DeStefano packs a lot of emotion into a tightly focused narrative--especially as Emmaline discovers what it means to lose a memory of a loved one--and offers a quiet approach to understanding different ways of grieving.

The Horn Book Magazine

The relationships DeStefano builds between her characters are sweet and piercingly true.

Publishers Weekly

This eerie book is perfect for readers looking for something atmospheric, thought-provoking, and out of the ordinary.

Booklist

A quiet, contemplative novel about loss, grieving, and the nature of memory . . . will especially appeal to fans of Bridge to Terabithia who are ready for a more sophisticated foray into questions of life and death.

BCCB

DeStefano's lyrical writing flows with compassion and clarity . . . for thoughtful, curious readers, death must be touched and turned and examined. This book provides a close-up of loss, love, and hope.

Kirkus Reviews

This emotionally resonant ghost story has a refreshing focus on character motivation. Recommended for voracious and thoughtful readers looking for something a bit different.

School Library Journal