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Ever had your date bombed by a hot ghost?

As it turns out, living in a fantasy world isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Miller V. Brown has collected a plethora of credentials over the years — professional orphan, mediocre journalist, pathetic lowly mortal… then of course there’s her most recently acquired title ‘victim of immortal gentrification’. Inner city taxes have been raised for humans. So, Miller has to move.

She never expected the mortal subsidised housing program to be perfect. Her new house is next to a haunted forest overrun with demonic chickens, for starters. And then there’s the talking tree with an attitude problem who happens to be her neighbour. But as Miller begins to acquaint herself with her strange new surroundings, she finds friendship and community along the way. Life isn’t perfect but she’s managing. Until she discovers her new lodgings are inhabited by the haughty (albeit unquestionably hot) poltergeist, Walker.

With nowhere else to go, and Walker intent on making her life miserable, Miller’s only option is to resort to supernatural warfare. But somewhere amidst possessed poultry attacks and failed exorcisms, Miller and Walker unravel each other’s defences. An unlikely friendship and undeniable attraction makes Miller question everything she knows about acceptance and belonging.

Could it be that this orphan has finally found her forever home, even if it is a little haunted?

312 pages, Paperback

Published October 17, 2026

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Profile Image for Kelly H.
86 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
September 5, 2026
4.25 ⭐

What a fun and surprisingly deep paranormal romance this was! I found our FMC Miller to be so relatable, never knowing what to say and feeling like either the world or yourself is sabotaging all your efforts.

Meet Me After Life is a slow-burn romance about an orphan who just wants to belong and be wholly loved by someone, but this pesky ghost keeps interfering with all her dates! 👀

It was fun because the world was fantastical, filled with talking trees and possessed chickens, and the plot twist changed the game. Oh, and chapter 11 was hilarious.

It was deep because what do you mean I have 20+ quotes highlighted that were very insightful, like this:

“I think I was built to lose. It’s all I ever do. Everything is heavy. Everything is old and worn and tired. It’d be so easy to just give in.”


and this:

“Fear loses its footing when you confront it. But that means you have to stop burying it. It means you stop hiding. You hear it, you face it, and then you let it go.”


And finally, it was beautiful because I loved the two main characters and their banter together. They were perfect for each other.

If you love your stories a little nutty, with a relatable, hot mess of an FMC and a very hot MMC who loves to… let’s say, prank you, then you’ll really enjoy this story!
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Author 2 books67 followers
October 16, 2026
If you loved B K Borison's GOOD SPIRITS and GRIM TIDINGS, I've just found your next fav read with Anneka-Rose Burrell's MEET ME AFTER LIFE.

This book was a delight from start to finish! A disaster human, a sassy ghost, and the house they're both sharing... I knew this was a guaranteed good time from the first page. The characters feel believable with layered personalities and character flaws that make them extremely endearing. I especially loved Miller's character and really connected to her.

The author has a wicked sense of humour and had me laughing out loud at multiple points! The story was fresh and engaging and I LOVED all the different elements of the paranormal world. All the different creatures and spirits created a rich and engaging atmosphere and reminded me of Fantastic Beasts in a way. Can't write this review without mentioning the possessed chickens.... because wtf. SO funny.

I think romance lovers will eat this up! The perfect read for this Halloween season.
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216 reviews2 followers
August 28, 2026
4.5 ⭐️
Gosh I absolutely loved this book!

All sass & quick whit mixed with heart & soul made this book just a beautiful story.

Miller, what a sassy queen. She’s a girl that has always had the world against her and now she has to deal with Walker, a ghost that is annoyingly handsome & well plain annoying.

Miller and Walker together were perfection, I loved their slow burn & constant back and forth.

The side characters were really a highlight for me , everyone needs besties like Lavender and Delilah!

I really wanted more, sorry I’m greedy. I didn’t want their story to be over 🤭

Thank you Anneka for the opportunity to ARC read your book.
I’m so proud of you & it’s come such a long way since you first wrote it, but it’s still 100% you 🖤
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394 reviews40 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
September 14, 2026
This book is funny, touching, paranormal, cosy adjacent (as a non cosy lover), absurd (affectionate) and I think it will definitely be a comfort read for me.

