A review by a_reader_obsessed
The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy by Megan Bannen

hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

In the spirit of <i>“You’ve Got Mail</i>, this was a sweet romantasy set in the Underworld where marshal Hart and undertaker Mercy are long time nemeses built on misunderstandings and preconceived notions. When the magic of their realm allows their anonymous letters to find each other, they bare their tender souls blindly making them hope for more from their lonesome lives.

Overall, this was a pretty cozy read (minus some violence with zombies) showcasing enemies to lovers, grumpy sunshine, with a touch of nice smexy that I think most will enjoy. My small niggles revolve around Mercy’s family dynamics and how she deals with them, and the fact that there are secrets that are just begging to be found out.   

However, I liked the evolution. I liked how once Hart and Mercy’s guard was down, they finally started seeing each other in a different light that progresses things quite quickly until the aforementioned inevitable reveal.   Again, an interesting take on the denizens that border and work the Underworld with plenty of mythical creatures and gods, all tied up in an enjoyable love story.