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Loving Reaper - Hiraeth
“What once was, but is now sorely missed, this longing is described as Hiraeth. Originally a Welsh word that describes a feeling that might be familiar to some – deep longing for a place, a person, a home or a time that can no longer be found. An unattainable yearning… And what would we give to hear that voice again, or to feel that warmth, the creaking and purring, everything that can no longer come back to us in its finality. But the more destruction humans cause, the more often we, and they, will feel it.”
280 pages, Hardcover
First published July 1, 2024
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Jenny Jinya
3 books78 followersArtist that makes people cry with her Loving Reaper comics.
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August 27, 2024
“Being missed so deeply is the price for being loved so much” ❤️
As always Jenny Jinya brings us stories of grief, love , life and death in the most poignant and thought provoking manner.
The cartoons are beautiful, funny , heartbreaking, informative and witty in the same breath . These cartoons thematise so many sensitive and emotional topics , but do so in an accessible and thoughtful manner that you can’t help but feel … something. Some stories make me feel sad , some make my heart hurt , some make me laugh whilst others leave me with a sense of deep melancholy. Either way - these stories make me feel .
Overall this edition is a bit more colourful than the previous book, but the artwork is just as stunning and poignant, and we are seeing more interactions between Life and Death. If you follow her web toons this won’t come as a surprise as Life has made more appearances in the last few years. The stories follow the same themes we are used to from the previous edition and thematise animal rights , mistreatment, and abuse with informative paragraphs on relevant matters. This edition focuses a little more of the emotion of grief, but does so in the same sensitive manner we are used to .
One of my favourite funny chapters is “Chapter 12 - Swap” which gives us a ‘tongue in cheek’ insight into the conception of the Platypus and Life’s utter failure as a reaper.
Whilst ‘Ch23 The sequel to “Soon”’ is probably one of the saddest and most heartbreaking chapters in this instalment .
I can’t express how much I love this book. Thank you for sharing Reaper dog and Reaper cat (Ch18) with us , and the “ whoa” moment (Ch19). Thank you for sharing your grief with us ( Ch2, RIP Trixi) and for illustrating a way through grief (Ch “ The Evergrief Forest”).
“Every life I bring into this world …
Will never be forgotten in mine”
( Loving Reaper I, 2021)
As always Jenny Jinya brings us stories of grief, love , life and death in the most poignant and thought provoking manner.
The cartoons are beautiful, funny , heartbreaking, informative and witty in the same breath . These cartoons thematise so many sensitive and emotional topics , but do so in an accessible and thoughtful manner that you can’t help but feel … something. Some stories make me feel sad , some make my heart hurt , some make me laugh whilst others leave me with a sense of deep melancholy. Either way - these stories make me feel .
Overall this edition is a bit more colourful than the previous book, but the artwork is just as stunning and poignant, and we are seeing more interactions between Life and Death. If you follow her web toons this won’t come as a surprise as Life has made more appearances in the last few years. The stories follow the same themes we are used to from the previous edition and thematise animal rights , mistreatment, and abuse with informative paragraphs on relevant matters. This edition focuses a little more of the emotion of grief, but does so in the same sensitive manner we are used to .
One of my favourite funny chapters is “Chapter 12 - Swap” which gives us a ‘tongue in cheek’ insight into the conception of the Platypus and Life’s utter failure as a reaper.
Whilst ‘Ch23 The sequel to “Soon”’ is probably one of the saddest and most heartbreaking chapters in this instalment .
I can’t express how much I love this book. Thank you for sharing Reaper dog and Reaper cat (Ch18) with us , and the “ whoa” moment (Ch19). Thank you for sharing your grief with us ( Ch2, RIP Trixi) and for illustrating a way through grief (Ch “ The Evergrief Forest”).
“Every life I bring into this world …
Will never be forgotten in mine”
( Loving Reaper I, 2021)
July 3, 2025
J'ai bobo à mon petit cœur 3
September 23, 2025
c'est ma vie entière que ces livres ont changé, en larmes du début à la fin
October 21, 2024
I cried so hard start to finish. There’s some beautiful pet stories in there that’ll ring familiar to some owners. Losing a pet in a multi-pet home, losing a pet and coming home to all their stuff in the house, losing a pet that never came home after going outside etc.