Meet Me After Life brings us straight into a world full of every type of paranormal race and creature imaginable, and I could never predict what would be mentioned next (bee shifter is new to me 😂) with the most unhinged yet matter of fact lore (the bee shifter males die after s*x and reanimate a year later 🤣) and actually, this might be the best kind of world building, especially for this kind of unserious world, just random lore drops whenever a new species is introduced.

And the characters - Miller is one of those girls that you just want to hug - she is doing her best but wow, what a life she has had, and what she has persevered through - her picture is in the dictionary next to resilient! She is funny but also a little bit lost, a little bit broken down, and a little bit of a walking disaster (in the best way).

And Walker - please don't ever sign me up for this kind of haunting, I swear his brand of practical jokes would have had steam coming out of my ears within about 3 minutes and I'd be seriously considering just burning the place down. Don't mistake me though, he was sweet and endearing too, more so once he stopped trying to scare Miller away.

This book feels really healing in a lot of ways, because Miller finds her people, from Lavender the tree to Walker himself, and it is gorgeous to see her appreciated for the things she thought were unlovable.

There are a cast of side characters that I was obsessed with, the dancing chickens, Miller's boss at the library, the grannies she helps with their exhibition, Hot Face - I could go on!
I loved the way this ended but I can't expand on that without spoilers, so you'll just have to trust me and check it out 😉
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27 reviews
September 10, 2026
4.5 🌟
I knew this book would have me cackling the second I saw “no AI you fucks” in the small print in the very beginning of the book 😂
Miller is an absolutely tragic human being existing in a weird world, and her quick wit and many one liners had me laughing out loud many, many times. This is MY kind of humour. I’ve been entertained!
Her insecurities and summed up feelings were very real and relatable, especially her avoidance of them and using humour to deflect. So real for such a funny read.
Walker wasn’t around all that much in the first half of the book, and that’s really my only complaint. We seemed to miss the part where these characters traverse from heckling each other to suddenly having feelings… But I shall not spoil the ending and it all makes sense. A little bit of fuckery was afoot, in a good way.
I am left with a few questions though, like how did they both die? Where is it exactly they ended up in the epilogue?
For such an entertaining read, the ending really was heartfelt and I’ve definitely taken away the greater meaning of this book. Life is short, and be nothing except your truest self.
Thanks Anneka for the ARC read, it was a pleasure!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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278 reviews2 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
September 21, 2026
ARC Review

Meet Me After Life ~ @anneka.rose.burrell_author

I’ve just finished this book today and I need someone to talk to about it! What in the name of Lavender and her spiked hot chocolates happened? The confusion is where the answer lies though (I think), if you really ponder the characters and the ending - so you have to read it to understand 😉

Let’s start at the beginning then, which also happens to be the end of the book. So if this doesn’t help you to understand the kind of wild, batshit crazy ride that you’re about to embark on, nothing will.

I loved our FMC Miller. She’s just out here trying her best; a people pleaser extraordinaire, unlovable (according to her), but her determination shines on. Her wit and dry humour, second to none. If this woman was my friend, I would consider myself lucky. She is such a helper and an advocate, whilst herself being in the depths of, well, you’ll have to read the book (sorry, no spoilers!)

The banter between her and the MMC Walker was fantastic, and I particularly enjoyed the hauntings. All of the side characters are integral to the story and even the mean ones are loveable and have a purpose - there’s a message in that!

Notable quotes (SO many highlights on my kindle!)

👻 ‘…no need for lunch, I have trauma induced determination and looming destitution to spurn success.’
👻 ‘You’re like cat AIDS. A lifelong affliction.’
👻 ‘…makes sense she’d drive a mini van though. She’d need all that extra legroom for her colossal fucking attitude.’
👻 ‘I’m in my luteal phase this week, so everything I’ve put on looks like pure horse-shit to me.’

This is a great story if you’re looking for some paranormal romance, with possessed chickens, sentient trees, mouldies (old people 🤣), and some deep thinking about what it all means.
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7 reviews
Review of advance copy
September 25, 2026
Review of free advance copy from BookSirens in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to the author for the ARC!

