📖 peek insideThe Undertaking of Hart and Mercy
by Megan Bannen
Set in the magical land of Tanrid, Hart is a lonely marshal and Mercy is a struggling undertaker. Unaware of each other's true identities, they begin an anonymous correspondence that blossoms into a deep connection, even as they bicker incessantly in person. This whimsical, "You've Got Mail"-inspired fantasy blends a unique world of gods and zombies with a heartfelt, slow-burn romance. It is a poignant exploration of grief, loneliness, and finding love in the most unexpected, macabre places.
A well-known book with a dedicated readership.
Notable Quotes
"Oh. It’s you,” she said, the words and the unenthusiastic tone that went with them dropping off her tongue like a lead weight. Hart resisted the urge to grind his molars into a fine powder. “Most people start with hello.” “Hello, Hart-ache,” she sighed. “Hello, Merciless."
"Let me ask you something. If you had to choose between saving my life or saving a dog, which would you choose?” “The dog."
"I want to be with someone who asks me how my day was, someone who finds what I have to say interesting. I want to be with someone who thinks that - I don't know - that I'm kind of special. That's all."
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