You Made a Fool of Death With Your Beauty : THE SUMMER'S HOTTEST ROMANCE

New York Times bestselling author and National Book Award finalist Akwaeke Emezi (they/them) reimagines the love story in this fresh and seductive novel about a young woman seeking joy while healing from loss. Akwaeke Emezi’s vivid and passionate writing takes us deep into a world of possibility and healing, and the constant bravery of choosing love against all odds. It’s been five years since the accident that killed the love of her life and she’s almost a new person now—an artist with her own studio, and sharing a brownstone apartment with her ride-or-die best friend, Joy, who insists it’s time for Feyi to ease back into the dating scene. Feyi isn’t ready for anything serious, but a steamy encounter at a rooftop party cascades into a whirlwind summer she could have never imagined: a luxury trip to a tropical island, decadent meals in the glamorous home of a celebrity chef, and a major curator who wants to launch her art career."Rousing, celebratory ... An unabashed ode to living with, and despite, pain and mortality. I love this book’s understanding of how tightly grief can tangle itself with elation, and how loss might elicit possession. It is also riotously, delightfully queer, featuring, hallelujah, so many characters who weren’t straight that I had trouble remembering if anyone even was heterosexual ... Emezi’s latest novel is a departure in genre and prose style from their previous work, and it could appeal especially to people who, living through an isolating pandemic that has accelerated loss, hunger for more joie de vivre." - R. O. Kwon, The New York Times Books Review A Good Morning America Buzz Pick, a Best Romance of 2022 by The New York Times and The Washington Post , and a Most Anticipated Book of 2022 by Oprah Daily , Vulture , Harper' s Bazaar , Thrillist , Essence , Good Housekeeping , Glamour , Marie Claire , Parade , Bustle , BuzzFeed , Refinery29 , Business Insider, The Guardian , Financial Times , PopSugar , Book Riot , LitHub , Bookish , LGBTQ Reads, and more! "A deeply heartfelt romance novel." — Marie Claire " An unabashed ode to living with, and despite, pain and mortality ." —The New York Times Book Review A New York Times bestselling author, National Book Award finalist, and "one of our greatest living writers" ( Shondaland ) reimagines the love story in this fresh and seductive novel about a young woman seeking joy while healing from loss. Feyi Adekola wants to learn how to be alive again. It's been five years since the accident that killed the love of her life and she's almost a new person now—an artist with her own studio and sharing a brownstone apartment with her ride-or-die best friend, Joy, who insists it's time for Feyi to ease back into the dating scene. Feyi isn't ready for anything serious, but a steamy encounter at a rooftop party cascades into a whirlwind summer she could have never imagined: a luxury trip to a tropical island, decadent meals in the glamorous home of a celebrity chef, and a major curator who wants to launch her art career. She's even started dating the perfect guy, but their new relationship might be sabotaged before it has a chance by the overwhelming desire Feyi feels every time she locks eyes with the one person in the house who is most definitely off-limits—his father. This new life she asked for just got a lot more complicated, and Feyi must begin her search for real answers. Who is she ready to become? Can she release her past and honor her grief while still embracing her future? And, of course, there's the biggest question of all—how far is she willing to go for a second chance at love? Akwaeke Emezi's vivid and passionate writing takes us deep into a world of possibility and healing, and the constant bravery of choosing love against all odds. A Good Morning America Buzz Pick, and a Most Anticipated Book of 2022 by The Washington Post, Oprah Daily, Vulture, Harper’s Bazaar, Thrillist, Essence, Good Housekeeping, Glamour, Marie Claire, Parade, Bustle, BuzzFeed, Refinery29, Business Insider, The Guardian, Financial Times, PopSugar, Book Riot, LitHub, Bookish, LGBTQ Reads, and more! “A deeply heartfelt romance novel.” —Marie Claire “An unabashed ode to living with, and despite, pain and mortality.” —The New York Times Book Review A New York Times bestselling author, National Book Award finalist, and “one of our greatest living writers” (Shondaland) reimagines the love story in this fresh and seductive novel about a young woman seeking joy while healing from loss. Feyi Adekola wants to learn how to be alive again. It’s been five years since the accident that killed the love of her life and she’s almost a new person now—an artist with her own studio and sharing a brownstone apartment with her ride-or-die best friend, Joy, who insists it’s time for Feyi to ease back into the dating scene. Feyi isn’t ready for anything serious, but a steamy encounter at a rooftop party cascades into a whirlwind summer she could have never imagined: a luxury trip to a tropical island, decadent meals in the glamorous home of a celebrity chef, and a major curator who wants to launch her art career. She’s even started dating the perfect guy, but their new relationship might be sabotaged before it has a chance by the overwhelming desire Feyi feels every time she locks eyes with the one person in the house who is most definitely off-limits—his father. This new life she asked for just got a lot more complicated, and Feyi must begin her search for real answers. Who is she ready to become? Can she release her past and honor her grief while still embracing her future? And, of course, there’s the biggest question of all—how far is she willing to go for a second chance at love? Akwaeke Emezi’s vivid and passionate writing takes us deep into a world of possibility and healing, and the constant bravery of choosing love against all odds. Named a Most Anticipated Book of 2022 by The Washington Post , Oprah Daily , Vulture , Harper' s Bazaar , Thrillist , Essence , Good Housekeeping , Glamour , Marie Claire , Parade , Bustle , BuzzFeed , Refinery29 , Business Insider, The Guardian , Financial Times , PopSugar , Book Riot , LitHub , Bookish , LGBTQ Reads, and more! "A deeply heartfelt romance novel." ? Marie Claire "A riveting and emotional exploration of grief and taking a second chance on love." ?Book