I really struggled with my rating for this book but I think I settled on 3.5 stars. I was laughing, cringing, sad, and embarrassed. This book is goofy. Straight up crazy at times and perfect for anyone with an overactive imagination.

So the book starts with the epilogue and girllllll that made me nervous. And after reading everything, I do wish it was at the end. I felt like the end just wasn't satisfying enough without it and seemed rushed.

Overall I would say this is a fun book and surprisingly profound and heartbreakingly sad at times. The fmc, Miller, can be obnoxious, but she can also be very relatable. The world has let Miller down and she is drowning. This book does cover real issues in a truly ridiculous setting.

"No need for luck, I have trauma induce determination and looming destitution to spurn success."

There were a few things that were hard to get past, thus bringing down the rating. The cringe worthy, second hand embarrassment was TOUGH, as well as the over the top millennial humor.

HOWEVER, there were some really great moments, advice, and self-realizations. The author did a really good job on explaining things many people feel, but have a hard time putting into words.

"I think one of life's greatest tragedies is that even if you do have lots of friends and lots of family, no one ever really knows you. No one ever really understands. Because there's so much depth to a soul- it's not something you can sink to the bottom of."
"A person is so much more than words can ever really capture."
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168 reviews11 followers
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
October 4, 2026
What a silly, beautiful, insane, hilarious, wonderful story. Yes, this is a paranormal rom com, but it's so much more than that. It's a story about life and the human experience, and it makes light of how fucking HARD it is while still being so deeply relatable.

When I say silly, I mean chickens dancing to Britney Spears and the next second touching on themes of grief and loss. Somehow it works perfectly.

Our FMC Miller is so relatable it hurts. She's navigating feeling like too much and not enough at the same time, plus abandonment issues, and I felt seen. And our MMC Walker? The perfect ghost lover. If I'm ever not in love with a ghost MMC, check my pulse because I'm dead.

The found family is SO good. I truly loved every single character in this book. The lightness and humor balance the heavier themes so well that you almost forget they're there until you're crying into your coffee.
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241 reviews9 followers
September 9, 2026
4.25 stars!

Wow! First of all congrats to the beautiful Anni! A sarcastic, old soul, gorgeous and a humour like none other!!

This was such a fun, quirky and completely unique read! The whole concept was really cool and I loved how much humour was woven through the supernatural chaos. (Wink see what I did there!)

Miller and Walker’s dynamic was such a highlight and I really enjoyed their relationship develop throughout the story. Behind all the witty banter and extremely funny dry sense of humour I found there were some really important themes and messages surrounding finding your people and opening yourself up.

And that ending! 🥲 After so much laughing throughout at the witty banter and many funny one-liners, I was not prepared for how bittersweet and emotional it would feel. Such a lovely balance of funny, quirky and heartfelt making this such a great paranormal romcom! Really enjoyed it!!

‘Ding-Dong’ 😂😂😂 my fave! Thank you so much for the arc lovely!!
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20 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
August 28, 2026
This was SUCH a good book. I was definitely not expecting the twists that came throughout the book, but I loved all the characters and all the development that Miller went through. It was a great dive into the feeling that you're not good enough but coming to realize that you are perfect for the people that love you. Especially if you're in a situation like Miller who tends to always see the best in everyone except herself. Tbh the Hardy stuff kinda threw me off and I wish there was a little more regarding his involvement and his presence entirely BUT overall it was a great book, and it came together perfectly. (This is a voluntary review from an ARC I received!)
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110 reviews9 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
August 30, 2026
I loved this book so much!
I'm lucky enough to know the author from my local bookclub and I can truly say that this book was 10000% Annie and so well written!
The FMC Miller was a sassy baddie and her story with Walker was so perfect! The slow burn was just *chefs kiss*. Delilah and Lav were great side characters too which just added to my love of this book.

Annie, thank you for the opportunity to read this ARC. You did an incredible job! <3
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113 reviews12 followers
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
September 18, 2026
Thank you Netgalley for the ARC! I applied because I wanted more ghost romances and the plot sounded quite good.

