Very late review but this book was amazing!

the world building was so good, the characters were likeable (and so relatable). Acts of Cupidity (yes I love the pun there), has a unique twist on the afterlife, as it’s set in the Afterlife Agency; where cupids are assigned their cases.

the plot was so engaging, with the high stakes and mystery. GRUMPY X SUNSHINE TROPE REINS SUPREME, Casey and Erron were my faves.

Acts of Cupidity is an amazing fantasy read and the author struck an arrow through my own heart because i need more!!

Out April 2025!!

A light hearted urban fantasy that reads like a cross between Dead to Me and Good Omens, Acts of Cupidity is a charming offering from E.S. Drake that balances a sweet romance, likeable characters, and a mysterious plot about the afterlife and its executors to largely satisfactory results. Whatever comes next, I'm sure Drake will have a new legion of fans willing to continue on the journey of Casey, Erron, and co.

Cute and cosy urban fantasy - this was lovely and fluffy to pass an evening with, but for some reason I didn't fully click with it, and there were a few niggles that kept me from loving it. I didn't fall fully in love with the characters as all the different POVs felt very similar, and this combined with the head-hopping mid-scene left me confused sometimes about whose point of view we were in. It also edged into self-consciously cute at some points, just in a few overly quirky facets that rubbed me the wrong way - it's being comped as Good Omens meets The Good Place, and it very much fulfils that brief, but imitates their unique styles rather than feeling totally natural. There's also a fair few grammar issues (and a large flaw in the title, which is meant to be a pun but doesn't actually relate to the real word "cupidity" meaning monetary greed!). What I did love, though, was the concept of the agencies, and the more bureaucratic elements, which had a great sense of atmosphere and coziness. Overall, this isn't a perfect read, but it is an enjoyable one.

What a lovely book!!

It was such a sweet read, I love this whole world of beings still working in the afterlife.

It deffo felt like a love letter to London.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for granting me free access to the advanced digital copy of this book. A gorgeous 4 star read book from me. What an exciting plot, vivid storytelling and relatable, rich characters. I could put this book down – absolutely loved it.

Acts of Cupidity is quirky take on the afterlife, following two cupids working for the Afterlife Agency as they navigate a series of suspicious, bizarre failed cases.
The plot is engaging, with our protagonists facing a string of cases that seem to go awry under strange and suspicious circumstances. As they try to piece together what's going wrong, they uncover a web of intrigue and danger. The world-building around the Afterlife Agency and its celestial bureaucracy is a fun element that I wish there was a little more of.
There are moments of sharp humor that land with ease, making the book feel like a breezy, fun escape. However, at times, the writing can feel a bit rushed, especially when the plot accelerates toward its conclusion.
Despite these occasional hiccups, this is an enjoyable read for fans of whimsical, feel-good stories with a touch of the supernatural. It’s an easy, sometimes silly, but ultimately fun read that doesn’t take itself too seriously.
A charming, if imperfect, look at love, fate, and the afterlife—a perfect read for those in search of a quick, entertaining escape.