The Love of My Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwood is a charming and uplifting read that effortlessly blends humor, romance, and the supernatural.
It offers a perfect mix of laughs and emotional depth.

This book is ideal for readers looking for an entertaining, feel-good read with a touch of magic and plenty of heart. Highly recommended!

Loved this book, it made me laugh out loud and cringe all at the same time.

27 year old Delphie accidentally dies after choking on a burger. Maybe this wouldn't be so bad for a recluse whose only friend is an elderly man named Mr Yoon. However when she ends up in Evermore with Merritt her afterlife therapist Delphie is surprised to meet the love of her life. As quickly as love flashes before her eyes it suddenly gets ripped away again when he is taken back to Earth again to have another chance at life. Delphie finds herself also given a second chance to find love on Earth with only one catch. She must secure a kiss within 10 days!

The mishaps that follow are hilarious and heartwarming all in one. I'd highly recommend.

This book made me ugly cry and I loved it. Omg my heart kept breaking and healing so many times, and also laughing out loud, the premise was amazing and the twist at the end OMG! I loved Delphie (even more that she died from choking on a burger and despite having zero success at romance in her 27 years, met the man of her dreams (Jonah) whilst in her nightie, on the other side in Evermore hahaha!). To top it off she doesn't get a chance to progress very far with him as Jonah is sent back down to Earth! The Afterlife therapist Merritt then gives her an ultimatum that allows her to return to Earth to find Jonah and get her happy ever after but she has to find him and kiss him BUT she only has 10 days and has no idea where to find him, and if she fails then she will have to return to Evermore!
Poor Delphie went through so much as a character and after having such a harsh time growing up the only person she had to rely on was Mr Yoon her elderly neighbour (who is an amazing side character!). This book really had me laughing and cheering but also feeling teary. A really fun rom-com that I really enjoyed reading!

Almost predicted it, but not quite... cutesy, some parts bit cringey, makes you do some life reflections overall: enjoyed it!!!
super yes to community love found by Delphie

I'm laying in bed sick and feeling sorry for myself so picked up this book. A light easy read i thought!

OH MY GOD BEST BOOK IVE READ IN AGES. Truly had it all for me. Highly recommend to just any type of reader. Comedic, lovely, romance, a plot I cared about AND a whole heap of characters I adored.

10/10. (5 isn't enough!)

A nice romantic comedy with lots of twists and funny moments. I’ve not read one like this before. Beautiful book cover too!

The Love of My Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwood is a delightful and heartwarming read that combines humor, romance, and a touch of the supernatural. The story is imaginative and quirky, with endearing characters who bring both laughs and emotional depth.

Greenwood’s writing is sharp and witty, perfectly balancing lighthearted moments with heartfelt reflections on love and second chances. The unique premise is executed brilliantly, keeping the narrative fresh and engaging throughout.

This book is perfect for readers who enjoy a fun, uplifting story with plenty of charm and a sprinkle of magic. Highly recommended!

The Love of My Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwood is a delightful, quirky rom-com with a supernatural twist. Delphie finds herself dead, mortified in her afterlife attire, but when she meets the most handsome man she’s ever seen, her embarrassment fades. Just as a connection sparks, fate intervenes, offering her a second chance to return to life and win his love—though he has no memory of her. With only ten days to make him fall for her, Delphie embarks on a race against time that’s equal parts heartwarming and hilarious. A charming mix of romance, humor, and second chances, this book will leave readers laughing and swooning in equal measure.

Took me a while but I really enjoyed this!! Haven't read anything like this before but will be searching for similar books in the future.

This book is a heartfelt romance that grabs you from the very first page. With its unique twists and a story that doesn’t follow the usual path, it keeps you hooked until the end. Delphie’s journey is as moving as it is unexpected.

The quirky, lovable characters truly shine, and watching Delphie go from being almost alone to surrounded by love and support is incredibly heartwarming. Her last 10 days are filled with beautiful connections that make the story unforgettable.

If you love romances with depth, charm, and surprises, this one is a must-read. Greenwood has crafted a gem, and I can’t wait to see what she writes next!

Delphie dies chocking on a burger and meets “the one” in the afterlife waiting room. She is given a second chance at life (and love!) if she can just get him to voluntarily kiss her on earth before her ten days are up… with a little help from her grumpy neighbour!

This is a fun and quirky read! The book is full of charm and I felt invested in the story. I especially loved the peripheral characters!

This was a love story to love stories and all the nods to familiar romance tropes, books, authors and movies was fun!

I appreciated that the story wasn’t just about finding “the one” and enjoyed the themes of finding yourself and living your life to the fullest.

A lighthearted book that touches on topics such as grief, loneliness, found family and second chances.

I will definitely be reading more by this author! 3.75 stars rounded to 4!

Thanks to NetGallery and Randomhouse UK for the arc.

I absolutely loved this book. A unique story line that made me laugh and feel slightly emosh at the same time, it completely drew me in to the point where I didn't want the book to end!

While attempting to find the love of her afterlife (or risk losing him forever), this book also brings importance messages about the value of friendship - and how it can often be found in the strangest of places.

Another great title from Kirsty Greenwood!

The Love of My Afterlife is an absolute gem of a book. Funny and poignant with a compelling story and a cast of characters I just adored. Plus the premise is *chef's kiss*!