I think this was the weirdest book I´ve ever read. And I don´t necessarily mean that as a negative thing but wow... I´m not sure what to think. This might contain some spoilers but I have to address some things. Otherwise it would not be an honest review. So beware if you want to go into this totally blind. The release is also around the corner, so I think I can write a more detailed review for it being an ARC.

First of all the world building was not explained well enough for my taste. We get thrown into this strange fantasy world full of weird creatures I had problems imagining in my head. I was not sure what I expected and while this was modern (phones and cars) it was not really clear what kind of setting this is. It´s hard to be immersed in a world I don´t really understand. It was like the author just expected us to. I mean just as an example - FMC Millers neighbor is a tree named Lavender. But how does she look like? Where exactly does she live? It was hard for me to grasp the concept.

The writing style was surely different - and again I don´t mean this in a negative way but it clearly will not be for everyone. I´m sure a lot of readers will love it but for me personally it was a litte too confusing and all over the place. Being in Millers head was surely a trip and I had difficulty following her sometimes chaotic thoughts.

The book manages to balance a fun, almost slapstick-y plot with more serious and darker themes, but sometimes I wasn´t sure the book had a real direction. What does this book want to be? I laughed and I was confused at the same time.

The banter between Miller and the poltergeist Walker was fun and the chemistry between them palpable. But for the romance being a slow burn, it was also a little sudden. The built up for the first kiss was not enough. And suddenly they kiss and more happens immediately. The first sex scene was kind of fade to black and at first I wasn´t even sure it even happened, as it was only revisited in her memory the next day. We were robbed of their first love scene which was weird because the following sex scenes were open door, albeit short and not overly descriptive. It felt wrong to me to not show the first time they sleep with each other for I personally think it´s important and needed for the believability of the relationship and connection between two lovers. If the following scenes would´ve been closed door aswell than it would not have bothered me.

The plot twist toward the end I did not see coming but I had the feeling that a lot of things in this book are never really explained. What the hell is going on with these stars? How long has Walker even been dead and how did he die? We never really get a backstory on him and therefore it was hard to build a connection. How does this whole ghost thing even work? There are a lot of plot holes and unanswered questions. You just have to vibe with it.

Reading this felt like being in a weird fever dream. I´m going so far as saying it felt like I smoked something, lmao. It´s definitely original and the author has a vivid and creative imagination.

While the book had lots of chaotic, witty charm I think it was not 100% for me. I felt disconnected because 90% of the time I did not know what the hell was even happening and how things or creatures looked like. How things worked, why things happened. Even the ending was kind of open. Someone has to explain to me how it ends. Where are they? Is it the "epilogue" in the beginning of the book? For readers who love a clear HEA this will not be satisfying, but for readers who love a more mysterious and unclear ending, this will be more their cup of tea. There´s no epilogue either or any kind of information how and where they will be together.

I would still recommend for everyone who likes their characters and stories to be a bit different, but chaotic and lovable. But be prepared to be confused at times and for some questions to remain open and concepts/worldbuilding to be more on the vague side.

Safety:
Safe for me as there was zero details on Walkers past or who he even is or used to be before he became a ghost. There is a little bit of kissing and groping with a date on Millers side earlier in the book, but at the time she is trying to piss off Walker and they´re not together. But after this nothing happens between her or any OM.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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236 reviews
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
September 19, 2026
4.5/5. Chaotic, surprisingly profound, very fun.

I don't think I've immediately liked a book based on the publishing information upfront yet, so I guess that's a first. Gotta love the loud and clear middle finger to genAI.

First off, the beginning/ending was such a fun cinematic move. You rarely see authors who are this playful with their story structure these days, and that was a great trick to grab my attention. Simple, yet oh so effective.

The whole thing has a very 'urban fantasy but make it cozy' type of vibe. The lore is interesting and given in a natural way (so only when something is relevant). You don't get too many answers, but it works here and doesn't stink of info dumping. There's a casual flair to the writing that's purely entertaining - it makes you accept anything thrown your way without batting an eye, no matter how crazy.

