This stunning debut and wholly original queer middle grade novel-in-verse retelling of Orpheus and Eurydice adds a new chorus to the songs of great love, perfect for fans of Other Words for Home and Ivy Aberdeenâs Letter to the World.
Love at first sight isnât a myth. For seventh graders Olivia and Eden, itâs fate. Olivia is a capital-P Poet, and Eden thinks she wants to be a musician one day, but for now sheâs just the new girl. And then Eden shows up to Poetry Club and everything changes.
Eden isnât out, and she has rules for dating Olivia: Donât call. Donât tell her friends. And donât let anyone know theyâre together.
But when jealousy creeps in, itâs Oliviaâs words that push Eden away. While Eden sets out to find herself, Olivia begins a journey to bring Eden backâusing poetry. Both Olivia and Eden will learn just how powerful their words can be to bring them together . . . or tear them apart forever.
* 2024 Notable Poetry Books and Verse Novels List â NCTE Childrenâs Poetry Award Committee * Massachusetts Book Award Longlist Middle Grade/Young Adult * Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year 2024 *