“This is one of the most affecting, original, and unforgettable novels I have ever read. Through the lens of death himself, we confront the highs and lows of the human experience in a way that reminds us how gritty and exquisite it is to live. Ben Reeves has expertly crafted a mortality tale that is both abstract and specific, spiritual and physical, fantastical and as true as it gets. The characters are so vivid that they seem to be sitting beside you, their loves and losses your own. Absolutely breathtaking, with a perfect twist of an ending.” —Sarah Damoff, bestselling author of The Bright Years

"Be prepared to reflect on what makes a well-lived life and to shed some tears before sending a copy to a friend. A  good suggestion for fans of Matt Haig, Gabrielle Zevin, or Marcus Zusak." —Booklist, starred review

“This novel has all the ingredients of unforgettability: a plot you’ve never seen, characters you want to love, writing that glimmers on the page, and a spectacular ending that will smack you in the face with an aching joy. Days later, I’m still brimming.” —Monica Wood, bestselling author of How to Read a Book

“Reeves repeatedly takes us to life’s most terrifying knife-edge, heartening us with the steady poetry of everyday life. This clever and vivid book made me fall in love with our collective ephemerality. I literally said, “Wow,” about halfway through. The ending left me speechless.” —Matthew Quick, New York Times bestselling author of The Silver Linings Playbook and Dad, Love, Me
 
"One of the most original, riveting and moving books I’ve read in a long while." —Graeme Simsion, New York Times bestselling author of The Rosie Project