A review by tessa_talks_books
A Grim Reaper's Guide to Catching a Killer by Maxie Dara

4.5

One-word review:  Everything

Emojis: 🫨🥹🥲🥰

Rating:  4.5🌟s

Favorite Quote:

"Why do . . . did you love me?" Simon sat back in his chair at that, his hands coming to rest on his stomach. He looked at me for a long moment, as if I'd asked him to explain the formation of the universe. Perhaps loving me was just as puzzling. Finally, he leaned across the table and took my hand. "Because, Kathy Valence, you are worthy of love."

My Top-Five-style Review:

5. It's EVERYTHING you could want in a fun paranormal world, with unique and fascinating elements that left me wanting more.  The world-building is so immersive that I found myself lost in its intricate details.  I'm left with a few questions, eagerly anticipating their answers in future books.

4.  It's EVERYTHING you could want in a second-chance romance. The love between Kathy (Grim) and Simon is palpable on every page, making me root for them. If she can admit it and fight for their relationship, all will be right.

3.  It's EVERYTHING you could want in a found family story. The only thing Conner missed out on in his short life was a real sense of family, and witnessing that thread of the story play out truly touched my heart in the most profound ways, making me feel a part of their journey.

2. It's EVERYTHING you could want in a cozy mystery. Loads of suspense make the pacing consistently quick throughout the story. The mystery kept me guessing, with plenty of red herrings to distract me.

1. It's EVERYTHING you could want in a story of any genre.  With characters that come to life right on the page and a whimsical, cozy, suspenseful, mysterious, and poignant tale, I couldn't have asked for more and hated to leave the story.  When is Book 2 coming out?