In "Molly Molloy and the Angel of Death" by Maria Vale, readers are invited into a whimsical and thought-provoking world where mistakes and miracles collide, and love transcends even the boundaries of life and death.

At the centre of the story is Molly Molloy, an ordinary woman whose life takes an extraordinary turn when she narrowly escapes death by chicken wing, thanks to a mishap by Azrael, the Grim Reaper himself. Suddenly able to see, touch, and converse with Death, Molly finds herself thrust into a surreal and mysterious realm where the lines between the living and the dead blur.

Vale's storytelling shines as she navigates the complexities of Molly and Azrael's unlikely relationship. As Death grapples with the consequences of his mistake, Molly becomes his confidante, questioning his actions and challenging his beliefs. Through their interactions, Vale skilfully explores themes of love, life, and the human condition, weaving a poignant narrative that is both heart warming and profound.

What sets "Molly Molloy and the Angel of Death" apart is Vale's ability to infuse the supernatural elements of the story with humanity and depth. Despite the fantastical premise, the emotions and struggles of the characters feel authentic and relatable, drawing readers into their world and keeping them engaged until the very end.

At its core, "Molly Molloy and the Angel of Death" is a story about the power of love to transcend even the most daunting obstacles. As Molly and Azrael navigate the complexities of their relationship, they discover that love knows no bounds – not even the boundaries between life and death.

In this poignant and humane novel, Maria Vale invites readers on a journey that is equal parts whimsical and thought-provoking. With its richly drawn characters, engaging storyline, and timeless themes, "Molly Molloy and the Angel of Death" is a captivating read that will linger in the hearts and minds of readers long after the final page.

Synopsis
Death has taken everyone Molly Molloy loves. Then he comes for her. What follows is a love story.
My Overall Thoughts
This fantasy romance is too awkward to be romantic and too mundane to be fantastic.

What I Didn't Love

The author lost me with the bizarre (not in a good way) world building. Death’s world is full of boring Latin chanting and my mind wandered so much while reading about it that I’m sure I missed something important but I don’t have it in me to go back and catch up. It just could not hold my interest.

I’m also confused by the “love story” aspect. I kind of understand why Death is drawn to Molly, but I don’t grasp Molly’s attraction to Death. He is physically attractive, but otherwise uninteresting. There is not enough there to build a life on, but somehow they do, sort of. The pacing is so lopsided that it is hard to believe. This first 90% of the book takes place over a couple of months, then the last 10% covers 30 or 40 years. The missing depth of their relationship is just glossed over in the rush through their life story.

Potentially Offensive Content

Adult situations

What I Loved
If you only judge this book by its cover, it nails five stars. I also loved the premise. The story had such potential. I was drawn in by the blurb and really wanted to love the book.
Thank you NetGalley and Wild & Ashe, LLC for the advanced copy of this book.

This book was interesting. Death intrigued me and I definitely will bee reading more from this author!

I was initially really interested in the premise of this book, but I just couldn't get into it due to the writing style. Really sad this book didn't hook me!

Who knew Death could be an intriguing character. This was such a surprise for me. I’ll be reading more by this author.

I just could not get into this book, which is why I decided to not finish it. This does not mean, that someone else couldn't enjoy it. It just definitely wasn't my cup of tea.

This was such a cute premise but,
unfortunately it didn't quite work for me. It definitely had some cute parts and also a lot of weird parts. There was some humor and did enjoy that. Overall though it was a disappointment.

Thank you, Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I was expecting this book to have a similar vibe to Belladonna or other paranormal/fantasy romance with a gothic twist but this book just fell flat for me and felt ridiculous at times (I’m talking about the magical penis) and it just put me off the story.

I know that some people will enjoy it but it wasn’t my cup of tea at all.

I'm sure “Molly Molloy & the Angel of Death” is as cute, sweet and heartbreaking as the content warning said it is, but Maria Vale’s style is not for me.
At least, I assume it isn't.

The story has potential and it’s captivating enough to put the many aspects aside - latine sentences here and there, hoping they're correct; descriptions on descriptions about Death’s wardrobe and friendships; situations that happen in the background when the two of them are together -, but even ignoring them, they still make the story confusing.
And that's honestly it, the reason I just stopped trying to enjoy it: I couldn't understand what was happening and why and, at some point, I also stopped wondering if I cared.

Thanks to Sungrazer Publishing and NetGalley, who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest opinion.

