While more romance than fantasy, it definitely felt like something *new*. With elements of mystery and whimsy, the mundane undertaker is catapulted to a distinguished position. I loved the epistolary trope along with enemies to lovers, even if it was the mail carriers who got to have all the fun. Hart is an absolute monster at 6'9", nicely offset by the curvaceous Mercy. While we do get a little bit of steam, the story is centered around the Birdsalls and their business. It almost felt like cozy fantasy - is that a genre? Regardless I loved it and I'm surprised by how much.