On the other hand it also tackles animal cruelty subjects for non-pet species as well and I think that’s a beautiful way of seizing the opportunity for spreading an important message - even if those reading these comics are likely not the target audience of the message. Sharks, whales, pigeons, crows… I cried for them all.
The exclusive Evergrief Forest chapter was the hopeful ending I needed. It rings true and hits close to home. It’s been 2 years since I lost my soulmate cat and I still feel lost in the evergrief forest sometimes.
There is also a lighthearted chapter about Life and Death swapping roles for a day and I laughed through my tears.
My only regret is not buying the first book as well when I bought this one.
On the other hand it also tackles animal cruelty subjects for non-pet species as well and I think that’s a beautiful way of seizing the opportunity for spreading an important message - even if those reading these comics are likely not the target audience of the message. Sharks, whales, pigeons, crows… I cried for them all.
The exclusive Evergrief Forest chapter was the hopeful ending I needed. It rings true and hits close to home. It’s been 2 years since I lost my soulmate cat and I still feel lost in the evergrief forest sometimes.
There is also a lighthearted chapter about Life and Death swapping roles for a day and I laughed through my tears.
My only regret is not buying the first book as well when I bought this one.
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March 20, 2025“Being missed so deeply is the price for being loved so much” ❤️
As always Jenny Jinya brings us stories of grief, love , life and death in the most poignant and thought provoking manner.
The cartoons are beautiful, funny , heartbreaking, informative and witty in the same breath . These cartoons thematise so many sensitive and emotional topics , but do so in an accessible and thoughtful manner that you can’t help but feel … something. Some stories make me feel sad , some make my heart hurt , some make me laugh whilst others leave me with a sense of deep melancholy. Either way - these stories make me feel .
Overall this edition is a bit more colourful than the previous book, but the artwork is just as stunning and poignant, and we are seeing more interactions between Life and Death. If you follow her web toons this won’t come as a surprise as Life has made more appearances in the last few years. The stories follow the same themes we are used to from the previous edition and thematise animal rights , mistreatment, and abuse with informative paragraphs on relevant matters. This edition focuses a little more of the emotion of grief, but does so in the same sensitive manner we are used to .
One of my favourite funny chapters is “Chapter 12 - Swap” which gives us a ‘tongue in cheek’ insight into the conception of the Platypus and Life’s utter failure as a reaper.
Whilst ‘Ch23 The sequel to “Soon”’ is probably one of the saddest and most heartbreaking chapters in this instalment .
I can’t express how much I love this book. Thank you for sharing Reaper dog and Reaper cat (Ch18) with us , and the “ whoa” moment (Ch19). Thank you for sharing your grief with us ( Ch2, RIP Trixi) and for illustrating a way through grief (Ch “ The Evergrief Forest”).
“Every life I bring into this world …
Will never be forgotten in mine”
( Loving Reaper I, 2021)
As always Jenny Jinya brings us stories of grief, love , life and death in the most poignant and thought provoking manner.
The cartoons are beautiful, funny , heartbreaking, informative and witty in the same breath . These cartoons thematise so many sensitive and emotional topics , but do so in an accessible and thoughtful manner that you can’t help but feel … something. Some stories make me feel sad , some make my heart hurt , some make me laugh whilst others leave me with a sense of deep melancholy. Either way - these stories make me feel .
Overall this edition is a bit more colourful than the previous book, but the artwork is just as stunning and poignant, and we are seeing more interactions between Life and Death. If you follow her web toons this won’t come as a surprise as Life has made more appearances in the last few years. The stories follow the same themes we are used to from the previous edition and thematise animal rights , mistreatment, and abuse with informative paragraphs on relevant matters. This edition focuses a little more of the emotion of grief, but does so in the same sensitive manner we are used to .
One of my favourite funny chapters is “Chapter 12 - Swap” which gives us a ‘tongue in cheek’ insight into the conception of the Platypus and Life’s utter failure as a reaper.
