Death has an agenda.

★ “Yu’s prose sings with lush and powerful empathy… blending humor and pathos with fantastical worldbuilding and genuine emotional stakes.” — Publishers Weekly

“Kudos to Yu, who has beautifully crafted an original, highly imaginative story, complete with intriguing imponderables that will capture readers’ imaginations.” — Booklist

Some love stories aren’t meant to last.

“Yu genuinely portrays how the initial magic of a new relationship can spiral into something toxic and have a profound impact on one’s mental health … A poignant reminder that love is not always enough.” — Kirkus

“Fans of Jennifer Niven’s All the Bright Places (2015) and Robyn Schneider’s Extraordinary Means (2015) will want to read this.” — Booklist

They’re more than their problems.

“Readers looking for contemporary fiction that thoughtfully tackles the challenges inherent to psychological and emotional disorders will easily connect with this book.” — Booklist

“First-time novelist Yu does a good job of presenting the therapy process, realistically describing the uncertain arc of recovery.” — Kirkus