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burnt_out_bookworm's review against another edition
medium-paced
4.0
Thank you NetGalley and Penguin Group Putnam for the ARC! All opinions are my own.
This book really intrigued me straight off the bat because I see myself as a morbid person. Mix in some romance and I'm sold. Lark and Callum's story was told in such a way that had me tearing through the book. What I really enjoyed was both main characters were flawed, but they saw past each other's flaws and connected to each other on a deep level. Grief was a large part of this story, but it didn't overwhelm it, and there were still tons of light and funny moments. I loved Callum and Lark as characters, but I especially loved that Callum was so down bad for Lark from the start! That had me giggling and kicking my feet!
If you're looking for a rom-com that deals with grief definitely give Morbidly Yours a try!
This book really intrigued me straight off the bat because I see myself as a morbid person. Mix in some romance and I'm sold. Lark and Callum's story was told in such a way that had me tearing through the book. What I really enjoyed was both main characters were flawed, but they saw past each other's flaws and connected to each other on a deep level. Grief was a large part of this story, but it didn't overwhelm it, and there were still tons of light and funny moments. I loved Callum and Lark as characters, but I especially loved that Callum was so down bad for Lark from the start! That had me giggling and kicking my feet!
If you're looking for a rom-com that deals with grief definitely give Morbidly Yours a try!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
drtx_bwt's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Vomit and Panic attacks/disorders
lillyrb's review against another edition
4.0
In this (morbid) romcom set in Ireland, we meet Lark and Callum. Lark is a peppy Texan animator who has moved to Ireland for a job opportunity (she is running away) two years after her husband dies. She moves in opposite a funeral home run by Callum, an introverted, kind soul, who has to marry in the next 8 months so he doesn’t loose his family’s legacy to his biological father. The two balance each other out and become close friends. Callum teaches Lark about Ireland and Lark coaxes Callum out of his shell.
I really enjoyed the setting of the book. Undertaker probably isn’t the occupation you usually picture when thinking of the main characters in a romance, but it works really well, especially with Lark having experienced grief of her own. There is something very reassuring in reading about someone who has made it his life’s purpose to ensure that the last wishes of a person are taken care of and that loved ones can grieve. Lark clearly ends up finding comfort in this too. The book is a great take on the opposites attract trope and it is well executed. I love the Irish setting and incorporation of the language and a bit of history. It’s always nice to read something not set in the US or London.
Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with an advanced copy of this book.
I really enjoyed the setting of the book. Undertaker probably isn’t the occupation you usually picture when thinking of the main characters in a romance, but it works really well, especially with Lark having experienced grief of her own. There is something very reassuring in reading about someone who has made it his life’s purpose to ensure that the last wishes of a person are taken care of and that loved ones can grieve. Lark clearly ends up finding comfort in this too. The book is a great take on the opposites attract trope and it is well executed. I love the Irish setting and incorporation of the language and a bit of history. It’s always nice to read something not set in the US or London.
Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with an advanced copy of this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Death
slugwifereads's review against another edition
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I am OBSESSED with this book - I read it in less than two days and I found it nearly impossible to put down. Lark and Callum are so complex and interesting, and I love how their relationships to themselves, each other, and grief changed and grew throughout the novel. I was surprised to learn a lot about animation and mortuary science in this read, and I loved all of the Irish culture and language that was woven in. Callum is a godtier MMC in my book, and I can't wait to post a more in-depth review when this releases in August!! I was surprised to find out this was Ivy Fairbanks's debut novel, and I'm really excited to see what's next!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief and Death
antidietleah's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Sexual content
Moderate: Car accident, Gore, and Death
Minor: Pregnancy
grimmbleton's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Bullying, Death, and Grief
Moderate: Body horror, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Sexual harassment, and Terminal illness
Minor: Car accident
skysometimesreads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Death
Minor: Car accident
kimberlyyyreads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A special thank you to Netgalley and Penguin Group Putnam for the Arc in exchange for an honest review!
Morbidly Yours is a killer debut romance novel from Ivy Fairbanks. This book has a little bit of everything, opposites attract, friends to lovers + killer romantic tension. Also lets take a moment to appreciate the stunner cover which was the main reason why I requested the book!
Callum and Lark are characters that win your heart over the instant you meet them. As singular characters and as a couple! I think this experience is so rare in books, which just made me appreciate the authors talent in making such likable characters.
As a sucker for slow burn romances, this book was so addicting. Every time I flipped the page, I was craving even more from these characters and when they finally got together, it was so incredibly sweet.
Lets talk about these characters!
Callum Flannelly is an introverted irish undertaker determined to inherit his grandfathers funeral home. The one problem is... he must marry to inherit the family business.
Enters Lark Thompson, your extroverted sunshine gal who has recently moved in next door to a funeral home, while she's in Ireland for a job position as an Animator and Cartoon creator (And actively running from her past).
Together Lark and Callum form a friendship to aid Callum in finding the perfect woman and help Callum inherit the business.
Oh, what could possibly go wrong with that?
If you enjoy slow burns and a good friends to lovers contemporary romance book, this is the perfect book for you!
P.S. Callum is such a precious hidden gem. He deserves all the hype. He is my aesexual king (who dirty talks in irish ;)
Cannot wait to see what else Ivy Fairbanks has in store for us next!
Morbidly Yours is a killer debut romance novel from Ivy Fairbanks. This book has a little bit of everything, opposites attract, friends to lovers + killer romantic tension. Also lets take a moment to appreciate the stunner cover which was the main reason why I requested the book!
Callum and Lark are characters that win your heart over the instant you meet them. As singular characters and as a couple! I think this experience is so rare in books, which just made me appreciate the authors talent in making such likable characters.
As a sucker for slow burn romances, this book was so addicting. Every time I flipped the page, I was craving even more from these characters and when they finally got together, it was so incredibly sweet.
Lets talk about these characters!
Callum Flannelly is an introverted irish undertaker determined to inherit his grandfathers funeral home. The one problem is... he must marry to inherit the family business.
Enters Lark Thompson, your extroverted sunshine gal who has recently moved in next door to a funeral home, while she's in Ireland for a job position as an Animator and Cartoon creator (And actively running from her past).
Together Lark and Callum form a friendship to aid Callum in finding the perfect woman and help Callum inherit the business.
Oh, what could possibly go wrong with that?
If you enjoy slow burns and a good friends to lovers contemporary romance book, this is the perfect book for you!
P.S. Callum is such a precious hidden gem. He deserves all the hype. He is my aesexual king (who dirty talks in irish ;)
Cannot wait to see what else Ivy Fairbanks has in store for us next!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Grief
coyotejane's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I love this book so much! Ivy Fairbanks, you are a gem!! I can’t wait to read more of what you write.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief and Car accident
theliteraryhooker's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was a super cute read! I appreciated having slightly older main characters who have some real life experiences and issues under their belts. There were definitely moments where I wish they would have just communicated better (especially on Lark's side) but overall I really loved both Lark and Callum as characters and I enjoyed watching their relationship develop!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Grief, and Death