Afterlife” by Kirsty Greenwood offers a whimsical twist on romance that transcends the bounds of life itself. Recently deceased Delphie finds herself in the afterlife’s waiting room in an embarrassing nightie, face-to-face with the most attractive man she’s ever seen. But just as sparks begin to fly, he’s whisked back to earth due to a clerical error, leaving Delphie with a tantalizing ‘what if.’

Thanks to a celestial bureaucratic mix-up, Delphie gets a rare chance: return to Earth for ten days to find this mystery man who might just be her soulmate. It’s a delightful premise that marries the quirkiness of the afterlife with the frantic pulse of a race against time on Earth.

Initially, Delphie’s character grated on me; her early portrayal felt more frustrating than endearing. However, as the pages turned, her growth into a more self-aware and considerate person was not just convincing but heartwarming. Greenwood skillfully redeems her protagonist, illustrating that everyone can change, often in ways that surprise us.

One of the story’s strengths is its exploration of soulmates, suggesting that any relationship can reach soulmate-level depth with enough patience and nurturing. This perspective is refreshing and imbues the romance genre with a dose of realism about the work relationships require to flourish.

Social interactions and their importance to human fulfillment are another key theme. Greenwood doesn’t just tell a love story; she underscores our intrinsic need for connection—whether with family, friends, or romantic partners. Additionally, the bureaucratic depiction of the afterlife adds a humorous, light-hearted layer to the narrative, making the celestial seem less mystical and more amusingly mundane.

Incorporating classic romantic tropes like enemies-to-lovers and love triangles, Greenwood weaves these elements seamlessly into the fabric of the story, enhancing the narrative without overwhelming it. Each trope plays a meaningful role in the development of the characters and their relationships, ensuring that nothing feels forced or out of place.

I received a review copy from the Viking imprint of Penguin Random House Canada via NetGalley, and I am delighted to award this charming novel four stars. “The Love of My Afterlife” is a recommended read for anyone looking for a romance that’s both sweet and seasoned with a dash of magical whimsy. It reminds us of the magic in everyday connections and the extraordinary possibilities that may await us, even beyond life itself.

Thank you NetGalley, Penguin Random House Canada and Kirsty Greenwood for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review ☺️

This is a cute, fun, fast-paced supernatural romcom that is down right hilarious and so delightfully brilliant from the very first chapter. This book has a plot that is a little far fetched but written SO well that I truly felt myself in this world with Delphie, stumbling along and loving every minute!!

Everything made perfect sense amongst the chaos and the twists kept me hooked from the beginning; with a lesson to be learned around every corner and so many relatable quotes/bookish references that had me smiling and rooting for our main characters to the core 🥹

Easily one of my favorite books of 2024 and would definitely recommend this gem!!

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Random House Canada for this ARC!

Kirsty Greenwood's "The Love of My Afterlife" is a delightful blend of romance, comedy, and the supernatural that captivates from the first page.

Greenwood's writing is fresh and engaging, filled with witty dialogue and laugh-out-loud moments. Delphie is a relatable protagonist whose quirky personality and sharp sense of humor make her an instantly likable character. Her journey is both humorous and heartwarming, filled with unexpected twists and turns that keep readers hooked.

The supporting characters in "The Love of My Afterlife" are equally charming and well-developed. Each one adds something special to the narrative.

Greenwood's exploration of themes such as love, loss, and finding one's purpose resonates throughout the novel. Despite its lighthearted tone, the book offers profound insights into the human experience, making it a memorable and meaningful read.

“The Love of My Afterlife" is a thoroughly enjoyable read that combines humour, romance, and a touch of the supernatural in a way that is both entertaining and thought-provoking. Kirsty Greenwood has crafted a novel that is sure to delight fans of romantic comedies and paranormal fiction alike. Whether you're looking for a laugh or a heartfelt story about love and self-discovery, this book delivers on all fronts.

A big thanks to Net Galley and Penguin Canada for the ARC of The Love of My AfterLife. A solid 4 stars. This was a delightful rom-com, filled with hope, fun and a little spice. Our main character finds herself in the waiting room of Evermore, after choking on a hamburger. What follows is her quest to return to life, but hopefully as a better person and friend. A few mishaps and a little intrigue.

