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A jaded grim reaper and a woman who wants another chance at life give ‘til death do us part a new meaning in this paranormal romance from bestselling author Jenna Levine.
Lucy McKenzie’s life has always been a disaster. So it should come as no surprise when one day she’s hit by an inconveniently-timed bus—and dies. Unfortunately for the handsome grim reaper who shows up to take her to the afterlife, Lucy is not about to go quietly.
Daniel is tired of his job collecting souls. While working for the Agency beats the heck out of going to Hell, he’s been doing this for literal ages. The drudgery has him yearning for more. Touched by Lucy’s plea for more time on earth, he convinces the Agency to make a Lucy can have six more weeks of life if Daniel can observe her and report back on humanity.
But as Lucy and Daniel navigate the chaos of life and afterlife together, they discover that a second chance at living might be their real chance at love.
Lucy McKenzie’s life has always been a disaster. So it should come as no surprise when one day she’s hit by an inconveniently-timed bus—and dies. Unfortunately for the handsome grim reaper who shows up to take her to the afterlife, Lucy is not about to go quietly.
Daniel is tired of his job collecting souls. While working for the Agency beats the heck out of going to Hell, he’s been doing this for literal ages. The drudgery has him yearning for more. Touched by Lucy’s plea for more time on earth, he convinces the Agency to make a Lucy can have six more weeks of life if Daniel can observe her and report back on humanity.
But as Lucy and Daniel navigate the chaos of life and afterlife together, they discover that a second chance at living might be their real chance at love.
352 pages, Paperback
Expected publication October 13, 2026
About the author
Jenna Levine
5 books2,775 followersBy day, Jenna Levine works to increase access to affordable housing in the American South. By night, she is a USA Today bestselling romance novelist of humorous paranormal and contemporary romances where everyone always finds love, no matter who (... or what) they are.
When Jenna isn't writing she can usually be found imagining she is hiking somewhere beautiful, starting knitting projects she won't finish, or spending time with her family and small army of cats.
Instagram: jennalevinewrites
Web site: jennalevine.com
When Jenna isn't writing she can usually be found imagining she is hiking somewhere beautiful, starting knitting projects she won't finish, or spending time with her family and small army of cats.
Instagram: jennalevinewrites
Web site: jennalevine.com
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May 15, 2026
jenna levine NEVER. MISSES.
i adored this with my whole soul (see what i did there). i read this in literally one sitting, not a single break to be had. this was so wonderful - i adore anything magical realism based, especially to do with the afterlife, so this hit all of my marks. the romance was incredibly sweet, the characters were so easy to root for, and it has the typical jenna levine charm woven into the writing. it made me giggle many times. highly, highly recommend checking this out once it’s released!!!
i adored this with my whole soul (see what i did there). i read this in literally one sitting, not a single break to be had. this was so wonderful - i adore anything magical realism based, especially to do with the afterlife, so this hit all of my marks. the romance was incredibly sweet, the characters were so easy to root for, and it has the typical jenna levine charm woven into the writing. it made me giggle many times. highly, highly recommend checking this out once it’s released!!!
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
firstly, thank you to the publisher for an arc!
i haven’t read jenna levine since her debut, but i do love a second chance at life romance… so i was overjoyed to have been approved for an arc of her latest romance novel! 🩵🙂↕️
love you to death is a fun bite of a romance novel with the increasingly popular second chance at life trope, and i got rather emotional at times when our fmc lucy was devastated with facing the reality she may have to go without seeing her sister get married, and for her grumpy cat wilfred to be forced into an unfamiliar home…
i haven’t read jenna levine since her debut, but i do love a second chance at life romance… so i was overjoyed to have been approved for an arc of her latest romance novel! 🩵🙂↕️
love you to death is a fun bite of a romance novel with the increasingly popular second chance at life trope, and i got rather emotional at times when our fmc lucy was devastated with facing the reality she may have to go without seeing her sister get married, and for her grumpy cat wilfred to be forced into an unfamiliar home…
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Love You to Death is exactly what it looks like: a fun, low-stakes paranormal romance. It’s nothing groundbreaking and honestly pretty forgettable, but it was a super easy weekend read.
Lucy and Daniel were cute despite the heavy insta-lust, and the conflict at the end was meh. But if you just want a comfort read, this is pretty charming!
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Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley for the arc!
Lucy and Daniel were cute despite the heavy insta-lust, and the conflict at the end was meh. But if you just want a comfort read, this is pretty charming!
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Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley for the arc!
July 24, 2026
Who would have thought a romance book about death would be so funny and heartwarming?
I was really impressed with this book; it was the first thing I’ve read from Jenna Lavine and I’ll definitely be checking out her other titles.
Lucy McKenzie feels like she’s failing at life. From her soul sucking job, to her chaos apartment, everything about her is a hot mess. So when she tragically gets hit by a bus and dies, it’s basically par for the course. On the other side she meets Daniel, a reaper in charge of collecting souls, and Lucy and Daniel’s love story begins.
· ˚ ⊹☁️ ⌇ thoughts.
I had the best time reading this book. It was the perfect balance of humorous, wholesome and high stakes. The characters really stood out to me the most. Lucy was a chaotic joy, and Daniel’s dry humor was so fun to read about. His puns about death had me giggling like a fool. Lucy and Daniel’s banter was top notch. Daniel was such an old soul (literally) and Lucy was a rambunctious one, so their interactions were always interesting. I was rooting so hard for them to be together, and the plot progression lead me there in the most satisfying way.
This was such a unique story, I loved the concept and the execution was better than I would have imagined. My only complaint is that the description of the afterlife was not very vivid. I wish the whole system of the afterlife was expand on a little more. I gleaned that there is not a simple Heaven and Hell, but a more complex system based on your behavior on earth. This was an interesting concept that I wish was explored more in depth. It felt a little bare bones and vague.
Besides that, this book had excellent conflict and a satisfying resolution. The romance and sweet and just the right amount of spicy. Overall, this book was such a fun time! Perfect for fans of paranormal romance, with a touch of humor and heart.
4.5 stars
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Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group for the eARC in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
📆 Publication date: October 12, 2026
I was really impressed with this book; it was the first thing I’ve read from Jenna Lavine and I’ll definitely be checking out her other titles.
Lucy McKenzie feels like she’s failing at life. From her soul sucking job, to her chaos apartment, everything about her is a hot mess. So when she tragically gets hit by a bus and dies, it’s basically par for the course. On the other side she meets Daniel, a reaper in charge of collecting souls, and Lucy and Daniel’s love story begins.
· ˚ ⊹☁️ ⌇ thoughts.