Whilst ‘Ch23 The sequel to “Soon”’ is probably one of the saddest and most heartbreaking chapters in this instalment .
I can’t express how much I love this book. Thank you for sharing Reaper dog and Reaper cat (Ch18) with us , and the “ whoa” moment (Ch19). Thank you for sharing your grief with us ( Ch2, RIP Trixi) and for illustrating a way through grief (Ch “ The Evergrief Forest”).
“Every life I bring into this world …
Will never be forgotten in mine”
( Loving Reaper I, 2021)
May 26, 2025
Dear Isis and Grissly,
this is the second book from wonderful and talented Jenny Jinya, and just like the last one, I have to think of you all the time.
Grissly, you are now gone for 10 years. Even though we had so many fights and you really hated me while I was a child, I mostly remember the time you finally came around and let me cuddle you. In the end you came to me to feed you your last meals. You settled down in my bathroom to die. My mum and I held you while you slipped away. You were so loved, little tiger.
Isis, I see you in every cat that let's me pet them even if we just met on the streets by night. I see you in every animal that smiles at me and seeks my warmth. You were the perfect cat for an exploring young child, and I am so grateful that I learned what it means so care for someone through you. I really miss having you in my bed and cuddling your warm coat. You were so loved, little dummy.
My grief is a scar now, but I will never forget you. and even though I do not believe in an afterlife, I really hope to see you again.
In Love
H
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"From my toes to my nose, I was loved."
Loving memories of Isis 1996-2017 and Grissly 1996-2015
this is the second book from wonderful and talented Jenny Jinya, and just like the last one, I have to think of you all the time.
Grissly, you are now gone for 10 years. Even though we had so many fights and you really hated me while I was a child, I mostly remember the time you finally came around and let me cuddle you. In the end you came to me to feed you your last meals. You settled down in my bathroom to die. My mum and I held you while you slipped away. You were so loved, little tiger.
Isis, I see you in every cat that let's me pet them even if we just met on the streets by night. I see you in every animal that smiles at me and seeks my warmth. You were the perfect cat for an exploring young child, and I am so grateful that I learned what it means so care for someone through you. I really miss having you in my bed and cuddling your warm coat. You were so loved, little dummy.
My grief is a scar now, but I will never forget you. and even though I do not believe in an afterlife, I really hope to see you again.
In Love
H
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"From my toes to my nose, I was loved."
Loving memories of Isis 1996-2017 and Grissly 1996-2015
August 27, 2024
Encore une fois des histoires plus touchantes et déchirante les unes que les autres. J'ai pleuré toutes les larmes de mon corps. J'ai dû faire un nombre de pauses incalculable dans ma lecture.
Les œuvres dénoncent tellement la maltraitance que des """humains""" peuvent faire subir aux animaux. Ça me révolte à chaque fois, et me met dans un état de colère et de tristesse intense.
Un livre que tout le monde devrait lire malgré la difficulté de la lecture 🖤
Les œuvres dénoncent tellement la maltraitance que des """humains""" peuvent faire subir aux animaux. Ça me révolte à chaque fois, et me met dans un état de colère et de tristesse intense.
Un livre que tout le monde devrait lire malgré la difficulté de la lecture 🖤
August 18, 2025
Wow, I'm shocked the capabilities of the author to convey such important messages as well as a single piece of art showing millions of emotions is truly an astounding ability that this author has managed to do. Really an amazing book.
August 26, 2024
- Cute stories
- Great artwork
- Commited themes
- Great artwork
- Commited themes
September 15, 2024
Wonderful and powerful stories, especially the bonus chapter which is only in the book.
October 20, 2025
Ben j'ai encore chialer....
Une partie de l'argent à l'achat des livres est reversé à des associations ou refuges ⚠️⚠️
Une partie de l'argent à l'achat des livres est reversé à des associations ou refuges ⚠️⚠️
August 10, 2024
Yes, it will make you cry, and help deal with grief and sorrow. Feeling hugged by a book, Jenny does it again. <3
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