Whelp. TJ Klune just became an autobuy author. If you are looking for someone who can weave a magical story while still remaining realistic and inclusive, look no further. This twisted, something of a retelling of Dickens' A Christmas Carol mixed with mythology was wonderful and I devoured it.

The narrative is an amazing exploration of death, fear, and grief via the use of a paranormal reaper & ferryman to help guide the dead to the afterlife. This is handled with extreme delicacy and care and is amazingly inclusive, avoiding any alienation due to adherence to one particular religion.

I was both enamored and heartbroken with this read. It is so beautiful and evocative. The writing just flows and gripped my heart. I loved it. The characters are fantastic and vibrant; they are characters you want to be friends with, a family you want to be part of. Wallace's journey is wonderful and I just had all the feels.

A character driven story, this moves at a bit of languid pace, but it immerses the reader in the world and really dives into Wallace's emotional journey. The atmosphere is fantastic and the dialogue is quirky and fun, just like you would expect from TJ Klune.

Bottom line: Klune has written another winner. Soon I'll have a full shelf of nothing but Klune novels. He has a gift...and I'm 100% here for it.

* Disclaimer: I received a copy of this novel from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. *