I had the best time reading this book. It was the perfect balance of humorous, wholesome and high stakes. The characters really stood out to me the most. Lucy was a chaotic joy, and Daniel’s dry humor was so fun to read about. His puns about death had me giggling like a fool. Lucy and Daniel’s banter was top notch. Daniel was such an old soul (literally) and Lucy was a rambunctious one, so their interactions were always interesting. I was rooting so hard for them to be together, and the plot progression lead me there in the most satisfying way.
This was such a unique story, I loved the concept and the execution was better than I would have imagined. My only complaint is that the description of the afterlife was not very vivid. I wish the whole system of the afterlife was expand on a little more. I gleaned that there is not a simple Heaven and Hell, but a more complex system based on your behavior on earth. This was an interesting concept that I wish was explored more in depth. It felt a little bare bones and vague.
Besides that, this book had excellent conflict and a satisfying resolution. The romance and sweet and just the right amount of spicy. Overall, this book was such a fun time! Perfect for fans of paranormal romance, with a touch of humor and heart.
4.5 stars
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Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group for the eARC in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
📆 Publication date: October 12, 2026
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to Berkley, NetGalley, and Jenna Levine for the advance reader copy. All opinions are my own.
A Reaper and a human meet at a retirement party. This was funny, emotionally complex, consistently sweet, eventually steamy, and very heartfelt. A book about death and a second chance at life is naturally going to reflect on what makes us human, which I think the author handled in a fantastic way. Definitely had me teary-eyed in places and I loved the sincerity of these characters. They’re a lil messy and very overwhelmed at the circumstances they find themselves in, but there’s a lovely story that unfolds.
Written in first person, dual POV. No ow/om drama and both are experienced. The H hasn’t been touched in over a century and the h had some crappy relationships.
Some tropes/themes:
☆ Reaper MMC x human FMC
☆ Forbidden romance
☆ She’s technically his job
☆ Never hurts to ask, they can only say no
☆ She dies but gets a time-limited second chance
☆ MMC is supposed to be studying humanity, he just can’t take his eyes off her
☆ Sisterly bond
☆ Cute cat
☆ Ohhhhh the tension and the “we shouldn’t, but we want to anyway”
☆ Lower stakes feel
☆ Character driven
☆ Bureaucracy and red tape
☆ Depressed workforce/job discussions
☆ FMC brings color to the MMC
☆ They both remind the other of their value
☆ Paranormal bond
The story starts with Daniel (H) finding himself in a waiting room after death and being offered a way to avoid what his afterlife was supposed to be by becoming a Reaper. Then we jump to the present day, where Lucy (h) is a mess, lovable, but a mess. Unfortunately, despite her wishes to get things together and specifically be the best support for her sister’s upcoming wedding, her mortal time has reached its end. Daniel is the Reaper assigned to the job and even as he’s immediately entranced by Lucy’s light and brightness, he’s got to complete his task. He’s also baffled at some unusual occurrences in their interactions, such as Lucy being able to touch him. The job continues to be surprising when Lucy attempts to bargain and Daniel actually goes to bat for her. One short reprieve later, Lucy’s back in her body and Daniel’s dropping in, ostensibly to study humanity, but really to bask in Lucy mostly.
I enjoyed the focus on what the main characters were feeling and how rounded they ended up being. There’s depth to their characterizations that made them endearing and relatable. My heart hurt more for Daniel though, especially once he shared his past. Thankfully plenty of humor and cuteness is mixed in with the feels too. Romance-wise, this is a gradual progression and a slow burn. Although they’re both attracted to each other from the start, they’re in a tenuous position. Sure we have forced proximity and good chemistry, but neither sees a future together. The clock is also ticking down. When lines do get crossed, it’s well written and steamy, giving a couple of explicit scenes. The love declarations were also just right.
Despite the high emotions present, this was a pretty easy read. The story flows along well and never dragged. Sometimes it can get a bit repetitive in Lucy’s thoughts, but she’s also processing this enormous change still so I gave her a pass. Daniel wasn’t the most communicative at first so it was easy to misconstrue some of his reactions. Again, he gets a pass considering his world has been thrown for a loop too.
All of this builds to the climax, which was honestly surprising for me. I enjoyed the ballsiness of it. It’s funny and so human. Plus the resolutions to both Lucy’s situation and Daniel’s work circumstances was just the HEA needed to tie it all up with a bow. I still had some lingering questions on what things looked like a bit further out and some may consider this more of a HFN ending because of that. The last scenes with them are only a short jump ahead and they’re still working out what’s new and different themselves. I would love to see a bonus epilogue for them several years down the road. Still, both finding joy in their love and getting to savor that was a solid place to leave them.
Side note: I really enjoy these takes on the afterlife operating with departments and how different authors offer unique features. Don’t think because you’ve read one such take that they’re all the same.
A Reaper and a human meet at a retirement party. This was funny, emotionally complex, consistently sweet, eventually steamy, and very heartfelt. A book about death and a second chance at life is naturally going to reflect on what makes us human, which I think the author handled in a fantastic way. Definitely had me teary-eyed in places and I loved the sincerity of these characters. They’re a lil messy and very overwhelmed at the circumstances they find themselves in, but there’s a lovely story that unfolds.
Written in first person, dual POV. No ow/om drama and both are experienced. The H hasn’t been touched in over a century and the h had some crappy relationships.
Some tropes/themes:
☆ Reaper MMC x human FMC
☆ Forbidden romance
☆ She’s technically his job
☆ Never hurts to ask, they can only say no
☆ She dies but gets a time-limited second chance
☆ MMC is supposed to be studying humanity, he just can’t take his eyes off her
☆ Sisterly bond
☆ Cute cat
☆ Ohhhhh the tension and the “we shouldn’t, but we want to anyway”
☆ Lower stakes feel
☆ Character driven
☆ Bureaucracy and red tape
☆ Depressed workforce/job discussions
☆ FMC brings color to the MMC
☆ They both remind the other of their value
☆ Paranormal bond
The story starts with Daniel (H) finding himself in a waiting room after death and being offered a way to avoid what his afterlife was supposed to be by becoming a Reaper. Then we jump to the present day, where Lucy (h) is a mess, lovable, but a mess. Unfortunately, despite her wishes to get things together and specifically be the best support for her sister’s upcoming wedding, her mortal time has reached its end. Daniel is the Reaper assigned to the job and even as he’s immediately entranced by Lucy’s light and brightness, he’s got to complete his task. He’s also baffled at some unusual occurrences in their interactions, such as Lucy being able to touch him. The job continues to be surprising when Lucy attempts to bargain and Daniel actually goes to bat for her. One short reprieve later, Lucy’s back in her body and Daniel’s dropping in, ostensibly to study humanity, but really to bask in Lucy mostly.
