★ ”Timely and extraordinary, teen readers will find themselves immersed in this timeless world.”—SLJ, starred review
★ “An unsettling but emotionally resonant novel for our own unsettling times.”—Bookpage, starred review
★ “King explores the meaning of time and the toxicity of family secrets. This inventive, surreal novel’s dedication, ‘For the class of 2020,’ makes a direct address to real-life teens’ ‘lost’ COVID-19 year.” —Horn Book, starred review
“A work of literary genius.”—Booklist
“Printz Award winner King returns with another surrealist masterpiece.”—Kirkus
“Poignant, propulsive, and profound.”—Publishers Weekly
A BookPage Best Book of 2021
A Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2021