The banter Miller engages in with other characters - especially Walker - is funny, as is Miller herself. She's a loser with no self-respect who's just trying, and that makes her relatable and fun to follow. Her relationships with others develop naturally - both the romantic one and the friendships - and it's good to see her find her people, even though she doubts their interest in her at every step (or maybe especially because of that, since I can see myself in it).

The book itself is mostly entertaining, but it manages to also add a lining of seriousness by weaving in some heavy topics like grief (really enjoyed the short story) and fear of change. Its exploration of self-hate mixed with people-pleasing based on guilt and a need for connection was especially surprising and enjoyable, since it's not a mix that's easily found anywhere.

Oh, and also, the side characters were such a treat. All of them were great in their own ways and made the story so much brighter.

I have to admit that I was confused at different points of the book because of how chaotic and vibrant it was, but that wasn't a big issue. I'm honestly unsure if it's truly the book's fault or just my brain's (I'm sick, it's not at its best, I'm barely managing with writing this review).

But a thing that did bother me a bit was the romance. Not quality, though - quantity. It was very slow burn and their interactions were really nicely captured - you could feel the tension and find yourself inexplicably drawn to Walker's charms - yet I still think something was missing. Walker is barely there in the first half of the book and I don't really like the jump we did at the end there. There wasn't enough of them together, so it wasn't as satisfying as it could've been. The parts that were there? Awesome, loved those. I just wish there was more, because it feels a bit lacking.

If you're looking for a chaotic paranormal read that's perfect for the fall months, I'd give this a shot. It's quite a unique experience.

Thank you to NetGalley and the author for letting me read the ARC!
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132 reviews4 followers
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
October 13, 2026
Beware of moving into housing in a fantasy world, especially when your poltergeist roommate is as haughty as he is hot! (see what I did there?) This is a hilarious, cozy urban fantasy romance where a sarcastic mortal dealt a rough hand finds herself in a supernatural war of attrition against a ghost, demonic chickens, and her own growing feelings.

I absolutely loved the laugh-out-loud humor, witty banter, and chaotic magical antics in this book! The forced proximity and enemies-to-lovers dynamic between Miller and Walker makes for top-tier romantic comedy. Watching their petty haunting warfare slowly dissolve into vulnerability, unlikely friendship, and undeniable attraction creates incredible tension and heartwarming chemistry.

Beyond the hilarious supernatural chaos, the story has a genuinely sweet emotional core. Watching Miller navigate her journey for acceptance, community, and belonging gives the story real depth, proving that home isn't always a place, sometimes it's the quirky, haunted family you find along the way.

This is a delightful blend of cozy urban/modern fantasy romance, forced proximity rom-com, enemies-to-lovers banter, and mischievous supernatural antics. Highly recommended for fans of cozy fantasy, ghost/poltergeist heroes, enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, chaotic magical creatures, and laugh-out-loud banter!
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484 reviews4 followers
October 18, 2026
I received a copy of this book via BookSirens. What follows is my opinion.

This is my first time reading a book by this author, so I wasn't sure what to expect. I chose it because I'm immediately drawn to anything about ghosts. At first, I was surprised, as it's fantastical in a way I wasn't expecting. Talking trees? Weird, but cool. Okay, sure, let's see where this is going.

This is a very clever story. It's filled with humor and heartbreak. It's a bit offbeat, but all kinds of wonderful. It's refreshing, unique, and just so incredibly different than anything I've read prior to this. The book begins with the epilogue, so I was a bit confused for the first chapter or two, but I stuck with it, and it all began to take shape. However, looks can be deceiving, and the shape I thought I was seeing turned out to be something a bit different. Not "bad" different, but rather "incredibly tricky and surprising" different. In a good way.

This book is laugh-out-loud funny. It's philosophical. It's potentially therapeutic, or at least it was for me, and it's just a really enjoyable and refreshing reading experience. Oh, and probably just as important, it's also a love story. It's brilliant. It's unique, and as I said already, it's quite clever. I loved it. I absolutely recommend this book.
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683 reviews11 followers
October 29, 2026
Meet Me After Life was such a unique paranormal romance, with various crazy and weird elements that added the perfect level of humour! Like yes I loved the possessed chickens and no I will not elaborate further because you need to read this to understand how they just worked so well!