I enjoyed the focus on what the main characters were feeling and how rounded they ended up being. There’s depth to their characterizations that made them endearing and relatable. My heart hurt more for Daniel though, especially once he shared his past. Thankfully plenty of humor and cuteness is mixed in with the feels too. Romance-wise, this is a gradual progression and a slow burn. Although they’re both attracted to each other from the start, they’re in a tenuous position. Sure we have forced proximity and good chemistry, but neither sees a future together. The clock is also ticking down. When lines do get crossed, it’s well written and steamy, giving a couple of explicit scenes. The love declarations were also just right.
Despite the high emotions present, this was a pretty easy read. The story flows along well and never dragged. Sometimes it can get a bit repetitive in Lucy’s thoughts, but she’s also processing this enormous change still so I gave her a pass. Daniel wasn’t the most communicative at first so it was easy to misconstrue some of his reactions. Again, he gets a pass considering his world has been thrown for a loop too.
All of this builds to the climax, which was honestly surprising for me. I enjoyed the ballsiness of it. It’s funny and so human. Plus the resolutions to both Lucy’s situation and Daniel’s work circumstances was just the HEA needed to tie it all up with a bow. I still had some lingering questions on what things looked like a bit further out and some may consider this more of a HFN ending because of that. The last scenes with them are only a short jump ahead and they’re still working out what’s new and different themselves. I would love to see a bonus epilogue for them several years down the road. Still, both finding joy in their love and getting to savor that was a solid place to leave them.
Side note: I really enjoy these takes on the afterlife operating with departments and how different authors offer unique features. Don’t think because you’ve read one such take that they’re all the same.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Huge thanks to NetGalley & Berkley for a chance to review this arc! 💘
Love you to death follows two characters (human fmc & reaper mmc) as the fmc dies and the mmc tries to buy her time. They’re both bad at their respective jobs but the bureaucracies is also getting in the way so can they really be blamed?
I really liked how effortlessly deep this was. It never felt heavy but it was emotional in a way that was relatable. The fmc gets an opportunity to live 8 weeks after her death, until her sister’s wedding. What I liked most is that she didn’t behave in a ‘cliché’ type of way (like wanting to travel the world in the time that’s left or do absolutely impossible activities or things) ; she just wanted to be a better sister. It made her so endearing and I liked how it all went. Especially since her sister never even thought she wasn’t a good sister to begin with, so it was just very wholesome to me.
There’s obviously romance between the mc’s but for me, this novel was more about making the most of the time we have (basically live like you were dying, like that Tim Mcgraw’s song that makes me bawl my eyes out every time) and sisterly love.
This novel also topples the feeling of never being good enough & low self esteem.
The work problems & solutions made me laugh a few times. The whole ‘play room’ and forcing colleague bonding made me cackle. It was a good depiction of one of those work places that thought colleagues could only be effective if they bonded outside of work.
Overall, I really enjoyed this! I thought it was only going to be a cute romance but it ended up being so much more, effortlessly.
Love you to death follows two characters (human fmc & reaper mmc) as the fmc dies and the mmc tries to buy her time. They’re both bad at their respective jobs but the bureaucracies is also getting in the way so can they really be blamed?
I really liked how effortlessly deep this was. It never felt heavy but it was emotional in a way that was relatable. The fmc gets an opportunity to live 8 weeks after her death, until her sister’s wedding. What I liked most is that she didn’t behave in a ‘cliché’ type of way (like wanting to travel the world in the time that’s left or do absolutely impossible activities or things) ; she just wanted to be a better sister. It made her so endearing and I liked how it all went. Especially since her sister never even thought she wasn’t a good sister to begin with, so it was just very wholesome to me.
There’s obviously romance between the mc’s but for me, this novel was more about making the most of the time we have (basically live like you were dying, like that Tim Mcgraw’s song that makes me bawl my eyes out every time) and sisterly love.
This novel also topples the feeling of never being good enough & low self esteem.
The work problems & solutions made me laugh a few times. The whole ‘play room’ and forcing colleague bonding made me cackle. It was a good depiction of one of those work places that thought colleagues could only be effective if they bonded outside of work.
Overall, I really enjoyed this! I thought it was only going to be a cute romance but it ended up being so much more, effortlessly.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
3.5 ☆
”You are the only spark of light and joy I have known in one hundred and thirty five years. You are like finally seeing color after an eternity in black-and-white. It’s like that every time you touch me. Every time you smile.”
i’ve read a few grim reaper x human romances, so i’m definitely starting to notice a pattern. that’s not to say i didn’t still enjoy this book though, bc it was still cute!
Daniel and Lucy have a sort of awkwardness to them that i found endearing, i also love how much Daniel admired Lucy’s emotions and the way she expresses them since he’s supposed to be indifferent to things like that. the inclusion of sisterly bonds was sweet too, as the main reason Lucy wanted extra time was to spend it with her sister and help her with the wedding.
i will always live for the torment of a touch starved man, but Daniel’s backstory about why he became a reaper in the first place was a bit random to me. i just wasn’t 100% sold on their romance or the book itself, but i thought the way this wrapped up was a nice touch.
➷ many thanks to NetGalley, the author and Berkley Publishing Group for the arc, all opinions are my own.
”You are the only spark of light and joy I have known in one hundred and thirty five years. You are like finally seeing color after an eternity in black-and-white. It’s like that every time you touch me. Every time you smile.”
i’ve read a few grim reaper x human romances, so i’m definitely starting to notice a pattern. that’s not to say i didn’t still enjoy this book though, bc it was still cute!
Daniel and Lucy have a sort of awkwardness to them that i found endearing, i also love how much Daniel admired Lucy’s emotions and the way she expresses them since he’s supposed to be indifferent to things like that. the inclusion of sisterly bonds was sweet too, as the main reason Lucy wanted extra time was to spend it with her sister and help her with the wedding.
i will always live for the torment of a touch starved man, but Daniel’s backstory about why he became a reaper in the first place was a bit random to me. i just wasn’t 100% sold on their romance or the book itself, but i thought the way this wrapped up was a nice touch.
➷ many thanks to NetGalley, the author and Berkley Publishing Group for the arc, all opinions are my own.
May 16, 2026
This book was so much fun that I literally never wanted it to come to an end. Jenna’s books are an instant read after her Vampire series and this book has easily become my absolute favorite of hers. I easily read blew through this book in a day because I simply just couldn’t put it down. My hands were glued to my kindle.
