Death of a Pop Star by Violet Karim is a fun, easy read with just a hint of mystery. It's light, entertaining, and perfect if you're looking for something quick and enjoyable.

I liked the art work and felt like it was a fun read. Part of me didn't like the book that much, but it was more a me and my atmosphere issue. I think this would be a good book to recommend.

4.5/5 ⭐️
The first volume of the collected webtoon, this follows Sophie, a pop star, who dies unexpectedly. However, the Grim Reaper is a huge fan and she manages to strike a deal with him. After she wakes up from a coma, her aunt/manager makes her stop working for a minute. Now she is faced with a new world of being a college student and trying to fit in. Little does she know that there are two supernatural beings looking out for her.

I really liked this! I thought the premise was fun, and once all the characters were on the scene, I thought it read quickly. I was confused about if college was like college in the US or more like US high school? Sophie is 18 so it could go either way. I definitely will look out for the second one in this series when it comes out!

I received my copy from Netgally in exchange for an honest review.

firstly, thank you to the publisher for an arc!

3.5 stars

i enjoyed this first volume of a new series about a popular idol, sophie lim, who tragically dies after falling down a flight of stairs at the height of her pop career. however, she manages to strike a deal with the grim reaper and gets a second chance at life. despite her second chance, it seems someone or something is out to get her — sophie continuously escapes near death scenarios.

the dialogue and plot progression was a little weak and cringey, but i’m eager to see where this series goes!

This was fun. I enjoyed it. The art was really bright and fun and perfectly matched the story. The mystery and darker elements were off set by the humor and wit of the main character. Overall this was just a really fun comic. I look forward to seeing the next volume has in store.

Thanks to Wattpad and NetGalley for letting me read and enjoy this one.

Death of a Pop Star was a super cute and fun read. I enjoyed it from start to finish even that cliffhanger of an ending that left me wanting volume 2 and volume isn’t even published yet (crying emoji). Elijah is my fave haha! I just keep laughing at the grim reaper saying his biggest crush who is a pop star. I can’t wait to find out what’s up with Sophie’s aunt and why she lied and who keeps trying to kill Sophie.
I would recommend this read for sure.

Sophie Lim is a pop star on her way to the top when she falls down the stairs to her death. Upon meeting the grim reaper (a fan of hers) she can’t bear to lose her career and agrees to be his fiancé in exchange for her life. Her aunt and manager forces her to take a year off to go to college before returning to stardom.
What follows is a lot of silly antics, figuring out how to fit in and lots of near death experiences. Though the plot sounds dark, the bright illustrations and joyful nature of Sophie as she explores regular college experiences balances out the death themes.
This is Freaking Romance by Snailords meets Covenant by Vuong.

I thought it was so cute that the grim reaper Eli knew of her, he was literally a fan. I was hooked with the instant mystery when it shows a pair of hands pushing her down a set of stairs. In limbo after falling she agrees to marry the grim reaper so she can come back to life. It was entertaining how she kept having almost death experiences or accidents that is giving me final destination vibes. I can't believe that it ends with a lie coming to light. I can't wait to read what happens next and I'm also excited to uncover who pushed her.