This story is delightfully confusing at times, and right off the bat begins with the epilogue, however it's not that frustrating confusion, it's just a part of the weirdness of the book. And I mean that in a positive way. The world isn't fully explained at the beginning, we're just thrown into Miller's life and I think that worked really well because it helped me relate to Miller as she goes through a major life change and so it was like we were both figuring things out as we went, even if it was figuring out different things. And while she was figuring things out, there was a found family element to the plot which added the perfect emotional depth alongside the romance was felt very "will they, won't they". I loved the unique medley of characters, and as they were introduced I loved how I never knew what kind of character would be introduced next!

Thank you Anneka-Rose and The Berry Agency for letting me read this as an eARC. All thoughts are my own
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602 reviews51 followers
Review of advance copy
October 14, 2026
This book was such a wonderfully weird mix of chaotic humour and unexpectedly heartfelt moments. Miller was a fun, relatable character to follow, and I loved the eccentric side characters, the witty banter, and the friendships she built along the way. There’s something charming about watching her slowly find her people and a place where she belongs. Loved Lavender by the way.

I did struggle a little with the world-building, as I wasn’t always sure what was really happening or how everything worked. The romance also felt a bit rushed, especially the transition from Walker being downright cruel to suddenly kissing Miller. I wanted more tension and development before that point, even though I eventually found myself rooting for them.

Still, beneath all the supernatural chaos and humour, there’s a surprisingly touching story about grief, self-worth, loneliness, and human connection.
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12 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
September 21, 2026
4.5 ⭐️

I LOVED this book!! 🫶🏽

The paranormal aspect isn’t usually something I reach for, but I absolutely loved it. I completely devoured this one, which made it even more special after being in the longest reading slump of my life 🫠

I was so lucky to receive Meet Me After Life as an ARC, and I’m so glad I did. If you love a paranormal rom-com with a sexy MMC haunting her and a relatable FMC, I couldn’t recommend this one enough. 🤍

Congratulations Anneka!! I’ll be waiting for the sequel 🤭🤭
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216 reviews6 followers
September 22, 2026
At first look, this is such a fun and funny paranormal romance. I feel as though I laughed the whole way through. Even in the more raw and vulnerable moments Anneka’s humour adds the perfect touch of levity.

Look a little deeper though, and Miller’s unstable childhood has left her with a deep fear of abandonment and fiercely independent. This is a beautiful journey of healing, found family, and learning to trust again.

Enter Walker!

Kindred souls on opposite sides of the coin, while Miller guards her heart with humor and independence, Walker brings something quite different that challenges her in the best way possible. Their chemistry is insane, but their banter! 😂😏 it was so good!

Lastly, Lavender was an MVP for me. The quiet way she understood, uplifted, and reassured Miller was everything.

that ending?! I did not see it coming! 🤯

Thank you so much to Anneka and team for this amazing ARC.
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1,020 reviews43 followers
September 12, 2026
Meet Me After Life was such a lovely and intriguing read. ✨ There was something about this story that felt both tender and bittersweet, with a beautiful sense of emotion woven throughout.

I really enjoyed the atmosphere and the way the story drew me in. It had those moments that made me pause and appreciate the little details, while also keeping me curious about where everything was heading. 💕 There’s a softness to the storytelling that I found especially enjoyable, but enough emotional depth to give the story some weight.

The characters were another highlight for me, and I loved watching their journey unfold. There were moments that made me smile, moments that tugged at my heart, and plenty that left me wanting to keep turning the pages.

Overall, Meet Me After Life was a sweet, emotional and memorable ARC read. 🌙✨ A wonderful choice if you’re looking for something with heart, feeling, and a little bit of magic woven into the pages.

