Death has a name... and it's Harper. And she's angry, with good reason, souls are going missing, reapers are missing and yet another war may be coming. And as help she gets,,, a human. May is a witch, and after her near death experience she can see ghosts, and souls. Skills she will need to help Death, while sharing love for coffee and tea.

I really liked this story, I like Death as a character in general and this one is well written. We see two different sides, Death and her reapers fighting for souls in their realm, and May and Detective Dimples (his name is Ethan but that is cute nickname) fighting a necromancer in our world. He really does take learning all magical creatures are real well for a cop...

I thought the ending was a bit abrupt, not a fan of what happened but it didn't spoil the book for me. No cliffhangers but it's set up for a second book. For me it was a fast read that kept my attention, well worth it.

In Death's Company was an exciting and fun read with a fresh take on Death, Death & What we presume is just an "unskilled" green witch May become coffee buddies in an unlikely way.

Watching the friendship develop between these characters is interesting and overall this was a very enjoyable read.. I thought the book started quite slow but that did not put me off at all, It seemed like the Author really wanted us to connect to the characters to be able to route for them going forward. The second half of the book really ramped up the plot & I was invested in the storyline but also the characters.

Overall a solid 4.5/5 for me and I look forward to the sequel to see where the story goes.

🌟🌟🌟🌟💫 — 4.5/5

I really enjoyed In Death’s Company! The story flowed beautifully, the plot was intriguing, and the characters pulled me right in.

I absolutely loved May, Harper (Lady Death), and Detective Dimples (Ethan)! Harper’s balance of sweet and badass was chef’s kiss, and I really enjoyed May’s journey, her heart issues added a layer of vulnerability that made her perseverance even more powerful.

Ethan was such a soft, caring character (I swear he’s a cinnamon roll with a badge), and I really hope we see more of a romantic development between him and May in the sequel.

Armeal kept me guessing for a while on whether he is good, or is he not? And May’s parents, Janet and Steve, were so warm and supportive, I just wish we had more detail on their green witch background!

The magic system and the crossover into the afterlife were fascinating, and I’d love more backstory on the previous war mentioned, it felt like there was rich history to uncover there.

And side note… Loki was adorable. I’d protect that cat with my life.

Overall, a brilliant, emotional, and magical read. I’m genuinely excited for what’s next in the series!

This book took a little time for me to get into, but once I did, I loved it. The relationships between the characters and the way the storyline progresses, especially towards the end, was very well done. The story starts with casual coffee encounters between May and Harper (aka Lady Death), and slowly gets darker and much more complex. I love when a book has strong and resilient female characters, and I think this book accomplishes that so well! So much care was put into the world building for this book as well, and it really shows.

I do wish we got to see more interactions between May and Harper. I loved their dynamic but found that their interactions seemed to become less frequent as the story progressed. I also found the ending to be a bit abrupt. The story definitely ends on a cliffhanger (I believe this is going to become a series), so be warned going into this that the ending will not completely tie up the plot.

Overall, I really enjoyed reading this one!

✨Arc Review✨

Thank you to the author Natalie Johanson for sending me a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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-All thoughts and opinions are my own.

"Death comes for all, but no god can save you if you've taken Her souls."

I absolutely loved this book. In Death’s Company blends the best of dark urban fantasy—divine politics, soul-stealing monsters, and mysterious reapers—with surprisingly cozy moments, heartfelt relationships, and sharp emotional depth.

May Haines is a standout protagonist. Her chronic heart condition adds a constant undercurrent of vulnerability, which only makes her strength and perseverance more powerful. Watching her navigate grief, fear, and supernatural chaos while still clinging to hope was a deeply moving experience.

The trio of May, Harper (Lady Death), and Detective Ethan Harding (aka Detective Dimples) totally stole the show. Harper’s mix of sweet and badass? Chef’s kiss. She’s an immortal entity who drinks coffee like a millennial and casually threatens cosmic beings—what’s not to love? Ethan, meanwhile, is an absolute cinnamon roll with a badge. He’s gentle, protective, and emotionally intuitive in a genre that often sidelines male characters into tough-guy clichés. I’m crossing my fingers for more romantic development between him and May in the sequel—they have a quiet, careful chemistry I’d love to see explored further.

The emotional stakes in this book run high. Grief and loss hit hard—especially for May—and I found her pain deeply relatable. When she finally lets her anger surface, it’s cathartic and satisfying. This emotional weight grounds the story and keeps it from drifting into the purely "cozy" side of the paranormal genre.

The supporting cast also added layers. Armeal kept me guessing—his motives are murky in a way that felt intentional, and I’m eager to see how his role evolves. I also loved May’s parents, Janet and Steve. Their warmth and support was a lovely contrast to the darkness around May, and I only wish we had gotten more detail about their green witch heritage.

If you like stories that are dark but tender, magical but grounded, and filled with complex relationships and high emotional stakes, In Death’s Company is worth picking up. It’s a strong series starter, and I’m already impatient for book two.