I know I’m late to the party on this book. But better late than never. I’ve heard so many good things about this book that I’ll be honest made me nervous to read it. Because lately for me any books hyped up on BookTok tend to be disappointing. But let me tell you “The Love of My Afterlife” did not disappoint. It contains a modern fairytale mixed with magical realism.

This book was a fresh take on rediscovering who you are and coming into your own. From the very first page it’s filled with humor, love and found family. It was such an addictive read and the only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars was because I saw “the twist” coming from miles away. But even so I had a blast reading this story. And even though This was my first Kirsty Greenwood book I’m to report I’ll definitely be checking out more of her books. I cannot recommend this book enough! Please add it to your TBR today!

Thank You to Berkley and NetGalley for providing me with an arc. It was my pleasure to offer a honest review!

I love it when I spontaneously grab a book off my TBR and it turns out to be a 5-star read. I wasn’t completely sold on this from premise alone, but the voice and humor and delightful romance tropes kept me reading all day and I finished this in just about one sitting. One of those really special books that’ll probably make my top picks of the year when all is said and done.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this edition from the publisher via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I think this book will change and save many lives. I think that readers will see Delphie's story and relate it to their own lives and wonder if they are happy with the life they are living or if they would look fondly upon their life as it flashes before their eyes.
The theme of bullying in the book and how it affects people in adulthood is all too real and I loved the way it was portrayed through these pages. Sometimes, it's okay to not forgive your bullies and still be the better person.
Delphie's character went through a tremendous amount of growth through these pages and yet still carries those same qualities that make her such a unique character from start to finish!
A surprisingly emotional read that made me want to live each day for the joy of living! Such a wonderful story that shows the beauty in humanity!

This was a little too "womp" from the beginning, and they made the main character SUCH a loner, poor thing but I didn't really know why I was going to root for her or why I'd want to read a rom-com with her as the MC, it didn't feel believable.

In this magical realism/fantasy romance, Delphie, having just choked to death alone at home while wearing a cute nightie, is transported to heaven where she meets a hot guy just after her untimely death. Merritt, the angel guide she's paired with announces there's been an error and sends the dreamboat guy back, and then lets herself be persuaded to send Delphie back to life with the promise of staying if she gets true love's kiss in the next ten days. Of course, Delphie goes on a wild goose chase that includes live figure drawing class, dancing in a club, and a heist during a black tie fundraiser. Jonah remains elusive, while her cranky author neighbor becomes her partner in crime, and is, (predictably) the one she's meant to be with, under her nose all along.

The Love of My Afterlife features a lot of humor, tenderness and absurdity balanced with seriousness and pathos. In between check-ins with Merritt in a variety of clever ways, Delphie cares for her elderly widowed neighbor, makes friends with Frida, gets over a past love, and lands the guy. The deadline provided a tight plot, though some scenes are so overly detailed as to feel plodding. The entire supporting cast of characters were wonderful in their own right. Readers will enjoy rooting for the underdog in this chaste British romance.

I received a free advance reader's copy of #TheLoveOfMyAfterlife via #NetGalley, courtesy of Berkley Publishing Group.

“𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐨. 𝐋𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫. 𝐋𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐮𝐭 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫.”

Wow! My first kirsty greenwood and it did not disappoint!

I really enjoyed the characters in this book, particularly our main girly Delphie. She was so relatable and funny without trying and she doesn’t even realize it. I could definitely see myself in her a bit and would love to be her friend. 💕

Also, the thought of the after life always freaks me out, but this was such a fun spin on it. I would love to know that this is where we end up once we go. Especially with Merritt’s character. She was amazing!

This was such a beautiful book about living life to the fullest and being open to others and experiences. You only get one chance so make sure you use it filling your life with joy and appreciating the little things 😊

I loved the concept of this story and the way it was executed was absolutely adorable! Delphie was a super quirky and weird character that I couldn’t help but fall in love with. The situations she got herself into were so funny I was laughing out loud! But despite the hilarious moments, this book was also quite an emotional journey as Delphie comes to terms with the fact that although she was alive, she wasn’t truly LIVING.

This book is a love letter to romance - to love stories of all shapes and sizes. I loved the hilarious meta moments and all of the name-dropping of romance novels we all know and love. This book was truly a joy to read!

Oh how I love a romance with a supernatural element!

THE LOVE OF MY AFTERLIFE follows newly-deceased Delphie, who’s given a once-in-a-[death]time opportunity to return to Earth for ten days to try and get her newly discovered soulmate to kiss her.

This book is filled with so many lovable side characters (between Merritt and Aled, there were a lot of laughs for me!) There was also a lot of heart, with the found family element being especially poignant.