Thank you to Netgalley, the publishers and of course the author for gifting me this advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

I absolutely loved the synopsis and was so glad the book did not disappoint.
This follows the story of 'the grim reaper' who is basically not what you would expect in flowing black cloaks, faceless and with a scythe - he looks like an ordinary boy in scruffy clothes with pockets to keep all the souls he takes until the unfortunate incident when he has to embark on an adventure after he took the wrong soul - enter Molly!

I loved the description (I'm a nurse so takes a lot to turn my tummy!), and it really made me think about what it must be like for people with sensory issues when he is experiencing all these things for the first time and how we take our senses for granted.

I wanted so much more from this. I loved the premise, but just never felt fully pulled into the story or invested in the characters or the outcome. I didn't hate it, but just felt meh from start to finish.

Thank you for the opportunity to read an ARC of Molly Melloy and the Angel of Death.

I love books with Death as a character and love interest. I thought it was cute and funny how she saw him, he was shocked and she was nonchalant about it..
But it lost me the moment that Death sat on a futon and poured himself a bowl of cereal at like.. a million years old. A futon?? Hmm. Got the vibe it was going to be a contemporary romance with an ~edge~ so, not for me like I thought.

So, this one wasn’t really to my taste, but I think it has a particular kind of charm. Those who love it will really love it. The writing style is a tad unusual, and while I didn’t click with it, some people definitely will. I’m rating it five stars because there was nothing wrong with it, it simply wasn’t my thing.

Death has accidentally saved a life and learned he can now interact with this person. This is the premise that sets the Stage for Molly Molloy and the Angel of Death; a paranormal romance exploring love life and tragedy all with a sense of humor.
what made me love this book so much
-masterful pacing
-easy to relate to characters
-expertly handled dialogue.
This book by Maria Vale is an excellent read for fans of Terry Prachett or Scott Westerfield.

I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book was definitely different than I expected and I loved it. Death is very curious about human life and loves to collect different knick knacks including trying to make his body more human like. He is great at his job collecting souls but when he makes one mistake, it leads to an even better part of wanting his life to be more like a human. Molly has been around death her whole life losing different family members and a young boy she once loved. She carries their ashes around in jars which a lot of people would find odd yet Death is not a regular person. He is intrigued by her as they start to form a friendship.

I've read and watched many different movies and tv shows how Death has been depicted and this by far is one of my favorite. Maria Vale did an amazing job on the characters by making them very relatable. I highly recommend this book.

Thank you to NetGalley and Victory Editing NetGalley Co-Op for the ARC.

I found this book to be really engaging and I loved the premise. I'm a sucker for spooky storirs so this story was right up my alley. I am looking forward to reading other books by the author.

I have to say I am in love with this book!! I loved how humanly Death seemed and Molly was like if you touch me I’ll do things to you. Which it’s understandable. She’s had a wild ride.

Also, their banter was cute, and well, the whole thing was. But I guess I’m weird like that.

Thank you to Netgalley and the author for an arc!! I would love to read more of Death and Molly’s relationship.

This was quite an interesting take on Death and his fellow angels. It was actually funnier than expected.

So the story is about a huge mistake Death made and the demands from his higher-ups that he fix it immediately. However, he falls in love with his mistake and hijinks ensue.

The language in the beginning was a bit antiquated so it took some getting used to. However, eventually the story picked up and I found myself getting into it. The ending, though, was sad and actually affected me more than I thought it would have.

There was some adult language and situations so this is definitely a book for adults.

All in all, it was thoroughly enjoyable. Thanks to Wild & Ashe, LLC for the opportunity to review this book

I wanted to love this book, I really did. The concept is was originally drew me in. Death saves a girl and takes the wrong life by mistake? Then falls in love with the girl he saved? Genius. However, the execution of this book did not live up to my expectations. There were many times I had to put it down and convince myself to push through. The character chemistry was lacking and the world building was was a great effort. There’s no such thing as a bad book because someone out there will love this. It just wasn’t my cup of tea.

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

Death made a mistake and now he has to fix it. And in doing so he falls for Molly, a mortal, in fact THE mortal who's soul he actually came for.
"Uh oh, this is gonna be trouble"

This was a slow start and honestly I wasn't 😊 about it. The Broken English used by Azreal & The Powers That Be was actually hard to read and was very frustrating.

But as I moved forward the story blossomed and I enjoyed reading it. Molly & Azreal (Death/Dee) made an impossible situation work.

The last quarter of the book spanned 40yrs and I felt was very rushed, like the author spent too much time writing about mundane things and realized he had to finish up quickly.

Overall, it was an excellent premise but the execution wasn't brilliant.