Book Description

“ Liz runs the gamut of strong emotion throughout this compelling backtrack of a short life punctuated by early grief, parental failings, and honest, flawed love; her journey offers insight into the effects all of these things can have on an ordinary life. It’s been a while since The Lovely Bones was in every high school backpack; this is a strong contender to take its place.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review

“Warman infuses what might have been a slight plot with some heady insights about the effects of parental behavior on children and struggles with forgiveness, repentance, and religion. A perfect read for teens who like complex characters.—Booklist starred review

“The pacing is suspenseful and tense, pieces of the puzzle showing themselves at a compelling rate; the conclusion, during which all uncertainties are exposed in a chilling climax, is both tragic and satisfying. Warman seamlessly blends romance, mystery, suspense, and the supernatural in this exploration of innocence, guilt, and morality.”—The Horn Book Magazine

“That readers will like her ghostly persona despite her unpleasant living one is testament to Warman’s skill. A rich and compelling character study wrapped around a mystery.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Warman cleverly intertwines Elizabeth Valchar and Alex Berg’s budding friendship with flashbacks to their small hometown in suburban Connecticut. A story with two ghosts as protagonists turns into a suspenseful whodunit. Readers interested in wandering souls will find these two hard to resist.”―School Library Journal