Thank you to Anneka-Rose Burrell for the opportunity to read this ARC. 💕📖
2,240 reviews16 followers
September 25, 2026
Meet Me After Life by Anneka-Rose Burrell caught me completely off guard. Miller’s sharp humour, disastrous dating life, and habit of hiding behind sarcasm make her impossible not to root for, while Walker brings mystery, mischief, and delicious slow-burn tension. Add possessed chickens, a talking tree, ghostly interference, and a genuinely unexpected turn, and beneath all the chaos is a surprisingly heartfelt story about finding your people.
4 reviews
September 19, 2026
4.5 stars! ⭐️
I had so much fun with this book.
Miller is witty and relatable and I loved every second we spent with her and Walker!
The side characters were all lovely, possessed chickens and bra eating goat included.
I loved the slow burn and plot twists and especially Walker 👀
Thank you for the arc, this was unexpectedly quirky and funny and heart wrenching all at the same time.
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244 reviews2 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
October 5, 2026
If you are a lover of paranormal romance this one is so so so so good. I was so honored to be apart of the alpha reading team and even then this book was fantastic. Another amazing book from Anneka. Please please please try it out its so fun and that ending really makes you think and wonder what happens next.
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168 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
October 12, 2026
Absolutely loved this book, it is quirky and fun with depth about self-acceptance and forgiving yourself. Anneeka is an amazing author and this book is worth the read. What seems like a fun book about a haunted house is so much more
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3 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Book of the Month
September 26, 2026
So beautiful, funny, witty and gorgeously deep. I loved every second of it.
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8 reviews3 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
September 15, 2026
The tension. The yearning. THE SLOW BURN 😩❤️‍🔥❤️‍🩹

Miller had my heart forever & ever. She is the epitome of an undervalued gal just tryna get by, im sure many of us can relate and see ourselves in this FMC 💜
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6,333 reviews66 followers
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September 8, 2026
Miller tiene que mudarse cuando ya no puede permitirse seguir viviendo en la ciudad, así que termina aceptando una de las pocas opciones que puede pagar en Destiny Lane. Solo que hay un problema,
su nueva casa ya tiene un ocupante, no la quiere ahí y no piensa irse.

Walker lleva cincuenta y seis años muerto y ha pasado todo ese tiempo convirtiendo la casa en su territorio. Lo último que quiere es compartirla con una humana que parece no tenerle miedo y que tampoco está dispuesta a dejarse intimidar.



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No hay wordbuilding y debido a esto es confundo entender.

No fue para mi.


Gracias por el ARC.
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Review of advance copy
September 6, 2026
This was an enchanting story with ghosts,

fairies, and others. I laughed, cried, enjoyed, and rejoiced, and then I cried again!!! The bonus short story at the end was sad, but held truth. Time is short, and maybe once in a lifetime- enjoy to the fullest.

I voluntarily read a free copy of this book provided by book sirens and am giving an honest review.
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Review of advance copy received from Author
September 13, 2026
Paranormal romance is just my absolute comfort genre of reading. I adore it. So when I saw this book pop up on social media, I knew instantly I would want to read it.

This book, WOW! How can I even describe it? It was beautifully written, laugh-out-loud hilarious, but at the same time, so DEEPLY human.

The banter was just absolutely spot on. I adored all the side characters, they were all perfect, meant to be there and added so much value to the story. No fillers here. Even the possessed chickens, which by the way, were PHENOMENAL LOL.

There was truly nothing about this book I didn't like. Even though this is a paranormal rom-com set in a weird lil world, it doesn't mean the humanity and the reality was left out. It was there in DROVES. It was relatable, as was our darling FMC, Miller, who I absolutely adored.

I loved the weirdness, the humour, the spice, the slow burn, the friendships, the reality of it all and just EVERYTHING about this book. It was exactly the kind of book I love to read.
You need to pick up this book!

Thank you to the author for sharing an early copy with me. All opinions are my own.
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Author 2 books22 followers
August 23, 2026
I feel so lucky to know this amazing Australian author and bookclub friend. Her work always puts a smile on my face.

Ever had your date bombed by a hot ghost? Miller has. And now she’s living next to demonic chickens and a talking tree with an attitude problem.

Anneka’s way with words is wizardry. She makes you giggle, she makes you feel, and then she hits you with ghosts and spice and all the cozy found family vibes.

Miller and Walker’s supernatural warfare turning into friendship and undeniable attraction? Perfect. The haunted housing + community + acceptance theme? Perfect.

She hasn’t let me down yet. And she turned this one ON.
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