Our protagonist, Delphie, is extremely prickly. There were some parts that I felt like she veered into Unlikeable territory, but then I’d remind myself that she’s supposed to be a loner with no friends, so I guess that makes sense, but it did make it a little harder to understand how she was supposed to get her man to fall in love with her so quickly.

It’s British, it’s quirky, and it’ll probably make you cry. Great for fans of Ashley Poston. I had so much fun!

Big thanks to NetGalley and Berkley for providing the ARC in exchange for my review!

I absolutely adored this book! This was not on my radar but I instantly loved our main character, Delphine and her underdog self. This was a book that has it all, it made me laugh, it tugged at my heartstrings, and made me feel deeply. I loved the premise of the story! I look forward to reading more by Greenwood in the future!

What to expect:
🫧magical realism/paranormal romance
🫧all the classic romance tropes
🫧missed connections
🫧an afterlife therapist
🫧Will Smith references in times of distress
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This was such a charming, funny and delightful read!! I adored grumpy Alec and how Delphie’s adventure for love ultimately lead to reconnecting with others and herself. I highly recommend this if you’re needing a mood booster!

Okay, this one was adorable! Such a fun read and original concept. The MC was so funny and relatable, although I thought I predicted the ending, there was a slight surprise that I didn’t see coming but absolutely loved. I can’t wait to read more by Kristy Greenwood!

This is a gem of a story about getting second chances, found family and finding love truly not prescribed! A fun cast of quirky characters too.

This was a rollercoaster book for me, when it began I was really disinterested and disappointed in the way it began, it felt a bit too cringey to be something I would enjoy, but I stuck it out because this sounded like it would be so fun. I’m glad I did because I enjoyed the last 3/4ths of the book so much more!

Delphie was hard for me to warm up to, but by the end I felt I truly knew her and I feel like she even got to know herself even more. I was a fan of the romance and how it was expected in ways that seem atypical to the set up. The pacing was a bit slow particularly at the start.

I would be interested to read more by the author in the future.

Thank you Netgalley and Berkley for the eARC.

This book was an absolute delight. I picked it up because I heard amazing things about it. And those high expectations were definitely met! I was invested from start to finish, and not only was it emotional it was also super funny? I laughed a lot while reading, which made the book even more appealing. Can definitely recommend you pick this up!

The Love of My Afterlife was such a joy to read. The premise was unique, the characters were fun, and the way Kirsty Greenwood tied everything together was incredibly well done. She took such a hard premise of death and grief, and turned it around to be something beautiful and hopeful. I devoured this beautiful story and it easily has become one of my favorites of the summer.

I highly recommend checking out The Love of My Afterlife.
Thank you Berkley Publishing and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.

Cute. A lot slow!!! Took forever looking for Jonah and she didn’t even end up with him!!! I know it’s a slow burn but I predicted it when he woke her up from her hamburger death

After choking on a burger, Delphie finds herself in a strange afterlife waiting room where she meets Jonah, a man she thinks is her soulmate. However, Jonah is there by mistake and sent back to Earth. Delphie is given the chance to get her life back if she can find Jonah and make a connection in ten days. Trouble is she doesn’t know his last name and London is a big place!

Before dying Delphie led purposefully closed off life after suffering from bullying in high school and abandonment by her father and then mother. You can’t be hurt if you don’t let anyone in, but in her mission to find Jonah she must ask for help and open herself up once again. In her quest she finds new wonderful friends, quirky and fun! She also gets some closure on the past. I rooted for Delphine every step of the way!

The Love of My Afterlife was a unique setup and the story pulled me in right away! It had some heartbreaking moments, but was tempered with fun, clever humor, and a surprisingly sexy romance, enemies-to-lovers variety. I absolutely loved it! I voluntarily read an advanced readers copy courtesy of the publisher. My thoughts and opinions are my own.

Thank you NetGalley and the Berkley Publishing Group for an eARC in exchange for my honest review.

I had a feeling I would enjoy this book, as it was described as being similar to The Good Place and Dead Romantics, I loved that tv series and the book, but I was honestly stunned by how much I loved it.

The Love of My Afterlife was absolutely hilarious, like sitcom laugh out loud funny, but also deeply moving. If you’re looking for something to make you laugh, and then also cry, this is for you.

I loved Delphie, absolute mess that she was, from the very beginning. I’m not going to give any of the plot away because it’s absolutely full of surprises! I never could have guessed how it would end and a lot of the fun of this one is in the discovery. A total joy to read!

Delphie is dying of embarrassment, literally. She just chocked on a microwave burger. Of course she is in a sexy nightie & is now standing in front of the most gorgeous guy she has ever seen & he is talking to her. Then, of course, he is startled & is sent back to earth. When she is given the choice to go back to earth and try again with him and a new life, she jumps at the chance. Now, can she pull it off?

This was too cute. It felt like an Ashley Poston book! The ending did fall flat for me, with the beginning being soo strong.