I was not prepared for this book.
Like at all.
Grim is a darkly funny, wickedly romantic story about life, death, and a love that quite literally refuses to rest in peace—and somehow it manages to be emotional, poetic, and laugh-out-loud funny all at the same time.
And I’m still recovering.
📖 The Story
This is one of those books where the concept alone pulls you in, but the execution is what keeps you there.
It takes a very original approach to death and what comes after—exploring soul transitions, the in-between, and all the questions we try not to think too hard about at 2 a.m.
It’s thoughtful without being heavy-handed.
Emotional without feeling forced.
And honestly? I ate it up.
🔥 The Vibes (Because That’s What Matters)
- Slow burn romance ✔
- Banter that actually hits ✔
- Characters you get attached to immediately ✔
- Emotional damage ✔
This is what I would call a wholesome gothic romance, which sounds like a contradiction—but somehow it works perfectly.
🐉 The Characters
Kane? Delightful.
Rue? Soft, kind, and the emotional anchor you didn’t know you needed.
And their dynamic?
The energy.
The banter.
The tension.
It all just works.
And then there’s the rest of the cast—because we need to talk about Big D.
An absolute character.
No notes. Loved every second.
💔 The Emotional Damage
This book will make you laugh.
And then, without warning, it will hurt you.
Not in a cheap, “let’s just make this sad” way—but in a way that actually sticks.
There’s something really beautiful here about grief, second chances, and trying to hold onto your humanity when everything around you feels uncertain.
It’s the kind of story that quietly helps you process things you didn’t realize you needed to.
⭐ Final Thoughts
This is a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ read for me.
It’s emotional, funny, original, and somehow comforting even when it hurts.
If you’re coming off a reading slump or dealing with a full-blown reading hangover?
This is the kind of book that pulls you back in.
🐉 Should You Read It?
If you like:
- gothic romance
- slow burn with real tension
- witty banter
- stories that explore life, death, and everything in between
Yes.
Absolutely yes.
Just… maybe prepare yourself a little.
🐉 Closing Thought
I laughed.
I got emotional.
I questioned existence a little.
10/10 would recommend.