From the first page I immediately fell in love with Lucy. She is just trying to get by in life without everything around her going up in flames. So it’s just her luck when she walks across the street she’s hit by a bus. When the grim reaper shows up to take her to the after life, it is none other than the same handsome stranger she was just talking to only moments ago. Well Lucy is not one to go quietly. This makes things a hell of a lot harder for Daniel who is just trying to get by. He is tired of collecting souls and being a grim reaper which has him yearning for more. When Lucy begs for a second chance, he convinces The Agency to give her six more weeks of her life in exchange, Daniel can observe her and what it’s like to be human. Seems easy enough right?
This really was the perfect book from beginning to end. Not only are you rooting for Lucy but you are also rooting for Daniel as well. If the banter and hilarious moments don’t make you stay, the spice alone will definitely.
*Thank you so much NetGalley and Jenna Levine for the ARC!*
From the first page I immediately fell in love with Lucy. She is just trying to get by in life without everything around her going up in flames. So it’s just her luck when she walks across the street she’s hit by a bus. When the grim reaper shows up to take her to the after life, it is none other than the same handsome stranger she was just talking to only moments ago. Well Lucy is not one to go quietly. This makes things a hell of a lot harder for Daniel who is just trying to get by. He is tired of collecting souls and being a grim reaper which has him yearning for more. When Lucy begs for a second chance, he convinces The Agency to give her six more weeks of her life in exchange, Daniel can observe her and what it’s like to be human. Seems easy enough right?
This really was the perfect book from beginning to end. Not only are you rooting for Lucy but you are also rooting for Daniel as well. If the banter and hilarious moments don’t make you stay, the spice alone will definitely.
*Thank you so much NetGalley and Jenna Levine for the ARC!*
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April 24, 2026I heard the best way to store early copies of this is to send it to my postal address for safe keeping <3
May 19, 2026
I got pretty invested in this story for a girl so terrified of dying.
I rarely get as eager to know what will be of MCs as much as I did with Lucy and Daniel, but I also am rarely so little frightened for them with such a worst-case-scenario-ending possibly happening.
The author obviously doesn’t have all the answers to my questions, as she decided to give us a HEA and explain what her imagination could muster, without straight-up lying.
Does it bother me? Yes.
Is it a clever way of saying that, even if this story revolves around a Reaper and what could happen after dying, no one can have all the answers and life must be lived at its fullest? Also, yes.
For real, tho, I'm not sure I’d have enjoyed it as much as I did without the medication I take every morning.
What I know is that this was addictive in a way I haven't felt in a while and, as much as I cringed at Lucy more than I’d have wanted, the storytelling was just *chef’s kiss*.
↠ 3.8 stars
Thanks to Berkley Publishing Group and NetGalley, who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest opinion.
I rarely get as eager to know what will be of MCs as much as I did with Lucy and Daniel, but I also am rarely so little frightened for them with such a worst-case-scenario-ending possibly happening.
The author obviously doesn’t have all the answers to my questions, as she decided to give us a HEA and explain what her imagination could muster, without straight-up lying.
Does it bother me? Yes.
Is it a clever way of saying that, even if this story revolves around a Reaper and what could happen after dying, no one can have all the answers and life must be lived at its fullest? Also, yes.
For real, tho, I'm not sure I’d have enjoyed it as much as I did without the medication I take every morning.
What I know is that this was addictive in a way I haven't felt in a while and, as much as I cringed at Lucy more than I’d have wanted, the storytelling was just *chef’s kiss*.
↠ 3.8 stars
Thanks to Berkley Publishing Group and NetGalley, who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest opinion.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you to NetGalley for giving me this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I adore this book with my whole heart. It's my first Jenna Levine book and I can't believe I've waited so long to read her work. Literally read this in one sitting in about 4 hours and I had the best time!
Honestly can't wait to read more of her books and I'm really hoping this will be a series because I need more of these characters!
I adore this book with my whole heart. It's my first Jenna Levine book and I can't believe I've waited so long to read her work. Literally read this in one sitting in about 4 hours and I had the best time!
Honestly can't wait to read more of her books and I'm really hoping this will be a series because I need more of these characters!
August 24, 2026
this was reallllllly cute
I’ve been loving ghost / grim reaper / defying death romances lately (shoutout grim tidings) and this one is no exception.
I’ve read Jenna’s vampire romances so I knew I’d love her writing style & lightness over a story that could’ve very easily turned super dark
HIGHLY recommend for anyone wanting an autumn transitional read that isn’t (a) 700 pages and (b) stressful - I don’t have it in me to deal with that when it’s still hot out!!!!
things to know:
- human x grim reaper
- he’s H.O.T. Lonely Boy
- shy x sunshine
- dual pov
4.5-5 stars
I’ve been loving ghost / grim reaper / defying death romances lately (shoutout grim tidings) and this one is no exception.
I’ve read Jenna’s vampire romances so I knew I’d love her writing style & lightness over a story that could’ve very easily turned super dark
HIGHLY recommend for anyone wanting an autumn transitional read that isn’t (a) 700 pages and (b) stressful - I don’t have it in me to deal with that when it’s still hot out!!!!
things to know:
- human x grim reaper
- he’s H.O.T. Lonely Boy
- shy x sunshine
- dual pov
4.5-5 stars
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Jenna Levine literally cannot miss. I would love to give this 6 stars.
I am quite literally obsessed with the "My Vampire" series that this author has done in the past. So, when I saw this, I was basically over the moon.
I expected greatness- and I received just that. GREATNESS.
There are so many flawless aspects to this book.
The character development? I love it.
Lucy and Daniel are actually perfect, and I will not be convinced otherwise.
The plot and writing are both phenomenal too.
I mean, this reads SO insanely easily. It's interesting, romantic, and just a lot of fun.
I do desperately wish that Lucy would have gotten to see Daniel in his natural, grim reaper form!
I was awaiting that moment for the entire story honestly. (It does sort of come up, but not really in a way that I thought it would.)
Not a big deal in the grand scheme of things, just the teeniest bit of a let down for my personally. But not nearly enough to impact my rating.
Overall, this is exceptional!
I totally see it being a big hit for the halloween season.
Thank you to Netgalley, Berkley Publishing Group and author Jenna Levine, for providing me with the eARC of "Love You to Death", in exchange for my honest review!
Publication date: October 13, 2026
I am quite literally obsessed with the "My Vampire" series that this author has done in the past. So, when I saw this, I was basically over the moon.
I expected greatness- and I received just that. GREATNESS.
There are so many flawless aspects to this book.
The character development? I love it.
Lucy and Daniel are actually perfect, and I will not be convinced otherwise.
The plot and writing are both phenomenal too.
I mean, this reads SO insanely easily. It's interesting, romantic, and just a lot of fun.
I do desperately wish that Lucy would have gotten to see Daniel in his natural, grim reaper form!
I was awaiting that moment for the entire story honestly. (It does sort of come up, but not really in a way that I thought it would.)
