Afterlove

Tanya Byrne

Sep 2022 · Penguin Random House Audio · Narrated by Aysha Kala

About this audiobook

In this powerful, all-encompassing YA love story, a girl who becomes a grim reaper must figure out what the future holds—especially when it comes to the girlfriend she left behind.

When Ashana Persaud meets Poppy Morgan on a school trip, she’s sure it’s too good to be true. Ash has never had much luck with girls, but Poppy proves different. Coffee dates turn to museum trips until, soon, the two girls can see a future together—one that’s seemingly snatched from them when a hit-and-run takes Ash’s life on New Year’s Eve.

As the last person to die before midnight, Ash is bestowed the title of reaper, tasked with finding lost souls and helping them cross over. Only those close to death can perceive a reaper, so when Ash runs into Poppy one lonely night—and Poppy recognizes her—they can't be sure if it's the second chance they've so desperately wished for, or a tragedy lying in wait.

Ratings and reviews

I loved this book. It was so full of life and happiness that I couldn't help but to cry several times when the inevetble happened. I feel that marks the work of a great author, one who makes you feel so deeply for ficitional characters as if they are right there with you that you can't help but to cry when you also say good bye.

About the author

Tanya Byrne is an award-winning author and freelance journalist who lives in Brighton. She has written three young adult novels, including Afterlove and her first book, Heart-ShapedBruise, which earned her a nomination for New Writer of the Year at the National Book Awards. Tanya writes about LGBTQ characters in high concept worlds.