Reviews

Morbidly Yours by Ivy Fairbanks

alexisjankowski's review against another edition

Not the vibe for now - haven’t read it in quite a while. 

inmylibrary's review against another edition

adventurous emotional relaxing

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

this was such a cute book! i loooooved Callum, what a sweetie! 
the theme of grief was so well executed, and the setting was great. 
the characters felt very well thought out and i really enjoyed the plot, however i just felt i couldn’t feel their romantic or sexual chemistry that much. 
loved their friendship and the individual storylines but struggled to connect with them as a couple!
really enjoyed the book anyway! 

jackiee's review against another edition

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0

saoirsekelly's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

4.75

I don’t read a lot of contemporary romance by preference, but this really stole my heart. Fairbanks creates a vibrant and dimensional cast of characters, and treats the themes with respect. I found myself grinning like a loon at some of the antics and near tears at the moving scenes. Definitely recommend this debut novel and look forward to reading what she writes next. 

whiskey_kitten's review against another edition

5.0

Prevailing Tropes:
•Slow Burn
•Friends to Lovers
•Grumpy/Sunshine

Notable representation: lesbian, non-binary, demisexual


Contemporary romantic comedies, especially slow burns, are not typically my genre of choice, but 2023 is proving to be the year of pleasant surprises for me, and this book is no exception.

I was enamored with this book from page 1 and the way the characters and romance felt natural and progressed in a way that had me squealing. And speaking as someone who has a sensitivity to the subject of loss and grief, Ivy handled the subject matter with delicacy and grace. Finally, the representation in this book is incredible and was such a breath of fresh air for me as a reader.

A beautiful story and a beautiful debut for Ivy Fairbanks.

cshae's review

emotional funny hopeful 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

🌶️🌶️

rsbrack's review against another edition

5.0

Read this book. This is a wonderful rom-com between an animator and an undertaker set in Ireland. I loved every minute of this book. Just put it in your TBR pile and thank me later. 

I received an arc from netgalley and the publisher. 

why_erin's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

4.0

ewarnerburton's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted sad fast-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

grimreads's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5