Not a big deal in the grand scheme of things, just the teeniest bit of a let down for my personally. But not nearly enough to impact my rating.
Overall, this is exceptional!
I totally see it being a big hit for the halloween season.
Thank you to Netgalley, Berkley Publishing Group and author Jenna Levine, for providing me with the eARC of "Love You to Death", in exchange for my honest review!
Publication date: October 13, 2026
Review of advance copy
It’s just another soul-sucking day at the office: slogging through endless paperwork, dealing with HR, and trying not to piss off the big boss, or there’ll be hell to pay…literally.
Because the boss is Satan, HR is actually IR (or Inhuman Resources), and you’re stuck poring over your Reaper’s Handbook to see if the gorgeous recently-dead human whose soul you’ve been tasked with ferrying to the afterlife is eligible for resurrection.
Love You to Death is a workplace comedy-slash-paranormal romance from the author who brought us the unforgettable My Vampire Plus-One, and honestly, we just couldn’t resist. Especially during spooky season—when we’re sipping apple cider and snuggling into fuzzy blankets and craving something light and romantic, we want to make sure we’re also getting a healthy dose of undead charm. This book is giving the same energy as skull-and-crossbones microfoam art atop your morning cappuccino: cozy and terrifying at the same time, just what October is all about.
Because the boss is Satan, HR is actually IR (or Inhuman Resources), and you’re stuck poring over your Reaper’s Handbook to see if the gorgeous recently-dead human whose soul you’ve been tasked with ferrying to the afterlife is eligible for resurrection.
Love You to Death is a workplace comedy-slash-paranormal romance from the author who brought us the unforgettable My Vampire Plus-One, and honestly, we just couldn’t resist. Especially during spooky season—when we’re sipping apple cider and snuggling into fuzzy blankets and craving something light and romantic, we want to make sure we’re also getting a healthy dose of undead charm. This book is giving the same energy as skull-and-crossbones microfoam art atop your morning cappuccino: cozy and terrifying at the same time, just what October is all about.
July 12, 2026
☆ 3.5 stars
Love You to Death by author Jenna Levine is a a fun Paranormal Romance with an exciting premise and gorgeous cover to match that is bound to capture your attention. This was such an endearing and heartfelt tale capturing humanity in all its duality in moments of both mundane and significance. The contrast between the vibrancy of life and the apathy found in death felt well depicted and aptly utilised to help drive the purpose of the story forward. The writing felt easy to fall into as I found the chapters melting away before my very eyes with my unwillingness to put my kindle down. This is one of those cosy, romantic tales that is bound to make you smile whilst sitting in reflection about the message being communicated between the lines. The stakes somehow managed to feel very ‘low’ despite a literal human life being at risk which was interesting to come to terms with even in the end. This is a wonderful comfort read that can be consumed with ease which I personally enjoyed as a palette cleanser between two long, world-building heavy stories.
Lucy was a lovely character to learn about with the heart of the story centring around the life she has lived and all that she seeks to lose should Death come calling as planned. I really sympathised with the way her entire existence has been shrouded in feelings of self-doubt as Lucy continuously seems to berate herself for not acting upon the societal roles that she believes to be her responsibility. She fears failure above all else, especially when it involves the people that matter most to her, and it broke my heart to see how little belief and value she held in her ability to succeed. Whilst I do believe that Lucy’s journey was explored with great emotional depth in terms of her life and what more she wishes to achieve, I do also feel like by the end we had barely scratched the surface. I saw so much more potential in her character throughout and found myself consistently anticipating a revelation or a ‘spark’ that never truly arrived. Her bond with her sister is clearly strong and runs deeper than eyes could ever see… however I couldn’t help but note that the majority of their interactions revolved around Lucy’s innate need to make Jess ‘proud’ alongside Jess’s constant reaffirmations that her sister is perfect as she is. I would’ve loved to have seen more from that relationship alongside deep refraction into their difficult childhoods to better understand Lucy for who she is. I just found myself struggling to connect with her at times as moments of emotional depth also toed the line in coming across as surface level. With that being said I greatly enjoyed Lucy’s capacity for vulnerability and the way she learns how to embrace all that she is. I would’ve loved to have seen more of what comes of her character in the end, but overall I’m pleased with how her journey concluded.
Daniel is a Reaper (not the grim kind) who felt like a reliable presence from the very beginning with his likeable demeanour and capacity for yearning which is something that I will always fold for. It was apparent how ‘down bad’ he was for Lucy from early in the story and his unwavering commitment to spending as much time with her as possible until duty recalled him back. It was endearing to witness an over 100-year old undead man practically fall over himself and experience emotional states of crisis all because he had formed a crush on an unattainable woman. I enjoyed his character a lot in the way all of his interactions reflected in his earnest intentions without ever asking for, nor expecting anything, in return. I do wish we could have seen more about Daniel’s past life to better connect with the growth he has exhibited from then into the present version that we then get to know about. His yearning for life and human experiences felt written with great emotional impact in its harsh lesson that you don’t always appreciate what you have until it’s gone. Daniel felt like a great representation in this regard and I had a lot of fun getting to see him embrace humanity in all of its messiness… even when he didn’t necessarily want to. I do wish we had gotten to know more about his character as an individual outside of his budding romance and miserable career path as in the end I don’t think I could name five simple, mundane facts that help to shape Daniel as a person. However, there’s no denying that this is a sweet man whom is capable of so much vibrancy and love, and is very much deserving of the happily ever after that we get to leave him with.
The circumstances surrounding Lucy and Daniel meeting is far from a meet-cute with tragedy being implemented within their story from the beginning. I was really curious to see how Levine would manage to portray a romantic connection between the Reaper being sent to collect a human soul after Death, and the human who would do anything for another chance at life. The reality was entirely different from anything I could’ve ever imagined with Daniel being a mere cog in an ever-moving wheel with no power to make life-changing decisions as I had initially perceived. I had a lot of fun with the premise itself and I appreciated that their unexpected connection began with the foundations of friendship. Attraction between both characters is immediate, however I did enjoy that both Lucy and Daniel end up taking a more slow-burn approach as they take the time to get to know one another outside of that attraction. I adored the way that Daniel viewed Lucy and his ability to soothe her deepest worries with his heartfelt emotions. The way he wears his emotions on his sleeve matched perfectly with Lucy’s capacity to feel everything deeply which opened the door to meaningful and vulnerable conversations. Their connection felt effortless in its execution and inevitable in the underlying suggestion that they’re soulmates (should this universe have such magic.) I will say I wish we had been granted greater clarification in the bond that Lucy and Daniel share from the very beginning in the rareness of it. The way that she can touch and converse with Daniel without feeling that sixth sense that warms humans away from his presence alongside their ability to communicate telepathically is never really explained, which is why I’ve inevitably landed on the ‘soulmate’ theory. In the end I greatly enjoyed Lucy and Daniel’s relationship development as they evolve into such a sweet pair that couldn’t be more perfectly matched if they tried.