Riot A New York Times bestselling author, National Book Award finalist, and "one of our greatest living writers" (Shondaland) reimagines the love story in this fresh and seductive novel about a young woman seeking joy while healing from loss. Feyi Adekola wants to learn how to be alive again. It's been five years since the accident that killed the love of her life and she's almost a new person now?an artist with her own studio and sharing a brownstone apartment with her ride-or-die best friend, Joy, who insists it's time for Feyi to ease back into the dating scene. Feyi isn't ready for anything serious, but a steamy encounter at a rooftop party cascades into a whirlwind summer she could have never imagined: a luxury trip to a tropical island, decadent meals in the glamorous home of a celebrity chef, and a major curator who wants to launch her art career. She's even started dating the perfect guy, but their new relationship might be sabotaged before it has a chance by the overwhelming desire Feyi feels every time she locks eyes with the one person in the house who is most definitely off-limits?his father. This new life she asked for just got a lot more complicated, and Feyi must begin her search for real answers. Who is she ready to become? Can she release her past and honor her grief while still embracing her future? And, of course, there's the biggest question of all?how far is she willing to go for a second chance at love? Akwaeke Emezi's vivid and passionate writing takes us deep into a world of possibility and healing, and the constant bravery of choosing love against all odds "A New York Times bestselling author, National Book Award finalist, and "one of our greatest living writers" (Shondaland) reimagines the love story in this fresh and seductive novel about a young woman seeking joy while healing from loss. Feyi Adekola wants to learn how to be alive again. It's been five years since the accident that killed the love of her life and she's almost a new person now-an artist with her own studio, and sharing a brownstone apartment with her ride-or-die best friend, Joy, who insists it's time for Feyi to ease back into the dating scene. Feyi isn't ready for anything serious, but a steamy encounter at a rooftop party cascades into a whirlwind summer she could have never imagined: a luxury trip to a tropical island, decadent meals in the glamorous home of a celebrity chef, and a major curator who wants to launch her art career. She's even started dating the perfect guy, but their new relationship might be sabotaged before it has a chance by the dangerous thrill Feyi feels every time she locks eyes with the one person in the house who is most definitely off-limits. This new life she asked for just got a lot more complicated, and Feyi must begin her search for real answers. Who is she ready to become? Can she release her past and honor her grief while still embracing her future? And, of course, there's the biggest question of all-how far is she willing to go for a second chance at love? Akwaeke Emezi's vivid and passionate writing takes us deep into a world of possibility and healing, and the constant bravery of choosing love against all odds"-- Provided by publisher ••LITTLE ROT - THE NEW NOVEL FROM AKWAEKE EMEZI - IS AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW•• She's landed in the perfect place... to fall for the wrong man. THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER NOMINATED FOR THE GOODREADS CHOICE AWARDS FOR ROMANCE A ZOELLA BOOK CLUB PICK'A summer must'Stylist'Gripping from page one'Vogue'Raunchy, sad and uplifting'Grazia'THE book of hot girl summer'Bustle Have you fallen for this INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING novelist's sizzling hot entrance into the world of romance? It's the opportunity of a lifetime: Feyi is about to be given the chance to escape the City's blistering heat for a dream island holiday: poolside cocktails, beach sunsets, and elaborate meals. And as the sun goes down on her old life our heroine also might just be ready to open her heart to someone new... The only problem is, she's falling for the one man she absolutely can't have.'A must read for all romance lovers'@between2books_'Emezi is a dream of a writer. My heart soared and shook and panted.'BOLU BABALOLA'A scorching tale of love after loss.'Kirkus Reviews *a Sunday Times Bestseller* A Zoella Book Club Pick 'this Book Filled Me With Excitement And Possibilities.' Jenny Colgan 'fabulous, Fabulous, Fabulous.' @savidgereads 'say Hello To The Book Of The Summer' @bettysbooksuk 'fantastic . . . I Cannot Put It Down.' @thebibliotucker ____________ Have You Fallen For This International Bestselling Novelist's Sizzling Hot Entrance Into The World Of Romance? It's The Opportunity Of A Lifetime: Feyi Is About To Be Given The Chance To Escape The City's Blistering Heat For A Dream Island Holiday: Poolside Cocktails, Beach Sunsets, And Elaborate Meals. And As The Sun Goes Down On Her Old Life Our Heroine Also Might Just Be Ready To Open Her Heart To Someone New. The Only Problem Is, She's Falling For The One Man She Absolutely Can't Have. ____________ 'a Must Read For All Romance Lovers' @between2books_ 'emezi Is A Dream Of A Writer. My Heart Soared And Shook And Panted.' Bolu Babalola 'a Scorching Tale Of Love After Loss.' Kirkus Reviews She's landed in the perfect place . . . to fall for the wrong man. THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER NOMINATED FOR THE GOODREADS CHOICE AWARDS FOR ROMANCE A ZOELLA BOOK CLUB PICK 'A summer must' Stylist 'Gripping from page one' Vogue 'Raunchy, sad and uplifting' Grazia 'THE book of hot girl summer'Bustle Have you fallen for this INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING novelist's sizzling hot entrance into the world of romance? It's the opportunity of a lifetime: Feyi is about to be given the chance to escape the City's blistering heat for a dream island holiday: poolside cocktails, beach sunsets, and elaborate meals. And as the sun goes down on her old life our heroine also might just be ready to open her heart to someone new. . . The only problem is, she's falling for the one man she absolutely can't have. 'A must read for all romance lovers' @between2books_ 'Emezi is a dream of a writer. My heart soared and shook and panted.' BOLU BABALOLA 'A scorching tale of love after loss.' KirkusReviews