Title: Grave Humor ReRead
Author: R.J. Blain
Series: A Magical Romantic Comedy (with a Body Count) #14
Rating Out of 5: 5 (I will read this again and again and again)
My Bookshelves: Paranormal romance, Urban fantasy
Pace: Fast
Format: eBook, Novel
Year: 2020
For some reason, I really love the named Anwen and Eoghan. They just have this wonderfully mysterious and delightful vibe to them. And then, as their story unfolds and you find out how intimately they are both tied to death? Well, it just makes all that much more sense. Theres something about the celtic-ness of their names that just works brilliantly. They may not be my favourite couple in this series, but they definitely have my favourite names.
This might be a novel that is all about death (literally), but it is still incredibly light hearted and fun. I love how Blain is able to deal with some pretty heavy topics, but maintain the lightness and joy of life throughout. Something about this balance makes the story and the writing seriously enjoyable and engaging, almost impossible to put down.
Whilst being in a small town seems to be a major romance trope lately, I love that Anwen’s experiences of small town life are less than ideal. Yes, there’s so many positives, but there’s a lot of negatives too. Yet, in spite of some really crappy behaviour, she is able to shine and be a strong, kind hearted woman. Its a reminder that there is good and bad everywhere, and sometimes we just have to take a deep breath and look for it first.
Grave Humor helps to add an extra complexity to the Magical Romantic Comedies world. Every book adds an extra layer, but something about this one gives a whole extra dimension. The storyline helps to build on Whatever for Hire and the consequences of Satin’s heir’s actions. But, it also opens up a whole new, truly fun, world of potential.
Being that this was my second read through, there were so many nuances and hints throughout that I didn’t pick up on the first time. I absolutely loved this fact, and its a big reason why I’m loving rereading this series at the moment.
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