Overall, Love You to Death was an enjoyable and heartfelt tale about two emotionally tortured souls falling in-love despite the odds stacked against them. Being born in a different centuries and only one of them being in possession of a functional, beating heart meant nothing in a story that felt inevitable from the beginning. I had a few expectations and anticipations going in that hadn’t been met which had an impact in the reading experience for me, however this is not a reflection of the story in itself and is instead a very much ‘me’ problem. This is the perfect story to cosy up to in the colder months with a blanket to cuddle into and your favourite beverage set aside waiting to be consumed.
𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐀𝐑𝐂 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞.
Love You to Death by author Jenna Levine is a a fun Paranormal Romance with an exciting premise and gorgeous cover to match that is bound to capture your attention. This was such an endearing and heartfelt tale capturing humanity in all its duality in moments of both mundane and significance. The contrast between the vibrancy of life and the apathy found in death felt well depicted and aptly utilised to help drive the purpose of the story forward. The writing felt easy to fall into as I found the chapters melting away before my very eyes with my unwillingness to put my kindle down. This is one of those cosy, romantic tales that is bound to make you smile whilst sitting in reflection about the message being communicated between the lines. The stakes somehow managed to feel very ‘low’ despite a literal human life being at risk which was interesting to come to terms with even in the end. This is a wonderful comfort read that can be consumed with ease which I personally enjoyed as a palette cleanser between two long, world-building heavy stories.
Lucy was a lovely character to learn about with the heart of the story centring around the life she has lived and all that she seeks to lose should Death come calling as planned. I really sympathised with the way her entire existence has been shrouded in feelings of self-doubt as Lucy continuously seems to berate herself for not acting upon the societal roles that she believes to be her responsibility. She fears failure above all else, especially when it involves the people that matter most to her, and it broke my heart to see how little belief and value she held in her ability to succeed. Whilst I do believe that Lucy’s journey was explored with great emotional depth in terms of her life and what more she wishes to achieve, I do also feel like by the end we had barely scratched the surface. I saw so much more potential in her character throughout and found myself consistently anticipating a revelation or a ‘spark’ that never truly arrived. Her bond with her sister is clearly strong and runs deeper than eyes could ever see… however I couldn’t help but note that the majority of their interactions revolved around Lucy’s innate need to make Jess ‘proud’ alongside Jess’s constant reaffirmations that her sister is perfect as she is. I would’ve loved to have seen more from that relationship alongside deep refraction into their difficult childhoods to better understand Lucy for who she is. I just found myself struggling to connect with her at times as moments of emotional depth also toed the line in coming across as surface level. With that being said I greatly enjoyed Lucy’s capacity for vulnerability and the way she learns how to embrace all that she is. I would’ve loved to have seen more of what comes of her character in the end, but overall I’m pleased with how her journey concluded.
Daniel is a Reaper (not the grim kind) who felt like a reliable presence from the very beginning with his likeable demeanour and capacity for yearning which is something that I will always fold for. It was apparent how ‘down bad’ he was for Lucy from early in the story and his unwavering commitment to spending as much time with her as possible until duty recalled him back. It was endearing to witness an over 100-year old undead man practically fall over himself and experience emotional states of crisis all because he had formed a crush on an unattainable woman. I enjoyed his character a lot in the way all of his interactions reflected in his earnest intentions without ever asking for, nor expecting anything, in return. I do wish we could have seen more about Daniel’s past life to better connect with the growth he has exhibited from then into the present version that we then get to know about. His yearning for life and human experiences felt written with great emotional impact in its harsh lesson that you don’t always appreciate what you have until it’s gone. Daniel felt like a great representation in this regard and I had a lot of fun getting to see him embrace humanity in all of its messiness… even when he didn’t necessarily want to. I do wish we had gotten to know more about his character as an individual outside of his budding romance and miserable career path as in the end I don’t think I could name five simple, mundane facts that help to shape Daniel as a person. However, there’s no denying that this is a sweet man whom is capable of so much vibrancy and love, and is very much deserving of the happily ever after that we get to leave him with.
The circumstances surrounding Lucy and Daniel meeting is far from a meet-cute with tragedy being implemented within their story from the beginning. I was really curious to see how Levine would manage to portray a romantic connection between the Reaper being sent to collect a human soul after Death, and the human who would do anything for another chance at life. The reality was entirely different from anything I could’ve ever imagined with Daniel being a mere cog in an ever-moving wheel with no power to make life-changing decisions as I had initially perceived. I had a lot of fun with the premise itself and I appreciated that their unexpected connection began with the foundations of friendship. Attraction between both characters is immediate, however I did enjoy that both Lucy and Daniel end up taking a more slow-burn approach as they take the time to get to know one another outside of that attraction. I adored the way that Daniel viewed Lucy and his ability to soothe her deepest worries with his heartfelt emotions. The way he wears his emotions on his sleeve matched perfectly with Lucy’s capacity to feel everything deeply which opened the door to meaningful and vulnerable conversations. Their connection felt effortless in its execution and inevitable in the underlying suggestion that they’re soulmates (should this universe have such magic.) I will say I wish we had been granted greater clarification in the bond that Lucy and Daniel share from the very beginning in the rareness of it. The way that she can touch and converse with Daniel without feeling that sixth sense that warms humans away from his presence alongside their ability to communicate telepathically is never really explained, which is why I’ve inevitably landed on the ‘soulmate’ theory. In the end I greatly enjoyed Lucy and Daniel’s relationship development as they evolve into such a sweet pair that couldn’t be more perfectly matched if they tried.
Overall, Love You to Death was an enjoyable and heartfelt tale about two emotionally tortured souls falling in-love despite the odds stacked against them. Being born in a different centuries and only one of them being in possession of a functional, beating heart meant nothing in a story that felt inevitable from the beginning. I had a few expectations and anticipations going in that hadn’t been met which had an impact in the reading experience for me, however this is not a reflection of the story in itself and is instead a very much ‘me’ problem. This is the perfect story to cosy up to in the colder months with a blanket to cuddle into and your favourite beverage set aside waiting to be consumed.
𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐀𝐑𝐂 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞.
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March 6, 2026wohoo... I got the ARC.... YESSSSSSSSSSSS
LFG ( I have read all her works)
excited to read this and compare to B.K. Borison's as well.......
LFG ( I have read all her works)
excited to read this and compare to B.K. Borison's as well.......