The Love of My Afterlife is a delightful novel, a romantic comedy with a generous touch of the paranormal.

“‘I’ll give you ten days,’ Merritt says decisively. ‘Ten days?’ ‘Ten days back on earth to find Jonah. If he kisses you then you can stay.’ ‘I can stay alive? Like this never even happened? Like I’d never choked at all?’ ‘Yeah. But he has to kiss you. Of his own free will.’”

When Delphie opens her eyes, she’s puzzled to find herself in a sky blue launderette with the scent of lavender in the air and Bobby McFerrin’s Don’t Worry Be Happy’ playing on repeat. The last thing she remembers is groping for her phone while choking on a microwave burger, and now a perky bespectacled woman is introducing herself as Delphie’s Afterlife Therapist, Merritt. Certain a mistake has been made Delphie flees Merritt’s office only to collide with a beautiful stranger with whom she feels a rare sense of connection. But unlike Delphie, Jonah isn’t actually dead and after just a few minutes of conversation, Merritt banishes him back to earth. Desperate for a second chance at life, Delphie strikes a deal with Merritt. Shenanigans ensue as Delphie, returned to her body, begins the frantic search to find her soulmate by the ten day (literal) deadline, knowing nothing other than he lives somewhere in London and his first name and initial.

This was such a charming read, often funny, sometimes veering into slapstick, and occasionally verging on saccharine, but not without genuine feeling. Greenwood explores themes of loneliness, friendship, community, grief, and love as Delphie, a committed loner prior to her sudden death, finds herself really living for the first time.

Delphie’s quest forces her to connect with acquaintances, strangers, and even enemies, alike. She has pretty good reasons for her curmudgeonly ways so it’s a joy to see her grow. Her rather odd relationship with her mute elderly neighbour Mr Yoon begins to blossom into friendship, as does those with her work colleagues, a lively librarian, and the arrogant playboy from downstairs, Cooper, among others.

I enjoyed the escalating sense of tension as Delphie’s time to find Jonah ran down. Delphie’s Happy-Ever-After twist has a little surprise that I think few would predict in its entirety. Greenwood makes use of just about every popular romance trope in The Love of My Afterlife, yet in such a deliberate way that it’s part of the fun of Delphie’s journey. As a bonus, romance fiction readers should enjoy the author’s several references to popular genre novels sprinkled through the story.

Heartwarming and whimsical, I found The Love of My Afterlife to be a delightful mood-lifting read.

This one was definitely a case of it's me, not you because I really just didn't gel with the character and humour in this. Maybe I'm getting old and cynical but Delphie just a me across as really irritating and obnoxious rather than loveable and quirky. She comes across as very much a 'me, me, me' girl without any redeeming features, and because of that I really didn't care what happened to her and her love life. Or actual life.

And pop culture references. A pet peeve of mine, and constantly referred to throughout. Irritating at best, made me want to close the book and throw it at worst. And the romance lacked the chemistry it needed to carry this story.

I know a lot of people really enjoyed this, so take my very subjective review with a pinch of salt.

Thoroughly enjoyed this read by Kirsty Greenwood!
The entire premise I thought was so fun and original. Some parts had me literally laughing out loud which I totally adore when a book can make me do that.
Unique story line, a fun time, can’t wait to read more by this author!
Thank you Netgalley for the arc!

Romance with a difference.
Delphie has a humdrum existence until she suddenly chokes on a burger and dies. In the afterlife waiting room she sees the most gorgeous man who is unconscious and returns to Earth. Delphie is given a choice. If she can persuade Jonah to kiss her in 10 days, she can stay alive.
And this is the beginning of her new life...

Fab feel good romance.

Absolutely loved this book! Quirky story with a sweet main character. The writing flows well and the story moved along at a decent pace. Definitely recommend this book for anyone looking for a nice easy read and a bit of escapism. Thank you #netgalley

Many thanks to Netgalley and Random House for an e-arc of this in return for an honest review.

Delphie, a bit of a recluse, finds herself waking up in the afterlife, there she meets the most beautiful man she has ever met. Unfortunately, he was there by mistake and hasn't actually died and is quickly returned to earth. Luckily Delphie is offered a deal, she has seven days to return to earth and get this mysterious stranger to kiss her - if she succeeds she can have a second chance at life on earth, if not she has to return to the afterlife forever more. Will she be able to find the stranger and get him to kiss her before her time is up?

Overall I feel really mixed about this. It took me a *really* long time to read as I just could not get into it at first - and I'm talking more than a month, when I average about 10-15 books a month that is extreme. To be fair to the book though, I did go on a Disney holiday within that month so wasn't reading as much. I really didn't have any attachment to the mysterious stranger (Meritt), and it took me a while to warm up to Delphie which I think is why I found it hard to get into.

I loved the twist and third act drama though - and I am generally not a fan of third act drama so that is saying a lot, it was not as predictable as I expected which I love from a romance, because they generally are so predictable.

Overall I think it is a cute and nice magical realism romance, but it just missed that spark and chemistry I want from my romance books.

A beautiful book. I meet the amazing author at a book event a few months back and she was so lovely and genuine. I couldn't wait to read her book, and I wasn't disappointed. Thankyou for my arc copy of this book.