First published 2015
After his mother's sudden death, Matt takes a job at a local funeral home. Surrounded by grief, he discovers an unlikely comfort in the rituals of loss. As he assists families through their darkest hours, Matt begins to confront his own pain and find a path forward. This tender coming-of-age story explores the power of community, the weight of responsibility, and the courage to move on.
Genres: fiction, coming-of-age, contemporary, family-drama
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, found-family
Setting: Brooklyn, NY
304 pages · Paperback · Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books