This was a cute and fun read. I only wish the digital copy I had was in ePub format & not PDF, as it was hard to read the font on my kindle. Loved the sex and the city reference, cause Dephie reminded me exactly of Miranda right before she mentioned it. Lol. For me, it felt like I was reading a chick flick. Which I love. Would definitely recommend this one.

4.5 stars⭐ and maybe 1.5🌶️spice [SPOILER FREE]
Thank you so much Penguin Random House Canada and Kirsty Greenwood for providing me with an eARC for an honest review.

The Love of My Afterlife takes the reader on a journey with Delphie, our lovely FMC, in the quest to find her soulmate. She was an introvert loner in life, and then she chokes on a not-beef hamburger and finds herself in the afterlife's waiting (laundry) room. Once there, she hits it off with someone that doesn't end up staying. She is given the chance to go find this soulmate, Jonah, to give herself a second chance in life. If only her jerk of a neighbour downstairs would quit getting in her way!

This premise is very unique and caught me instantly. It was so different from any I've read before. It was cozy, funny, and sweet. There was a real growth for Delphie as she goes from hostile and fairly unlikable to a heroine we want to root for. She has an entire character arc that I really appreciated - she wasn't flat at all. Cooper was also a bit of an interesting fellow and I really enjoyed his backstory of why he is the way he is - and same with Delphie. Her history of being bullied did explain a lot about her hostility and untrusting ways of others. The last 50ish pages of the book were so fun and I almost shed a tear. It was a very beautiful ending.

I think anyone that liked Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston would also enjoy this. It was a silly, cute, heartfelt read that I thoroughly enjoyed.

Thank you Penguin Random House Canada & netgalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review!

This was such a fun rom-com! It was a lighthearted read, that also showed immense character growth and had an intriguing plot. This book kept me on my toes till the very last page! In the end, I was cheering for all the characters!! I really enjoyed this one.

The Love of my Afterlife: ★★★☆☆ (3)

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What a silly read- I absolutely loved it! The premise is a little ‘out there’ but it’s very cleverly written. It didn’t take me long to get invested and flying through the chapters. By the end I found myself cheering for all the characters- each with their own ‘quirks’. A fun, light read to be added to everyone’s summer TBR list.
Thank You to NetGalley, Penguin Random House Canada, and Kirsty Greenwood for the opportunity to thoroughly enjoy this ARC.

This is one of the most unique books I have read. I'm not sure how to classify it. Ghost story? Rom-Com? Magical realism? Sci-fi? Chick Lit? Fairytale? I guess it's a little bit of everything. And, maybe it isn't even unique to others, but it is to me.

The main character, Delphie (a solid introvert), dies accidentally. But she is given a chance to return to earth for 10 days and complete a mission. If she is successful, she will be able to remain alive. I have to suspend my beliefs for this premise and go with it.

This is when the fun starts. She is determined to complete her mission but gets thwarted at every turn. Despite her difficulties, I can't help but cheer her on. She fears that time will run out. But, this mission is totally turning her life around. It's fun to watch her personality emerge.

After I became used to the odd premise of the story, I thoroughly enjoyed it. There are lots of interesting characters. There are fun situations. There's humour. I love Delphie's character. Her backstory reveals why she is an introvert.

I can totally see this as a movie. I'm not up to date on today's popular young actors but I’m sure there are a few that would be a good fit for roles in the movie.

It is a light, fun read with serious undertones. I found it the perfect antidote to all the headlines these days. Some might find it a little bit corny. But a little bit corny sometimes fits into our lives at the right times. A true “feel good” story.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the Advance Readers Copy.

This book was a challenge for me. I really struggled to like Delphie. People go out of their way to be nice to her and she is actively hostile. The book is jarring as I believe Delphie is intended to be likable, however, she’s actively not for the first four fifths of the book. I love romance novels, however, this one was really difficult to get through. I kept putting it down and the countdown on the eARC was the only reason I did not DNF the book. The parts I do like: Cooper is a fun character, he is entertaining and actually compelling. I also like Leanne. I think the moral about life and love was almost impactful. I do think that people who enjoyed The Dead Romantics would like this book.

