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Afterlove

A YA LGBTQ+ dark romance of love and the afterlife - Tiktok made me buy it!
By Tanya Byrne
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Afterlove by Tanya Byrne is a compelling young adult novel centred around Ash Persaud, who finds herself in an afterlife job as a reaper after a tragic accident just as her romantic relationship with Poppy Parker is blossoming. The story beautifully explores themes of love, loss, and the bond that transcends even death, offering a gripping narrative about how far one will go for the person they love.
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This book may appeal to you if you're drawn to compelling young adult stories that explore themes of love and what lies beyond in a unique, heartfelt way. You might enjoy this narrative if you appreciate tales that weave together elements of romance, resilience, and the supernatural, offering a fresh perspective on the concept of life after death.

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THE LESBIAN LOVE STORY YOU'VE BEEN DYING TO READ. Ash Persaud is about to become a reaper in the afterlife, but she is determined to see her first love Poppy Morgan again - the only thing that separates them is death.

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THE LESBIAN LOVE STORY YOU'VE BEEN DYING TO READ. Ash Persaud is about to become a reaper in the afterlife, but she is determined to see her first love Poppy Morgan again. The only thing that separates them is death.

Car headlights. The last thing Ash hears is the snap of breaking glass as the windscreen hits her and breaks into a million pieces like stars. But she made it, she's still here. Or is she?

This New Year's Eve, Ash gets an invitation from the afterlife she can't decline: to join a clan of fierce girl reapers who take the souls of the city's dead to await their fate.

But Ash can't forget her first love, Poppy, and she will do anything to see her again ... even if it means they only get a few more days together. Dead or alive ...

NOT EVEN DEATH CAN TEAR THEM APART.

'Byrne is a talented writer with attitude, and a fresh, original voice.' Daily Mail

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Afterlove by Tanya Byrne has been praised for its heartfelt and emotional portrayal of a queer romance, providing a fresh take on the paranormal genre. It offers a moving narrative that resonates with readers, highlighting themes of love and the supernatural.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444955958

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 July 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Children's Books

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 330g

Pages: 400

Collections

Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction LGBTQ+ Tanya Byrne Young Adult

About the Author

Tanya Byrne is an award-winning author and freelance journalist who lives in Brighton. She has written many highly acclaimed young adult novels, the first of which earned her a nomination for New Writer of the Year at the National Book Awards. She has also written for The Guardian and The Pool.

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