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
DANIEL! 🥵🥵🥵
Full rtc closer to publishing date
Full rtc closer to publishing date
Want to Read
May 18, 2026Thank you Berkley and Jenna for the ARC via Netgalley
I am excited to start a paranormal romance.
A grim reaper bored at his job and a girl that is so unlucky she got killed by a stereotype — yes, a truck.
I am excited to start a paranormal romance.
A grim reaper bored at his job and a girl that is so unlucky she got killed by a stereotype — yes, a truck.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
**ARC provided in exchange for an honest review**
Love You to Death was such a fun paranormal romance. It ended up being the perfect palate cleanser after reading a few heavier books, and I flew through it.
I love paranormal romance, but I don't usually pick up lighter, more romcom-style romances. This one completely worked for me, though. It was easy to read, fast paced, and kept me engaged from beginning to end without ever feeling rushed.
Even though the book has a light and humorous tone, there were a few moments that caught me off guard emotionally. Those scenes made me realize how attached I'd become to the characters, which is always a good sign.
Overall, Love You to Death was an enjoyable, feel-good read with lovable characters, a fun premise, and just the right amount of emotion. If you're looking for a light paranormal romcom with plenty of heart, I'd definitely recommend giving this one a try.
Love You to Death was such a fun paranormal romance. It ended up being the perfect palate cleanser after reading a few heavier books, and I flew through it.
I love paranormal romance, but I don't usually pick up lighter, more romcom-style romances. This one completely worked for me, though. It was easy to read, fast paced, and kept me engaged from beginning to end without ever feeling rushed.
Even though the book has a light and humorous tone, there were a few moments that caught me off guard emotionally. Those scenes made me realize how attached I'd become to the characters, which is always a good sign.
Overall, Love You to Death was an enjoyable, feel-good read with lovable characters, a fun premise, and just the right amount of emotion. If you're looking for a light paranormal romcom with plenty of heart, I'd definitely recommend giving this one a try.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Why does every romance book I've read lately have the exact same type of MMC? The moment the FMC sees him, she's instantly swooning over his looks, like 'OMG he's so hot!'. And it's always the same description: blue eyes, long legs, broad shoulders, cheekbones so sharp they could cut glass. This book literally put all of that into a single paragraph, that was ... honestly, unnecessary.
Hot take: not every romance MMC needs to look like a perfectly sculpted statue.
On top of that, from the very beginning, everything felt way too easy. Why do Lucy and Daniel immediately get what they want despite dealing with reapers and all the complications that should come with after life? Who exactly is Lucy? Is she really that important? No, I don't think so.
Aside from that, I didn't find anything particularly fresh or original about the plot. The dynamic between the main characters wasn't engaging either. Neither Lucy nor Daniel managed to capture my interest, and I honestly didn't find myself invested in either of them. So, yeah, 2 stars.
Hot take: not every romance MMC needs to look like a perfectly sculpted statue.
On top of that, from the very beginning, everything felt way too easy. Why do Lucy and Daniel immediately get what they want despite dealing with reapers and all the complications that should come with after life? Who exactly is Lucy? Is she really that important? No, I don't think so.
Aside from that, I didn't find anything particularly fresh or original about the plot. The dynamic between the main characters wasn't engaging either. Neither Lucy nor Daniel managed to capture my interest, and I honestly didn't find myself invested in either of them. So, yeah, 2 stars.
May 22, 2026
This was a fun idea and a cute read, for sure. I liked Lucy, in particular, because she felt like a very vulnerable but realistic FMC — she was just a regular person who cared about her sister and wanted to show up for her whenever she could… even if that meant literally begging to extend her life, post-mortem, to make sure that happened.
I liked that Daniel was so soft toward Lucy, but I feel like we didn’t really get to know him as well as we could have. His POVs were few and far between, and there wasn’t quite enough world building about the Reapers’ world for me to fully understand his character. It felt like his interest and care for Lucy were all that made up his character — and while I love an obsessed down bad MMC, I needed him to have a little more substance to really fall in love.
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Thank you to Netgalley and Berkley for the ARC!
I liked that Daniel was so soft toward Lucy, but I feel like we didn’t really get to know him as well as we could have. His POVs were few and far between, and there wasn’t quite enough world building about the Reapers’ world for me to fully understand his character. It felt like his interest and care for Lucy were all that made up his character — and while I love an obsessed down bad MMC, I needed him to have a little more substance to really fall in love.
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Thank you to Netgalley and Berkley for the ARC!
Want to Read
July 5, 2026💀🖤 Love You to Death 🖤💀
📖 Bookish Thoughts
My full review will be shared closer to the publication date.
✨ What to Expect
• Paranormal Romance
• Grim Reaper MMC
• Second Chance at Life
• Forced Proximity
• Opposites Attract
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📅 Pub Date: October 13, 2026
Thank you to Berkley and NetGalley for the advanced copy.
📖 Bookish Thoughts
My full review will be shared closer to the publication date.
✨ What to Expect
• Paranormal Romance
• Grim Reaper MMC
• Second Chance at Life
• Forced Proximity
• Opposites Attract
_ _ _ _
📅 Pub Date: October 13, 2026
Thank you to Berkley and NetGalley for the advanced copy.
August 30, 2026
Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley for the gifted ARC!
This was such a fun paranormal romance! I loved the whole concept of grim reapers working for an actual agency and the way the afterlife had this weird corporate structure. 😂 It was such a fun twist on the usual grim reaper story, and I really enjoyed the little glimpses we got into how everything worked.
I really liked Lucy and Daniel together. Their banter and chemistry were so much fun, and I loved watching Daniel experience all of these little pieces of being human that he had been missing for so long. Lucy was also such a great character, and I loved how determined she was to get those extra weeks of life, especially because she wanted to be there for her sister. I also really enjoyed the emotional side of the story. Even though this is a book about death, it still felt surprisingly light and hopeful, and I loved the way Lucy and Daniel both started looking at life a little differently because of each other.
I did wish we had a little more time to see Lucy and Daniel’s feelings develop because their romance felt a little quick for me. I also would’ve loved to see more of the reaper world because I thought that whole side of the story was so interesting. And I have to mention the little nod to Cassie and Frederick because that was such a fun surprise! Still, this was such an enjoyable read and a really fun take on a paranormal romance. I loved the mix of romance, humor, and the afterlife, and it definitely gave me a good time!
This was such a fun paranormal romance! I loved the whole concept of grim reapers working for an actual agency and the way the afterlife had this weird corporate structure. 😂 It was such a fun twist on the usual grim reaper story, and I really enjoyed the little glimpses we got into how everything worked.
