Author: krystalsutherland

From the author of Our Chemical Hearts comes the hilarious, reality-bending tale of two outsiders facing their greatest fears about life and love—one debilitating phobia at a time.   Ever since Esther Solar’s grandfather was cursed by Death, everyone in her family has been doomed to suffer one great fear in their lifetime. Esther’s father is agoraphobic and hasn’t left the basement in six years, … left the basement in six years, her twin brother can’t be in the dark without a light on, and her mother is terrified of bad luck.   The Solars are consumed by their fears…

An “emotionally complex, funny” novel (Booklist) that inspired a film: Henry isn’t sure what to make of mysterious new girl Grace — but when they’re thrown together to work on the school newspaper, he’ll learn searing lessons about love and loss. “Touches the heart and doesn’t let go” (USA Today).