Thank you Berkley and NetGalley for this ARC! This story does it all makes you laugh, makes you cry, and just touches your heart. A great read!

Who knew a book about a self-exiled pregnant grim reaper could be so incredibly touching? It is full of humanity, life, wisdom, risk, and intense emotion. The friendship between Connor and Kathy will stick with me long after finishing. This novel is important. It is raw, real, and rare. One of the best books I have ever read, Maxie Dara writes the middle-aged female perspective and the angsty teenager with perfection. I cannot recommend this book enough, it is that good. Truthfully, I cry easily, but I have never shed happy tears over a murder mystery. You’ve got to pick up this book!

Thank you, Berkley Publishing Group and NetGalley, for the eARC! I am “eternally” grateful.

This was ridiculously good. It was everything. It was funny, and intense, and tear-jerking, but never cliche or cringey. Be prepared to fall in love with these characters, to laugh out loud, and to be shocked when someone asks why you’re crying.

Breezed through this book and truly loved that it was actually filled with character development! A rarity in the genre. The twist was interestingly engineered and didn't feel forced. That being said, the ending really felt rushed in comparison to the rest of the book. Hopefully, we'll get more tales of S.C.Y.T.H.E. in the future!

Absolutely loved this book. I read it in one sitting and I hope there is more to come from the author. Joy to read and I can’t wait to recommend this title. Congratulations to the author and thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced read. I will be purchasing a copy for my personal library as soon as it is released.

4 stars

I really enjoyed this book. It was funny light enjoyable. The mystery was solid. The characters were fun and relatable. It was a nice break from such heavy mysteries and whores that I normally read.

I really like the premise of the book. That said, it didn’t feel “mystery/thriller” as much as it felt “cozy mystery” to me. I wasn’t personally invested so stopped after chapter 5 (11%).

I think this is solidly a three to four stars for “cozy” fans.

Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley for the ARC.