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A review by acciodogs
The Love of My Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwood
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
4.0
This book and premise are fun, and I can totally picture this novel as a 90-minute romcom!
The secondary characters are the absolute stars of the show. I couldn’t get enough of Aled the librarian, and I adored Mr. Yoon and how we watched his and Delphie’s companionship evolve through out the novel.
I will say, there isn’t much of the “afterlife” perspective, there’s just the tiniest touch of magical realism in this romance. However! If you’re a fan of romance and all the different tropes, I think you’ll appreciate all the nuances sprinkled throughout.
Of course we are going to find more than love in this story. Delphie finds herself, her friends and community, and deals with family issues, bullying and grief.
The secondary characters are the absolute stars of the show. I couldn’t get enough of Aled the librarian, and I adored Mr. Yoon and how we watched his and Delphie’s companionship evolve through out the novel.
I will say, there isn’t much of the “afterlife” perspective, there’s just the tiniest touch of magical realism in this romance. However! If you’re a fan of romance and all the different tropes, I think you’ll appreciate all the nuances sprinkled throughout.
Of course we are going to find more than love in this story. Delphie finds herself, her friends and community, and deals with family issues, bullying and grief.