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to read the eARC in exchange for an open and honest review.

The Love of My Afterlife is a breath of fresh air....light and funny...how often can you say that about a romance book after death?! I am new to the romance genre...but this book has me hooked. I hope Kirsty Greenwood has more stories up her sleeve, because I will snatch them up as soon as they are published!
Bonus points...I loved it so much I had to go out and pre-order the physical copy to add to my shelf at home!

I received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This book was delightful. Delphi, a quirky and solitary woman in her late 20's dies choking on a microwave hamburger. When she arrives in the afterlife, she is joined by another soul, who she is told could be one of the 5 soulmates we have in this life. But when this soulmate, Jonah, gets sent back because he was there by mistake, Delphi is given the chance to go and find him, giving her a second chance at life, and love.

This book shows tremendous growth for Delphi as she learns to live in the short time she is given to try and turn things around and get Jonah to kiss her.

I loved this book. I found the characters to all play a role in Delphi's growth and development. I fell in love with Cooper and Delphi's story more and more as the story progressed.

I really liked the premise of this book but unfortunately it didn't live up to my expectations. The majority of this book felt like the female main character was on a wild goose chase around London to find a man she had met once. I was really struggling to read this so I skimmed through the majority or this book. I was so focussed on getting to the part of the book where she found Jonah, I actually missed the lead up to something I was not expecting.

I think that this could be an extremely fun read if you stick with it and let the story develop how its supposed to.

Thank you NetGalley and the Publishers for this ARC.

☁️🤍the love of my afterlife🤍☁️

release date: july 2nd, 2024
rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

😇☁️🫶🏻💕
☁️ enemies to lovers
☁️ forced proximity
☁️ fake dating
☁️ one bed
☁️ love triangle

in this quirky, supernatural/fantasy romance, we follow delphie, a recently deceased woman going through her quarter life crisis. after being given a second chance at life, to meet her soulmate on earth, delphie starts to realize she maybe has more to live for than she ever anticipated. delphie learns to navigate these new feelings, while on a strict 10 day deadline to get the job done. will delphie be successful in securing a kiss from her soulmate? or will her afterlife therapist, merritt, have to steal her back to the afterlife in a death worse than choking on a microwave hamburger?

this was such a fun and quick read for me, there was comedic relief right when you needed it. i even had notes going to record my predictions/comments & i was spot on for a few things, but was wayyyy off for some!!! ☁️🩷

i really recommend everyone pick this up in the coming weeks, it easily made its way into my top 5 reads of 2024 so far!!! ✨🩷

🩷 thank you netgalley, penguin random house and author kirsty greenwood for this advanced reader copy 🩷

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3.5 stars. An excellent plane or beach read! Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.

I found the tragi-comic intro brilliant (I laughed/cringed/gasped) and enjoyed how it was unapologetically a trope-filled love story, but also about the importance of connection and belonging. I really rooted for most of the characters.

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3.5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

Delphie wakes up in the afterlife and meets her (possible!) soulmate. However, the man is sent back to Earth and Delphie is given a deal - she will be sent back to Earth and has 10 days to find him. If she doesn’t, it’s back to the afterlife for her!

This book was a charming read. While the plot was a tad predictable, there were some heartwarming, laugh out loud moments. The characters were all quirky and lovable, and overall this was a quick and enjoyable read!

This was a really wonderful book. It is not my usual genre of choice, but I am so glad I read it.
My tagline would be can a second chance mean a new beginning.
A terrific premise filled with humour, romance and the after life.
I will definitely search out other books by this author.
I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.

An absolute romantic-trope salad in the best way: love at first sight, enemies to lovers, love triangle, one bed at the inn, and more!

This book exceeded my expectations, hilarious from start to finish with an absolutely killer narrative voice. Our main character Delphie is a little self-deprecating but a lot loveable, awkward in the best ways and with a big heart that blooms over time, making her easy to root for.

A great pick for those wanting a story deeply infused with hope that delivers on both big feels and belly laughs.