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A review by xoxlululuxox
Afterlove by Tanya Byrne
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
If you enjoyed They Both Die At the End, this book is for you. This book was a beautiful, sapphic romance that aids with coming to terms with death and dying.
Ash and Poppy meet each other on a school excursions and fall in love, before Ash's untimely death after which she becomes a grim reaper and aids in guiding souls to the afterlife whilst mourning the loss of her life.
I found this book thought provoking and beautifully written, with multiple emotional moments.
Ash and Poppy's relationship is one that moves quickly and steadily throughout the first part of the book. You can truly understand and feel the love Ash has for Poppy and her hesitation at every inch of it.
While I understand that Ash and Poppy's relationship is the centre of the story, I wish we had more interactions with other characters. Ash's best friend is basically tossed aside early on, and her families (real and found) don't get nearly enough character or relationship development as they need. These characters are still beautiful and individual, but it feels like the story was definitely lacking when it came to them. I would definitely have appreciated more of the "found family".
Overall, I enjoyed this book, even with the multiple tears I cried through my time reading it. I found it so incredibly wonderful.
Ash and Poppy meet each other on a school excursions and fall in love, before Ash's untimely death after which she becomes a grim reaper and aids in guiding souls to the afterlife whilst mourning the loss of her life.
I found this book thought provoking and beautifully written, with multiple emotional moments.
Ash and Poppy's relationship is one that moves quickly and steadily throughout the first part of the book. You can truly understand and feel the love Ash has for Poppy and her hesitation at every inch of it.
While I understand that Ash and Poppy's relationship is the centre of the story, I wish we had more interactions with other characters. Ash's best friend is basically tossed aside early on, and her families (real and found) don't get nearly enough character or relationship development as they need. These characters are still beautiful and individual, but it feels like the story was definitely lacking when it came to them. I would definitely have appreciated more of the "found family".
Overall, I enjoyed this book, even with the multiple tears I cried through my time reading it. I found it so incredibly wonderful.
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal death, Child death, Death, Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Car accident, and Lesbophobia