The Book of Love

"The Book of Love is Kelly Link’s first novel, ambitious in scope and sharp of teeth, which it will set into your heart. Laura, Daniel and Mo died one year ago; they, along with another, are brought back by their teacher, who gives them fairy-tale tasks, such as learn magic and remember how they died. Hanging over their heads: Only two get to stay. Nobody else writes a sentence or renders the mundane into the magical like Kelly Link. No other book made me cry quite so much or love quite so hard. The Book of Love is a masterpiece."

"it's like an eldritch Our Town. It's spectacularly weird and heartbreaking and funny, and it contains some of the most beautiful writing I've ever encountered."