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morganreadsoccasionally's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.25
This was really fun and super cute. To me, it reads more like a contemporary romance even though everyone is dead. Besides teleportation there aren't very many "otherworldly" characteristics. Joyce and Aiden were adorable though so I don't even mind that this didn't really scratch my paranormal romance itch lol
I'm looking forward to seeing what else Eden has to offer but the story stands very well on its own.
I'm looking forward to seeing what else Eden has to offer but the story stands very well on its own.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Murder and Death
peachani's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Alcohol, and Sexual content
Moderate: Kidnapping, Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, and Violence
Minor: Car accident, Suicidal thoughts, and Blood
snickahz's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Gun violence
scorttarius's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
This was such a cute book especially knowing that you got to see the author plan this out on TikTok. I kind of thought of Wattpad while reading it, so it’s something cute. I thought the jump was too fast from “will they get together or won’t they?” But I think that’s just because I love a good slow burn and it didn’t affect the story
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
trayslays's review
funny
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? It's complicated
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Murder
Moderate: Gun violence
ednam0dewannabe's review
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Death, Blood, and Sexual content
Moderate: Gun violence, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Car accident, and Death of parent
siasprout's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Sexual content, Gun violence, and Violence
nzinga's review
adventurous
funny
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
This book was amazing! I read it in a few sittings and can recommend. The spice is good too!!!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Death and Gun violence
grapie_deltaco's review
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
I’m torn.
I absolutely loved the campy lightheartedness and potential for a slowburn romance that the first half of this book brings alongside a really compelling murder mystery but the story totally falls apart in the second half.
Aiden, our resident grumpy grim reaper, doesn’t even feel like the same character across the two halves of the story and the romance between him and Joyce had a steady build up until a specific turning point and then the rest feels rushed.
The entire second half of this feels rushed. It’s disorienting to read, especially in that last minute world building being slapped together to make a certain conflict be resolved toward the end.
The first half of this book is so much fun. It maintains the vibe of <i>Pushing Daisies</i> or <i>Drop Dead Diva</i> or even <i>Psych</i> where serious subject matter involving crime-solving is balanced out with humor and lovable, ridiculous characters bouncing off of each other. And I did really love the chemistry between this grumpy grim reaper and our hot mess sunshine lawyer, but I think the story could’ve used another draft or something.
Also something about the lack of contractions used in a lot of the dialogue made conversations feel a bit clunky at times.
Love the concept and our main character. I think this had a lot of potential to be something be more, though.
CW: on-page murder, death, gun violence, recurring mentions of dead loved ones/parents, grief, explicit sexual content, excessive drinking
I absolutely loved the campy lightheartedness and potential for a slowburn romance that the first half of this book brings alongside a really compelling murder mystery but the story totally falls apart in the second half.
Aiden, our resident grumpy grim reaper, doesn’t even feel like the same character across the two halves of the story and the romance between him and Joyce had a steady build up until a specific turning point and then the rest feels rushed.
The entire second half of this feels rushed. It’s disorienting to read, especially in that last minute world building being slapped together to make a certain conflict be resolved toward the end.
The first half of this book is so much fun. It maintains the vibe of <i>Pushing Daisies</i> or <i>Drop Dead Diva</i> or even <i>Psych</i> where serious subject matter involving crime-solving is balanced out with humor and lovable, ridiculous characters bouncing off of each other. And I did really love the chemistry between this grumpy grim reaper and our hot mess sunshine lawyer, but I think the story could’ve used another draft or something.
Also something about the lack of contractions used in a lot of the dialogue made conversations feel a bit clunky at times.
Love the concept and our main character. I think this had a lot of potential to be something be more, though.
CW: on-page murder, death, gun violence, recurring mentions of dead loved ones/parents, grief, explicit sexual content, excessive drinking
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Grief, Sexual content, Death, and Alcohol
Moderate: Gun violence
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