I really liked Lucy and Daniel together. Their banter and chemistry were so much fun, and I loved watching Daniel experience all of these little pieces of being human that he had been missing for so long. Lucy was also such a great character, and I loved how determined she was to get those extra weeks of life, especially because she wanted to be there for her sister. I also really enjoyed the emotional side of the story. Even though this is a book about death, it still felt surprisingly light and hopeful, and I loved the way Lucy and Daniel both started looking at life a little differently because of each other.
I did wish we had a little more time to see Lucy and Daniel’s feelings develop because their romance felt a little quick for me. I also would’ve loved to see more of the reaper world because I thought that whole side of the story was so interesting. And I have to mention the little nod to Cassie and Frederick because that was such a fun surprise! Still, this was such an enjoyable read and a really fun take on a paranormal romance. I loved the mix of romance, humor, and the afterlife, and it definitely gave me a good time!
September 15, 2026
Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley for this eARC in exchange for my honest opinions!
This is a fun take on a grim reaper/mortal romance where you have a chaotic Lucy who falls for the stoic reaper who wants her soul.
What really works for me is how distinct the dual POVs are, Daniel totally comes across as someone who is so completely removed from ordinary society. His POV slowly softens as he opens up and falls for Lucy. I also loved how loving Jess was to Lucy and how she always made sure she knew how appreciated she was. Lucy always thought she was a burden to those around her but I’m glad she eventually learned her self worth!
September 25, 2026
if you know me, you know i love grim reapers!
after devouring Jenna Levine’s other books (i’m also obsessed with vampires, obviously), i was beyond excited when i saw that her newest book was going to feature Death as an MMC 🥹
i loved it so much! after reading A Date with Death by Kelly Creagh, i was really craving something with similar vibes and this filled that for me!
it was so fun, sweet, and heartwarming. i loved the characters and the plot felt fresh, as someone who has read several similar stories. it’s always so exciting to see authors’ different takes on certain themes and tropes, and this had Levine’s trademark humor and swoony romance.
Daniel and Lucy were easy to root for, their relationship was so sweet. i also really enjoyed the unique take on Agency and how death matters were handled and processed in this world.
such a wonderful read! thank you to the author, berkley, and natgalley for the early copy
after devouring Jenna Levine’s other books (i’m also obsessed with vampires, obviously), i was beyond excited when i saw that her newest book was going to feature Death as an MMC 🥹
i loved it so much! after reading A Date with Death by Kelly Creagh, i was really craving something with similar vibes and this filled that for me!
it was so fun, sweet, and heartwarming. i loved the characters and the plot felt fresh, as someone who has read several similar stories. it’s always so exciting to see authors’ different takes on certain themes and tropes, and this had Levine’s trademark humor and swoony romance.
Daniel and Lucy were easy to root for, their relationship was so sweet. i also really enjoyed the unique take on Agency and how death matters were handled and processed in this world.
such a wonderful read! thank you to the author, berkley, and natgalley for the early copy
October 2, 2026
When I say I want yearning, I mean this book. What do you mean no one has touched him in over 100 years and she’s the first one that can?!? *swoon*
Read this if you are a fan of:
- moderately paced burns (not quite slow but not insta-lust either)
- no one has ever wanted to touch him but her
- he faces her like a flower facing the sun (AGAIN *swoon*)
- he comes to collect her soul but falls in love instead
Thank you to NetGalley, Berkley, and Jenna Levine for this charming eARC in exchange for my thoughts.
Read this if you are a fan of:
- moderately paced burns (not quite slow but not insta-lust either)
- no one has ever wanted to touch him but her
- he faces her like a flower facing the sun (AGAIN *swoon*)
- he comes to collect her soul but falls in love instead
Thank you to NetGalley, Berkley, and Jenna Levine for this charming eARC in exchange for my thoughts.
October 2, 2026
4/5⭐️ Love You to Death is an incredibly charming paranormal romance between a Reaper (not grim) and a human who isn't ready to die yet.
If you looked up cozy paranormal romance in the dictionary, it would be this book. It's tender, whitty, and had me surprisingly teary-eyed at times despite it's overall fluffier feel.
This would make a wonderful addition to anyone's October TBR as a comfort read or seasonal romance!
Thank you Berkley Romance for the eARC and finished copy!
If you looked up cozy paranormal romance in the dictionary, it would be this book. It's tender, whitty, and had me surprisingly teary-eyed at times despite it's overall fluffier feel.
This would make a wonderful addition to anyone's October TBR as a comfort read or seasonal romance!
Thank you Berkley Romance for the eARC and finished copy!
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
oh I adore this book so much
September 24, 2026
This was so fun! I was scared going into this because I didn’t love road trip with a vampire as much as the first 2 in that series.
However I was proved wrong! I love premises like this, I could read another 100 right now.
Tell me why I got emotional at the reveal, if I can call it that. Honestly that told me how much I cared about Daniel and Lucy. It was so easy to root for them. As much as there was struggles I found it so heartwarming. I was charmed enough that I kind of want a follow up book to see how it ends…
I was so invested in every part of this journey and it gave me everything I needed to be honest!
Thank you so much for the arc!!
However I was proved wrong! I love premises like this, I could read another 100 right now.
Tell me why I got emotional at the reveal, if I can call it that. Honestly that told me how much I cared about Daniel and Lucy. It was so easy to root for them. As much as there was struggles I found it so heartwarming. I was charmed enough that I kind of want a follow up book to see how it ends…
I was so invested in every part of this journey and it gave me everything I needed to be honest!
Thank you so much for the arc!!
May 24, 2026
Jenna Levine’s Love You to Death reminds people that there’s so much to live for in our chaotic, discombobulated world. Those that a person surrounds themselves with and the mundane are the parts of life that one should truly cling to when living life to the fullest. Not only that, but also recognizing our humanness, what beautifully makes people alive, is what connects us to ourselves and others. The vulnerability it takes to be fully human — when we make mistakes, when we embarrass ourselves, when we encourage others to keep going, when we find full joy in being human through our friendships and our ability to be comfortable in our own skin— shows others what a gift it is to be known. Levine illustrates this well in Love You to Death through Lucy and Daniel. Lucy, being human, reminds Daniel how beautiful life can be. Daniel, a reaper, reminds Lucy the wonders of goodness and complexity of life. Both Lucy and Daniel together bring the complexity of life and death together to illustrate the power both concepts hold. As Lucy quips a few times in the novel, “He’s the man I’ve been waiting for all my life. All I had to do to meet him was die.” And in dying, she starts living! They both do, and I loved every moment of this novel. I especially love how their relationship blossoms throughout the narrative, words of affirmation, descriptions of Tennessee weather, and the beloved Wilfred (you beautiful, orange cat!). Special thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. :) Love You to Death comes out October 13th, 2026!
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